Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Department of Social Medicine

Excellent postgraduate research degree (PhD / MD) opportunities in a
leading (RAE 6*) department.

The Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol, one of the
UK's leading institutions for epidemiology and health services research,
is inviting applications from outstanding, highly motivated graduates
with good honours or Masters degrees in relevant disciplines for PhD
studentships tenable from October 2009. Projects in statistics,
epidemiology, human genetics, bioinformatics, economics, sociology, and
psychology applied to medical and/or clinical issues are encouraged.
Research areas include: quantitative and qualitative health services
research; aetiological, genetic, lifecourse, clinical, nutritional and
cancer epidemiology; effectiveness and acceptability of health
services/care; health/illness/disability in older age.

A variety of potential studentships are available, including University
of Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships; Wellcome Trust 4-year PhD
studentships in Molecular, Genetic and Lifecourse Epidemiology; MRC
Causal Analyses in Translational Epidemiology Studentships; and Overseas
Scholarships.

The closing date for receipt of applications in the Department is 6th
February 2009.

For further details about the available studentships, potential topics
and supervisors, and for application forms, contact: Susie Potts,
University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol BS8 2PS
(0117 928 7274). Email susie.potts@bristol.ac.uk.

Web page http://www.epi.bris.ac.uk/postgrad/pg.htm

University of St Andrews

PhD Studentships

Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance

The studentship available at any Scottish university too

International prize studentships for PhD research 2009

The Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (link: http://www.sicsa.ac.uk ) is a collaboration of leading Scottish Universities whose aim is to work together to consolidate and develop Scotland's position as an international research leader in computer science and informatics. As part of this, the Scottish Graduate Academy in Informatics and Computer Science offers 20 international prize studentships per year to outstanding PhD candidates.

SICSA prize studentships are worth around £18, 000 per year for 3 years. They include support for living expenses of at least £12, 940, research expenses and a contribution towards postgraduate fees at the UK standard Home/EU rate (currently £3315). Students who are not UK/EU residents must pay the higher overseas student fee of around £11,500 per year. If you are awarded a SICSA studentship, you may apply to the admitting university for additional support to cover the difference in fees. The award of a SICSA studentship does not guarantee such support.

These studentships are open to excellent students from any country. There are no residency or citizenship requirements. We will consider applicants in any area of computer science and informatics but may give preference to students who are
working in SICSA theme areas:

* Next-generation Internet
* Multi-modal interaction
* Modelling and abstraction
* Complex systems engineering

Students must have or must expect to be awarded a 1st class honours degree or an MSc with Distinction or equivalent GPA scores. Your degree must be in a discipline that is relevant to your proposed field of research.

For more details of how to apply for a SICSA prize studentship, see the SICSA web pages (http://www.sicsa.ac.uk/graduate-academy/prize-studentships/applying-for-a-sicsa-prize-studentship).

Applicants for international prize studentships must complete a SICSA studentship application as well as a postgraduate application to your preferred university.

Applications must be received by 8th February 2009. We will tell you as soon as possible after this date if you have been awarded a studentship. Our aim is to make all offers by mid-March 2009.

PhD studentships in Statistics

Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Limit of tenure: 3 years

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 at www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/Dept/People.

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, email: apd@statslab.cam.ac.uk.

Quote Reference: LF04227.

Closing Date: 31 January 2009.

PhD studentships in Statistics

Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Limit of tenure: 3 years

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 at www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/Dept/People.

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, email: apd@statslab.cam.ac.uk.

Quote Reference: LF04227.

Closing Date: 31 January 2009.

University of Nottingham

International (non-EU) Tuition Fee Scholarships (PhD or MPhil) in
Mathematical Sciences

School of Mathematical Sciences

The University of Nottingham is offering awards of two full Tuition Fee
Scholarships for a new international student registering on a research
degree programme in the School of Mathematical Sciences at The
University of Nottingham from September 2009. The scholarships are for
each year of a PhD or MPhil research programme, subject to satisfactory
progress. To be eligible to apply for these scholarships, students
must:

* have an upper second honours degree in a mathematics or
mathematics-related subject, or its equivalent
* be holding a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a
full-time research degree programme in the School of Mathematical
Sciences at the University of Nottingham to commence studies from
September 2009
* be classified as an 'overseas' student for fee purposes

Information regarding suitable research projects is available on the
School's web pages at:
http://www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk/admissions/pgresearch/Projects/.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to:
pg-admissions@maths.nottingham.ac.uk.

Applications for postgraduate study can be made on-line at:
https://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk/, alternatively, application forms are
available from the Postgraduate Admissions Secretary, School of
Mathematical Sciences, The University of Nottingham, University Park,
Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Tel: 0115 951 4948. Fax: 0115 951 4951. Email:
pg-admissions@maths.nottingham.ac.uk. Please quote ref. SCI/549X1.

Closing date: 17 April 2009.

For all our vacancies and more about working at the University of
Nottingham see: http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/.

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).

Regards,

Ella Cecillia

Program Department

Putera Sampoerna Foundation

Sampoerna Strategic Square, North Tower, 26th Floor

Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.45, Jakarta 12930

Phone: 62 21 5772340 ext. 7130/ Fax. 62 21 5772341

E-mail: ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org

Website: www.sampoernafoundation.org