Whitworth Scholarship Awards 2010/2011 For Undergraduate Engineering Students
(For undergraduate engineering degree-level courses of any engineering discipline including MEng and MSc courses). Available to outstanding engineers, who have excellent academic and practical skills and the qualities needed to succeed in industry, who are wishing to embark/or have already commenced on an engineering degree-level programme of any engineering discipline.
Value
Full-time - £4,500 p.a.(up to 4 years-excluding industrial years),Sandwich - The award will be paid on a pro rata basis. Part-time Study - The award will be paid on a reduced basis normally £3,000p.a. The Whitworth Scholarship Award will not exceed a total of £18,000 for any individual. The Whitworth Scholarship Award can be held in conjunction with other awards (except any other Whitworth Award).
Interviews
Mandatory for all shortlisted candidates
Closing date for applications
30th June,2010
Further Details: http://www.whitworthscholarships.org.uk
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Friday, June 25, 2010
France Scholarships | PhD Position in Systems Biology at University of Montpellier
PhD position in Systems Biology, Montpellier
Candidate:
We are looking for a candidate motivated by systems biology and with strong background in mathematical modelling and computer science. Previous training in biology is an advantage.
To apply, please send an e-mail to ovidiu.radulescu@univ-montp2.fr with a CV and the names of 3 referees before June 30.
Thesis:
Studying lipid metabolism of Plasmodium is of great interest as its normal functioning is essential for the survival of the parasite. Targeting this metabolism with drugs represents a new pharmaceutical approach against malaria. Plasmodium is well suited for systems biology studies because during its life cycle this parasite activates a rare diversity of metabolic pathways. Reconstructing synthesis pathways of lipid metabolism in Plasmodium is crucial for understanding the biology of this agent of disease. The objective of this thesis is to develop a methodology for constructing dynamic mixed metabolic and genetic networks by using heterogeneous data. This methodology will be applied to transcriptomic and metabolomic data in order to build a model for lipid metabolism in Plasmodium. This model will be used for /in silico/ studies of the life cycle and of the defences against perturbations of the parasite.
Team:
The phD Student will join the new team `Biological Physics and Systems Biology` in the lab DIMNP (UMR 5235) in Montpellier. Our team develops physical, mathematical and computer science approaches for the understanding of the functioning of biological systems. At the centre of our approaches is the multi-scale modelling of the biological processes by using statistical physics, dynamical systems and stochastic processes techniques.
Website link:
www.dimnp.univ-montp2.fr/spip.php?rubrique21
Candidate:
We are looking for a candidate motivated by systems biology and with strong background in mathematical modelling and computer science. Previous training in biology is an advantage.
To apply, please send an e-mail to ovidiu.radulescu@univ-montp2.fr with a CV and the names of 3 referees before June 30.
Thesis:
Studying lipid metabolism of Plasmodium is of great interest as its normal functioning is essential for the survival of the parasite. Targeting this metabolism with drugs represents a new pharmaceutical approach against malaria. Plasmodium is well suited for systems biology studies because during its life cycle this parasite activates a rare diversity of metabolic pathways. Reconstructing synthesis pathways of lipid metabolism in Plasmodium is crucial for understanding the biology of this agent of disease. The objective of this thesis is to develop a methodology for constructing dynamic mixed metabolic and genetic networks by using heterogeneous data. This methodology will be applied to transcriptomic and metabolomic data in order to build a model for lipid metabolism in Plasmodium. This model will be used for /in silico/ studies of the life cycle and of the defences against perturbations of the parasite.
Team:
The phD Student will join the new team `Biological Physics and Systems Biology` in the lab DIMNP (UMR 5235) in Montpellier. Our team develops physical, mathematical and computer science approaches for the understanding of the functioning of biological systems. At the centre of our approaches is the multi-scale modelling of the biological processes by using statistical physics, dynamical systems and stochastic processes techniques.
Website link:
www.dimnp.univ-montp2.fr/spip.php?rubrique21
Monday, June 21, 2010
Quota Scheme Schlarship 2011 For Developing Countries, Norway
The goal of the Quota Scheme is to give students from developing countries in the South, Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia, relevant education that would also benefit their home countries when they return after graduation.The programme also contributes to strengthen Norwegian institutions of higher education's participation in global knowledge cooperation.The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries in the South and countries of Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia under the Quota Scheme. The overall objective of the Quota Scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education.Today, the scheme provides funding for a total of 1100 students, 800 of them from developing countries in the South and 300 from Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia.Each year universities and university colleges in Norway are allocated a certain number of quota students. Most of the universities and university colleges in Norway offer courses and educational programmes in English. The scheme normally includes courses at the Master and Ph.D. level, in addition to certain professional degrees. In order to locate a programme eligible under the scheme, please contact the Norwegian institutions directly.
Scholarships
The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund ( Statens Lånekasse) is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion is waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Normally, the financial support will not not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan, or a combination of two programmes.
Additional financing
Travelling expenses for entry into Norway can be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts more than one year, as well as financial support for travelling expenses for field work during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing the course, the cost of travelling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
Eligible countries in the Quota Scheme
The Quota Scheme is for certain developing countries that are on the DAC-list issued by OECD, and is eligible for students from the category of “ lower middle-income countries” and under. Also, the scheme accepts students from Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Palestinian students from the Palestinian Authorities.
The process of allocating quota places focuses on a purposeful distribution according to country, area of study and institution of higher education.
Students from the following countries qualify under the Quota Scheme for the school years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011:
East- and Central-Europe
Albania
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Georgia
Macedonia
Moldova
Montenegro
Russia
Serbia
Ukraine
Caribbean
Cuba
Dominican Republic, The
Haiti
Jamaica
Latin- and South-America
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Central-Asia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Middle-East
Jordan
Palestinian Territory
Syrian Arab Republic
Southeast-Asia
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Cambodia
China
East-Timor
India
Indonesia
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iraq
Korea (Democratic People's Republic of)
Lao (People's Democratic Republic)
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Viet Nam
Yemen
Oceania
Fiji
Marshall Islands
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Niue
Papua New Guinea
Independent State of Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa)
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalo
Vanuat
Africa
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Congo (The Democratic
Republic of the)
Côte d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
São Tomé and Principé
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Admission requirements
The Norwegian universities and university colleges participating in the Quota Scheme have an English version of their website, where applicants can find more detailed information about the admission requirements for each course offered. Below are some general requirements.
Students usually apply for a degree course which is based on continuation of their studies in their home country, or a course which can be a joint part of a degree course in their home country ( joint degree or sandwich programmes). Most of the programmes are at the Master or Ph.D. level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain professional studies.
Students must apply directly from their home country and must have stayed at least one year in their home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university/university college.
Basic general requirements
All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications:
* Secondary school certificates
* Minimum two years of higher education from your home country
Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses.
A list (GSU-list) has been compiled by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) with the general entrance requirements for applicants with higher education qualifications from abroad. NOKUT is the Norwegian governmental organisation for recognition of foreign higher education. If you cannot find your academic papers on the list you may contact NOKUT to get an evaluation of your certificates.
Basic English language requirements
English is the main teaching language of instruction in most of the educational programmes and degrees in the Quota Scheme. Applicants who are not native English speakers therefore must document their proficiency in English by passing one of the following tests:
* TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 500/ 550 (170 if computer-based)
* IELTS ( International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 5.0 (6.0 if computer-based)
Please note that the requirements may differ, and in some cases be higher than described above.
Basic Norwegian language requirements
A few courses in the Quota Scheme are offered in Norwegian and require good Norwegian language skills. Applicants who are not native Norwegian speakers therefore must document their proficiency in Norwegian by passing one of the following tests:
* Bergenstest (Norwegian language test) with a minimum score of 450
* Norwegian language course Level 3 with E as a minimum
* Norwegian in the secondary school (The Teaching Plan for Norwegian as a second Language) written and oral, with a minimum score of 2
Admission to the Quota Scheme is highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements is no guarantee for enrolment. Please refer to the International Office at each university/university college for more detailed information about admission requirements.
Application procedures
If you are interested in applying for a course/programme under the Quota Scheme, please read carefully the information on this page.
The Quota Scheme as a rule only enrols students from institutions which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases can free movers be considered. Please contact the Norwegian institutions for individual information.
To find out which institutions collaborate with Norwegian institutions, please refer to the websites of the Norwegian institutions.
Students who come to Norway as self-financed students will, as a rule, not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.
Who handle the applications?
The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) is not the admission office for prospective quota students. The institutions of higher education that are part of the Quota Scheme are handling all applications from prospective students, and at no time is SIU involved in the admission process. Thus, SIU cannot answer questions from individual students regarding applications, courses, recognition of papers, etc.
Where do I find the application form?
Applications forms are available from the websites of the universities and university colleges. All applications should be sent directly to the International Office at the university/college to which the student applies.
Application deadline
The deadline for applying for the Quota scheme is usually December 1 every year. Some courses and educational programmes may have other deadlines than the this. Please contact the International Office at the university/college to which you want to apply for detailed information.
The Letter of Admission is normally sent to the successfull candidate by April 15 every year. Accepted students will also receive relevant practical information about studying in Norway.
Source: http://siu.no/en/Programme-overview/Quota-Scheme
Scholarships
The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund ( Statens Lånekasse) is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion is waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Normally, the financial support will not not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan, or a combination of two programmes.
Additional financing
Travelling expenses for entry into Norway can be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts more than one year, as well as financial support for travelling expenses for field work during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing the course, the cost of travelling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
Eligible countries in the Quota Scheme
The Quota Scheme is for certain developing countries that are on the DAC-list issued by OECD, and is eligible for students from the category of “ lower middle-income countries” and under. Also, the scheme accepts students from Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Palestinian students from the Palestinian Authorities.
The process of allocating quota places focuses on a purposeful distribution according to country, area of study and institution of higher education.
Students from the following countries qualify under the Quota Scheme for the school years 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011:
East- and Central-Europe
Albania
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Georgia
Macedonia
Moldova
Montenegro
Russia
Serbia
Ukraine
Caribbean
Cuba
Dominican Republic, The
Haiti
Jamaica
Latin- and South-America
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Central-Asia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Middle-East
Jordan
Palestinian Territory
Syrian Arab Republic
Southeast-Asia
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Cambodia
China
East-Timor
India
Indonesia
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iraq
Korea (Democratic People's Republic of)
Lao (People's Democratic Republic)
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Viet Nam
Yemen
Oceania
Fiji
Marshall Islands
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Niue
Papua New Guinea
Independent State of Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa)
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalo
Vanuat
Africa
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Congo (The Democratic
Republic of the)
Côte d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
São Tomé and Principé
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Admission requirements
The Norwegian universities and university colleges participating in the Quota Scheme have an English version of their website, where applicants can find more detailed information about the admission requirements for each course offered. Below are some general requirements.
Students usually apply for a degree course which is based on continuation of their studies in their home country, or a course which can be a joint part of a degree course in their home country ( joint degree or sandwich programmes). Most of the programmes are at the Master or Ph.D. level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain professional studies.
Students must apply directly from their home country and must have stayed at least one year in their home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university/university college.
Basic general requirements
All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications:
* Secondary school certificates
* Minimum two years of higher education from your home country
Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses.
A list (GSU-list) has been compiled by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) with the general entrance requirements for applicants with higher education qualifications from abroad. NOKUT is the Norwegian governmental organisation for recognition of foreign higher education. If you cannot find your academic papers on the list you may contact NOKUT to get an evaluation of your certificates.
Basic English language requirements
English is the main teaching language of instruction in most of the educational programmes and degrees in the Quota Scheme. Applicants who are not native English speakers therefore must document their proficiency in English by passing one of the following tests:
* TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 500/ 550 (170 if computer-based)
* IELTS ( International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 5.0 (6.0 if computer-based)
Please note that the requirements may differ, and in some cases be higher than described above.
Basic Norwegian language requirements
A few courses in the Quota Scheme are offered in Norwegian and require good Norwegian language skills. Applicants who are not native Norwegian speakers therefore must document their proficiency in Norwegian by passing one of the following tests:
* Bergenstest (Norwegian language test) with a minimum score of 450
* Norwegian language course Level 3 with E as a minimum
* Norwegian in the secondary school (The Teaching Plan for Norwegian as a second Language) written and oral, with a minimum score of 2
Admission to the Quota Scheme is highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements is no guarantee for enrolment. Please refer to the International Office at each university/university college for more detailed information about admission requirements.
Application procedures
If you are interested in applying for a course/programme under the Quota Scheme, please read carefully the information on this page.
The Quota Scheme as a rule only enrols students from institutions which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases can free movers be considered. Please contact the Norwegian institutions for individual information.
To find out which institutions collaborate with Norwegian institutions, please refer to the websites of the Norwegian institutions.
Students who come to Norway as self-financed students will, as a rule, not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.
Who handle the applications?
The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) is not the admission office for prospective quota students. The institutions of higher education that are part of the Quota Scheme are handling all applications from prospective students, and at no time is SIU involved in the admission process. Thus, SIU cannot answer questions from individual students regarding applications, courses, recognition of papers, etc.
Where do I find the application form?
Applications forms are available from the websites of the universities and university colleges. All applications should be sent directly to the International Office at the university/college to which the student applies.
Application deadline
The deadline for applying for the Quota scheme is usually December 1 every year. Some courses and educational programmes may have other deadlines than the this. Please contact the International Office at the university/college to which you want to apply for detailed information.
The Letter of Admission is normally sent to the successfull candidate by April 15 every year. Accepted students will also receive relevant practical information about studying in Norway.
Source: http://siu.no/en/Programme-overview/Quota-Scheme
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Beasiswa Singapore untuk SMP | ASEAN Scholarships
Beasiswa Singapore.
Pelajar Indonesia yang saat ini sudah tamat dari Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) dan memiliki prestasi yang bagus di sekolah, pemerintah Singapore menawarkan beasiswa sekolah di Singapore untuk kamu yang memenuhi persyaratan di atas. Silahkan baca syarat dan ketentuannya di bawah ini:
The ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced (GCE A) Level (or equivalent) certificate. The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.
Students from Indonesia are welcome to apply for the ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.
Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
* Nationals of Indonesia
* Born between 1994 to 1996
* Sat for 2010 SMP 3 National Final Evaluation Examination (UAN) and have done consistently well in school
All applicants are required to submit certified copies of the following items directly to the Singapore Ministry of Education before the closing date, 15 July 2010:
(i) Birth Certificate;
(ii) Identity Card / Passport (if any); and
(iii) SMP 3 UAN Examination Result Slip
Test and Interview Cities
* Jakarta
* Medan
* Surabaya
* Pontianak
* Singapore
Note: Pontianak and Singapore may be used as Test / Interview Centres if there are sufficient candidates.
Untuk info beasiswa SMA ke luar negeri Singapore lebih lanjut dan pengiriman aplikasi pendaftarannya, dapat di akses di halaman web terkait.
Pelajar Indonesia yang saat ini sudah tamat dari Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) dan memiliki prestasi yang bagus di sekolah, pemerintah Singapore menawarkan beasiswa sekolah di Singapore untuk kamu yang memenuhi persyaratan di atas. Silahkan baca syarat dan ketentuannya di bawah ini:
The ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced (GCE A) Level (or equivalent) certificate. The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.
Students from Indonesia are welcome to apply for the ASEAN Scholarships for Indonesia to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.
Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
* Nationals of Indonesia
* Born between 1994 to 1996
* Sat for 2010 SMP 3 National Final Evaluation Examination (UAN) and have done consistently well in school
All applicants are required to submit certified copies of the following items directly to the Singapore Ministry of Education before the closing date, 15 July 2010:
(i) Birth Certificate;
(ii) Identity Card / Passport (if any); and
(iii) SMP 3 UAN Examination Result Slip
Test and Interview Cities
* Jakarta
* Medan
* Surabaya
* Pontianak
* Singapore
Note: Pontianak and Singapore may be used as Test / Interview Centres if there are sufficient candidates.
Untuk info beasiswa SMA ke luar negeri Singapore lebih lanjut dan pengiriman aplikasi pendaftarannya, dapat di akses di halaman web terkait.
Monday, June 14, 2010
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY WORLD SCHOLARS APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Introduction
The University of Sydney World Scholars awards provide opportunities for academically gifted PhD candidates who have developed innovative research projects to undertake a PhD degree at the University of Sydney with financial support. This prestigious award will attract high-quality research candidates from a broad range of countries and disciplines. Candidates will engage in progressive research whilst facilitating the development of strong bilateral research linkages between Australia and the rest of the world.
General Guidelines
World Scholars awards support the full cost of academic tuition fees for up to three (3) years on the terms set out in these Guidelines. The scholarship will also fund a travel contribution towards the cost of a return international airfare (as set out in the „Air Travel‟ section of the Scholarship Conditions, below).
Applications are invited from international students who are citizens of the following countries (“Participating Countries”):
§ Asia:
Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
§ Europe:
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
§ Americas:
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States
§ Africa:
Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda
Candidates will be required to take up the scholarship in the semester for which it is offered. Deferral of the scholarship will not be permitted.
Selection for World Scholars is highly competitive. Applicants will be chosen on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated research capability. It is important that applicants clearly address these selection criteria in their PhD application documentation.
The University is actively negotiating with governments and agencies in Participating Countries to identify possibilities for further support for World Scholars. Details of any agreements reached, together with the level of additional support available and any conditions associated therewith, will be posted on the University‟s website:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/scholarships/index.shtml#world
http://sydney.edu.au/documents/future_students/usws_guide.pdf
The University of Sydney World Scholars awards provide opportunities for academically gifted PhD candidates who have developed innovative research projects to undertake a PhD degree at the University of Sydney with financial support. This prestigious award will attract high-quality research candidates from a broad range of countries and disciplines. Candidates will engage in progressive research whilst facilitating the development of strong bilateral research linkages between Australia and the rest of the world.
General Guidelines
World Scholars awards support the full cost of academic tuition fees for up to three (3) years on the terms set out in these Guidelines. The scholarship will also fund a travel contribution towards the cost of a return international airfare (as set out in the „Air Travel‟ section of the Scholarship Conditions, below).
Applications are invited from international students who are citizens of the following countries (“Participating Countries”):
§ Asia:
Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
§ Europe:
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
§ Americas:
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States
§ Africa:
Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda
Candidates will be required to take up the scholarship in the semester for which it is offered. Deferral of the scholarship will not be permitted.
Selection for World Scholars is highly competitive. Applicants will be chosen on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated research capability. It is important that applicants clearly address these selection criteria in their PhD application documentation.
The University is actively negotiating with governments and agencies in Participating Countries to identify possibilities for further support for World Scholars. Details of any agreements reached, together with the level of additional support available and any conditions associated therewith, will be posted on the University‟s website:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/scholarships/index.shtml#world
http://sydney.edu.au/documents/future_students/usws_guide.pdf
Friday, June 4, 2010
Doctoral Scholarships at IN3 – Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3) –Universitat Oberta de Catalunya in Barcelona
The IN3 invites applications for its Interdisciplinary
English-speaking PhD programme in the Society of Information and
Communication in its three different itineraries:
• Information and Knowledge society
• Network and Information Technologies
• e-Learning
Successful applicants will be part of the IN3 and join a vibrant,
internationally oriented research community specialized in the
investigation of the network society, the knowledge economy or the
e-leaning methodologies as well as in the study of network
technologies and specific areas of software.
Staff at IN3 is composed by full-time researchers, professors at the Open University of
Catalonia and international visiting professors. For further
information about the IN3, please visit http://in3.uoc.edu/web/IN3.
We welcome applications from students from Arts and Humanities,
Business and Economics, Engineering, Law and Political Science, Media,
Science Education or Social Sciences in general, strongly motivated to
undertake an interdisciplinary research.
Applicants having a minimum of 300 ECTS credits (60 must be at
postgraduate level) can access directly the PhD programme with a
3-year scholarship.
Further info:
http://in3.uoc.edu/web/IN3/doctorat/convocatoria_acces/oferta_de_places.html
The IN3 invites applications for its Interdisciplinary
English-speaking PhD programme in the Society of Information and
Communication in its three different itineraries:
• Information and Knowledge society
• Network and Information Technologies
• e-Learning
Successful applicants will be part of the IN3 and join a vibrant,
internationally oriented research community specialized in the
investigation of the network society, the knowledge economy or the
e-leaning methodologies as well as in the study of network
technologies and specific areas of software.
Staff at IN3 is composed by full-time researchers, professors at the Open University of
Catalonia and international visiting professors. For further
information about the IN3, please visit http://in3.uoc.edu/web/IN3.
We welcome applications from students from Arts and Humanities,
Business and Economics, Engineering, Law and Political Science, Media,
Science Education or Social Sciences in general, strongly motivated to
undertake an interdisciplinary research.
Applicants having a minimum of 300 ECTS credits (60 must be at
postgraduate level) can access directly the PhD programme with a
3-year scholarship.
Further info:
http://in3.uoc.edu/web/IN3/doctorat/convocatoria_acces/oferta_de_places.html
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
CIMB Regional Scholarship for Postgraduate Students - Malaysia Scholarship 2010
CIMB Regional Scholarship
In line with our vision to become Southeast Asia`s most valued universal banking group, CIMB Group is committed towards building the region`s intellectual properties and capabilities. With this in mind, CIMB Group has established the CIMB Regional Scholarship, which aims to provide outstanding individuals from all Southeast Asian countries a chance to pursue full-time postgraduate degree programmes at top graduate schools throughout the world.
Each year, a maximum of 5 scholarships shall be awarded to deserving individuals. For this purpose, CIMB Group seeks highly talented individuals who have attained an impressive track record of academic and personal achievements and can see themselves playing a significant role in the development of Southeast Asia.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be a citizen of any South East Asia country
• Have gained acceptance at a top graduate school to pursue a postgraduate degree programme in any of the following fields of study at the time when the CIMB Regional Scholarship is awarded:
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Studies
- Astronomy
- Sports Science
- Nutrition
- Genetics
- Marine Biology
- Maritime Studies
- Southeast Asian Studies
- Creative Arts (Design, Fashion, etc)
- Fine Arts (Primarily Music, Dance & Theatre)
• Possess a Bachelor`s Degree with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or equivalent (for Master Degree applicants), or a Master`s Degree with good examiner`s report or equivalent (for Doctoral Degree applicants) that is relevant to the course or field applied for
• Do not hold any other scholarships, awards or grants that come with any contractual obligation between the recipient and the provider
Note: Relevant work experience, where applicable, is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Application must be submitted online via www.cimb.com/regionalscholarship.
Information provided will only be used for the purpose of evaluating your application for the CIMB Regional Scholarship. Submission of copies of certificates, commendation letters or any other document is not required at this moment. Only applicants who are short-listed for the next round of assessment will be required to produce the original copies of relevant documents.
Application closing date is 31 May 2010.
Scholarship Coverage
This is a full scholarship award covering all academic fees such as registration and examination fees, book allowance, as well as other expenses such as accommodation, airfare, travel documents, etc.
Website link:
http://www.cimb.com/regionalscholarship/
In line with our vision to become Southeast Asia`s most valued universal banking group, CIMB Group is committed towards building the region`s intellectual properties and capabilities. With this in mind, CIMB Group has established the CIMB Regional Scholarship, which aims to provide outstanding individuals from all Southeast Asian countries a chance to pursue full-time postgraduate degree programmes at top graduate schools throughout the world.
Each year, a maximum of 5 scholarships shall be awarded to deserving individuals. For this purpose, CIMB Group seeks highly talented individuals who have attained an impressive track record of academic and personal achievements and can see themselves playing a significant role in the development of Southeast Asia.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be a citizen of any South East Asia country
• Have gained acceptance at a top graduate school to pursue a postgraduate degree programme in any of the following fields of study at the time when the CIMB Regional Scholarship is awarded:
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Studies
- Astronomy
- Sports Science
- Nutrition
- Genetics
- Marine Biology
- Maritime Studies
- Southeast Asian Studies
- Creative Arts (Design, Fashion, etc)
- Fine Arts (Primarily Music, Dance & Theatre)
• Possess a Bachelor`s Degree with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or equivalent (for Master Degree applicants), or a Master`s Degree with good examiner`s report or equivalent (for Doctoral Degree applicants) that is relevant to the course or field applied for
• Do not hold any other scholarships, awards or grants that come with any contractual obligation between the recipient and the provider
Note: Relevant work experience, where applicable, is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Application must be submitted online via www.cimb.com/regionalscholarship.
Information provided will only be used for the purpose of evaluating your application for the CIMB Regional Scholarship. Submission of copies of certificates, commendation letters or any other document is not required at this moment. Only applicants who are short-listed for the next round of assessment will be required to produce the original copies of relevant documents.
Application closing date is 31 May 2010.
Scholarship Coverage
This is a full scholarship award covering all academic fees such as registration and examination fees, book allowance, as well as other expenses such as accommodation, airfare, travel documents, etc.
Website link:
http://www.cimb.com/regionalscholarship/
Monday, May 31, 2010
Harvard University Scholarships, Cambridge.
Harvard is America’s oldest institution of higher learning, founded 140 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. The University has grown from nine students with a single master to an enrollment of more than 18,000 degree candidates, including undergraduates and students in 10 principal academic units.
Accommodation
Harvard guarantees every student College housing for four years. By design, residential life that brings together students and faculty is an essential part of the Harvard experience. Nearly all students choose to live on campus for their full undergraduate careers.
Programs
* Built Environment
* Computing/Information Technology
* Creative/Performing Arts
* Economics
* General Engineering/Other Engineering
* History/Archaeology
* Humanities
* Languages
* Mathematics
* Medicine/Medical Sciences
* Philosophy
* Physical Sciences
* Psychology
* Public Policy
* Sociology/Social Studies
* Theology/Religion
Scholarships
Awarded to students from each of harvards schools, who is both academically excellent and deemed to be of financial need.
The Committee on General Scholarships
The Committee on General Scholarships administers special financial aid, scholarship, and fellowship programs that support Harvard University graduate and undergraduate students.
The Committee on General Scholarships administers several programs for international students who wish to study at Harvard University’s graduate and professional schools.
1. Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat Fellowship (Argentina)
2. The Francis and Peggy Cahn Fund for Argentina
3. Jorge Paulo Lemann Fellowship
4. Scholarships for Colombian Students
5. Real Colegio Complutense Scholarship (Spain)
Committee on General Scholarships
Ancestry-Based Scholarships Program
1430 Massachusetts Avenue, 6th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02141
Please contact the Committee on General Scholarships for additional information.
More Scholarships:
http://www.scholarship.harvard.edu/
Country:
United States
Address:
1350 Massachusetts Ave , Cambridge 02138 United States
Institution Website
www.harvard.edu
Switchboard:
+1 617 495 1000
Accommodation
Harvard guarantees every student College housing for four years. By design, residential life that brings together students and faculty is an essential part of the Harvard experience. Nearly all students choose to live on campus for their full undergraduate careers.
Programs
* Built Environment
* Computing/Information Technology
* Creative/Performing Arts
* Economics
* General Engineering/Other Engineering
* History/Archaeology
* Humanities
* Languages
* Mathematics
* Medicine/Medical Sciences
* Philosophy
* Physical Sciences
* Psychology
* Public Policy
* Sociology/Social Studies
* Theology/Religion
Scholarships
Awarded to students from each of harvards schools, who is both academically excellent and deemed to be of financial need.
The Committee on General Scholarships
The Committee on General Scholarships administers special financial aid, scholarship, and fellowship programs that support Harvard University graduate and undergraduate students.
The Committee on General Scholarships administers several programs for international students who wish to study at Harvard University’s graduate and professional schools.
1. Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat Fellowship (Argentina)
2. The Francis and Peggy Cahn Fund for Argentina
3. Jorge Paulo Lemann Fellowship
4. Scholarships for Colombian Students
5. Real Colegio Complutense Scholarship (Spain)
Committee on General Scholarships
Ancestry-Based Scholarships Program
1430 Massachusetts Avenue, 6th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02141
Please contact the Committee on General Scholarships for additional information.
More Scholarships:
http://www.scholarship.harvard.edu/
Country:
United States
Address:
1350 Massachusetts Ave , Cambridge 02138 United States
Institution Website
www.harvard.edu
Switchboard:
+1 617 495 1000
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
New York University Abu Dhabi for Senior High School Scholarship 2011,UAE
New York University Abu Dhabi Scholarship 2011,UAE
New York University Abu Dhabi Scholarship 2011 is now open for Indonesian. In our endeavor to create a truly diverse and globally engaged student body for our inaugural class of 2010, NYU Abu Dhabi is looking for students from all backgrounds and from around the world. Additionally, we are seeking students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world’s talent pool.
1. General Information
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a highly selective, four-year, liberal arts and science college located in the city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is closely interconnected to all of the expertise, support and resources found at NYU in New York City as well as NYU’s global sites on five continents.
What Sets Us Apart
1. Our trans-disciplinary education that combines a scientific approach, where students are exposed to challenging ideas and knowledge, and a liberal arts approach that helps students think creatively, understand complex problems, develop leadership skills, and realize their full potential.
2. Opportunity to explore the world through regional travels in and around Abu Dhabi and also the experience of study abroad, up to 2 semesters, in NYU Global Network Universities in New York, Buenos Aires, Shanghai, Accra, London, Tel Aviv, Florence, Berlin, Paris, Prague, and Madrid.
3. Our merit and need-based undergraduate scholarship program that may FULLY COVER the range of your four-year long NYU Abu Dhabi education, including:
* Tuition
* Books
* Student life activities
* Accommodation: living allowance, room and board
* Foreign Travel and study-away semesters
* Round-trip tickets between Abu Dhabi and home country twice per year
2. Find out if you’re the right fit for us
In our endeavor to create a truly diverse and globally engaged student body, NYU Abu Dhabi is looking for most outstanding students from all backgrounds and from around the world. Additionally, we are seeking most outstanding students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world’s talent pool.
Admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is highly selective. Students will be admitted based on the overall strength of their application, including academic excellence, extra-curricular activities, recommendations, and a demonstrated interest in global citizenship, service, and leadership.
We consider you as a qualified applicant if you:
* graduate from senior high school in the year of 2011
* belong to top ranks students in your class/school
* have numerous organizational experience, in and out of school
* triumph in various competitions
* demonstrate global outlook and leadership qualities
If you possess all the necessary qualities above, then this is the time to make one of the best decisions of your life. Apply to NYU Abu Dhabi. With us, you will grow and equip yourself with skills and perspective to be a highly effective agent of change in the 21st century.
3. When to Apply
Admissions Deadlines
* Non-Binding Early Decision: November 1, 2010
* Regular Decision: January 1, 2011
* Financial Support Deadlines
* Non-Binding Early Decision: November 1, 2010
* Regular Decision: February 15, 2011
The admissions application for students seeking to begin study in Fall 2011 will be available this summer.
Contact Person
You don’t need to make the decision to apply to NYU Abu Dhabi alone. We eagerly welcome you to talk to us. If you are really fascinated with what we have to offer, please contact:
Kartika Kurniasari
Program Manager, NYU Abu Dhabi Global Outreach Partner
The Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
Menara Imperium, 28th floor, Suite A-B
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav.1 Jakarta 12980
Tel : 62-21-8317330
Fax: 62-21-8317331
For further information
E-mail nyuad@iief.or.id
for detail info, go to the source website at www.nyuad.nyu.edu
New York University Abu Dhabi Scholarship 2011 is now open for Indonesian. In our endeavor to create a truly diverse and globally engaged student body for our inaugural class of 2010, NYU Abu Dhabi is looking for students from all backgrounds and from around the world. Additionally, we are seeking students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world’s talent pool.
1. General Information
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a highly selective, four-year, liberal arts and science college located in the city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is closely interconnected to all of the expertise, support and resources found at NYU in New York City as well as NYU’s global sites on five continents.
What Sets Us Apart
1. Our trans-disciplinary education that combines a scientific approach, where students are exposed to challenging ideas and knowledge, and a liberal arts approach that helps students think creatively, understand complex problems, develop leadership skills, and realize their full potential.
2. Opportunity to explore the world through regional travels in and around Abu Dhabi and also the experience of study abroad, up to 2 semesters, in NYU Global Network Universities in New York, Buenos Aires, Shanghai, Accra, London, Tel Aviv, Florence, Berlin, Paris, Prague, and Madrid.
3. Our merit and need-based undergraduate scholarship program that may FULLY COVER the range of your four-year long NYU Abu Dhabi education, including:
* Tuition
* Books
* Student life activities
* Accommodation: living allowance, room and board
* Foreign Travel and study-away semesters
* Round-trip tickets between Abu Dhabi and home country twice per year
2. Find out if you’re the right fit for us
In our endeavor to create a truly diverse and globally engaged student body, NYU Abu Dhabi is looking for most outstanding students from all backgrounds and from around the world. Additionally, we are seeking most outstanding students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world’s talent pool.
Admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is highly selective. Students will be admitted based on the overall strength of their application, including academic excellence, extra-curricular activities, recommendations, and a demonstrated interest in global citizenship, service, and leadership.
We consider you as a qualified applicant if you:
* graduate from senior high school in the year of 2011
* belong to top ranks students in your class/school
* have numerous organizational experience, in and out of school
* triumph in various competitions
* demonstrate global outlook and leadership qualities
If you possess all the necessary qualities above, then this is the time to make one of the best decisions of your life. Apply to NYU Abu Dhabi. With us, you will grow and equip yourself with skills and perspective to be a highly effective agent of change in the 21st century.
3. When to Apply
Admissions Deadlines
* Non-Binding Early Decision: November 1, 2010
* Regular Decision: January 1, 2011
* Financial Support Deadlines
* Non-Binding Early Decision: November 1, 2010
* Regular Decision: February 15, 2011
The admissions application for students seeking to begin study in Fall 2011 will be available this summer.
Contact Person
You don’t need to make the decision to apply to NYU Abu Dhabi alone. We eagerly welcome you to talk to us. If you are really fascinated with what we have to offer, please contact:
Kartika Kurniasari
Program Manager, NYU Abu Dhabi Global Outreach Partner
The Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
Menara Imperium, 28th floor, Suite A-B
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav.1 Jakarta 12980
Tel : 62-21-8317330
Fax: 62-21-8317331
For further information
E-mail nyuad@iief.or.id
for detail info, go to the source website at www.nyuad.nyu.edu
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Beasiswa Italy | Engineering PhD positions at the Politecnico di Milano
Openings
PhD Positions at IIT@POLIMI
cnst-web-logo
PhD positions are available at the Politecnico di Milano (Italy) sponsored by the Italian Institute of Technology.
The PhD program will follow the organization of the School of Doctoral Programs of Politecnico di Milano.
For details vist: http://www.ricerca.polimi.it/index.php?id=2467 or http://pcsiwa.rett.polimi.it/~phdweb/eng/
The research project will be carried out in the new Centre for Nanoscience and Technology of IIT (Milano) which focuses its activity on the investigation of fundamental scientific issues related to the design, synthesis, manipulation and exploitation of advanced functional materials for opto-electronic devices and related technologies. The Centre offers the possibility of working in state-of-the-art laboratories and a stimulating and international environment.
Duration
3 years, starting from January 1st, 2011
How to apply
Interested candidates will apply to the Politecnico di Milano PhD school (instructions can be found on the website) and if successfully, be approved by the Politecnico committee.
Please send your application also to Tessa Gronchi: tessa.gronchi(at)iit.it specifying the name/code of the IIT@PoliMI open position of interest.
Application deadline: May 25th, 2010
PhD position: optoelectronics_ photovoltaic applications
Research activity
The successful candidate will explore energy and charge transfer processes in organic/inorganic and fully organic nanostructures for photovoltaic applications based on colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals, conjugated polymers and metal oxides of different nature. Combining the use of both advanced spectroscopic techniques such as time-resolved Photoluminescence and Photo-induced Absorption spectroscopy and electrical characterizations, light has to be shed on the fundamental working mechanisms of light harvesting and charge generation and devices structures will be designed, fabricated and optimized consequentially.
Required experience
The successful candidate will have a Master Degree in Physics, Physical-Chemistry, Engineering or related disciplines. Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level will be beneficial. In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated and possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
For additional information, or to discuss possible research projects, please contact Annamaria Petrozza: annamaria.petrozza(at)iit.it
PhD position: synthesis_hybrid photovoltaics
PhD course title: Materials Engineering
Research activity
Research is focused on the synthesis of conjugated polymers to be combined with nanostructured metal oxides for the development of hybrid photovoltaic cells. The optimization of both the processes of absorption of the solar light and interaction among the several device constituents will be taken into account for the design of new molecules. Attention will be paid also to the material processing, in particular to the infiltration of the organic moiety into the mesoporous structure of the inorganic counterpart. Thanks to the facilities and expertises available in CNST IIT@PoliMI, the test of the developed materials into device prototypes will be carried out, giving further support to the evaluation of the relationships between the molecular structure and the obtained properties.
Required experience
Master Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related disciplines (to be obtained before December 31st, 2010). Minimum knowledge of the English language: B2 level or equivalent (to be certified before September 30th, 2010).
Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level, especially if dealing with synthesis of organic compounds, will be beneficial.
In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated, possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
For additional information, or to discuss possible research projects, please contact Eleonora Valeria Canesi: eleonora.canesi(at)iit.it
PhD position: synthesis_organic photovoltaics
PhD course title: Materials Engineering
Research activity
Research is focused on the synthesis of conjugated oligomers to be included in bulk heterojunction solar cells to yield multicomponent blends. The design of such species will be driven by the optimization of the photoinduced charge and energy transfer processes required for the solar harvesting. Suitable strategies to control the morphology of the active layer will be evaluated, considering both physical (annealing treatments) and chemical methods. Among the latter, the synthesis of covalently linked moieties in double cable structures, and/or the development of molecules to be used into interfacial layers will be taken into account.
Required experience
Master Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related disciplines (to be obtained before December 31st, 2010). Minimum knowledge of the English language: B2 level or equivalent (to be certified before September 30th, 2010).
Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level, especially if dealing with synthesis of organic compounds, will be beneficial.
In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated, possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
For additional information, or to discuss possible research projects, please contact Eleonora Valeria Canesi: eleonora.canesi(at)iit.it
PhD position: optoelectronics_ inkjet printed optoelectronic devices
Research activity
The successful candidate will be involved in the development of printed electronic devices in the multidisciplinary and stimulating environment of the Center for Nano Science and Technology of the Italian Institute of Technology (CNST-IIT@Polimi) in Milan. Direct-write, additive and digital printing of solution based functional materials are attracting a lot of interest in many fields and especially for the fabrication of opto-electronic devices because they offer advantages in terms of process simplification, compatibility with large-area and flexible substrates, and potential cost reduction compared to subtractive lithographic patterning, while being a more environmental friendly approach. In this framework CNST is active on both the development of printed organic detectors, and of the corresponding addressing electronics, for imaging applications. The technique of choice is inkjet printing, where CNST has a strong expertise, although other depositions technique, needed as an intermediate step or to be integrated in the overall process, will have to be investigated within this research (e.g. spin-coating, spraying, lithography…). Soluble organic and inorganic semiconductors and highly conducting metal inks will be adopted to fabricate suitable devices and arrays. Current limitations to the development of high performance devices are represented by the resolution achievable with standard tools, the uniformity of the processes and their reliability. To this extent a precise control over printing parameters have to be gained. A specific design of the device architecture, compatible with a low temperature, multilayer printing process on transparent and/or flexible substrates needs to be developed to optimize the device performances. Where needed, high-resolution techniques, beyond what achievable with standard processes, will have to be investigated. An understating of the fundamental mechanism governing the device operation will have to be developed to provide the necessary feedback for the design and process evaluation. The main characterization tools that the successful candidate will adopt will be microscopy techniques (optical, profilometry, AFM, SEM) and electrical measurements (I-V, EQE…). Thanks to the facilities and expertises available in CNST IIT@PoliMI, the student will be provided with all the needed instruments for a successful project and a gratifying Ph.D.
Required experience
The successful candidate will have a Master Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related disciplines. A strong motivation, with an interest for “hands-on” experimental activities, is a necessary prerequisite, together with good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. A proven knowledge of the English language is needed. Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level and a basic knowledge of electrical characterization techniques will be beneficial.
PhD Positions at IIT@POLIMI
cnst-web-logo
PhD positions are available at the Politecnico di Milano (Italy) sponsored by the Italian Institute of Technology.
The PhD program will follow the organization of the School of Doctoral Programs of Politecnico di Milano.
For details vist: http://www.ricerca.polimi.it/index.php?id=2467 or http://pcsiwa.rett.polimi.it/~phdweb/eng/
The research project will be carried out in the new Centre for Nanoscience and Technology of IIT (Milano) which focuses its activity on the investigation of fundamental scientific issues related to the design, synthesis, manipulation and exploitation of advanced functional materials for opto-electronic devices and related technologies. The Centre offers the possibility of working in state-of-the-art laboratories and a stimulating and international environment.
Duration
3 years, starting from January 1st, 2011
How to apply
Interested candidates will apply to the Politecnico di Milano PhD school (instructions can be found on the website) and if successfully, be approved by the Politecnico committee.
Please send your application also to Tessa Gronchi: tessa.gronchi(at)iit.it specifying the name/code of the IIT@PoliMI open position of interest.
Application deadline: May 25th, 2010
PhD position: optoelectronics_ photovoltaic applications
Research activity
The successful candidate will explore energy and charge transfer processes in organic/inorganic and fully organic nanostructures for photovoltaic applications based on colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals, conjugated polymers and metal oxides of different nature. Combining the use of both advanced spectroscopic techniques such as time-resolved Photoluminescence and Photo-induced Absorption spectroscopy and electrical characterizations, light has to be shed on the fundamental working mechanisms of light harvesting and charge generation and devices structures will be designed, fabricated and optimized consequentially.
Required experience
The successful candidate will have a Master Degree in Physics, Physical-Chemistry, Engineering or related disciplines. Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level will be beneficial. In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated and possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
For additional information, or to discuss possible research projects, please contact Annamaria Petrozza: annamaria.petrozza(at)iit.it
PhD position: synthesis_hybrid photovoltaics
PhD course title: Materials Engineering
Research activity
Research is focused on the synthesis of conjugated polymers to be combined with nanostructured metal oxides for the development of hybrid photovoltaic cells. The optimization of both the processes of absorption of the solar light and interaction among the several device constituents will be taken into account for the design of new molecules. Attention will be paid also to the material processing, in particular to the infiltration of the organic moiety into the mesoporous structure of the inorganic counterpart. Thanks to the facilities and expertises available in CNST IIT@PoliMI, the test of the developed materials into device prototypes will be carried out, giving further support to the evaluation of the relationships between the molecular structure and the obtained properties.
Required experience
Master Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related disciplines (to be obtained before December 31st, 2010). Minimum knowledge of the English language: B2 level or equivalent (to be certified before September 30th, 2010).
Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level, especially if dealing with synthesis of organic compounds, will be beneficial.
In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated, possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
For additional information, or to discuss possible research projects, please contact Eleonora Valeria Canesi: eleonora.canesi(at)iit.it
PhD position: synthesis_organic photovoltaics
PhD course title: Materials Engineering
Research activity
Research is focused on the synthesis of conjugated oligomers to be included in bulk heterojunction solar cells to yield multicomponent blends. The design of such species will be driven by the optimization of the photoinduced charge and energy transfer processes required for the solar harvesting. Suitable strategies to control the morphology of the active layer will be evaluated, considering both physical (annealing treatments) and chemical methods. Among the latter, the synthesis of covalently linked moieties in double cable structures, and/or the development of molecules to be used into interfacial layers will be taken into account.
Required experience
Master Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related disciplines (to be obtained before December 31st, 2010). Minimum knowledge of the English language: B2 level or equivalent (to be certified before September 30th, 2010).
Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level, especially if dealing with synthesis of organic compounds, will be beneficial.
In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated, possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
For additional information, or to discuss possible research projects, please contact Eleonora Valeria Canesi: eleonora.canesi(at)iit.it
PhD position: optoelectronics_ inkjet printed optoelectronic devices
Research activity
The successful candidate will be involved in the development of printed electronic devices in the multidisciplinary and stimulating environment of the Center for Nano Science and Technology of the Italian Institute of Technology (CNST-IIT@Polimi) in Milan. Direct-write, additive and digital printing of solution based functional materials are attracting a lot of interest in many fields and especially for the fabrication of opto-electronic devices because they offer advantages in terms of process simplification, compatibility with large-area and flexible substrates, and potential cost reduction compared to subtractive lithographic patterning, while being a more environmental friendly approach. In this framework CNST is active on both the development of printed organic detectors, and of the corresponding addressing electronics, for imaging applications. The technique of choice is inkjet printing, where CNST has a strong expertise, although other depositions technique, needed as an intermediate step or to be integrated in the overall process, will have to be investigated within this research (e.g. spin-coating, spraying, lithography…). Soluble organic and inorganic semiconductors and highly conducting metal inks will be adopted to fabricate suitable devices and arrays. Current limitations to the development of high performance devices are represented by the resolution achievable with standard tools, the uniformity of the processes and their reliability. To this extent a precise control over printing parameters have to be gained. A specific design of the device architecture, compatible with a low temperature, multilayer printing process on transparent and/or flexible substrates needs to be developed to optimize the device performances. Where needed, high-resolution techniques, beyond what achievable with standard processes, will have to be investigated. An understating of the fundamental mechanism governing the device operation will have to be developed to provide the necessary feedback for the design and process evaluation. The main characterization tools that the successful candidate will adopt will be microscopy techniques (optical, profilometry, AFM, SEM) and electrical measurements (I-V, EQE…). Thanks to the facilities and expertises available in CNST IIT@PoliMI, the student will be provided with all the needed instruments for a successful project and a gratifying Ph.D.
Required experience
The successful candidate will have a Master Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related disciplines. A strong motivation, with an interest for “hands-on” experimental activities, is a necessary prerequisite, together with good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. A proven knowledge of the English language is needed. Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level and a basic knowledge of electrical characterization techniques will be beneficial.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
International Ph.D Program in the Life Sciences, Zurich, Switzerland
International Ph.D. Programs in the Life SciencesLife Science Zurich Graduate School
The Life Science Zurich Graduate School houses several highly competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree.
Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years.
Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Masters degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.
Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application. Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format:
http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108
Application deadlines are July 1 and December 1
The Life Science Zurich Graduate School houses several highly competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree.
Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years.
Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Masters degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.
Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application. Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format:
http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108
Application deadlines are July 1 and December 1
Monday, May 10, 2010
Australian Leadership Awards Scholarship for Masters or Doctorate
The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships are a component of the Australian Leadership Awards, a regional program under the Australian Scholarships initiative. Australian Leadership Awards aim to develop leadership, build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific.
They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA program comprises of Scholarships and Fellowships.
ALA Scholarships are academically elite awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) and a Leadership Development Program in Australia.
Selection for ALA Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.
ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.
In future years, ALA scholars will belong to a unique group – the Australian Scholarships Alumni Network (ASAN) – that will maintain strong and enduring links to Australia. Managed by AusAID as part of Australia’s overseas aid program, ALA Scholarships are open only to citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia has a significant aid program.
Objectives of ALA ScholarshipsALA Scholarships aim to:
* develop a cadre of leaders advancing regional reform, development and governance
* increase exchange of knowledge and information within the region
* build common purpose and understanding between Australia and the region
* build capacity to address priority regional issues
* build effective networks between Australia and the region
* demonstrate the benefits of Australian education through the provision of high quality education.
Fields of study
Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged. Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft.
Levels of studyAn ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters degree.
Who should applyOutstanding applicants with:
* a very high level of academic achievement at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
* a high level of English language proficiency
* demonstrated leadership potential and good prospects to influence social and economic
* policy reform and development outcomes in their home country and in the Asia-Pacific region
* a commitment to participate ASAN on their return home.
Scholarship benefits
An ALA Scholarship has a total value of up to A$110,000 for Masters degrees and A$220,000 for Doctoral programs, not including provisions for the leadership development program.. Benefits include:
* return air travel
* visa support
* establishment allowance
* full tuition fees
* contribution to living expenses
* Introductory Academic program (IAP)
* Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only).
Eligibility
To be eligible for an Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements outlined below.
Applicants must be a citizen of one of the participating countries listed below.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna
Applicants must not have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence status, nor be in the process of applying.
Application informationRead the following information before you apply:
* Frequently asked questions
* Timeline for applicants
* Eligibility
* Selection criteria
* Terms and conditions of the scholarship
* How to apply
Further information
More info: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm
They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA program comprises of Scholarships and Fellowships.
ALA Scholarships are academically elite awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) and a Leadership Development Program in Australia.
Selection for ALA Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.
ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.
In future years, ALA scholars will belong to a unique group – the Australian Scholarships Alumni Network (ASAN) – that will maintain strong and enduring links to Australia. Managed by AusAID as part of Australia’s overseas aid program, ALA Scholarships are open only to citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia has a significant aid program.
Objectives of ALA ScholarshipsALA Scholarships aim to:
* develop a cadre of leaders advancing regional reform, development and governance
* increase exchange of knowledge and information within the region
* build common purpose and understanding between Australia and the region
* build capacity to address priority regional issues
* build effective networks between Australia and the region
* demonstrate the benefits of Australian education through the provision of high quality education.
Fields of study
Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged. Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft.
Levels of studyAn ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters degree.
Who should applyOutstanding applicants with:
* a very high level of academic achievement at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
* a high level of English language proficiency
* demonstrated leadership potential and good prospects to influence social and economic
* policy reform and development outcomes in their home country and in the Asia-Pacific region
* a commitment to participate ASAN on their return home.
Scholarship benefits
An ALA Scholarship has a total value of up to A$110,000 for Masters degrees and A$220,000 for Doctoral programs, not including provisions for the leadership development program.. Benefits include:
* return air travel
* visa support
* establishment allowance
* full tuition fees
* contribution to living expenses
* Introductory Academic program (IAP)
* Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only).
Eligibility
To be eligible for an Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements outlined below.
Applicants must be a citizen of one of the participating countries listed below.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna
Applicants must not have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence status, nor be in the process of applying.
Application informationRead the following information before you apply:
* Frequently asked questions
* Timeline for applicants
* Eligibility
* Selection criteria
* Terms and conditions of the scholarship
* How to apply
Further information
More info: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm
Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering | The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Department at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has one graduate research assistantship available, at the Ph.D. level, starting Fall 2010.
Our lab works on systems biology, infectious diseases, nonlinear dynamics, control and complex systems. The student will work on an NSF funded project on Nonlinear Dynamics in Biological Systems. Prior experiences in computational biology, nonlinear dynamics and control are highly desirable.
The University of Tennessee offers a diverse and nurturing graduate training environment. The position comes with an annual stipend, full tuition waiver and benefits package, including health insurance.
To apply, send a letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, TOEFL and GRE scores, CV and contact information for three references, to Dr. Xiaopeng Zhao (xzhao9@utk.edu).
Additional information about research in our lab can be found at:
http://web.utk. edu/~xzhao9/
Our lab works on systems biology, infectious diseases, nonlinear dynamics, control and complex systems. The student will work on an NSF funded project on Nonlinear Dynamics in Biological Systems. Prior experiences in computational biology, nonlinear dynamics and control are highly desirable.
The University of Tennessee offers a diverse and nurturing graduate training environment. The position comes with an annual stipend, full tuition waiver and benefits package, including health insurance.
To apply, send a letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, TOEFL and GRE scores, CV and contact information for three references, to Dr. Xiaopeng Zhao (xzhao9@utk.edu).
Additional information about research in our lab can be found at:
http://web.utk. edu/~xzhao9/
Friday, April 9, 2010
International Masters Scholarship Scheme 2010, The University of Exeter UK
International Masters Scholarship Scheme
Applications for 2010 Entry
The University has up to 15 full tuition-fee merit-based scholarships for International students commencing taught Masters programmes starting in October 2010.
These scholarships are open to applicants interested in programmes from the following Schools only.
* Biosciences (two available)
* Education (one available)
* Geography (two available – one each for the Exeter and Cornwall campuses)
* Humanities (three available)
* Psychology (one available)
* Sports and Health Sciences (two available)
All of these awards are aimed at International students with high academic ability (typically at least an upper second class honours or international equivalent). Applicants who require pre-sessional English will be considered but will have a lower priority for an award than those applicants who already satisfy the University’s English language requirements. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate, through their application, the potential to progress to doctoral study at the University of Exeter.
Please note that a number of programmes are specifically excluded from these Scholarships:
Masters in Public Administration (MPA) within Humanities
Masters by Research (MA or MSc), are excluded as they offer the opportunity to pursue a one year research project without a taught element.
All Business School Masters are excluded from this Scholarship Scheme.
How to Apply
Students should send a completed application form : http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/academic/scholarships/postgraduate/intmastersapp.rtf by email to imss@exeter.ac.uk or by fax to +44 (0) 1392 263039 to arrive by 7 May 2010 at the latest. Please note applications will only be considered from candidates already holding an offer (either conditional or unconditional) from the University and who are classified as an International student for fee purposes. Successful applicants will be advised of the University’s decision by 14th June 2010 including any conditions for the award of the Scholarship (e.g. degree classification). Successful candidates will need to notify us of their acceptance of the Scholarship and return their deposit within three weeks of receiving our decision.
Applications for 2010 Entry
The University has up to 15 full tuition-fee merit-based scholarships for International students commencing taught Masters programmes starting in October 2010.
These scholarships are open to applicants interested in programmes from the following Schools only.
* Biosciences (two available)
* Education (one available)
* Geography (two available – one each for the Exeter and Cornwall campuses)
* Humanities (three available)
* Psychology (one available)
* Sports and Health Sciences (two available)
All of these awards are aimed at International students with high academic ability (typically at least an upper second class honours or international equivalent). Applicants who require pre-sessional English will be considered but will have a lower priority for an award than those applicants who already satisfy the University’s English language requirements. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate, through their application, the potential to progress to doctoral study at the University of Exeter.
Please note that a number of programmes are specifically excluded from these Scholarships:
Masters in Public Administration (MPA) within Humanities
Masters by Research (MA or MSc), are excluded as they offer the opportunity to pursue a one year research project without a taught element.
All Business School Masters are excluded from this Scholarship Scheme.
How to Apply
Students should send a completed application form : http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/academic/scholarships/postgraduate/intmastersapp.rtf by email to imss@exeter.ac.uk or by fax to +44 (0) 1392 263039 to arrive by 7 May 2010 at the latest. Please note applications will only be considered from candidates already holding an offer (either conditional or unconditional) from the University and who are classified as an International student for fee purposes. Successful applicants will be advised of the University’s decision by 14th June 2010 including any conditions for the award of the Scholarship (e.g. degree classification). Successful candidates will need to notify us of their acceptance of the Scholarship and return their deposit within three weeks of receiving our decision.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Beasiswa S3 di Perancis - September 2010 | France Scholarship Program
REGULATION OF ION CHANNELS IN CARCINOGENESIS
PhD position (CNRS/PACA funding) available from September 2010 in the Institute of
Developmental Biology and Cancer (UNSA CNRS UMR 6543), in the group of Dr Franck
Borgese at the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis / CNRS, Nice, France.
Thesis supervisor: Dr Olivier Soriani
Our project will focus on the regulation of ion channels involved in cancer cell behaviour
(apoptosis resistance, extra cellular matrix adhesion and degradation, motility, proliferation) .
Recently, we have demonstrated that a unique tumour biomarker, the sigma-1 receptor
(Sig1R), was functionally associated to Cl- and K+ channels in lung cancer and leukaemia
cells. We have shown that the over-expression of Sig1R in cancer cells enhances cell
apoptotic resistance through a decrease of volume-regulated Cl- channels activation kinetics
(Renaudo et al., 2007; Le Guennec et al., 2008). Moreover, exogenous sigma ligands inhibit
cell cycle through a K+ channel / p27kip1-dependent pathway (Renaudo et al. 2004).
The project will deal on the molecular mechanisms associating the Sig1R to ion channels
aberrantly expressed in leukaemia and breast cancer cells, in relation to their
aggressiveness state. Finally, in vivo significance of the described mechanisms will be
explored in a mouse metastatic model.
Main technical approaches: Molecular cell biology, genetics, microscopy imagery and
electrophysiology (patch-clamp) .
We are seeking highly talented and self-motivated candidates. A background in the field of
electrophysiology and cell physiology will be appreciated. The position will be available on
September 2010.
Candidates are invited to obtain application forms from soriani@unice. fr or borgese@unice. fr
Application deadline: Friday 30th April.
Provisional date for auditions of short listed candidates: Monday 17th May
Références:
· Martial,S., Giorgelli,J. L., Renaudo,A., Derijard,B., and Soriani,O. (2008). SP600125 inhibits Kv
channels through a JNK-independent pathway in cancer cells. Biochem. Biophys. Res.
Commun. 366, 944-950
· Renaudo,A., L’Hoste,S., Guizouarn,H. , Borgese,F., and Soriani,O. (2007). Cancer cell cycle
modulated by a functional coupling between sigma receptors and Cl- channels. J. Biol. Chem.
282, 2259-2267.
· Le Guennec,J.Y. , Ouadid-Ahidouch, H., Soriani,O., Besson,P., Ahidouch,A., and Vandier,C.
(2007). Voltage-gated ion channels, new targets in anti-cancer research. Recent Patents
Anticancer Drug Discov. 2, 189-202.
· Renaudo,A., Watry,V., Chassot,A.A. , Ponzio,G., Ehrenfeld,J. , and Soriani,O. (2004). Inhibition
of tumor cell proliferation by sigma ligands is associated with K+ Channel inhibition and
p27kip1 accumulation. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 311, 1105-1114.
PhD position (CNRS/PACA funding) available from September 2010 in the Institute of
Developmental Biology and Cancer (UNSA CNRS UMR 6543), in the group of Dr Franck
Borgese at the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis / CNRS, Nice, France.
Thesis supervisor: Dr Olivier Soriani
Our project will focus on the regulation of ion channels involved in cancer cell behaviour
(apoptosis resistance, extra cellular matrix adhesion and degradation, motility, proliferation) .
Recently, we have demonstrated that a unique tumour biomarker, the sigma-1 receptor
(Sig1R), was functionally associated to Cl- and K+ channels in lung cancer and leukaemia
cells. We have shown that the over-expression of Sig1R in cancer cells enhances cell
apoptotic resistance through a decrease of volume-regulated Cl- channels activation kinetics
(Renaudo et al., 2007; Le Guennec et al., 2008). Moreover, exogenous sigma ligands inhibit
cell cycle through a K+ channel / p27kip1-dependent pathway (Renaudo et al. 2004).
The project will deal on the molecular mechanisms associating the Sig1R to ion channels
aberrantly expressed in leukaemia and breast cancer cells, in relation to their
aggressiveness state. Finally, in vivo significance of the described mechanisms will be
explored in a mouse metastatic model.
Main technical approaches: Molecular cell biology, genetics, microscopy imagery and
electrophysiology (patch-clamp) .
We are seeking highly talented and self-motivated candidates. A background in the field of
electrophysiology and cell physiology will be appreciated. The position will be available on
September 2010.
Candidates are invited to obtain application forms from soriani@unice. fr or borgese@unice. fr
Application deadline: Friday 30th April.
Provisional date for auditions of short listed candidates: Monday 17th May
Références:
· Martial,S., Giorgelli,J. L., Renaudo,A., Derijard,B., and Soriani,O. (2008). SP600125 inhibits Kv
channels through a JNK-independent pathway in cancer cells. Biochem. Biophys. Res.
Commun. 366, 944-950
· Renaudo,A., L’Hoste,S., Guizouarn,H. , Borgese,F., and Soriani,O. (2007). Cancer cell cycle
modulated by a functional coupling between sigma receptors and Cl- channels. J. Biol. Chem.
282, 2259-2267.
· Le Guennec,J.Y. , Ouadid-Ahidouch, H., Soriani,O., Besson,P., Ahidouch,A., and Vandier,C.
(2007). Voltage-gated ion channels, new targets in anti-cancer research. Recent Patents
Anticancer Drug Discov. 2, 189-202.
· Renaudo,A., Watry,V., Chassot,A.A. , Ponzio,G., Ehrenfeld,J. , and Soriani,O. (2004). Inhibition
of tumor cell proliferation by sigma ligands is associated with K+ Channel inhibition and
p27kip1 accumulation. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 311, 1105-1114.
ASTAR Pre-Graduate Scholarship (PGS) Singapore 2010
A*STAR Scholarship membuka kesempatan kepada Pelajar lulusan S1 Indonesia untuk melanjutkan studynya ke Singapore melalui program beasiswa A*STAR Pre-Graduate Scholarship (PGS) yang dibuka hingga akhir tahun ini.
A*STAR Scholarship
ASTAR Pre-Graduate Scholarship (PGS). Students in Science, Computing and Engineering are invited to apply for ASTAR Pre-Graduate Scholarship.
FEATURES OF ASTAR PRE-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
TERMS
A stipend during the pursuit of the Bachelor’s degree programme amounting to: -
* $460 per month in Year 1 and Year 2
* $560 per month in Year 3
* $760 per month in Year 4; and
* $760 per month in Year 5
for up to 12 months per academic year, or up to the date of graduation, whichever is earlier.
Tuition fee subsidy for the respective year(s) during the term of the Scholarship.
Candidates awarded must maintain good academic standing for the award to be renewed the following year.
All rates/allowances are subject to ASTAR adjustments from time to time.
ELIGIBILITY
* Singapore citizens, Singapore PRs and Nationals of ASEAN countries.
* Undergraduates from Science, Engineering & Computing.
* Polytechnic Diploma with Merit.
* Candidates must be on track to attain at least a good 2nd Upper Class of Honours or equivalent.
* Must not be holding an existing scholarship, bursary, or study loan.
CONDITIONS
* To maintain a CAP of at least 4.25 throughout their undergraduate programme.
* Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, candidates are required to embark on a PhD programme within 6 months. Candidates can apply to ASTAR scholarships in their final year of studies at NUS.
* The Singapore PRs and Nationals of ASEAN countries must be willing to take up Singapore citizenship if offered ASTAR scholarships for their PhD studies
APPLICATION
Download the application form here. Download the Terms and Conditions here.
And send them to:
NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS)
Centre For Life Sciences (CeLS)
28 Medical Drive, #05-01
Singapore 117456
CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATION
Applications open throughout the year.
Info beasiswa lebih lanjut, silahkan kunjungi situs terkait dibawah ini :
- PGSawards
- ASTAR Pre-GraduateAwards
A*STAR Scholarship
ASTAR Pre-Graduate Scholarship (PGS). Students in Science, Computing and Engineering are invited to apply for ASTAR Pre-Graduate Scholarship.
FEATURES OF ASTAR PRE-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
TERMS
A stipend during the pursuit of the Bachelor’s degree programme amounting to: -
* $460 per month in Year 1 and Year 2
* $560 per month in Year 3
* $760 per month in Year 4; and
* $760 per month in Year 5
for up to 12 months per academic year, or up to the date of graduation, whichever is earlier.
Tuition fee subsidy for the respective year(s) during the term of the Scholarship.
Candidates awarded must maintain good academic standing for the award to be renewed the following year.
All rates/allowances are subject to ASTAR adjustments from time to time.
ELIGIBILITY
* Singapore citizens, Singapore PRs and Nationals of ASEAN countries.
* Undergraduates from Science, Engineering & Computing.
* Polytechnic Diploma with Merit.
* Candidates must be on track to attain at least a good 2nd Upper Class of Honours or equivalent.
* Must not be holding an existing scholarship, bursary, or study loan.
CONDITIONS
* To maintain a CAP of at least 4.25 throughout their undergraduate programme.
* Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, candidates are required to embark on a PhD programme within 6 months. Candidates can apply to ASTAR scholarships in their final year of studies at NUS.
* The Singapore PRs and Nationals of ASEAN countries must be willing to take up Singapore citizenship if offered ASTAR scholarships for their PhD studies
APPLICATION
Download the application form here. Download the Terms and Conditions here.
And send them to:
NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS)
Centre For Life Sciences (CeLS)
28 Medical Drive, #05-01
Singapore 117456
CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATION
Applications open throughout the year.
Info beasiswa lebih lanjut, silahkan kunjungi situs terkait dibawah ini :
- PGSawards
- ASTAR Pre-GraduateAwards
Thursday, April 1, 2010
International PhD Programme in Biomolecular Technology of Proteins (BioToP)
International PhD Programme in Biomolecular Technology of Proteins (BioToP) at the Vienna Institute of BioTechnology of BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
21 PhD Student Positions
BioToP offers an inter- and multi-disciplinary research-based doctoral education at the interface of basic and applied science in the field of protein biotechnology.
Application deadline: May 15th, 2010
BioToP offers a challenging scientific environment with state-of-the- art facilities and provides comprehensive and thorough up-to-date research training in the fields of:
- structure-function analysis, engineering and design of proteins
- protein synthesis, targeting and post-translational modifications
- expression systems and cell factories
- bioinformatics and molecular modelling
The BioToP-specific educational programme comprises lectures, seminars and instructional courses that complement the research work in the participating groups.
Highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality are invited to apply for the 3-year studentships. Funding will be according to the salary scheme of the Austrian Science Fund. Additionally students will receive funding for research stays abroad and for the participation at international conferences.
Further information on research projects as well as application guidelines and forms are available at:
http://biotop.boku.ac.at
21 PhD Student Positions
BioToP offers an inter- and multi-disciplinary research-based doctoral education at the interface of basic and applied science in the field of protein biotechnology.
Application deadline: May 15th, 2010
BioToP offers a challenging scientific environment with state-of-the- art facilities and provides comprehensive and thorough up-to-date research training in the fields of:
- structure-function analysis, engineering and design of proteins
- protein synthesis, targeting and post-translational modifications
- expression systems and cell factories
- bioinformatics and molecular modelling
The BioToP-specific educational programme comprises lectures, seminars and instructional courses that complement the research work in the participating groups.
Highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality are invited to apply for the 3-year studentships. Funding will be according to the salary scheme of the Austrian Science Fund. Additionally students will receive funding for research stays abroad and for the participation at international conferences.
Further information on research projects as well as application guidelines and forms are available at:
http://biotop.boku.ac.at
PhD Position in a BILAT project between Norway and Japan at NTNU, Norway.
Ph.D. Position in a BILAT project between Norway and Japan at NTNU `Vacancies in aluminum alloys in a context of trace elements and recycling`
We primary seek candidates with a Master in Materials Science or Solid State Physics, motivated for experimental activities in the fields of aluminum alloys according to a BILAT project between Norway and Japan. The purpose of the bilateral project, called `Norwegian-Japanese Al-Mg-Si Alloy Precipitation Project`, is as follows: `The primary objective is to identify impact of selected trace elements on precipitation and study vacancies in relation to trace elements in Al-Mg-Si alloys. This will be done in a bilateral Norwegian/Japanese research collaboration between Norway (Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) / SINTEF / Hydro Aluminum) and Japan (University of Toyama /Tokyo institute of Technology). Building up competence to understand these fundamental issues will be of general importance for the light metals community and can assist Hydro in increasing the quality and reduce the energy consumption in their future Aluminum products`.
The PhD project is called `Vacancies in aluminum alloys in a context of trace elements and recycling`. Here experiments and calculations will be used to focus on vacancies, how they bind with solute, their effects on diffusion, nucleation of precipitates, in special relation to the trace elements in 6xxx alloys. In this study we aim at detecting vacancies (indirectly or directly) preferably via solute-vacancy pairs. To study some features of the vacancies various advanced microscopy analytical techniques like scanning TEM (STEM), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) may be used. The more recent techniques Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy (PAS) / Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy (PALS) are probably most significant, because they are specially suited for the study of vacancies or pores in materials. Here one aim is to find the factors that make it possible to control the strength increase taking place at room temperature just after cooling from extrusion (prior to final ageing). This is believed to be driven solely by vacancies. Studying vacancies is a challenging task. However, with the use of several independent methods, the combination of the two projects, the previous experience in precipitation and precipitate structure for these alloys, and at last, the long industrial research with these materials, it is expected that new insights will be achieved.
Experience in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and other advanced characterization methods is useful. Depending on chosen topics and project needs, and the candidates` background and qualifications, the position will be allocated either to the Materials Science or the Physics department in NTNU.
We offer:
• State-of-the- art experimental equipment
• Active and highly motivated research groups
• Close contact with Norwegian aluminum industry
• Possibility up to 24 months stay outside Norway (for example in Japan), minimum 1 year in Norway according to project
PhD fellowships at NTNU are normally awarded for a total of 3 years with the possibility of until 1 year extension with 25% teaching duties in agreement with the department.
Further information about the position can be obtained from
Professor Randi Holmestad,
Department of Physics, NTNU,
phone 73593880,
e-mail: randi.holmestad@ntnu.no
Professor Knut Marthinsen,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
phone 73593473,
e-mail: knut.marthinsen@ntnu.no
More information about NTNU, Hydro and SINTEF can be found at these links:
http://www.ntnu.no/english
http://home.phys.ntnu.no/brukdef/prosjekter/gemini/
http://www.ntnu.no/fysikk/english
http://www.ntnu.no/research/materials
http://www.hydro.com/en/
http://www.sintef.no/Home/
http://www.sintef.no/Home/Materials-and-Chemistry/
The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent. It is therefore a major political objective to achieve a balance of age and gender and to recruit persons with an immigrant background.
The start salary for the PhD fellow is set at level 45 in the national salary scheme, gross NOK 355.400 per year, of which 2 % is deducted for the State Pension scheme. The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with relevant parts of `Supplementary guidelines for employment as research fellow at NTNU`. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment and have to be qualified for the PhD-study. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work-related duties.
Publications and any other work which the applicant wishes to be taken into account should also be enclosed. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to specify the input of the applicant in a joint work, a short summary should be attached outlining the applicant`s input. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Applications with CV, certified copies of testimonies and documents and other relevant documents should be submitted electronically through www.jobbnorge.no. Preferably we want the attachments in one file.
The position`s reference number is NT-12/10
Application deadline is 2010-04-12
We primary seek candidates with a Master in Materials Science or Solid State Physics, motivated for experimental activities in the fields of aluminum alloys according to a BILAT project between Norway and Japan. The purpose of the bilateral project, called `Norwegian-Japanese Al-Mg-Si Alloy Precipitation Project`, is as follows: `The primary objective is to identify impact of selected trace elements on precipitation and study vacancies in relation to trace elements in Al-Mg-Si alloys. This will be done in a bilateral Norwegian/Japanese research collaboration between Norway (Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) / SINTEF / Hydro Aluminum) and Japan (University of Toyama /Tokyo institute of Technology). Building up competence to understand these fundamental issues will be of general importance for the light metals community and can assist Hydro in increasing the quality and reduce the energy consumption in their future Aluminum products`.
The PhD project is called `Vacancies in aluminum alloys in a context of trace elements and recycling`. Here experiments and calculations will be used to focus on vacancies, how they bind with solute, their effects on diffusion, nucleation of precipitates, in special relation to the trace elements in 6xxx alloys. In this study we aim at detecting vacancies (indirectly or directly) preferably via solute-vacancy pairs. To study some features of the vacancies various advanced microscopy analytical techniques like scanning TEM (STEM), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) may be used. The more recent techniques Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy (PAS) / Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy (PALS) are probably most significant, because they are specially suited for the study of vacancies or pores in materials. Here one aim is to find the factors that make it possible to control the strength increase taking place at room temperature just after cooling from extrusion (prior to final ageing). This is believed to be driven solely by vacancies. Studying vacancies is a challenging task. However, with the use of several independent methods, the combination of the two projects, the previous experience in precipitation and precipitate structure for these alloys, and at last, the long industrial research with these materials, it is expected that new insights will be achieved.
Experience in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and other advanced characterization methods is useful. Depending on chosen topics and project needs, and the candidates` background and qualifications, the position will be allocated either to the Materials Science or the Physics department in NTNU.
We offer:
• State-of-the- art experimental equipment
• Active and highly motivated research groups
• Close contact with Norwegian aluminum industry
• Possibility up to 24 months stay outside Norway (for example in Japan), minimum 1 year in Norway according to project
PhD fellowships at NTNU are normally awarded for a total of 3 years with the possibility of until 1 year extension with 25% teaching duties in agreement with the department.
Further information about the position can be obtained from
Professor Randi Holmestad,
Department of Physics, NTNU,
phone 73593880,
e-mail: randi.holmestad@ntnu.no
Professor Knut Marthinsen,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
phone 73593473,
e-mail: knut.marthinsen@ntnu.no
More information about NTNU, Hydro and SINTEF can be found at these links:
http://www.ntnu.no/english
http://home.phys.ntnu.no/brukdef/prosjekter/gemini/
http://www.ntnu.no/fysikk/english
http://www.ntnu.no/research/materials
http://www.hydro.com/en/
http://www.sintef.no/Home/
http://www.sintef.no/Home/Materials-and-Chemistry/
The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent. It is therefore a major political objective to achieve a balance of age and gender and to recruit persons with an immigrant background.
The start salary for the PhD fellow is set at level 45 in the national salary scheme, gross NOK 355.400 per year, of which 2 % is deducted for the State Pension scheme. The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with relevant parts of `Supplementary guidelines for employment as research fellow at NTNU`. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment and have to be qualified for the PhD-study. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work-related duties.
Publications and any other work which the applicant wishes to be taken into account should also be enclosed. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to specify the input of the applicant in a joint work, a short summary should be attached outlining the applicant`s input. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Applications with CV, certified copies of testimonies and documents and other relevant documents should be submitted electronically through www.jobbnorge.no. Preferably we want the attachments in one file.
The position`s reference number is NT-12/10
Application deadline is 2010-04-12
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Postgraduate Research in Environmental – Chemical Analysis, Dublin City University, Ireland
Ireland Scholarship 2010
Postgraduate Research in Environmental – Chemical Analysis, Dublin City University, Ireland
Chemical analysis of novel contaminants in the Irish aquatic environment and their potential to bioconcentrate and bioaccumulate up the food chain.
Funding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government.
Description: The project shall concentrate on using established techniques to measure novel environmental contaminants, particularly pharmaceuticals in the Irish aquatic environment and their bioconcentration ability.
The various pharmaceuticals under investigation (including antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, lipid regulators, anti-convulsants and beta-blockers), are known to be present in Irish municipal effluents. Chemical analysis of pharmaceuticals in treated municipal effluent and receiving waters (freshwater and marine) shall be undertaken using solid phase extraction (SPE) followed by analysis by LC/MS/MS to identify and quantify these compounds.
The ability of these compounds to bioconcentrate shall be investigated by chemical analysis on various tissues from bioindicator species, marine and freshwater bivalve mussels (Mytilus edulis and the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha respectively) exposed in vivo and in situ to individual compounds, mixtures and complex effluents. Bioaccumulation through the food chain with the potential for human exposure shall also be investigated using multi-tropic level studies.
The student shall be primarily based in the Irish Separation Science Cluster (ISSC) lab in DCU where the chemical analysis shall be undertaken, but shall be working as part of a team on an EPA funded environmental toxicology project located in the Irish Centre for Environmental Toxicology (ICET) in GMIT, where all in vivo and exposure aspects of the project shall be undertaken. Project supervision shall be from both DCU (Prof Brett Paull) and GMIT (Dr Brian Quinn), with the degree awarded from DCU.
Requirements / Background: Candidates should posses a primary degree (minimum II:I) in a relevant discipline (Chemistry). A good understanding and experience of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry is an advantage. Computer literacy is essential. Candidates must have European driving licence, be willing to travel to various test sites around the country and to visit/work in GMIT on occasion. Studentship is subject to performance that is satisfactory to both DCU/GMIT and the EPA.
Project Start-Date: May 2010
Project Duration: 2 years (with possible transfer to PhD register).
Conditions: €1,333.33 per month plus fees and travel budget.
Closing Date: 5 pm Friday 9th April, 2010.
Application forms (available here or here ) should be completed and submitted with a covering letter and copy of your CV to:
Prof Brett Paull, Irish Separation Science Cluster, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
Email: brett.paull[at]dcu.ie
Further Information on the project may be obtained from: Dr. Brian Quinn at brian.quinn[at]gmit.ie
Postgraduate Research in Environmental – Chemical Analysis, Dublin City University, Ireland
Chemical analysis of novel contaminants in the Irish aquatic environment and their potential to bioconcentrate and bioaccumulate up the food chain.
Funding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government.
Description: The project shall concentrate on using established techniques to measure novel environmental contaminants, particularly pharmaceuticals in the Irish aquatic environment and their bioconcentration ability.
The various pharmaceuticals under investigation (including antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, lipid regulators, anti-convulsants and beta-blockers), are known to be present in Irish municipal effluents. Chemical analysis of pharmaceuticals in treated municipal effluent and receiving waters (freshwater and marine) shall be undertaken using solid phase extraction (SPE) followed by analysis by LC/MS/MS to identify and quantify these compounds.
The ability of these compounds to bioconcentrate shall be investigated by chemical analysis on various tissues from bioindicator species, marine and freshwater bivalve mussels (Mytilus edulis and the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha respectively) exposed in vivo and in situ to individual compounds, mixtures and complex effluents. Bioaccumulation through the food chain with the potential for human exposure shall also be investigated using multi-tropic level studies.
The student shall be primarily based in the Irish Separation Science Cluster (ISSC) lab in DCU where the chemical analysis shall be undertaken, but shall be working as part of a team on an EPA funded environmental toxicology project located in the Irish Centre for Environmental Toxicology (ICET) in GMIT, where all in vivo and exposure aspects of the project shall be undertaken. Project supervision shall be from both DCU (Prof Brett Paull) and GMIT (Dr Brian Quinn), with the degree awarded from DCU.
Requirements / Background: Candidates should posses a primary degree (minimum II:I) in a relevant discipline (Chemistry). A good understanding and experience of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry is an advantage. Computer literacy is essential. Candidates must have European driving licence, be willing to travel to various test sites around the country and to visit/work in GMIT on occasion. Studentship is subject to performance that is satisfactory to both DCU/GMIT and the EPA.
Project Start-Date: May 2010
Project Duration: 2 years (with possible transfer to PhD register).
Conditions: €1,333.33 per month plus fees and travel budget.
Closing Date: 5 pm Friday 9th April, 2010.
Application forms (available here or here ) should be completed and submitted with a covering letter and copy of your CV to:
Prof Brett Paull, Irish Separation Science Cluster, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
Email: brett.paull[at]dcu.ie
Further Information on the project may be obtained from: Dr. Brian Quinn at brian.quinn[at]gmit.ie
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Postdoctoral position in Epidemiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Postdoctoral position in Epidemiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Postdoctoral position in Epidemiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) is a leading academic affiliate of Harvard Medical School and has been consistently recognized as one of America’s best hospitals by US News and World Report.
A Post Doctoral position is available to work with Dr. Alexander Turchin in the Division of Endocrinology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. The focus of the group is on using cutting edge information technology tools to study quality of care of chronic endocrine conditions (diabetes, hypertension). We leverage the resources of multi-million patient database at Partners HealthCare (an integrated healthcare delivery system founded by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital) to combine traditional administrative and clinical data from electronic medical records with novel data elements computationally extracted from narrative electronic documents.
Principal duties and essential functions:
The position will involve epidemiologic analysis of large datasets, writing up of manuscripts for publication and preparation of grant proposals. First authorship on manuscripts is encouraged.
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will have recently completed graduate studies in a Ph.D. program with a strong research record in health services research, health policy, health economics and / or related field. Experience in statistical programming and data management is highly desirable. Excellent technical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently are necessary.
Salary: The position is compensated according to the NIH post-doctoral stipend scale. This position is until October 2011.
Applicants should submit:
• A letter describing areas of research interest
• A curriculum vitae with bibliography
• Copies of 1 or 2 recent publications
• Contact information for 3 individuals serving as references
Please send all inquiries to Alexander Turchin at aturchin@partners.org
Website: http://www.brighamandwomens.org/
Postdoctoral position in Epidemiology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) is a leading academic affiliate of Harvard Medical School and has been consistently recognized as one of America’s best hospitals by US News and World Report.
A Post Doctoral position is available to work with Dr. Alexander Turchin in the Division of Endocrinology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. The focus of the group is on using cutting edge information technology tools to study quality of care of chronic endocrine conditions (diabetes, hypertension). We leverage the resources of multi-million patient database at Partners HealthCare (an integrated healthcare delivery system founded by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital) to combine traditional administrative and clinical data from electronic medical records with novel data elements computationally extracted from narrative electronic documents.
Principal duties and essential functions:
The position will involve epidemiologic analysis of large datasets, writing up of manuscripts for publication and preparation of grant proposals. First authorship on manuscripts is encouraged.
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will have recently completed graduate studies in a Ph.D. program with a strong research record in health services research, health policy, health economics and / or related field. Experience in statistical programming and data management is highly desirable. Excellent technical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently are necessary.
Salary: The position is compensated according to the NIH post-doctoral stipend scale. This position is until October 2011.
Applicants should submit:
• A letter describing areas of research interest
• A curriculum vitae with bibliography
• Copies of 1 or 2 recent publications
• Contact information for 3 individuals serving as references
Please send all inquiries to Alexander Turchin at aturchin@partners.org
Website: http://www.brighamandwomens.org/
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