International Postgraduate Research Scholarships, Griffith University, Australia (0)

The GUIPRS is designed to attract and support highly ranked international applicants during the University’s two annual postgraduate research scholarship rounds. This scheme extends the provision of tuition fee scholarships beyond the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research allocated International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS).
The GUIPRS covers tuition fees for the student and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the student and their dependant/s. No other expenses are paid by this scheme, however award recipients may seek additional funding from alternative sources. In addition, the scheme also supports international applicants successful in gaining stipend scholarships.
Eligibility
The GUIPRS is available to international students only. Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, four years of higher education studies at a very high level and be intending to enroll full-time in an approved doctoral or research masters program.
Part-time awards may be offered to students who, for social or medical reasons, are unable to study full-time.
Entry Requirements
This scholarship is open to international applicants only. Applicants must have achieved First Class Honours or equivalent.
Duration
The GUIPRS may be held for up to two years for a research masters program and up to three years for a doctoral program. A six month extension may be granted to doctoral students in certain circumstances.
How to apply
Applicants must submit the following to the Griffith Graduate Research School.
New applicants
New applicants must submit:
Current students
Current students must submit:
Closing date
Applications for the Mid-Year Round close 29 May, 2011 and 16 October, 2011 for the End-of-Year Round. Applications for scholarships may be submitted outside of these times but will not be considered until after the relevant closing dates.
Applicants will receive notification of the scholarship outcome in late June and December, respectively.
To accept a scholarship applicants must commence their candidature as follows:
  • Students awarded scholarships as part of the mid-year round: between June 30 and September 30 of the same year; and
  • Students awarded scholarships as part of the end-of-year round; between 1 January and 31 March of the following year.
Further information
For further information, please email hdr-scholarship@griffith.edu.au
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MA Studentships, School of Journalism, Media and Communication, University of Central Lancashire, UK (0)

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
MA Studentships
School of Journalism, Media and Communication
Reference Number: RS/10/39 40
The School of Journalism, Media and Communication wishes to appoint two studentships for MA (by Research). The studentships are tenable for up to 1 year [subject to satisfactory progress]. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees for UK/EU residents. The successful applicants will start on 1 January 2012. International applicants may apply but will be expected to pay the difference between the UK/EU and International Fee Rate.
Project Areas
The School would like to invite research proposals (up to a maximum of 2000 words) in the following areas:
  • Modern and Contemporary English poetry
  • American Literature and Culture
  • Anglo-Irish Literature
  • The Renaissance
You will require the ability to conduct sustained independent research. A good first degree (2:1 or above) in English literature or related subject in the field of cultural studies.
Informal enquiries about the posts can be made to Professor Will Kaufman (wkaufman@uclan.ac.uk), Tel: 01772 893035 or Dr Tom Day (taday@uclan.ac.uk), Tel 01772 893039
Requests for an application pack (quoting the reference number RS1039) should be directed to the Graduate Research School Office. Tel: 01772 895082 or email: researchdegrees@uclan.ac.uk
Closing Date: 5 September 2011
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International Postgraduate & Doctoral Research Scholarships, Macquarie University, Australia (0)

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and additional International Macquarie University Research Excellence (iMQRES) Scholarships
The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) program was established to maintain and develop international research linkages, and aims to attract top quality postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the Australian higher education sector, and support Australia’s research efforts. This Government funded scholarship covers the tuition fees and compulsory health cover for international postgraduate students of exceptional research promise, for two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research. The number of IPRS places funded varies between institutions and from year to year. In addition to the tuition fees covered under the IPRS program, Macquarie University generously offers IPRS awardees a living allowance stipend, and usually supplements the places on offer via its own scholarship scheme.
The Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) scheme is a Doctoral (PhD) scholarship program that aims to support exceptional research students enrolled in one of the University’s recognised Concentrations of Research Excellence (CORE), as well as the broader University.
Selection Process and Timing
Macquarie University offers available awards to eligible candidates on the basis of academic merit, and according to Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) guidelines. Most scholarships require applicants have either: a four year Australian Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, strong academic performance and references; or provide strong evidence of equivalent research achievement (see the Honours Equivalence section). There is intense competition for scholarships, and even applicants holding First Class Honours may not receive an offer of award.
IPRS/iMQRES Round: first round offers are generally advised in early November, with candidates expected to enrol in first semester of the following year. Special approval is required for deferral. Unsuccessful first round applicants may be put on a scholarship reserve list and while it is anticipated additional scholarship funding will be available it cannot be guaranteed.
HOW TO APPLY
The Higher Degree Research Office at Macquarie University provides a single application form to apply for both candidature and scholarship.
To apply:
  1. complete an application form, and include:
  2. original or certified copies of all academic transcripts. An official translation must be included if documents are not in English;
  3. a certified copy of your birth or citizenship certificate, or your ID card, or the identity page of your passport
  4. an original or certified copy of documents providing evidence of any name change
  5. a project proposal outline with reference list (check with Faculty/Department of interest for length)
  6. TWO academic referees: If one is your proposed supervisor, then please obtain a third reference. A referee report form should be forwarded to your nominated referees. Your referee does not have to fill in information they can not comment on, and may attach a letter if they have additional comments for the selection committee. A standard referee report form is available from the HDR Scholarships Forms and Conditions webpage: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/scholarships/forms_and_conditions.
Each referee should complete and return the form directly to the University no later than 9 September 2011. Due to the number of applications and reports we receive we would ask you to please check directly with your referee if you wish to know if these reports were sent. If time permits, we will send you an email if we have not received your referee’s reports.
Applications may not be considered if all required documentation has not been received
Application instructions and the link to the downloadable application form is available at: http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about/applications
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS
All successful IPRS PhD applicants will receive 3 years of tuition fee and compulsory health cover support, with an extension of up to 6 months possible. Successful Masters by research candidates receive IPRS funding for 2 years. Additionally, successful IPRS applicants will receive a matching Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship stipend at the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) stipend rate, currently $22,860 pa, tax exempt (2011). The iMQRES, available for PhD candidates only, offers the same stipend plus tuition fees for 3.5 years. Applicants who are offered an iMQRES need to pay for their overseas health cover upfront for the duration of their visa, as required by visa regulations. Successful IPRS PhD candidates will be asked to pay for their compulsory health cover for their fourth year of permitted enrolment upfront. Neither the IPRS nor the iMQRES cover relocation costs.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Awards will only be available to applicants who:
  • are a citizen of a country other than Australian/New Zealand, and not an Australian Permanent Resident.
  • have already completed, or expect to complete in 2011, an Australian four-year undergraduate degree with first class honours or have equivalent research qualifications
  • are enrolling as a full-time student
  • will undertake a Masters by research degree or Doctorate (only PhD candidates are eligible for an iMQRES) in 2011/12
Additionally:
  • IPRS applicants must be commencing full-time enrolment for the first time in a higher degree research program in Australia
  • IPRS applicants who commenced a higher degree research degree and terminated that enrolment within 6 months of commencement may still be eligible for scholarship
  • Scholarship holders must be resident in Australia during their award tenure, unless on approved overseas research leave.
Awards will not be available to those who:
  • are receiving another equivalent or major award, scholarship or salary to undertake the proposed program
  • have already completed a research Doctoral degree or its equivalent
  • have already completed a higher degree in research at the same level or at a higher level than the proposed candidature
  • have previously held an iMQRES or APAI for more than 6 months (for candidates being considered for an iMQRES)
  • Additionally for IPRS consideration: have been previously enrolled in an Australian Higher Degree Research program; have held an AUSAID scholarship in the last 2 years; are receiving tuition via another Australian Government-funded scholarship scheme; have already commenced their degree candidature but had the opportunity to apply to the 2011 IPRS round (closed 31 August 2010)
  • Provide false or misleading information to the University. Where there is reason to believe this condition has not been upheld, the University reserves the right to reassess the student’s entitlement to the award
Award-holders may:
  • be in receipt of minor awards, allowances or other earnings which are supplementary to an IPRS or iMQRES, or derived from part-time work undertaken within the guidelines set by the Higher Degree Research Committee
  • receive stipend top-up funding from industry or other sources to a maximum equivalent to 75% of the basic Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) stipend rate
  • be in receipt of additional funds for field work, equipment and other such expenses not covered by the award.
Selection Criteria
Macquarie University ranks applicants on the basis of academic merit, relevant research experience and/or potential and the University’s research priorities.
Successful applicants must have completed at least four years of higher education studies at a very high level. For example:
  • a three year degree then an Honours year awarded in the First Class Division 1 (Hons 1)
  • a three year degree then one year of Masters with a substantial research component completed at Hons 1 level
  • a three year degree then a Masters preliminary where it is equivalent to an honours program and completed at Hons 1 level.
Honours Equivalence
If you are seeking to establish research equivalence to the Australian First Class Honours level you are encouraged to provide full documentation of your achievements to assist in the assessment of your qualifications. Other research qualifications which may be considered include:
  • further relevant research experience
  • published research (preferably in refereed publications: journals, books, book chapters, etc)
  • conference presentations (preferably refereed)
  • completion of a Masters degree by research or a coursework Masters with a substantial research component. (you will be asked to provide information on your thesis: abstract, length, grade, examination process & the percentage of research component in the course)
  • highly relevant and substantial work-related research experience
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
For enquiries regarding conditions of award, or the scholarship application process contact:
Higher Degree Research Office – Scholarships
Building C5C, Level 3 East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Australia
Email: hdrschol@mq.edu.au
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Master Scholarships in Early Childhood Education and Care, Erasmus Mundus, Europe (0)

International Master in Early Childhood Education and Care (IMEC) is a two-year international Master Programme (120 ECTS) in Early Childhood Education and Care. All students will follow a given structure, spending at least one semester at all three partner institutions.
IMEC is offered in cooperation between Oslo University College (Norway), University of Malta (Malta), and Dublin Institute of Technology (Ireland).
Learning objectives
The aim of the programme is to integrate research, professional development and wareness and knowledge of key policy issues at an advanced level by increasing mobility, shared learning and thinking, thus contributing to achieve the goal of a unified teaching, learning and research environment, strengthening the Bologna process.
  • To integrate research, professional development and policy at an advanced level within the field of early childhood education and care.
  • To gain knowledge of the tension between general policy targets, the increasing diversity of family structures and the need to strengthen children’s right as citizens.
  • To bridge the gap between quality provision and the lack of higher education and research within the field of early childhood education and care.
  • To explore the increasing pressure on early education and care systems arising from socio-economic and socio-cultural transformations, to focus not only on educational institutions but on children’s early learning in a broad variety of formal and informal learning contexts.
  • To foster critical awareness of cultural and individual diversity from a political and professional perspective.
What does the course qualify for?
On successful completion of International Master in Early Childhood Education and Care, the students will be awarded a joint Master degree in Early Childhood Education and Care. (120 ECTS credits) signed and recognized by all three partners: Oslo University College (Norway), Dublin Institute of Technology (Ireland) and University of Malta (Malta).
The course qualifies for teaching, research and leadership within the educational sector and for work involving early childhood educational issues in public or private institutions. Potential professional or academic careers are decision-making and policy making functions in public administration bodies such as ministries and municipalities, leading positions within child care and primary school systems, social service, develop bachelor programmes in early childhood education and care (ECEC) in target countries, teach bachelor programmes in ECEC, work with children’s rights organizations, carry out research consulting assignments (mostly for NGOs).
Target groups
The target groups are teachers, educators, counselors, leaders or other groups who work with education and development issues in preschool and primary school, within central or local government or in private enterprises.
Criteria for application
In order to apply and have your application assessed, you must meet these criteria:
  • Bachelor degree or equivalent with significant relevance to early childhood education (you must document this either through academic diplomas / transcripts and/or work testimonials that shows you have worked directly with or towards young children)
  • Sufficient command of written and oral English
  • Computer knowledge and skills
The applications are evaluated by a combination of different factors. The factors and their weight are:
  • Relevance and excellence of academic background (weight: 50%)
  • Relevant experience and professional training (weight: 25%)
  • The submitted statement of purpose (weight: 15%)
  • Letters of reference (weight: 10%)
The final selection of students is made by the IMEC Selection Committee, which consists of representatives from all three partner institutions. No more than 2 of the successful applicants should have the same nationality. Successful applicants cannot previously have received Erasmus Mundus scholarships. Applicants who already hold a master degree in early childhood education and care or very related fields will not be prioritized.
The selected students are proposed for Erasmus Mundus scholarships, subject to the decision by the European Commission’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
It is not possible to apply for a scholarship without a place on IMEC. Once you have been accepted to as a student on IMEC, the IMEC consortia will apply for a scholarship on your behalf.
Please note: the maximum number of Erasmus Mundus Master Courses for which students can apply is three. The commission will verify if students have been selected on more than one course.
Quotes
EACEA sets the quotes of number of given scholarships for each cohort. For the IMEC cohort starting fall 2011, we will be able to award 9 none-EU scholarships, 1 Western Balkans and Turkey scholarship and 7 EU scholarships. Students with self-funding are also welcome to apply.
Definitions
By Third country-students we mean citizens coming from all countries other than:
  • The 27 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The UK)
  • The EEA-EFTA states (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway)
  • Third country applicants cannot have been residents of, or carried out their main activities (studies, work, etc.) in, any of the above countries for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years.
Application procedure
All prospective third country students and students from Western Balkan (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) and Turkey must submit a complete application within 1st November 2011. The application must not be in Norway by then, but post stamped. We recommend you send your application through registered mail.
Application deadline for European students is 15th December 2011.
We will not accept applications sent after these dates.
Only successful applicants will be notified of their admission. Successful students will be notified in early April 2012.
The application process consists of two steps;
  1. First you have to fill out and electronically submit the application form within the deadline.
  2. Then you have to send in hard copies of the required attachments.
Only complete applications will be assessed. A complete application consists of the following:
  • Diplomas and transcripts must be in original or officially verified copies. If the original language is another language than English, students must supply a translation of their diploma and transcripts. The translation must be done by an authorized translator.
  • Language skills: Students from non-English speaking countries must have passed: either IELTS (International English Language Testing System) (minimum score: 5.5 points) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (minimum score: 550 on the paper based test, 213 on the computer based test, or 79 on the Internet based test). There are also other language tests which are approved. Please enclose the test certificate in your application. The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) grants several other exemptions from English language tests
  • Students from an English speaking country or who have completed a degree with English as the means of education, do not have to submit the English tests.
  • Statement of purpose: I.e. motivation, subject of interest, plans for studies, which competencies and skills students would like to achieve, what student would like to do after completion, etc) . Maximum 350 words. Must be submitted in English.
  • Relevant experience and professional training: CV. Relevant work experience must be documented. Please be as specific as possible. The CV must specify the position held, main responsibilities and how long the employment has lasted. You should have work experience that is related to early childhood education and care. Documentation of relevant courses, work shops, seminars etc can also be included.
  • Letter of reference: Minimum 2 letters, preferably one letter from an academic viewpoint and one from an employer. Reference letters must be written in English and must be signed / stamped.
  • Verification of identity (copy of passport or attestation from the National Population Register)
Officially certified copies (with stamp and signature) of examination certificates and testimonies must be enclosed to the application if students want them to be considered for admission.
Please note that it is the full responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary documentation.
Submitted certificates and documents will not be returned to sender.
Address
Your full application must be sent to the following address:
IMEC Administration
Faculty of Education and International Studies
Oslo University College
Pilestredet 52
0167 Oslo
Norway
Erasmus Mundus scholarships
  • The Consortia will apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarships for the successful candidates. The scholarships differ between students from Europe and none-European students (also called “third country students”).
  • None-European students: The Erasmus Mundus scholarship will be paid to you as a student in 20 monthly instalments of 1200€ each, plus an annual instalment of 4000 € for the two-year period. The annual instalments are destined to cover mobility costs and other expenses. The first instalment will be paid at the beginning of the first academic year and the second instalment will be paid at the beginning of the second academic year. The scholarship also covers tuition fee for the full two years.
  • European students: The Erasmus Mundus scholarship will be paid to you as a student in 20 monthly instalments of 500€ each. The scholarship also covers tuition fee for the full two years. There are no annual instalments to cover mobility costs and other expenses.
Category A scholarships. A Category A scholarship may be awarded to third country nationals, who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training, work) for more than a total of 12 months in an EU-EEA country. The category A scholarship amounts to a monthly allowance of 1000€ per month which equals 12000€ per year for two years. In addition the students will receive a contribution to travel and installation costs at the beginning of each school year of 4000€, coming to a total of 8000€ for the two-year course. The tuition fees will be covered by the scholarship.
Category B scholarships. A Category B scholarship may be awarded to students from the EU-EEA area, as well as third country students who has been residing in the EU-EEA area for more than 12 months within the last five years. The scholarship amounts to 500€ per month/6000€ per year for two years, plus coverage of tuition fees. Category B students will not be awarded travel and installation costs.
The scholarships for the EU-EEA students should not be considered as a full scholarship, but rather as a contribution. Students are allowed and encouraged to also have other sources of funding (e.g. student loands, other scholarshipsgrants from their home countries).
It is not possible to apply for a scholarship without a place on IMEC. Once you have been accepted to as a student on IMEC, the IMEC consortia will apply for a scholarship on your behalf.
For more information, please visit official website: www.imec.hio.no
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Undergraduate Scholarships, University of Exeter Foundation, UK (0)

Announcing the creation of 10 scholarships valued at £11,940 each
The University of Exeter and INTO University of Exeter invite applications for the University of Exeter Foundation Scholarships. The scholarships have been created to assist international fee-paying students who need to complete a Foundation Programme before enrolling on a University of Exeter undergraduate degree programme.
The scholarships are available to all international students applying for the following INTO University of Exeter Foundation pathways:
Foundation pathway in Science
Leading to an undergraduate degree in College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Foundation pathway in Humanities, Law and Social Sciences
Leading to an undergraduate degree in the College of Social Sciences and International Studies or the College of Humanities
Foundation pathway in Computer Science and Maths
Leading to a degree in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
The Foundation programme commences in September 2011 and January 2012. Successful completion of the appropriate Foundation pathway (subject to meeting specified grades for entry) guarantees students progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Exeter.
For full details of the degree programmes offered by the University of Exeter, please visit http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/index.shtml
For full details about the INTO University of Exeter programmes, please visit http://www.intohigher.com/universities/united-kingdom/university-ofexeter.aspx
Foundation Programme Details
Course length: September: 9 months, January: 8 months
Start date: Mon 26th September 2011 & Monday 9th January 2012
Tuition: fee £11,940
Contact hours: Up to 22 hours per week
Class size: Average of 16 students
Outcome: Successful completion leads to the award of the University of Exeter International Foundation Certificate and direct entry to Year 1 of a wide range of degree programmes at the University of Exeter in September 2011.
Scholarship Details
Award title: University of Exeter Foundation Scholarship
Number of awards: 10 awards
Science pathway = up to 5
Humanities, Law and Social Sciences = up to 6
Computer Science, Engineering and Maths = up to 4
(Total number of awards not exceeding 10)
Who is eligible?
  • All international fee-paying students.
  • Students who have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with the appropriate grades.
  • Students must be a minimum of 17 years old.
  • Students must have a minimum English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills).
  • The scholarships are not available to students who intend to progress onto undergraduate degrees in subjects other than those in the College of Social Sciences and International Studies, the College of Humanities, the College of Engineering, Maths and Physical Sciences or the College of Life and Environmental Sciences.
General information
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship valued at £5,970 which will be deducted from their INTO Foundation programme tuition fees, provided students apply to continue their undergraduate study at the University of Exeter.
Value of award: £11,940 +*
(The remaining 50% of the award will be deducted from tuition fees for year 1 of an Undergraduate Degree Programme at the University of Exeter subject to student achieving required progression grades and enrolling on an undergraduate degree programme).
Application procedures
Complete an INTO University of Exeter Academic application form for your chosen Foundation pathway. The completed form should be returned to INTO Admissions along with copies of your academic transcripts and evidence of current English language level.
Complete a University of Exeter Foundation Scholarship application form including a personal statement explaining why you want to study at the University of Exeter and how the Foundation programme will help you in the future. The statement must be hand-written in English and be no more than 200 words.
+ Successful scholarship applicants will not be entitled to a tuition fee discount for timely payment.
* Successful scholarship applicants who have paid their full tuition fees before XX will receive a scholarship of 50% of the Foundation tuition fees received. The same amount will be discounted from the first year of their undergraduate degree course at Exeter University.
Scholarship Deadlines:
All scholarship applications must be submitted to ukr@dec-edu.com
September 2011 intake
For the September intake:
The deadline is Friday 1st July 2011. All scholarship applications received by this date will be considered and successful candidates will be notified by Monday 11th July 2011. All other scholarships applications will be retained for further consideration.
If there are any unallocated scholarships after the 11th July then these will be available for students who intend to start their Foundation programme in January 2012.
January 2012 intake
The deadline for applications is Friday 18th November 2011. All scholarships applications received by this date will be considered and successful candidates will be notified by Friday 25th November 2011.
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Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarships in Science, University of Hull, UK (0)

International Student Scholarships in Science
Entry 2011/2012
A number of Scholarships are available to non UK and non EU students for undergraduate and taught postgraduate studies in the following subject areas:
£1,500 in
(* or £750 for BA Geography programmes)
Information and Guidance for Applicants
  1. The Scholarship Scheme is for entry in the Session 2011/12 only.
  2. The Scheme applies to international (non-UK and non-EU) students making applications for a fulltime taught programme of study only and includes students wishing to enter directly into years 2, 3 or 4 of the programme of study.
  3. The closing date for applications for Scholarships is 1 September 2011.
  4. Applications should be made direct to the relevant department or the International Office.
  5. No application for a Scholarship shall be considered without the Department having first received either a UCAS application form or an application form for a postgraduate programme of study.
  6. Award of Scholarships is up to a maximum of £1,500 (or £750 for BA Geography) and is at the discretion of the Department.
  7. Departments may award a Scholarship subject to satisfaction of any conditions, which it determines appropriate for entry to the programme of study.
  8. Scholarships may only be awarded to applicants satisfying general University, Departmental and Programme of Study regulations.
  9. The Scholarship is payable as a credit against tuition fees only.
  10. No guarantee of a Scholarship can be made where an applicant indicates that he/she wishes to defer entry to 2012/13
  11. The Scholarship is awarded per annum for the normal period of study. No student shall be entitled to a scholarship in excess of the period of study for which they are originally registered. This should be noted by any student wishing, after their first year of study, to transfer to the first year of another programme of study.
  12. The continuation of a scholarship after the first year of study is subject to satisfactory performance in assessments and examinations and progression to the next normal year of study.
  13. Scholarships are not transferable between Departments.Where a student wishes to transfer to another programme of study in another Department, the new Department is under no obligation to honour the commitment to a scholarship. Any student wishing to transfer to another Department will be advised to make appropriate enquiries of the new Department in advance of any firm decision to transfer.
  14. No student may hold more than one university award.
  15. Applicants are advised to apply early as the number of scholarships in each Department is limited.
  16. Note for research students This scheme does not apply to research students, who should contact the relevant Department to enquire about any possible Scholarship or funding opportunities.
The University of Hull
Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK
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International Undergraduate Scholarships, Queen’s University Belfast, UK (0)

Queen’s University Belfast and INTO Queen’s University Belfast invites applications for the Queen’s University Belfast Foundation Scholarships. The scholarships have been created to assist international fee-paying students, who need to complete a Foundation programme before enrolling on a Queen’s University Belfast undergraduate degree programme.
The scholarships are available to all international students applying for the following INTO Queen’s University Belfast Foundation pathways:
The Foundation programme commences in January 2011. Successful completion of the appropriate Foundation pathway (subject to meeting specified grades for entry) guarantees students progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes at Queen’s University Belfast.
Award title: Queen’s University Belfast 100% International Foundation Scholarship
Number of awards: 5 Awards
Course length: 3 terms
Start date: Monday 26 September 2011, 4 January 2012
Outcome
Successful completion leads to the award of the NCUK International Foundation Certificate and direct entry to Year 1 of a wide range of degree programmes at Queen’s University Belfast in September 2012.
Who is eligible?
  • All international fee-paying students.
  • Students who have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
  • Students must have a minimum English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.0 for specified degree programmes.
  • Students must be a minimum of 17 years old.
  • EU international students are also eligible.
General information
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship worth £5745.00 which will be deducted from their INTO Foundation programme tuition fees. Upon successful completion (and subject to achieving specified grades for entry), students entering degree programmes at Queen’s University Belfast will receive a further £5745.00 (which will be deducted from the university’s Year 1 tuition fees).
Application procedures
Complete an INTO Queen’s University Belfast Academic Application form stating which Foundation programme you would like to apply for. The completed form should be returned to INTO Admissions along with copies of your academic transcripts and evidence of current English language level.
Complete a Queen’s University Belfast Foundation Scholarship application form including a personal statement explaining why you want to study at Queen’s University Belfast and how the degree programme will help you in the future. The personal statement must be hand-written in English and be no less 200 words and no more than 500 words. An application and personal statement form is included at the bottom of this announcement. Applicants may submit information and evidence of additional achievements in support of their application.
All scholarship applications must be complete with transcripts and should be submitted to c.guiney@qub.ac.uk.
Scholarship Deadlines
  • For the September 2011 intake the deadline is Monday 27 June 2011.
  • For the January 2012 intake the deadline is Friday 18 November 2011.
All scholarships applications received by this date will be considered. Successful candidates will be notified no later than two weeks after the deadline has closed. All other scholarship applications will be retained for further consideration.
For more information, please visit official website: www.intohigher.com
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International Students Scholarships and Financial Aid, Texas A&M University, USA (0)

International students may apply for grants and scholarships if they have demonstrated financial need. Financial need itself does not guarantee that a student will receive a grant or a scholarship. Awards are not designed to meet the student’s entire financial need. They are designed to supplement the student’s other financial resources. This permits limited funds to assist the largest number of students. Grants do NOT include a tuition waiver. Continuing students are eligible to apply, however incoming students are required to show they are able to support themselves for one year while attending Texas A&M University. Incoming students may apply their second year for financial aid.
Semester for which applying: Summer 2012 Semester (summer supplement also required)
Application Deadline: April 1, 2012
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you have any questions regarding the application process or documentation requirements, please contact ANNA M. HINES at (979)845-3236, e-mail address ahines@tamu.edu. Students that are sponsored by their country, an agency, or foundation MUST contact the Sponsored Student Programs Office at (979) 845-2550 or e-mail at ssp@tamu.edu to see if they are allowed to apply for additional aid.
To be eligible to apply for the ITPEG, an international student must be enrolled full-time in a degree-granting course of study at Texas A&M University.
Documentation is required to verify income and asset information requested on this form. The following items MUST be submitted with this application.
  1. Current tax return (1040NR, 1040EZ) if one was filed. Dependent students must provide parent taxes or income statements.
    Note: Some international students may be required to file a U.S. tax return. Please contact International Student Services at (979) 845-1824 if you have questions regarding the proper forms and procedures.
  2. All applicants must provide a letter from their bank with the following information (or the attached bank form):
    - Current checking and savings account balances
    - Total amount of deposits to your checking & savings accounts in the last 12 months
    - Total value of all Certificates of Deposit and/or other securities
    *If you have had more than one bank in the last 12 months, bank forms for each bank will be required.
  3. A letter (composed by the student) which fully explains your need for financial assistance is required. You must explain how you originally planned to finance your education, and why you are now unable to obtain the funding for completion of your studies at TAMU. Also, provide any documentation which supports your request. Please do not assume Scholarships & Financial Aid is aware of all recent events in your country. Include in your letter any changes(i.e. natural disasters, changes in national economy) in your country which affect you or your family’s ability to obtain the funding expected.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION
Texas A&M University
Scholarships and Financial Aid
College Station, TX 77842-3016
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Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students, Newcastle University Foundation Scholarships, UK (0)

Newcastle University Foundation Scholarships
Newcastle University and INTO Newcastle University invites applications for the Newcastle University Foundation Scholarships. The scholarships have been created to assist international fee-paying students, who need to complete a Foundation programme before enrolling on a Newcastle University undergraduate degree programme.
The scholarships are available to all international students applying for the following INTO Newcastle University Foundation pathways:
The Foundation programme commences in September 2011 and January 2012. Successful completion of the appropriate Foundation pathway (subject to meeting specified grades for entry) guarantees students progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes at Newcastle University.
For full details of the degree programmes offered by Newcastle University, please visit www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate
Course length: 2 Semesters (3 terms)
Start date: 3rd October 2011 and 9th January 2012
Tuition fee: From £11,490 – £12,990, depending on chosen Foundation pathway
Contact hours: 21 hours per week
Class size Maximum: 16 students
Outcome: Successful completion leads to the award of Newcastle University International Foundation Certificate and direct entry to Year 1 of a wide range of degree programmes at Newcastle University in September 2012.
Scholarship Details
10 awards in total – 6 scholarships available for the September intake, 4 scholarships available for the January intake.
  • Business and Management pathway = September intake 1 award, January intake 1 award
  • Humanities and Social Sciences pathway = September intake 1 award, January intake 1 award
  • Physical Science and Engineering pathway = September intake 2 awards, January intake 1 award
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences pathway = September intake 2 awards, January intake 1 award
Who is eligible?
  • All international fee-paying students.
  • Students who have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
  • Students must have a minimum English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 for specified degree programmes.
  • Students must be a minimum of 17 years old.
General information
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship worth half of their tuition fees which will be deducted from their INTO Foundation programme tuition fees.
Upon successful completion (and subject to achieving specified grades for entry), students entering degree programmes at Newcastle University will receive a further half of their Foundation tuition fees (which will be deducted from the University’s Year 1 tuition fees).
Value of award: From £11,490 – £12,990, depending on chosen Foundation pathway
Application procedures
Complete an INTO Newcastle University Academic Application form stating which Foundation programme you would like to apply for. The completed form should be returned to INTO Admissions along with copies of your academic transcripts and evidence of current English language level.
Complete a Newcastle University Foundation Scholarship application form including a personal statement explaining why you want to study at Newcastle University and how the degree programme will help you in the future. The statement must be typed in English and be no more than 200 words.
Scholarship Deadlines
All scholarship applications must be submitted to into@ncl.ac.uk
September 2011 intake
For the September intake there will be two application deadlines.
The first deadline is Friday 1st July 2011. All scholarships applications received by this date will be considered and the first 4 scholarships will be awarded. Successful candidates will be notified by Monday 4th July 2011. All other scholarships applications will be retained for further consideration.
The second deadline is Friday 5th August 2011. All scholarships applications received by this date will be considered and the remaining 2 scholarships will be awarded. Successful candidates will be notified by Friday 12th August 2011.
January 2012 intake
The deadline for all applications is Friday 18th November 2011. All scholarships applications received by this date will be considered, after which all 4 scholarships will be awarded. Successful candidates will be notified by Friday 25th November 2011.
For more information, please visit official website: www.intohigher.com
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GESA Postgraduate Medical Research Scholarship, Australia (0)

This scholarship is to support a medical graduate, wishing to gain full-time training in methodology pertinent to any aspect of research related to gastroenterology or hepatology disorders, while enrolled for an MD or PhD.
The award is designed for candidates at an early stage in their careers, for example (but not confined to) advanced trainees who have completed core clinical training at the time of taking up the scholarship.
The major conditions and the stipends for this scholarship are identical to those of the NHMRC Research Scholarships.
Eligibility:
The applicant is required to:
  • Read, understand and agree to all the requirements listed in the 2010 instruction booklet;
  • Be a current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, defined as ‘confirmed as a financial member of the society prior to applying for the award’;
  • Attend the next Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW) following notification of the award and in each year of tenure;
  • Correctly complete the application form and lodge it with attachments prior to the closing date.
The proposed supervisor is required to be a current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia at the time of submission of the application. It is preferred that applicants intend pursing a career in gastroenterology or hepatology. However, the research committee reserves the right to evaluate each application on a case-by-case basis.
Scholarship recipients must provide the Society with a concise summary of their progress by 31 October in each year of the scholarship tenure. Report forms are available on the Society website www.gesa.org.au Late or non-submission of these reports will result in stipend payments being withheld by the Society. The Council of the Society shall have the right to publish, or use in such a manner as they see fit, any such report, in whole or in part, providing due acknowledgment of the source is made.
Deadline: August 31, 2011
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Civil Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships, La Trobe University, Australia (0)

This scholarship is available to outstanding international high school graduates (70% or above in year 12, or equivalent). The purpose of this scholarship is to attract students to study a Bachelor of Civil Engineering at La Trobe’s regional campus in Bendigo. It offers the opportunity for students to work in a region which currently faces a skill shortage of civil engineers.
The scholarship, worth $20 000 over 4 years (or $5 000 per year, subject to satisfactory progress) will be offered to all students who meet the entry requirements and accept an offer to study the Bachelor of Civil Engineering at the Bendigo campus starting in Semester 1 (March) 2012.
Students applying for this scholarship must meet the following English language requirements:
  • IELTS – a minimum overall band score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 6.0, or
  • TOEFL – a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the test of written English, or
  • TOEFL – a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing.
How to apply
Applicants must complete a scholarship application form (PDF 66KB) and submit it to s.synan@latrobe.edu.au with a copy of their offer letter.
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PhD Studentships at Bournemouth University, UK (0)

Bournemouth University, UK
PhD Studentships 2011

At the heart of BU's research are people. Challenging, influencing, and often surprising, our researchers have a real impact on today's society, culture and business economics. Our interdisciplinary academic environment supports collaboration that enables research outputs contributing to local, national and international agendas.

Mentoring and encouraging emerging young researchers is one of our greatest strengths. With over 100 PhD students recruited in the last four years, we're looking for more researchers to come and join us.

Through our fully-funded PhD studentships, successful candidates will be engaged on projects that will enhance our thriving research culture and offer even more potential for societal & cultural impact and commercial exploitation.

You will need to apply by 31 July 2011 for one of this year's fully-funded PhD studentships in the following Academic Schools:

•The School of Applied Sciences
•The Business School
•The School of Design, Engineering & Computing
•The Media School
•The School of Tourism

How to apply

Once you have decided which PhD studentship project you would like to apply for, you need to complete the application process.

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PhD Studentships at University of Wolverhampton, UK (0)

University of Wolverhampton
University PhD Bursaries 2011 - 2012

The University of Wolverhampton wishes to build on the success in the last Research Assessment Exercise and intends to provide a number of research degree bursaries over the next academic year. The initial phase of this investment will be concentrated in the following areas:

•Laboratory-based biomedicine especially cancer research, molecular medicine and experimental pharmacology.
•Computer science especially pervasive computing and sensor systems, m-learning, games technology, information systems, computational linguistics and statistical cybermetrics.
•Engineering especially engineering analysis, fuel cells & waste to energy, materials and signal processing.
•Built Environment especially design and innovation, housing and policy, procurement and management, transportation and urban pollution, flooding or water conservation, urban biodiversity, society and culture
•Business and management especially Small Business & Enterprise, Corporate Governance, Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations, International Business.
•History especially trade, retailing and consumption, war and conflict since 1800 and labour and communities.
•Art and Design theory and contemporary practice especially concerning new technologies and social engagement, the crafts and studio-based areas of fine art, visual communication, experimental time-based media, performativity, and representation.

Further information about research in these areas can be found at http://www.wlv. ac.uk/research

Fully funded bursaries

These bursaries will be available on a full time basis over three years. Each bursary will consist of a stipend to cover living expenses and remission of home/EU fees. The stipend in 2011-2012 will be £13,250, in 2012-2103 £13,500 and in 2013-2014 £13,750 and there will be a small contribution to research expenses including travel to conferences.

Fees-only bursaries

The University also proposes to offer a limited number of "Fees only bursaries". These would be offered in all areas of the University research portfolio but would most likely to appeal to applicants in the area of professional practice who wish to register for a higher degree on a part-time basis.

Applicants for both type of studentship should hold at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline or have a Masters level qualification. Applicants from outside the UK/EU would be expected to finance the difference between UK/EU fees and the University international fee.

Application process and timeline

Applicants are invited consult the University Research Pages for potential areas of study and the names of potential supervisors and submit an application form (downloadable here) with names of three academic referees who may be contacted immediately, together with a 250 word summary which sets out clearly which area mentioned above is being applied for and how the qualifications and career aspirations of the applicant matches the subject area.

A complete application will consist of the following documents:

•A fully completed application form.
•A 250 word summary indicating the area of research of interest indicating how your qualifications and career aspirations match the subject area.
•The names and full contact details of three academic referees who have agreed to act in this capacity and who can be contacted immediately.

Completed applications should be submitted by email to researchstudentship s@wlv.ac. uk and must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday 26th July 2011. Any incomplete or late applications will not be considered further.

Successful applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted by the 5th of August 2011. If you have not heard from the University by 5th August 2011, please assume that you have not been shortlisted and will not be required to attend for interview. All successful applicants will be interviewed either in person at the University, if based in the UK, or by telephone/Skype if they are based abroad. Applicants must make themselves available for interview in the week beginning 15th of August 2011 or by telephone/Skype during the same week.

Studentships will be available for a 1st of October 2011 or 1st of February 2012 start.

Please note that all bursaries offered are subject to the University regulations and continuation from one year to the next is contingent on satisfactory progress.

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57 PhD positions at Scuola Normale Superiore, Italy (0)

PhD at Scuola Normale Superiore

The PhD program at SNS consists in three years of study and research. The economic support for PhD students covers accommodation and meals, and includes funds for mobility and research.

SNS is now accepting applications for 27 PhD positions in the Faculty of Sciences and 30 PhD positions in the Faculty of Arts for the 2011/12 academic year.

The 27 PhD positions for the Faculty of Sciences are in the following academic areas:

•4 positions in Molecular Biophysics (in partnership with IIT-Italian Institute of Technology)
•4 positions in Chemistry
•5 positions in Physics
•3 positions in Condensed Matter Physics (in partnership with the Istituto di Nanoscienze del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (hereafter: CNR) [ research activity ]
•2 positions in Condensed Matter Physics (in partnership with the Silvio Tronchetti Provera Foundation and with the IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) [ research activity ]
•5 positions in Mathematics
•3 positions in Mathematics for Industrial Technologies or for Finance (in partnership with the INGV-National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology and with the Consorzio Pisa Ricerche)
•1 position in Neurobiology


The 30 PhD positions for the Faculty of Arts are in the following areas:

•Classical Philology, Language, Literature, and History
•Modern Philology, Language, and Literature
•Philosophy
•History (medieval to contemporary)
•Art History

ALL THE INFORMATIONS AT THE LINKS BELOW:

PhD Faculty of Arts: http://concorso. sns.it/PhD_ arts_scuolanorma le.html

PhD Faculty of Sciences: http://concorso. sns.it/PhD_ sciences_ scuolanormale. html

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UNIVERSITY OF MACERATA, ITALY

Selezione per l'ammissione ai corsi di dottorato di ricerca
BANDO CICLO XXVII (AA.SS. 2012/2014)

Deadline for application: 26th August, 2011

CALL FOR APPLICATION
http://www.unimc. it/sda/bando/ call
http://www.unimc. it/sda/bando/ call/bando_ xxvii_eng. pdf
http://www.unimc. it/sda/bando/ call/rt_XXVII. pdf
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PhD positions at University of Turin, Italy (0)

UNIVERSITY OF TURIN, ITALY

CALL FOR APPLICANTS RESEARCH DOCTORATES - 27th CYCLE

(Deadline for online application: 28th July 2011 at 12.00 hours a.m. - Italian time)

The selection for the Doctorate is through:

1) written examination and interview, or

2) assessment of qualifications and interview.

3) assessment of qualifications only if foreseen by the Doctorate programme and reserved for:

A) candidates resident abroad, and/or

B) foreign candidates (wherever resident) who hold a foreign qualification.

Candidates who fall within categories A) or B) are selected on the basis of the conditions set out in Article 5 of the call for applicants.

Candidate who does not yet hold a University Degree before the application deadline can take part in the competitive selection, providing he/she will graduate before the date of the first examination. Please read for more details art. 5 – point D, of the call for applicants.

http://www.unito. it/unitoWAR/ appmanager/ istituzionale_ en/phd?_nfpb= true&_pageLabel= call_deadlines_ application1

http://www.unito. it/unitoWAR/ ShowBinary/ FSRepo/Area_ Portale_Pubblico /Documenti/ R/research_ project_27th_ cycle.pdf

http://www.unito. it/unitoWAR/ ShowBinary/ FSRepo/Area_ Portale_Pubblico /Documenti/ A/additional_ information_ 27th_cycle. pdf

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Peluang studi PhD & GRA - 2011 di Malaysia (0)

Vision & Robotics Research Group (ViROB, http://www.eng. ukm.my/virob/), adalah grup riset di Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM, http://www.ukm. my) yang fokus pada penyelidikan bidang pengolahan citra dan sistem kecerdasan buatan. Sekarang ini, ViROB berkolaborasi dengan Medical Center UKM dalam penerapan pengolahan citra pada berbagai aplikasi medik. Untuk pengembangan riset selanjutnya, ViROB mengundang para kandidat berprestasi untuk mengambil peluang studi PhD sekaligus posisi Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) dengan tema "New Robust Motion Properties for Accurate Cardiac Abnormality Detection". Sinopsis ringkas tertulis di bagian bawah email ini.

Kelayakan minimal calon:
- Memiliki latar belakang studi (S1/S2) teknik elektro, teknik informatika atau ilmu komputer, atau berpengalaman dalam riset bidang image processing atau kecerdasan buatan
- Memiliki kemampuan pemrograman Matlab atau Visual C
- Mandiri, berdedikasi dan sanggup bekerja keras

Calon yang diterima dan telah mendaftar secara resmi di UKM akan memperoleh:
- ruang kerja dan satu set PC di Control Lab., dengan kemudahan kolaborasi dengan tim medis
- fasilitas mempresentasikan/ menerbitkan artikel dalam referred conferences dan journals
- allowance GRA (RM 2,000/bulan) selama 3 tahun. Kontrak sebagai GRA adalah per enam bulan, dan akan diperbarui dengan mempertimbangkan prestasi yg dicapai.
- peluang pembebasan tuition fee yang akan dimohonkan kpd pihak universitas pada semester-2 atas dasar prestasi pada semester-1

Tugas GRA:
- Melaksanakan aktivitas riset sesuai topik yg ditentukan
- Membuat publikasi dalam konferensi dan jurnal internasional

Ketentuan permohonan:
- Peluang ini terbuka untuk umum, baik yang telah bekerja pada suatu institusi tertentu maupun tidak, dan tanpa ikatan apapun.
- Calon yang berminat dan memenuhi kelayakan dipersilakan mengirimkan CV singkat dan dokumen pendukung (semua dalam satu file PDF) ke met_riyadi-at- yahoo-dot- com paling lambat 31 Juli 2011.

- ViROB akan melakukan seleksi dari CV yang masuk dan menghubungi hanya calon yang diterima saja.
- Calon yang diterima akan diminta segera melakukan registrasi sesuai prosedur resmi ke UKM dan mulai aktif melaksanakan riset pada Oktober 2011.

Terima kasih.

Slamet Riyadi
Research Coordinator - ViROB

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Sinopsis Riset
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Accurate
information on myocardial motion is very important in diagnosing cardiac
abnormalities since physician can early detect the cardiac abnormalities by
observing its motion. Current research on cardiac motion mainly focused on the
improvement of motion accuracy and only few publications reported on the
quantification and interpreation of the motion. Researchers previously
attempted to extract some motion properties to differentiate between normal and
abnormal cardiac. However, they did not provide a complete segmental profile of
cardiac motion for temporal observation. The complexity of cardiac motion and
the present of speckle noise on ultrasound images also challenge researchers to
perform more accurate abnormality detection. The objective of this research is
to investigate robust properties of myocardial motion that can be used to
assist cardiologist in diagnosing cardiac abnormality. Some steps of image
processing techniques, namely motion-based image enhancement, motion estimation
using enhanced optical flow, extraction of robust motion features, generation
of segmental myocardial profile and accurate classification task, will be
applied in this research. To validate the proposed techniques, the classification
results are then compared to the manual diagnosis previously done by three or
more cardiologists. At the end, this research is expected to provide new
findings of myocardial motion profiles that can be easily used by physician to
accurately indentify the cardiac motion abnormalities. Additionally, this
research also involves postgraduate students and will produce a number of
research articles for publications in renowned journals. (email: Milis Beasiswa) Labels:

Asian Public Intellectuals (API Fellowships Program) (0)

What is the API Fellowships Program?

It is a fellowships program that provides a grant to successful applicants to carry out a project during
the fellowship period of one month to  one year in  a country or  countries  participating in the API
Fellowships Program (currently confined to Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand).

What are API Senior Fellowships and API Fellowships?

The fellowships are offered under two categories: API Senior Fellowships and API Fellowships.
The  API Senior Fellowships are meant for those with an established track record as a public
intellectual and who are at least 40 years of age, as of August 31, 2011. The fellowship period should
be  a minimum of one month to a maximum of twelve months in up to  four  of the countries
participating in the API Fellowships Program (Indonesia, Japan,  Malaysia,  the  Philippines and
Thailand).

The  API  Fellowships are for those under 40 years of age as of August 31, 2011. The  fellowship
period should be a minimum of four months to a maximum of twelve months in one or two of the
countries participating in the API Fellowships Program (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and
Thailand).

For both categories, the fellowship period must be continuous and the minimum period of visit to a
country where the proposed research project and/or professional activities are conducted is one month
and cannot include the native country or country of residence

Partner Institutions:

Indonesia
Research Center for Regional Resources (PSDR), Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)
Widya Graha, 9th Floor, Jln. Jen. Gatot, Subroto, No. 10, Jakarta 12710, Indonesia
Contact: Dr. John Haba / Dr. Yekti Maunati
URL: http://www.api- indonesia. info/
Tel: +62-21-526-5152/ 525-1542 ext. 680/686
Fax: +62-21-526-5152/ 570-1232
E-mail: darahkubiru@ yahoo.com, yektim@yahoo. com

Japan
Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), Kyoto University
46 Shimoadachi- cho, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
Contact: Ms. Naoko Maeno / Ms. Motoko Kondo
URL: http://www.cseas. kyoto-u.ac. jp/api/
Tel: +81-75-753-7348/ 7391
Fax: +81-75-753-7165
E-mail: api@cseas.kyoto- u.ac.jp

Malaysia
Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Contact: Ms. Dorothy Fernandez-Robert / Ms. Noraini Dhiauddin
URL: http://www.ikmas. ukm.my/api/
Tel: + 60-3-8921-3576/ 3205
Fax: +60-3-8926-1022/ 9253
E-mail: drob@ukm.my, ainidee@ukm. my, apifellowships@ yahoo.com

Philippines

School of Social Sciences, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
Ground Floor, Center for Community Services (CCS) Building
Social Development Complex, Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108, the Philippines
Contact: Ms. Isabel Consuelo A. Nazareno / Ms. Kristine Santos
Tel: +63-2-426-6001 ext. 5205
Fax: +63-2-426-1279
E-mail: inazareno_api@ yahoo.com, api@admu.edu. ph, apiprogram.office@ gmail.com

For more info:
http://www.api- indonesia. info/index. php?option= com_wrapper& view=wrapper& Itemid=18
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Author - "Rahasia Sukses Berkarier Internasional" ('RASBERI')Kyoto University, Japan.
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Tips & trick membuat resume / CV ala Achmad Mardiansyah (0)

Artikel ini lanjutan dari sebelumnya. Pada workshop ini, sang trainer menshare pengalamannya, apa aja sih yang dilihat oleh para manager / HRD ketika seleksi administrasi?
terus terang ini adalah workshop mahal karena jarang2 orang yang mau share kelakuan pada manager / HRD ketika seleksi administrasi.
berdasarkan pengalaman beliau, pada manager/HRD itu:
  • ngak suka liat CV panjang, sehingga maximum buat 3-4 halaman aja
  • ngak suka cover letter yang panjang, sehingga buat 1 halaman aja
  • Harus memeriksa ratusan resume yang mampir ke meja mereka. konsekuensinya waktu untuk melihat CV sangat sedikit sekali.
  • Memerlukan maximum 30 detik untuk melihat sebuah resume. sehingga buatlah CV yang mudah untuk dibaca, enak dilihat, langsung dapat informasi yang dibutuhkan. misal: gunakan font sans-serif biat mata ngak pegel, hurufnya jangan terlalu kecil, ada summary profilenya, langsung to the point, tampilkan hal2 yang berkaitan dengan requirements dihalaman depan.
  • suka lihat foto yang recent, sehingga tempel foto yang terbaru
  • beberapa manager suka dengan foto formal, sehingga mungkin bisa pake foto dengan jas
  • namun beberapa manager lebih suka foto dengan gaya casual (biasanya perusahaan luar negeri suka yang begini). beasiswa juga sama. contohnya foto ini. hehehe
  • udah bukan jamannya lagi foto kaku seperti foto pas di KTP itu. foto dengan senyum & rileks akan memberikan hasil yang lebih baik. senyum genit atau senyum konyol sebaiknya dihindari.
  • Eh setelah kerja, ternyata foto itu berpengaruh loh… manager saya menggunakan foto sebagai salah satu penilaian. “achmad, kalo gue rekrut orang, kalo skillnya ngak bagus2 amat, yang mukanya ngak jelas, muram, & ngak ramah, bakal gue coret“. dalem hati, “busyet!!, aje gile juga nih manager, ternyata ada juga yang seperti itu”. sehingga meskipun ada istilah “don’t judge a book by the cover” pada tempat tertentu itu tidak berlaku. hehehe
  • ohya ada update setelah saya belajar di sydney. kalo di sydney (australia pada umumnya), pelamar tidak menyertakan foto pada CV mereka. ini mungkin untuk menghindari rasisme. jadi jangan sampai ada manager rasis seperti cerita diatas. perkerjaan kan di tentukan oleh kemampuan, bukan karena foto. meskipun pada kenyataannya ada penyeleksi yang punya preference tertentu. hehehe :-p
  • Tidak terlalu peduli dengan hal2 selain yang disyaratkan. misal ada rekrutasi dengan requirement: unix/linux skill, ip networking, GSM. anda tidak perlu mencantumkan keterangan menang lomba pidato, lomba tennis, dll karena yang mereka lebih tertarik dengan requirements. detil yang tidak perlu seperti ini akan menurunkan tingkat impression dari resume/CV anda.
  • Tergantung persyaratan, beberapa manager juga suka melihat detil terutama yang berkaitan dengan requirements. sehingga anda bisa membuat detil bagian tersebut. misal untuk skill unix anda jelaskan: dapat melakukan instalasi, backup dengan ufsdump, fssnap, & tar, mampu mambuat shell script, dll
  • beberapa perusahaan udah punya format CV sendiri, sehingga tinggal ngikut aja. namun perlu hati2, jangan salah ngisi. baca baik2 maksudnya.
  • banyak manager prefer untuk melihat listing dari yang terbaru. sehingga jika nulis riwayat pendidikan, tulis dari yang terbaru, riwayat perkerjaan terbaru, dst.
  • sekali lagi, baca lowongan pekerjaan dengan saksama. lihat apa saja yang dibutuhkan disana. kalo requirementnya S1 ya tulis riwayat pendidikan anda. kalo requirementnya UNIX ya tulis pengalaman UNIX anda. dll
  • tergantung jobnya, attribute personal misal agama, ngak perlu dicantumkan. orang ngak peduli kamu beragama atau tidak, yang penting kerjaan beres. kalo sebuah perkerjaan umum tetapi yang direkrut adalah dari golongan tertentu, itu namanya rasis.
  • kebanyakan manager suka liat summary dari CV kita, yaitu berupa sebuah paragraf di awal resume yang berisi rangkuman CV kita. misal: saya seorang yang …. lulusan dari … dengan keahlian utama … punya penglaman kerja di…. yah seperti resume orang2 di linkedin itu loh.
  • kebanyakan manager juga suka liat skill bahasa anda
  • kebanyakan manager suka liat sertifikasi yang kita punya: IELTS, CCNA, CCNP, SCSA, SCNA, dll. tulis ID certificatenya kemudian tanggal menerima itu sertifikat
  • tulis juga training yang pernah diikuti, yang sesuai dengan pekerjaan loh
  • boleh tulis juga kompetensi lain yang menunjang pekerjaan
  • yang tidak kalah penting juga adalah reference. maksudnya sumber lain yang bisa dihubungi dalam rangka mengkonfirmasi kebenaran data anda. karena itu buat track record yang baik selama kerja. minta ijin pada reference anda agar dapat anda jadikan referensi di CV anda. sangat mungkin terjadi, perusahaan tempat anda melamar akan menelpon reference pada perusahaan lama untuk menanyakan bagaimana kinerja anda.
  • Terakhir yang paling penting, adalah kejujuran. jangan coba2 manipulasi CV. setelah terjun ke dunia kerja, dunia bisa jadi sempit sekali. ketidakjujuran anda akan sangat mempengaruhi karir anda. saya pernah melihat sendiri seorang rekan yang ditolak karena memalsukan ijazah. memang sih ini orang kepribadiannya memuakkan, banyak mbual tapi sedikit kerja, banyak janji tanpa realisasi, wajar kalo orang ini didepak.
  • ohya satu lagi, kesalahan yang sering dibuat pelamar adalah malas untuk mengcustomize CV/resumenya. ini adalah kesalahan FATAL SEKALI. jika anda melamar ke 20 perusahaan yang berbeda, job yang berbeda, maka CVnya pun harus beda. kenapa? karena requirementnya juga berbeda. karakteristik organisasinya juga berbeda. sebuah tips best practices: buat directory di komputer anda untuk menampung CV. nama directory diawali dengan tanggal denagn format YYYYMMDD, kemudian baru penjelasan CV tersebut. misal: 20041203_application_for_PT_XYZ.
  • Kesalahan fatal juga, saya pernah menemukan orang yang melamar PT. XXX tapi dalam suratnya tertulis dear PT.YYY. dari sini, jelas terlihat sang pelamar berantakan dalam organisasi dokumennya dan tentu saja dapat banyak nilai minus.
update: thanks untuk mas ardi pradana (IT coordinator sydney):
  • Detail pribadi itu cukup Nama, alamat, telp dan email..
  • Dan di tempatkan di 1/8 halaman pertama (for the sake of space).
  • 3 Key attributes kita spt analytical jg klo bisa dimasukin + 1 paragraf singkat significant achievement for that attribute…
Q: bagaimana jika di persyaratan ada requirement UNIX (atau pernyaratan lain) sedangkan saya baru ngerti unix sedikit?
ya tinggal belajar UNIX atau kursus aja. nanti tinggal tulis ketika kirim lamaran bahwa anda sedang belajar UNIX. simple toh? intinya jujur, apa adanya.
Q: IPK saya kecil, sedangkan lowongan pekerjaan minta IPK tinggi. Bagaimana melamar pekerjaan tersebut & menulis CVnya?
CV ditulis apa adanya. Sekali lagi, lihat baik-baik requirements lowongan tersebut. jika tidak memenuhi, sebaiknya cari lowongan yang lain saja, pernah ditulis disini.
Artikel ini akan di update sesuai dengan perkembangan terakhir.
versi pendek URL: http://bit.ly/dPqpYO
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Award NCR Waterloo Science Scholarship, Wilfrid Laurier University Canada (0)

Name: NCR Waterloo Scholarship Fund – Science Scholarship
Value: up to $650
Application Required: Yes – Go to application
Deadline: 17 October 2011
Budget Required: Yes – Go to student budget form
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students in Year 3 or Year 4 of an honours science program; minimum GPA of 9.5; preference will be given to students who have displayed leadership qualities and teamwork skills through community involvement, athletics and extra-curricular activities; Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident (landed immigrant) or Protected Person; long-term resident of Ontario; proven financial need
Description: Endowed award
Undergraduate Scholarship/Award Application
published: 24-Jul-2009 PDF (307kb) UGapplication.pdf
This is the application for competitive scholarships and awards for undergraduate students. This completed application is required for all award opportunities which state that an application is required, with the exception of opportunities which specifically indicate that a “distinct” application is required.
http://www.wlu.ca/student_awards_search/story.php?id=942
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http://beasiswas123.com/award-ncr-waterloo-science-scholarship-wilfrid-laurier-university-canada.html
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Vacancy Donor Scholarship program, Putera Sampoerna Foundation (0)

The Putera Sampoerna Foundation (PSF) is the first Social Business Institution in Indonesia with the vision to create eminent and responsible future leaders and entrepreneurs for Indonesia to face the challenges of global participation.

The Putera Sampoerna Foundation is the first non-profit organization to receive the ISO 9001:2008 certificate of quality management systems which are of international standard. Applying the principles of transparency and accountability in all its activities, the Putera Sampoerna Foundation has been trusted by more than 250 corporations, organizations and associations as a provider for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. The Putera Sampoerna Foundation is periodically audited by a third-party international auditor and its report is published in the Putera Sampoerna Foundation’s annual report.
Currently Putera Sampoerna Foundation is looking for high motivated candidates to fulfill the following positions:
Program Staff – Donor Relation -Scholarships
(Jakarta Raya)
Requirements:
* Graduated from a reputable Secretarial College or Business Administration (D3/S1)
* Possesses min2 year work experience in handling administration and/or secretarial function
* Computer literate (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
* Has sufficient English language skill, both spoken and written
* Has good correspondence skill, possesses skill in writing steno is preferable
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities:
* Assists Program Officer in recruiting new scholars for Donor Scholarship program and in allocating existing (regular program) scholars to individual / corporate donors according to the set Service Level Agreement (SLA), policies, guidelines and SOP.
* Maintains and updates the scholars’ database for donor scholarship programs, and maintains all relevant documentations in an organized manner.
* Administers and monitors the scholarship disbursement.
* Monitors the scholars’ GPA, provides the updates in report for donors / Partner Relations department, and notifies the Program Officer on non-performing scholars.
* Assists in planning and executing of various activities related to Donor Scholarship Program, such as scholarship handover ceremony.
* Compiles regular updates / reports of donor scholarship programs to Partner Relations department in organized and timely manner.
* Forwards donor’s letters to their scholars and requests that the scholars reply promptly, as well as ensuring that “Thank You notes” from scholars are received in timely manner.
* Liaises with Marketing & Communication department to provide promotional material specifically designed for the purpose of recruitment based on donors’ recruitment criteria.
* Monitors the deliverables and quality of work results of the temporary workers assigned to assist the donor scholarship program’s administrative tasks.
* Assists the Program Officer, Scholarship Program Manager, Head of Scholarship and Student Loan Program in other tasks as instructed.
Please submit your application letter addressing the selection criteria, along with a detailed CV and a list of three references. Please also state the job title codes and position titles in the e-mail subject. Please send your application by e-mail to:
recruitment.sf@sampoernafoundation.org
For more information, visit:
www.sampoernafoundation.org
Only short-listed candidates that meet the above qualifications will be notified. Labels:

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