The Scholarships of The Gates Cambridge for Only October 2008
University of Cambridge - The Gates Cambridge Trust cannot admit students to the University or to any of its Colleges. Applicants for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship must apply to the University of Cambridge in the normal way.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are competed for internationally. There is some variation in procedure between countries, and the competition may run along different timetables to meet the academic schedules of different parts of the world.
ICCSR PhD Scholarship
Due to the recent success of ICCSR PhD students in securing ESRC PhD studentships funding is available for an additional PhD scholar to study full time at the ICCSR, starting in January 2008. Applications must be for study in the broad area of social and environmental accountability. This could include a focus on issues such as reporting, the role of stakeholders, and the respective merits of regulation, self regulation and social regulation.
The scholarship will cover full tuition fees as well as tax-free living expenses of £12,600 per year (ESRC rate). One of your two supervisors will be Professor David Owen
Your entry into the scholarship competition will require your acceptance onto the Doctoral Programme. Students who want to be considered for this scholarship competition should submit their postgraduate application by 31 October 2007 at
the latest. You can complete your Postgraduate Application in hardcopy or online at
http://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk.
Indicate that you are interested in this scholarship in the personal details section of the online postgraduate application form or section 3 of the hardcopy postgraduate application form. In response to the question ‘how do you expect to pay for you studies’ you need to state ‘ICCSR Second Round Scholarship applicant’.
You should also submit, with your application, your research proposal, two academic references, academic transcripts and English language (if required). Scholarship applications will be evaluated on the basis of former qualifications, academic
Background, references and research proposal. All of the documentation relating to this must be submitted by the scholarship deadline of 31 October 2007.
Further guidance on the application process, preparation of a research proposal and english language requirements are available on the doctoral programme pages of the Business School website.
Further information about the ICCSR is available from the ICCSR website.
Leeds Metropolitan University Scholarship 2007/2008
A limited number of scholarships are available for overseas students starting a full-time taught course at Leeds Metropolitan University in the academic year 2007/08.  Awards are in the form of a reduction in the tuition fee for one year of a course only. It is the student’s responsibility to fund the remainder of their studies, where appropriate. All applicants must be financially able to fund the duration of their course, should their scholarship application be unsuccessful.
Scholarship opportunities available to overseas students across the University:
2007/08 International Scholarships
Awards to the value of either the full tuition fee or 50% reduction in the tuition fee for one academic year. Available to a limited number of overseas students.
The total allocation for the academic year 2007/08 (Sept 07 and Jan 08) will be equivalent to five full scholarships. These will be awarded as a combination of full and partial reductions in the tuition fee, with a partial reduction worth 50% of the tuition fee.
Applications that are unsuccessful for the full fee award will automatically be considered for the 50% fee reduction. Candidates should not submit two applications.
Candidates must complete an application form (see attached) and write a 2,500 word essay describing a typical day in their life. They should not choose a day in which an extraordinary event occurred. The essay should allow us to learn about the candidate’s life and culture in their home country. It should look at one but preferably more of the following aspects: home life (including family); social life (including friends and leisure time); background (including early education and employment if appropriate) and motivations.
Essay will be assessed with consideration of the following: overall presentation (2 marks); grammar/language (2 marks); originality (3 marks); content (3 marks). A maximum of 10 marks can be scored. The full scholarship will not be awarded to anyone with a total score of below 9 marks.
Deadlines for applications for September 2007 scholarships:Â 31 May 07 and 31 July 07
Deadline for applications for January 2008 scholarships:Â 30 November 07
Indonesian Future Leaders by PrasetiyaMulya Business School Scholarship
PrasetiyaMulya Business School was established in September 1982 with the aim to serve as an excellent center of learning for its partners: business entrepreneurs, professionals, and researchers. In its mission to contribute to the development of business communities in Indonesia, Prasetiya Mulya offers scholarship to outstanding Indonesian future leaders to continue their education in business through its Magister Manajemen full time degree program. The scholarship awards are open to highly talented and potential leaders with excellent academic qualities but financially disadvantaged. Preference is given to candidates who possess the necessary aptitude, personal qualities and interest in management.
A maximum of two scholarships are available each year. The scholarship covers tuition fees, books and a living allowance for the maximum tenure of 20 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Indonesian citizen who are able to demonstrate leadership potential and interest in, and commitment to, community and national development.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from oÂnly legally accredited Indonesian or overseas higher education institutions. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 (on a 4.00 scale) is required.
- Applicants must be under 30 years of age when lodging the application.
- Preferably having a minimum of two years full time professional work experience after completion of the undergraduate degree when lodging the application.
- Pass Prasetiya Mulya admission test and scholarship screening process.
- Preferably having International or Institutional TOEFL minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based)
- Not currently enrolled in a graduate or post-graduate program or school, nor already owning a Master’s degree or equivalent.
- Not in receipt of other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
- Applicant must prove that they are financially disadvantaged and that without the scholarship she will not be able to study for our graduate (MM) program.
- Other terms and conditions apply. Please visit www.pmbs.ac.id for further information.
How to apply
- Candidates should complete the application form and return them along with copies of required documents to Prasetiya Mulya before the deadline: Monday, 10 Desember 2007, 04.00 pm.
- Information oÂn requirements, terms, and conditions, forms and instructions can be read and downloaded from Prasetiya Mulya website at www.pmbs.ac.id.Applicants are suggested to read the General Information oÂn the website thoroughly prior to applying.
Contact Information
Marketing & Admissions
Jl. R.A. kartini, Cilandak Barat, Jakarta 12430, Indonesia
Phone (021) 751-1126 ext.1005 (Rini), 1119 (Lina)
Fax (021) 750-0462 Email: futureleaders@pmbs.ac.idWebsite: www.pmbs.ac.id
Download formulir
(http://www.pmbs.ac.id/modules/typetool/pnincludes/uploads/form.pdf)
UK Education Exhibition in Jakarta and Bandung
Participating institutions:
1. University of the Arts London
2. University of Bedfordshire
3. Bournemouth University
4. Brunel University
5. University of East Anglia
6. Goldsmiths, University of London
7. University of Hertfordshire
8. University of Leeds
9. Leeds Metropolitan University
10. London Metropolitan University
11. Manchester Metropolitan University
12. Middlesex University
13. Newcastle University
14. Northumbria University
15. The University of Manchester
16. The University of Nottingham
17. University of Portsmouth
18. University of Southampton
19. University of Sunderland
Alumni Job Fair
4 November 2007
1200 – 1800
Grand Ballroom B, Intercontinental Midplaza Hotel
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 10-11
Jakarta
International Undergraduate Scholarship at Engineering
The Engineering (ICT) International Undergraduate Scholarship offers students the opportunity to obtain an undergraduate qualification at UTS:Engineering. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the student’s year 12 (or equivalent) results. The scholarship is also open to diploma holders.
One student will be selected per semester and the commencement of the scholarship will be the same as the commencement of the student’s Bachelor of Engineering. The closing date is 15 December for students commencing in February and 1 June for students commencing in July. The application form must be submitted together with the International Coursework Application form to either a UTS representative or UTS: International.
ELSE Scholarship
The ESRC-funded Centre for Economic Learning and Social Evolution (ELSE) is an interdisciplinary research centre at UCL focusing on issues of common interest to economists and psychologists. In the Economics Department, ELSE researchers work on economic theory, experimental economics and applied economics.
One scholarship of £9,000 (or two part-scholarships of £4,500 each) available for prospective MPhil/PhD students in the Department of Economics planning to work on topics of interest to the ELSE centre, who are not already receiving full fee and maintenance support from other sources. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, and are normally tenable for one year only.
The centre’s website can be found at:
http://else.econ.ucl.ac.uk
Deadline
15th January 2008
Application Procedure
Applicants should complete the Department’s Application Form for Graduate Research
Scholarship. The scholarship application must indicate that the applicant wishes to be
considered for the ELSE scholarship. No further documentation should be sent in support of
the scholarship application, as decisions about awards of the scholarships will be made on
the basis of the admissions documentation and academic references.
Completed applications should be submitted to
Ms Daniella Fauvrelle
Department of Economics
University College London
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT
E-mail: d.fauvrelle@ucl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7679 5861
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7916 2775
Computer Science and Communications Research by Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is looking within its Computer Science and Communications Research Unit for a:
PhD STUDENT in Computer Science (M/F) Ref : R1F107K30
4-year job (consisting of two 2-year contracts) 40 hours/week
On the topic of reasoning and formal argumentation in the field of trust management
The University of Luxembourg is the only university in Luxembourg, founded on 13 August 2003 amid much fanfare. Prior to that, there were several higher educational institutions such as the cour universitaire or the IST that offered one or two years of academic studies. Luxembourger students had to go abroad in order to complete their studies at a university (usually to Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, and the United Kingdom). The new university makes it possible for these students to complete their studies in their own country, as well as attract foreign academic interest to Luxembourg
PhD Research Scholarship
Deadline: September, 30th 2007
Reasoning about trust is a process that often involves the application of rules of thumb, general guidelines or argument and counterargument. During recent years, the field of formal argumentation has produced a range of formalisms, as well as software implementations, to deal with issues such as nonmonotonic reasoning, decision making and agent communication. In this context, the University of Luxembourg is currently setting up a research project (Advanced Argumentation Techniques for Trust Management, AASTM) to apply the approach of formal argumentation to the issue of trust management.
The work consists of two parts:
* The formation of a formal theory on argumentation for trust management
* An implementation of this formal theory as set of software components
Requirements:
1. M. Sc in Computer Science, artificial intelligence or mathematics (no older than 5 years)
2. Strong programming skills
3. Although a background on formal argumentation is not necessary, candidates should preferably be familiar with various forms of formal logic and theoretical computer science.
The position is associated with an annual salary between 23400 and 25450 euro after tax, depending on the profile of the candidate.
Applications mentioning the reference number are to be sent no later than September, 30th 2007 and should include a letter of motivation, a complete CV and a copy of the M. Sc. Diploma including a transcript of courses taken (with grades) and the names and contact details of two referees. These are to be submitted by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Leon Van der Torre (leon.vandertorre@uni.lu) and Dr.Martin Caminada (martin.caminada@uni.lu)
Any enquiry concerning this position can be sent to Martin Caminada.
The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.
University of Luxembourg
SEVE
162 A, avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 46 66 44 6312 Â Â Â Fax: (+352) 46 66 44 6760
Office: Campus Limpertsberg, BRA 0.01 Â Â Â Email:Â virginie.mucciante[at]uni.lu
VET Awards Scholarships
The Endeavour Vocational Education & Training (VET) Awards provide full financial support for up to 2.5 years for international students from participating countries to undertake vocational education at a Diploma or Advanced Diploma level in any field of study in Australia. The courses are traditionally non-academic and directly related to a trade, occupation or ‘vocation’.
Duration: Â Â Â 2.0 years
Annual value: Â Â Â $A 18,000.00
Total value: Â Â Â $A 95,000.00
Extra Details: Â Â Â Awards are valued at up to A$95,000, including English language training. Benefits include: A$5,000 travel allowance; A$4,000 establishment allowance; up to A$13,000 tuition fees each year (for up to two years); a monthly stipend of A$1,500 (up to 2.5 years on a pro-rata basis); and English language training valued at up A$15,000 (if required). Funding will be provided to cover the cost of standard Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award. Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country. Awards are up to 2.5 years in duration consisting of: up to 6 months English language training (if required); up to 2 years study towards a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Name: Â Â Â Â Department of Education, Science and Training
Website: Â Â Â http://www.dest.gov.au/
Contact Information
Fax: Â Â Â +61 (2) 61237969
Email: Â Â Â endeavour.scholarships@dest.gov.au
PhD Scholarship from Denmark in Technical Engineering
Technical University of Denmark offers PhD Scholarship – Structural Modelling of Wind Turbine Blades, Department of Mechanical Engineering. 1 PhD scholarship is available at the Department of Mechanical Engineering as soon as possible. Do you want to start a global career with a challenging job that makes a real difference? Do you want to develop innovative tools for future design of intelligent wind turbine blades?
The project
This project is motivated by the vision of being able to provide passive control of the dynamic behavior of wind turbine blades by utilizing the anisotropic properties of composite materials in an intelligent manner. To obtain this vision, one of the main building blocks needed is a general, fully coupled and validated beam element. Also needed are effective and exact methods for determination of stiffness and mass coefficients for such a beam element based on 3D geometry and material data for the blade. The purpose of this Ph.D. project is to develop such a fully coupled beam element.
The fully coupled beam element can be used in aeroelastic calculations to design the structure in order to reduce loading on the blade. Modern pitch-regulating wind turbines use control systems to reduce the blade loads. However, these systems are too slow to react to sudden wind changes. There is therefore high interest in building active or passive control systems into the blades to reduce especially fatigue loads. Passive systems are much more robust with respect to operation interruptions and it is desirable to use the anisotropic material properties for composites to optimize the load reduction behavior of the blades.
The Ph.D. project is part of a larger project supported by the Danish Energy Research Programme (EFP). The Ph.D. project is also partly supported by Vestas Wind Systems A/S, one of the worlds leading wind turbine companies.
Qualifications and work experience
The candidate should have a master degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering.
The candidate is expected to have a strong background in:
* Analytical modeling
* Mechanical problems especially involving beams
* The theory behind the finite element method
* Fiber reinforced composite materials
It is an advantage if the candidate has some experience with:
* Wind turbine design
* Aeroelastic codes
What we offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment with good possibilities for professional and personal development. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. Risø National Laboratory has recently been incorporated into DTU, forming a world leading environment in wind energy and disciplines associated with wind turbines. The successful candidate will become member of an environment with activities and expertise in structural mechanics and composite materials in the theoretical field, central to the present project, and the complementary experimental field. The activities are typically characterized by its innovative content and close cooperation with leading wind power companies.
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
However, Ph.D. students in Denmark are supported by grants on a competitive level, being equivalent to a standard salary for an engineer with a similar experience in a normal job The Ph.D. stipend has a fixed duration of 3 years.
Additional information
Please mark your application “EFP-PhD†and send it by email or letter to Associate Professor Christian Berggreen (cbe@mek.dtu.dk) no later than October 15, 2007.
Associate Professor Christian Berggreen
Technical University of Denmark
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Nils Koppels Allé, Building 403
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
DENMARK
The application must be in English or one of the Nordic languages (Danish, Norwegian and Swedish) and include your CV, documentation of MSc and BSc/BEng-degrees, list of grades of your MSc- and BSc/BEng-education, and any other relevant documents. In case of a non-Danish degree please inform about highest grade and lowest passing grade of the grading system.
If you have further questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Professor Steen Krenk (+45 4525 1964 / sk@mek.dtu.dk), Associate Professor Christian Berggreen (+45 4525 1373 / cbe@mek.dtu.dk) or Senior Scientist Kim Branner (+45 4677 5470 / kim.branner@risoe.dk).
All interested candidates – irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background – are encouraged to apply.
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU.
Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained by application to the PhD programme office at tel: +45 45 25 11 76 or +45 45 25 11 77.
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