4-Year PhD Scholarship
The University of Manchester -School of Environment and Development

Fully funded by the Leverhulme Trust Starting September 2012: Climate
change futures: how is the value of certified emissions reductions
(CERs) created?

We invite applications for a PhD studentship in the newly formed
Leverhulme Centre for the Study of Value with Professors Sarah
Bracking and Philip Woodhouse.

The studentship will be available from September 2012 for four years
and will cover tuition fees and a stipend to the value of over
£54,000, payable subject to eligibility criteria.

These studentships form part of a programme of work titled "Human,
non-human and environmental value systems: an impossible frontier?"
Globally, new markets and commodities are being created in a number of
key policy arenas that are putting prices, and thereby imputing a
particular value, to a number of previously un-priced (but not
necessarily unvalued) things: carbon, ecosystem services, commonly
held land, biodiversity, water and even human lives. This research
will explore how valuation technologies are designed in order to
understand the deficiencies and possibilities of value in political,
social and environmental terms. Its ultimate purpose is to suggest
better ways of doing value calculations that will improve the quality
of our economic and environmental future.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was established at the United Nations
Climate Change Conference in Durban in 2011, with the World Bank named
as an interim Executive in order to provide finance for climate change
mitigation and adaptation in developing countries. Its institutional
and operating practices are in the process of establishment. It will
be central to the effort to create a better climate future, and yet
the calculative practices of how different types of emission reduction
projects are valued are not well understood, even within the national
institutions which accredit successful projects with tradable
certified emissions reductions (CERs). The extension of carbon markets
through the GCF will aggravate this pre-existing problem of valuation.
This project will examine the emerging functionality of the GCF
globally through South African case studies, with fieldwork to be
conducted in South Africa.

Applications are invited from those with both 'home' (UK/EU) tuition
fee status and 'overseas' fee status. For guidance, please follow this
link on how to determine tuition fee status. We must caution that the
value of the maintenance component will be less for overseas students
than for home students, due to a higher fee level, and a fixed package
overall. To discuss the financial terms of the award, contact
Monique.Brown@manchester.ac.uk

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Applications should be made through our online application procedure
by Friday 24th August 2012, specifying "Climate change futures" as the
subject of study. You are NOT required to submit a research proposal.

In section 6 of the online application form, under 'research title'
please insert 'Climate change futures'. This will help us filter
applications.

Any enquiries relating specifically to the submission of applications
should be directed to: Laura.Dobson@manchester.ac.uk

Students will be informed of the outcome of the selection process by
7th September 2012.

If you have not been contacted by the 14th September please assume
that you have been unsuccessful. We expect that your studentship will
begin on 17th September, although some flexibility may be possible. We
would like to apologize in advance for the tight deadlines which
apply.

For further information on the overall programme please see the apply
online link below.

PMIAI PARAMADINA University - ICAS menawarkan program Magister Islamic philosophy dan Islamic Mysticism. BAgi peminat bisa mendaftarkan diri dan melengkapi persyaratan untuk mengikuti seleksi penerimaan mahasiswa baru dan program beasiswa tahun akademik 2012.Bersama ini kami lampirkan formulir dan info lengkap program MA Islamic philosophy dan Islamic Mysticism.

SYARAT & PROSEDUR PENDAFTARAN:

1. Berijazah S1, bidang studi apapun dari kampus yang sudah terakreditasi BAN PT
2. Mengisi formulir pendaftaran yang di lengkapi persyaratan berikut:
a. Satu lembar foto copy ijazah S-1 yang sudah dilegalisir
b. Satu lembar foto copy transkrip nilai S-1 yang sudah dilegalisir
c. Satu lembar foto copy tanda pengenal dan kurikulum vitae (CV/Riwayat Hidup)
d. Pasfoto berwarna ukuran 2x3 dan 3x4 masing-masing 4 lembar
e. Surat Pernyataan kesediaan sanggup mematuhi peraturan yang ditetapkan PMIAI ICAS-PARAMADINA bermaterai Rp. 6.000,-
f. Membayar biaya pendaftaran dan ujian masuk sebesar Rp. 150.000,-
3. Mengikuti tes ujian masuk (mencakup tes potensi akademik (TPA), bahasa inggris, bahasa arab dan wawancara).

BIAYA PENDIDIKAN :
Biaya pendaftaran dan ujian seleksi masuk sebesar Rp. 150.000,-
Biaya kuliah Semester Matrikulasi sebesar Rp. 1.500.000,-
Biaya kuliah persemester sebesar Rp. 3.500.000,-

Pembayaran Biaya pendidikan dan matrikulasi bisa dilakukan melalui transfer ke:
Rek BRI NO. 0206-01-003185-30-0. an. Fazeli Seyed Ahmad, KCU Cabang Sudirman Jakarta

PELUANG BEASISWA:

ICAS Menyediakan beasiswa (biaya kuliah) mulai dari semester 1 – 4, untuk mahasiswa berprestasi yang memenuhi persyaratan, yaitu berdasarkan hasil prestasi akademik (IP) setelah Semester Matrikulasi, berupa (beasiswa full 100% SPP bagi peraih IP >3.5 dan beasiswa 50% bagi peraih 3,00 < IP< 3.5). Skema Beasiswa ini berlaku berdasarkan pencapaian IP pada setiap semesternya.
MATERI TES :
1. TPA ( tes potensi akademik)
2. Bhs. Inggris
3. Bhs. Arab
4. Wawancara

JADWAL PENDAFTARAN & SELEKSI :

Gelombang II
Pendaftaran : 16 Juli 2012 s/d 19 September 2012
Ujian Tertulis : 21 September 2012, jam 09.00 - selesai
Wawancara : 22 September 2012, jam 09.00 - selesai

Tempat : Kampus ICAS - PARAMADINA
Jl. Pejaten Raya No. 19 Jakarta Selatan
Telp : 021-7886545
www.icas.ac.id
email : the.icjakarta@yahoo.com
www.icasparamadinauniversity.wordpress.com

Contact Person :
Ahmad Y. Samantho : 0852 3825 0133
Ahmad Jubaeli : 081 7876 314
Magfiralina : 081 764 888 90

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

　 All of the following conditions should be satisfied.

2. NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS TO BE ACCEPTED
Less than THREE (3) students will be accepted for the 2013 scholarship program.

3. PAYMENT AND STOPPAGE OF AWARD
(1) Those who have the nationality of the Republic of Indonesia and have studied the course of Natural Science in the prestigious universities in Indonesia with more than 16 years of school education, and are not more than 30 years of age when application is submitted, having “SARJANA” Degree.
(2) Those who have the aim to study the course of Natural Science in the master's programs of university in Japan, and were permitted or are expected to be permitted to enter the university.
(3) Those who have excellent results of school record, (cumulative GPA : more than 3.0) and are in good health.
(4) Those who have been permitted to get the scholarship of the FOUNDATION by their belonging institutes, universities or companies.
(5) Those who have interest in the friendly relations between the Republic of Indonesia and Japan and are prepared to contribute to the promotion of such relations.
(6) Those who had not or have not been awarded similar scholarships in Japan or in developed countries.

(1)The payment of school and living expenses will be made to the scholarship students during their study in Japan, based on the Regulation of Scholarship Award of this FOUNDATION.
(2) The scholarship award in 2013 is as follows.
1) School expenses to be paid to the university such as entrance examination fee, entrance fee, tuition fee, etc. are all borne by the FOUNDATION.
2) Monthly award of Yen 160,000 is given to each student as living expenses, including lodging expenses, medical expenses, transportation fee, books, etc. Commuting pass expense is seperately borne by the FOUNDATION.

4.SELECTION
(3) Air ticket (economy class, Jakarta-Tokyo) will be given to the scholarship students when coming to and leaving Japan. However, all other expenses necessary for travelling such as passport acquisition fee, visa fee for entering Japan, etc. are to be borne by the students.
(4) A scholarship is awarded for up to two years and eight months maximum.
(5) The payment of the award will commence from the date mentioned in the notification of acceptance, and will end on the date 30 days after the day of completion of study or research, the date leaving Japan or the expiration of 2 years and 8 months, whichever occurs earlier.
(6) In case the date of commencement or termination of the scholarship award is in the middle of the month, full amount will be given if the balance of days is more than half month, and half amount if the balance of days is less than half month.
(7) The payment of scholarship award is stopped in the following cases.
1) When it becomes impossible for the student to continue his study or research due to illness or failure in the examination to the master's course or other reasons.
2) When the results of school record are poor.
3) When the professor in charge considers that the student is not qualified to continue studying or continue research.
4) In case the student is unsound and improper in his conduct.
5) When the student brings discredit to this FOUNDATION's prestige and reputation.
(8) Absence from Japan during grant period.
Scholarship students may leave Japan temporarily during the grant period if such absence does not interfere with the purpose of the grant.
1) A total absence of up to 21 days per year after having passed the entrance examination to the master's course will be allowed without any deduction in grant benefits.
2) A total absence in excess of 21 days per year will result in deduction of monthly award for the excess period accordingly.
(1) The selection shall be made from the qualified applicants by examining application form, past school records, study plan, letter of recommendation, English proficiency test score andother documents.
The FOUNDATION will favorably consider a positive recommendation letter by a prospective academic supervisor of a Japanese university which an applicant wishes to enter.
(2) Selection procedures are as follows.
1) Primary Selection
To be made by the Screening Committee of the FOUNDATION on examining the documents.
2) Final Selection
To be made by the Board-Directors' Meeting of the FOUNDATION.
3) All applicants will be notified of the results of the primary selection by the end of
January 2013 and the final selection of the scholarship students by the end of March 2013.

5.APPLICATION METHOD
(1) Applicants must fill out the fixed forms which please bring or send by registered mail to the following with the description of“APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS”on the envelope.
(2) The following papers must be submitted, being attached to the application form.
(3) The deadline for application is November 15, 2012, but the documents received with the postmark of the above date are also valid for application and accepted by the FOUNDATION.
(4) All papers received with the application form will not be returned to the applicants.

6. LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

7. COMMENCEMENT OF RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

　　　　　　　　　　　INPEX Corporation, Jakarta Office
　　　　　　　　　　　7th Floor, Mid Plaza Building
　　　　　　　　　　　Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 10-11
　　　　　　　　　　　Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
1) 2 photographs, 5cm x 3.5cm, of upper part of the body without hat. One should be attached to the application form and the other with the name written on the backside should not be attached.
2) School Record
Transcript of academic record issued by the university attended
3) Letter of Recommendation
Confidential letter addressed to the FOUNDATION from the president or the advisory professor of the graduated university, and/or from the present employer (if currently employed).
4) Certificate of Graduation
Graduation certificate issued by the university attended.
5) Personal History and Personal Data (Curriculum Vitae)
6) Health Certificate made out by the medical doctor
7) Admission Certificate from the university or other research institute in Japan, if already obtained.
8) Certificate of TOEFL/IELTS score record.
9) Certificate of Japanese language proficiency, if any.
10) Return Envelope (approx. 23cm×12cm) with your name and address on the front.
The candidates who passed the final selection by this FOUNDATION should submit a Letter of Acceptance of Scholarship Award to this FOUNDATION by the fixed date. In case of failure, he will automatically be disqualified as a candidate for the scholarship award.
The grantees of the scholarship award should take up their scholarship during the course of 2013 Japanese fiscal year (up to March 31, 2014). Extension of the scholarship beyond the specified period will not be considered.

8. ARRIVAL ALLOWANCE
Yen 60,000 will be paid to each student, who are awarded 2013 scholarships by this FOUNDATION, upon his arrival at Tokyo.

9. COMPREHENSIVE ACCIDENT INSURANCE
When a student is awarded a scholarship by this FOUNDATION, comprehensive accident insurance will be taken out covering the student's travelling between Jakarta and Tokyo. The amount to be insured is Yen 25,000,000 for Injury Death or Residual Disability.

10. ADVISORY PROFESSOR IN JAPAN
In case an applicant has an advisory professor in Japan, his name and the reason of asking for his advice must be mentioned in the application form.

11. LODGINGS
This FOUNDATION has no lodgings to accomodate the scholarship students. Housing problem is very serious in big cities in Japan, and therefore, the student who is awarded the scholarship of this FOUNDATION should secure his lodgings beforehand through his advisors or acquaintances in Japan. This FOUNDATION will also help the scholarship student to find his suitable lodgings.

12. SCHEDULE FOR ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS IN 2013
November 15, 2012 ………………… Closing of application
January 2013 ………………………… Decision of successful candidates from primary selection
March 2013…………………………… Decision of scholarship students
April/May 2013……………………… Submission of application as Research Student by the above scholarship students
September 2013……………………… Arrival of scholarship students from Indonesia to Japan
September/October 2013…………… Commencement of study of Japanese language in the special course of the university or Japanese language school
October 2013 ……………………… Commencement of study of Research Student Program of the university
January 2014………………………… Entrance examination to the master's course
April 2014…………………………… Commencement of study at the master's course of the university

Asia Journalism Fellowship 2013 opens for applications

The fifth round of the Asia Journalism Fellowship will run from 25 February to 17 May 2013. The fully-sponsored programme is accepting applications until 12 October 2012 from accomplished mid-career journalists.

The annual programme is an initiative of Temasek Foundation and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. It brings journalists from across Asia to NTU's Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information for three months.

Away from the deadline pressures of their jobs, Fellows pursue their intellectual interests in one of Asia's leading universities. The semi-structured programme is designed to sharpen professional skills and deepen understanding of trends in media and communication at a time of rapid and sweeping change.

It also provides access to key newsmakers in Singapore's public sector, business community and civil society, offering insights into the challenges faced by one of Asia's most cosmopolitan hub cities.

Applicants should have five years of experience and the potential to make a difference in their profession and their home country on their return. Journalists working in any news medium – newspapers, magazines, television, radio or the web – can apply. The programme is in English, but welcomes journalists from local-language media. Visit http://www.ajf.sg for details on how to apply or email applications@ajf.sg if you have queries.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists for the academic year 2013-2014

Indonesia

A.Type of scholarships offered (please see PDF files):
Research Scholarships
PhD Scholarships
Post-doctoral Scholarships
No Bachelor or Master scholarships are available

B.Eligibility:
Please see eligibility criteria in the pdf files

C.Awards:
Applications are subject to preliminary selection by the relevant national authorities and/or the Swiss diplomatic representation. The short-listed applications are then analyzed by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) which subsequently takes the final decision.

The FCS is composed of University Professors from all the Swiss public Universities. Scholarship awards are decided on the basis of academic and scientific excellence.

D.Application procedure:
If you fulfill the eligibility requirements cited in the above-mentioned scholarships, please contact the relevant application institution in your country of origin (institution cited in the pdf files).

http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/themen/bildung/stipendien/eskas_laender/indonesia_en.html

Post-Doctoral and Graduate Positions Available in Disease Ecology and Integrated Management of Vector-Transmitted Cereal Viruses

Project summary: In the western Great Plains Wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV), Wheat mosaic virus (WMoV), and Triticum mosaic virus (TriMV) are serious diseases of winter wheat transmitted by the same mite vector, the wheat curl mite. Management of these mite-transmitted diseases relies upon understanding abiotic and biotic factors that drive survival and spread of the vector and pathogen as there are no chemical controls options and multiple non-crop species can serve as reservoirs for vector/virus. Although managing green bridge hosts and planting dates are important tools to mitigate disease risk, the effect of environmental and biological variables on mite and virus population dynamics is inadequately understood; negatively impacting the potential for successful incorporation of these management tools.
We are recruiting candidates for one PhD and one Post-Doctoral position to quantify risk of disease incidence and severity factors across the biological and environmental variability seen in the Great Plains. Results will improve our understanding on the factors conditioning the spread and impact of vector-transmitted cereal viruses as well as approaches to mitigate them.

Location: Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana. MSU is one of the top mid- sized research institutions located in the heart of the Big Sky country. Bozeman was ranked 5th on Outside magazine’s “40 Best College Towns” and the surrounding area offers access to Yellowstone NP and some of the best fly-fishing, hiking, rafting, and skiing in America. For more details visit http://www.montana.edu/wwwnss/thebest.shtml.

Application. Successful candidates will be members of a vibrant, interdisciplinary team of researchers on plant pathology and agro-ecology. Candidates must hold an appropriate degree in ecology, agroecology, or plant pathology. Excellent work ethic, team player, and proficiency in English language (written and oral) are required. Submit 1) Name of the position to which you are applying, 2) Letter of application describing career goals and research interests, 3) Resume, transcripts, and 4) Names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references. GRE and TOEFL scores (if required) are mandatory.

Electronic applications are accepted. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Fabian Menalled. menalled@montana.edu. (406) 994-4783