MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMME AT UNIVERSITY OF OULU FINLAND (0)

Master's Scholarship for International Students in the field of
architecture, business, economics, education, engineering, and sciences
by University of Oulu Finland 2012-2013

Study Subject(s):Architec ture, business, economics, education,
engineering, and sciences
Course Level:Master' s
Scholarship Provider: Finland
Scholarship can be taken at: University of Oulu , Finland

Eligibility:
a. Applicants are eligible to apply for a University of Oulu IM
Scholarship 2012, if they are: Non-EU/EEA** citizens who do not have a
permanent residence permit in Finland. (Applicants not eligible for the
International Master's Scholarship are: 1) non-EU/EEA citizens who
have a permanent residence permit in Finland, 2) EU/EEA citizens or
comparable persons , 3) University of Oulu students who have been
accepted to study BEFORE the academic year 2012 € ¦’¶ 13.)

b. Eligible to apply for a Master's degree programme* at the
University of Oulu for academic year 2012 € ¦’¶ 13. The applicant has
obtained their first academic degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) from
a recognised institution of higher education. € ¦’¶ applicants who are
in their last term/semester of studies during the application period,
can apply for the scholarship. Applicants who receive a conditional
offer of study placement for a Master's programme will receive a
conditional scholarship offer.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

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BIZCAMP Challenge: Prasetiya Mulya for Indonesia Future Business Leaders (0)


BIZCAMP Challenge: Prasetiya Mulya for Indonesia Future Business Leaders merupakan suatu kegiatan kompetisi antar lulusan program S1 fresh graduate dan mahasiswa S1 tingkat akhir dari beberapa universitas ternama di Indonesia. Tujuannya adalah untuk mencari talenta baru calon pemimpin bisnis Indonesia masa depan yang memiliki karakter kuat. Pada kegiatan BIZCAMP ini, peserta akan diberikan tantangan merancang proposal bisnis yang inovatif serta proyek kegiatan sosial dan lingkungan. Prasetiya Mulya Business School akan memberikan pembekalan pengetahuan bisnis dan pelatihan keterampilan dengan melibatkan para professional bisnis untuk sesi sharing, guest lecture dan coaching. Diharapkan peserta memahami bahwa sebagai calon pemimpin bisnis masa depan, tidak hanya aspek keuntungan bisnis saja yang menjadi fokus, namun juga berpikir tentang aspek lingkungan dan dampak positif terhadap kehidupan masyarakat.

Tujuan diadakannya program BIZCAMP:
BIZCAMP Challenge bertujuan untuk mencari talenta baru pemimpin bisnis masa depan yang memiliki karakter sebagai berikut:
  • Memiliki jiwa dan sikap sebagai pemimpin (leadership), terutama sebagai pemimpin yang visioner (mempunyai visi jelas ke depan).
  • Memiliki kemampuan problem solving, yaitu mampu melakukan identifikasi dan memahami masalah yang sedang dihadapi, menghasilkan beberapa solusi alternatif, dan kemudian mengimplementasikan secara efektif untuk memecahkan permasalahan.
  • 'Berpikir secara Stratejik' (Strategic Thinking), mampu menemukan dan mengembangkan suatu peluang yang unik untuk menciptakan suatu nilai melalui kemampuan dialog yang bersifat provokatif dan kreatif di antara orang-orang yang ada di dalam organisasi yang mampu mempengaruhi terhadap arah organisasi.
  • 'Berpikir secara Terintegrasi' (Integrative Thinking), mampu menghadapi tekanan gagasan yang bertentangan secara konstruktif, menghasilkan resolusi yang kreatif dalam bentuk gagasan baru yang berisi elemen dari gagasan yang bertentangan ketimbang memilih salah satu dan mengorbankan yang lain.
  • Mampu memiliki pandangan tidak hanya dari satu aspek namun terdiri dari beberapa aspek yang sifatnya multi dan integratif (multi perspective thinking).
  • Memberi wadah bagi generasi muda untuk menuangkan dan memvisualisasikan pemikiran dan kreativitasnya dalam bentuk ide proposal bisnis yang inovatif.

Bentuk kegiatan program BIZCAMP:
  • Seleksi untuk mendapatkan 30 finalis terdiri atas rangkaian seleksi administratif dan tes potensi akademik, psikotes, diskusi kelompok, games, pembuatan proposal karya tulis dan presentasi serta wawancara. Seluruh proses menggunakan sistem gugur.
  • 30 finalis terpilih akan mengikuti proses karantina dan kompetisi BIZCAMP.
  • Pemenang akan mendapatkan kesempatan beasiswa untuk melanjutkan pendidikan di program MM Prasetiya Mulya.
Diambil dari: http://www.pmbs.ac.id/bizcamp/
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Doa Penutup Acara KAB ESA 2011 (0)

Wahai Dzat yang Maha Pengasih lagi Maha Penyayang, sesungguhnya kami adalah salah satu mahkluk-Mu, jiwa raga kami berada di tangan-Mu, segala keputusan-Mu berlaku tanpa ada penghalang yang mampu mencegah, Engkau yang Maha Adil dalam memutuskan suatu perkara, mudahkanlah kami dalam menjalankan segala perintah dan menjauhi segala larangan-Mu, mudahkanlah kami dalam menuntut ilmu yang bermanfaat, mudahkalah kami dalam menggapai cita-cita kami semua, mudahkalah kami dalam setiap kegiatan yang sedang kami lakukan, mudahkanlah kami dalam menerima kebenaran-Mu, mudahkanlah kami dalam memberikan yang terbaik dalam hidup ini…
Wahai Dzat yang Maha Pengasih lagi Maha Penyayang, jauhkanlah kami dari segala keburukan dan dekatkanlah kami dengan segala kebaikan, kebaikan yang menyelamatkan kami semua, balutlah diri kami dengan kejujuran, dengan kasih sayang, dengan keterbukaan, dengan kebijaksanaan dalam melangkah dan berpikir, serta jadikanlah kegiatan Kaderisasi Anggota Baru Himpunan Mahasiswa Bahasa Inggris 2011, sebagai wadah kami untuk saling mengerti, saling memberikan kebaikan, dan wadah kami untuk menata dan mempersiapkan masa depan…
Wahai Dzat yang Maha Pengasih lagi Maha Penyayang, ampuni kami, atas segala khilaf dan dosa kami, ibu bapak kami, guru-guru kami, para pemimpin kami yang adil, dan semua yang telah memberikan kebaikannya kepada kami…
Wahai Dzat yang Maha Pengasih lagi Maha Penyayang, sesungguhnya hanya Engkau yang dapat mengabulkan segala permohonan kami, kabulkanlah segala permohonan kami semua, aaamiiiin…
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PhD Student, Leuphana University Lueneburg, Germany (0)


Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:47:53
From: Anne Barron [barron@leuphana. de]
Subject: Pragmatics: PhD Student, Leuphana University Lueneburg, Germany

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Institution/ Organization: Leuphana University Lueneburg
Department: Institute of English Studies
Web Address: http://www.leuphana .de/en/institute /ies.html

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Pragmatics
Sociolinguistics, Language Acquisition, Irish English

Description:

The Chair of English Linguistics at the Leuphana University Lueneburg,
Germany
(Prof. Anne Barron) invites applications for two PhD scholarships in
Linguistics. The scholarships are each worth Euro 1,300 monthly (plus child
benefit,
If appropriate) .

The scholarships will commence in mid-October 2011 or as soon as possible
Thereafter. They are awarded for one year initially. However, subject to the
Progress of the PhD, each can be renewed for a further two years. It should
be
Noted that students can apply for a scholarship without registering for a
PhD at
The Leuphana university. However, successful students can only take up the
Scholarship once they are registered PhD students at the Leuphana university

Responsibilities:
The successful candidates are to pursue a PhD in English linguistics at the
Leuphana University Lueneburg. One scholarship will be awarded to a research
Topic in the area of interlanguage pragmatics (focusing on, e.g.,
acquisition,
Teaching, assessment, individual differences, ...). The other scholarship
will be
Awarded to a topic within variational pragmatics (intercultural pragmatics).
This latter scholarship will focus on intra-lingual pragmatic variation (e.g

Pragmatic variation across the Englishes, pragmatic variation according to
age,
Social class, ...). A specialization in Irish English is a decided advantage
for
The second research studentship.

Additional duties include tutorials and student support for up to ten hours
per
Week. A good command of the English language is a pre-requisite; a working
Knowledge of German is beneficial but not a requirement.

Requirements:
A Master's degree or equivalent in English Studies, linguistics or a related
Field (with an emphasis on some of the following areas: Pragmatics, Language
Acquisition, Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis (required grade: A or B
According to the ECTS scale).

Details of Application:
Applications should include a letter of application, a CV, copies of exam
Certificates and a 2 page outline of the envisaged PhD project. Applications
Should be marked 'PhD scholarship Interlanguage Pragmatics' or 'PhD
scholarship
Pragmatic Variation' as appropriate. They should be sent (preferably by
email as
A PDF file) to the address below.

Further information on studying for a PhD at the Leuphana University can be
Found under:
http://www.leuphana .de/en/graduate- school/doctorate .html

http://www.leuphana
de/en/graduate- school/applicati on-deadline- procedure/ doctoral- degree-program
html

For further information, applicants are welcome to contact Prof. Dr. Anne
Barron
(barron@leuphana. de),

http://www.leuphana .de/en/anne- barron.html

Email address for Applications: gradschool.stipendi en@uni.leuphana. de

Application Deadline: 09-Sep-2011

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Prof. Ferdinand Mueller-Rommel
Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, Graduate School
Scharnhorststr. 1
Lüneburg Niedersachsen 21335
Germany

Web Address for Applications: gradschool.stipendi en@uni.leuphana. de

Contact Information:
Prof. Anne Barron
Barron@leuphana. de

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6 PhD Scholarships in Agrobiodiversity, Scuola Sant'Anna, Italy (0)

Call for applications 2011-2012

ONLINE APPLICATION

Overview

The PhD Programme in Agrobiodiversity is aimed at the enhancement of human resource capacities in the use and management of genetic variation in agricultural and natural systems, in order to improve the sustainability of agricultural systems and the conservation of genetic resources for the well-being of present and future generations.

The Programme is structured in the following curricula:

Curriculum A - Plant genetic resources: teaching and research activities take place in ENEA Research Center at "La Casaccia", a few kilometres from Rome;

Curriculum B - Functional biodiversity in agroecosystems : teaching and research activities take place in Pisa, at Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies.

Admission Requirements

- possession of a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree or equivalent title in Experimental Sciences, at an Italian or foreign university and ssession of a Degree awarded after, at least, a four-year course in Experimental Sciences;
- to be younger than 35 years (date of birth after 10 October 1976), older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Admission Committee.

Positions and grants

6 positions with 6 fellowships (the net amount is € 12.500, all inclusive):
the first 4 (four) eligible candidates of Curriculum A and the first 2 (two) eligible candidates of Curriculum B will be awarded a scholarship. The School may also admit eligible candidates up to a maximum number of 6 positions.

Deadlines

- applications must be submitted online by October 10, 2011, 00.00 GMT ;
- a hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach by October 19, 2011:

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Servizi di Supporto alla Formazione
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
56127 PISA, Italy

The envelope must show the indication "Application International Doctoral Programme in Agrobiodiversity"

Application and attachments
Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:
1. the copy of a valid identity document. Non Schengen area citizens will have to provide a photocopy of their passport

2. copy of their curriculum vitae et studiorum

3. photocopy of the candidate's university degree or equivalent. University degree and study certificates (except those written in English, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) must be translated into Italian and legalized by an Italian Embassy or Consulate;

4. the results of the English language proficiency test (TOEFL or IELTS or CPE) or other documents certifying the knowledge of the English language;

5. copy of the proposed doctoral research project, including:
Title;
Rationale;
State of art with relevant literature (max 1 page);
General and specific research objectives (max 2 pages);
Materials and methods (max 2 pages);
Expected results (max 1 page);
Time schedule of activities;

6. The indication of candidate's major skills (choose maximum three fields, using numbers (1, 2, 3) to indicate the primary, secondary and tertiary fields) among the following:
Agroecolgy
Agronomy/cropping systems
Biotechnology
Breeding
Crop/Plant Ecology
Crop/Plant Physiology
Entomology
Genetics
Genomics and/or Proteomics
Plant Molecular Biology
Plant Pathology
Weed Science
Other (specify)

7. at least two letters of presentation from former supervisors;

8. one passport-size photograph with the name printed on the back;

9. any document and/or publication that the candidate deems worthy of consideration, including any association with research institutions;

10. a numbered list of the documents attached.

Selection of applicants

Assessment of the titles: the submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.

Beginning of the PhD Programme

The PhD Programme will start on January 19, 2012


Information:
agrobiodiversity@ sssup.it
tel. +39 050 88.33.36, +39 050 88.33.58

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Beasiswa BCA Finance untuk PTN & PTS Indonesia (0)

Setelah sukses dengan program “Beasiswa BCA Finance 2010” yang telah diberikan kepada total 38 mahasiswa berprestasi senilai total Rp 420.000.000,- (empat ratus dua puluh rupiah), maka tahun ini untuk yang ketiga kalinya BCA Finance kembali menggulirkan program “BEASISWA BCA FINANCE 2011”. Beasiswa akan diberikan kepada 40 orang mahasiswa berprestasi yang kurang mampu secara ekonomi.
Total Beasiswa yang akan diberikan oleh BCA Finance adalah senilai Rp 567.000.000,- (lima ratus enam puluh tujuh juta rupiah). Beasiswa diberikan sejak dinyatakan sebagai penerima beasiswa hingga maksimal sampai dengan semester 8.
Adapun persyaratan yang harus dipenuhi oleh mahasiswa pelamar adalah sbb:
  • Mahasiswa/i Program Strata 1 (S1)
  • Minimal telah atau sedang menyelesaikan semester 2
  • Mengisi Formulir Beasiswa (form terlampir atau download di www.bcafinance.co.id dan letakkan isian formulir ini di urutan paling atas dari seluruh berkas)
  • Melampirkan Transkrip Nilai semester terakhir dengan IPK min. PTN : 3,00 dan min. PTS : 3,40
  • Melampirkan Surat Keterangan Tidak Mampu dari Institusi yang berwenang dari daerah sesuai KTP mahasiswa
  • Melampirkan fotokopi Kartu Mahasiswa dan KTP
  • Tidak sedang menerima beasiswa dari pihak manapun
  • Mencantumkan Nama Universitas dan Fakultas/Program Study di amplop sudut kiri atas
  • Berkas yang tidak memenuhi syarat tidak akan diproses
Berkas persyaratan paling lambat kami terima tanggal 14 Oktober 2011 (Cap Pos) yang dikirimkan ke :
PT. BCA Finance
Up. Corporate Planning
Wisma BCA Pondok Indah Lt. 8
Jl. Metro Pondok Indah No. 10
Jakarta 12310
Daftar nama penerima beasiswa akan kami umumkan pada tanggal 10 November 2011 melalui Website BCA Finance www.bcafinance.co.id
Beberapa penerima beasiswa terpilih akan diundang ke Kantor Pusat BCA Finance di Jakarta selama dua hari untuk mengikuti acara “Meet & Greet” berupa ramah tamah dengan pihak Manajemen BCAF dan tour de office. Biaya transportasi dan akomodasi sepenuhnya ditanggung oleh BCA Finance.
Keputusan hasil penerima beasiswa adalah mutlak dan tidak dapat diganggu gugat. Proses penyaringan akhir dilaksanakan oleh tim seleksi BCA Finance.
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Sofja Kovalevskaja Award for International Researchers, Germany (0)

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The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s Sofja Kovalevskaja Award, which is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is granted to young exceptionally promising re-searchers from abroad in recognition of outstanding academic achievements and enables them to establish their own junior research groups at research institutions in Germany.
Scientists and scholars from abroad, whose research records to date have already qualified them to be recognized as top-level junior researchers and who are expected to continue producing outstanding results as recipients of the Sofja Kovalevskaja Award, are eligible to submit applications.
The programme is open to scientists and scholars from all countries and disciplines who completed their doctorates with distinction less than six years ago. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly welcomes applications from qualified, female junior researchers.
Virtually unaffected by administrative constraints, the award winners will be able to concentrate on high-level, innovative research work of their own choice in Germany and thus strengthen the internationalization of research in Germany. The award amount will allow the winners to finance their own junior research group at the university or non-university research institution of their choosing in Germany and also cover their living expenses.
Candidates will be selected solely on the basis of their academic qualifications. There are no quotas for individual disciplines or countries. The most important assessment criteria are:
  • academic publications in internationally reviewed journals and for publishing houses
  • statements on the candidate’s academic profile and potential in the form of expert re-views, requested by the candidate, from different institutions and, where possible, from different countries
  • the academic quality and feasibility of the research project proposed by the candidate
Applications are assessed by independent peer reviewers appointed by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. An independent Alexander von Humboldt Foundation selection commit-tee selects up to eight award winners and determines the award amount. The award is conferred by the President of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Value and purpose of award and use of funds
Winners of the Sofja Kovalevskaja Award will be granted funding totaling up to 1.65 million EUR to conduct the approved research project over a period of five years commencing immediately after receiving the award (this sum includes a 15% administrative flat-rate, cf. below). The award amount will be paid in installments. The first installment may be drawn as soon as the award winner has accepted the award and submitted the complete acceptance documents.
The award is intended to sponsor the project headed by the winner at a host institution in Ger-many (including the necessary equipment and material, personnel, travel expenses etc.). It may be utilized for all expenditure serving this purpose and should be used economically and prudently. Scientific equipment financed by the award will become the property of the host institution immediately upon purchase. Part of the award may be used to cover the award winner’s living expenses1.
The host institution in Germany will receive a flat-rate totaling 15% of the award amount (administrative flat-rate). This sum may be used to finance a “welcome package”, for example, including measures to help integrate the award winner in his or her new personal and professional environment. It may also be used to support the professional integration of a partner (dual career couples) and to compensate for the potential loss of retirement savings that were accrued abroad. We should particularly like to draw attention to the possibility of utilizing the administrative flat-rate to initiate the financing of a tenure-track option.
Furthermore, the flat-rate may also be used to help cover costs resulting from the programme-related use of existing and/or specifically acquired material and specially-created personnel infrastructure (e.g. general institute facilities, laboratories or workrooms, operating and maintenance costs, finance and personnel management and auditing).
The host institution is permitted to pass any left-over funding from the administrative flat-rate to the award winner for the furtherance of his or her research work.
Detailed information on the award winners’ accounting obligations (proof of use of funds, etc.) can be found in the Regulations on the use of funds for the Sofja Kovalevskaja Award.
Application requirements
  1. Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed with distinction less than six years prior to the date of application.
  2. Cutting-edge academic achievements documented by a comprehensive list of academic publications for internationally-reviewed journals and publishing houses.
  3. Detailed expert’s report by an academic host at a research institution in Germany as well as the host’s agreement and the confirmation from the administration at the host institution.
  4. Expert references by important collaborative partners and academics at the applicant’s own institute and other institutes, if possible not all located in his/her country of origin.
  5. Language skills: scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.
  6. Origin: Foreign academics staying in Germany are eligible to apply if they have been in Germany for less than 24 months at the time of application. German academics are eligible to apply if they have been working in an academic capacity abroad for at least five consecutive years at the time of application. If in doubt, check with the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) before submitting an application, as formal grounds might militate against the application.
  7. No previous Sofja Kovalevskaja Award: This award can only be granted once to any individual researcher.
Application procedure
Applications must reach the
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Selection Department
Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany
by September 1, 2011 at the latest. This submission date is not an absolute deadline; how-ever, in the event of a late or incomplete submission it may not be possible to process and assess the application in the time available.
Only the valid application documents should be used. They can be downloaded from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s website or obtained from the Foundation directly. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the applications they submit are complete. Substantially in-complete applications will be returned to the applicant unprocessed.
Visit the FAQs on the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s website for more information on the selection procedure.
General regulations and obligations
The award recognizes the outstanding academic record to date as well as the personality of leading junior academics. It is thus taken for granted that, both in their previous academic work and during the research stay in Germany, award winners have abided by and will continue to abide by the Rules of Good Scientific Practice and the corresponding laws obtaining at the respective research location. Should an award be granted, further details can be found in the Regulations on the Use of Funds.
When accepting the award, award winners undertake especially:
  • to concentrate their entire working activity on the research project and to be present at the host institution in Germany regularly and continually; secondary employment is only permissible in exceptional cases, provided that it does not interfere with the sponsorship objectives, and requires written agreement from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation;
  • not to utilize any other fellowships or funds from other German institutions designated for living expenses when using part of the award money to cover their living expenses;
  • not to make use of any congruent sponsorship from funding deriving from German academic-sponsorship; part funding from German or foreign sources must be reported to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation immediately.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation strongly recommends that host institutions should grant award winners the right to supervise doctoral students through to submission, if necessary in cooperation with a university. This should be negotiated with the host institution and, if necessary, in cooperation with a university on an individual contract basis. Any such contract should be submitted to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation after the award has been accepted.
For more information, please visit official website: www.humboldt-foundation.de
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Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship, USA & Canada (0)


The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship is a one-year scholarship program for outstanding women graduate students and is designed to help increase the number of women pursuing a PhD. This program supports women in the second year of their graduate studies. Women who are interested in this scholarship must apply during first year of graduate studies. Scholarships are granted by Microsoft Research at the discretion of Microsoft.
Current Schedule
  • Microsoft began accepting applications: Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
  • Due date for all applications: Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time.
  • Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • No notification of incompleteness will be made.
  • No exceptions to the deadline will be approved.
Provisions of the Award
  • The scholarship recipient award includes US$15,000 for the 2012–2013 academic year.
  • A conference and travel allowance of US$2,000 is provided for recipients to attend a conference in their field of study.
  • Scholarships are awarded to recipients for one academic year only and are not available for extension or renewal.
  • The recipient must remain as active, full-time student, enrolled in graduate programming during the academic year of the award or forfeit the award.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Nominees for the Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship Program must be nominated by their universities, and their nominations must be confirmed by the office of the chair of the department. Direct applications from students are not accepted.
  • Student must attend a U.S. or Canadian university and be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in the Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics departments (if your department is within the scope of these areas, but is titled differently, you are eligible).
  • Students must be enrolled in their first year in a graduate program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics for academic year 2011–2012. If a student has already completed graduate-level coursework in any subject area, prior to their first year in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics, then the student is not eligible for the Scholarship program.
  • A maximum of three applicants per department, per university will be accepted. (For example, if you have three separate departments as listed above, you may submit up to three candidates per department or up to nine applicants from your university.)
  • Payment of the scholarship awards, as described above, is made directly to the university and is not transferable to another academic institution or department. The recipient must remain enrolled in a graduate program during the 2012–2013 academic year or forfeit the award.
Required Information and Application Process
  • Applications must include: Applicant’s curriculum vitae, a copy of the student’s undergraduate transcript, and three (3) letters of reference from established researchers familiar with the applicant’s research. Of these letters, one (1) letter of recommendation should come from the student’s graduate advisor, one (1) letter of recommendation should come from the student’s undergraduate advisor or another academic familiar with the student’s undergraduate work, and one (1) letter should come from another academic within the nominating institution.
  • Applications must be submitted online via the application tool in any of the following formats: Word document, text-only file, or PDF. All application materials must be submitted by the person designated as the application contact by the departmental chair’s office and must not be the applicant.
  • Applications are accepted only when submitted via the online application tool by eligible university department chairs or their designee (students may not apply directly). Emailed or hard copy applications are not considered.
  • Applications submitted to Microsoft will not be returned. Microsoft cannot assume responsibility for the confidentiality of information in submitted applications. Therefore, applications should not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. Microsoft reserves the right to make public information from applications that receive awards, except those portions containing budgetary or personally identifiable information.
  • Incomplete applications cannot be considered and notification of incompleteness will not be made.
  • Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft Research cannot provide individual feedback on applications that do not receive Scholarship awards.
Selection Criteria
Are non-U.S. citizens eligible to apply?
Yes, if you are a female student in your first year of a graduate program and attending a U.S. or Canadian school, you are eligible.
Are international students eligible to apply?
Yes, if you are a female international student at a U.S. or Canadian school and enrolled in a graduate program, you are eligible.
What if I’m an international student attending a university outside the United States or Canada?
The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship program includes only U.S. and Canadian schools.
If you are an international student attending a school outside the U.S. and Canada, you are not eligible for this program.
What if I am not enrolled in my first year?
Enrollment in your first year is a requirement for application.
Do I have to be nominated by my university or can I apply on my own?
To be considered for the program, you must be nominated by an eligible university.
Which university departments are eligible to participate?
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mathematics departments at eligible universities may nominate up to three students per eligible department. If your department falls in the Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics fields but is called something else, you are eligible.
Application Process
How do I submit my application?
You must be nominated by the computer science, electrical engineering, or math department at your school. Your school contact can find all the necessary information and access the application tool from the Microsoft Research Scholarship website. The departmental chair’s office must upload your application to the online application form.
What format should I use for my CV and reference letters?
All required documents must be submitted as individual documents in Word, PDF, or text-only formats.
Is a thesis proposal required for the scholarship application?
No. A thesis proposal is not required for the scholarship application. If you are interested in the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Program, please see the requirements on the PhD Fellowship Program page.
Will more than three letters of recommendation be accepted in support of an application?
No. Only three (3) letters of recommendation will be accepted. Of these letters, one (1) letter of recommendation should come from the student’s graduate advisor, one (1) letter of recommendation should come from the student’s undergraduate advisor or another academic familiar with the student’s undergraduate work, and one (1) letter should come from another academic within the nominating institution.
Who actually registers with the online application system and completes the application information–the nominator or the nominee?
All application materials must be submitted by the person designated as the application contact by the departmental chair’s office. The nominator must not be the nominee.
Review Process
Who will review the nominations?
Applications will be reviewed by researchers from Microsoft Research, whose expertise covers a wide range of disciplines. All submissions are assigned to reviewers by members of a scholarship panel, and several reviewers will review each application.
When will I know the outcome of the review process?
All applicants will be notified of award decisions (regardless of outcome) on Friday, February 10, 2012. Due to the volume of submissions, Microsoft Research cannot provide individual feedback on applications that do not receive scholarship awards.
Selection Process
If selected, when will my scholarship begin?
Scholarships awarded in February 2012 will receive their financial awards beginning in August 2012. Microsoft sends payment directly to your university, and your university will disperse funds according to their guidelines.
If selected, am I required to complete an internship at Microsoft Research?
Internships are not included as part of the award.
Are there any tax implications for me if I receive this scholarship?
The tax implications for your award are based on the policy at your university.
Will intellectual property be an issue if I am awarded a scholarship?
The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship program is not subject to any intellectual property (IP) restrictions.
May I simultaneously receive scholarships from other companies?
Yes. If you received a Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship you may receive another scholarship from another company or institution for the same academic period.
May I simultaneously apply for a Microsoft Research and PhD Fellowship and a Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship?
No. The qualification criteria for the two programs do not coincide.
For more information, please visit official website: research.microsoft.com
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DAAD Short-term Research Grants for University Academics and Scientists, Germany (0)

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DAAD Short-term Research Grants for Stays and Study Visits for University Academics and Scientists, Germany
These grants and scholarships aim to provide foreign academics and scientists working in higher education or at research institutes with an opportunity to carry out a research project at a state-recognised higher education institution or non-university research institute in Germany.
Duration
Depending on the applicant’s work schedule, the research stay will last between one and three months. The stay may begin in march 2012 at the earliest.
Requirements
  • Applications for DAAD research stays are open to excellently-qualified academics and scientists who should generally hold a doctorate/PhD. All applicants must be working in a higher education institution or at a research institute in Indonesia.
  • Besides their previous academic achievements (for example, recent publications), the most important selection criterion is a convincing and well-planned research project to be completed during the stay in Germany. This must have been coordinated and agreed with a research collaboration partner at the chosen host institute in Germany. Written confirmation of the research cooperation, including express reference to the applicant’s project, must be included with the application papers.
  • The application must provide proof of a workplace being provided at the host institute.
  • DAAD support for a research stay can only be awarded once in any three-year period.
  • Former fellows of the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation are requested to contact the Humboldt-Foundation first.
Application papers
  • DAAD Form
  • A curriculum Vitae
  • A list of publications
  • A detailed description of the project to be undertaken during the visit
  • A detailed itinerary of the visit including the names of persons and institutions to be visited
  • Copies of correspondence with German colleagues or institutions showing on where and when the project is going to be carried out
All applications must be submitted to DAAD Jakarta Office in duplicate. The original will be forwarded to the DAAD Head Office in Bonn. The final decision is taken by the DAAD.
Applications cannot be sent directly to DAAD head office in Bonn. The DAAD will not consider incomplete applications.
Application deadline: 15 October 2011
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PhD Scholarship in Risk Management of Climate Extremes in an Urban Environment, Technical University of Denmark (0)

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A 3-year PhD scholarship is available at the Department of Environmental Engineering (DTU Environment) as part of the research project “Risk-based Design in a Changing Climate” (RiskChange) granted by the Danish Council for Strategic Research.
The main objective of the RiskChange project is to establish a consistent scientifically-based framework for risk-based design of critical infrastructure that includes state-of-the-art knowledge of projected changes in climate extremes.
The main objective of the PhD-study is to develop a risk analysis and management framework utilizing probabilistic projections of multidimensional extreme loads. The framework should be extended to enable comparison between different adaptation strategies.
The expected outcome of the project is a comprehensive decision support tool enabling better adaptation strategies based on economic and other metrics.
Suggested starting date for the candidate is 1 October 2011 or 1 November 2011.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. These terms are highly favourable compared to most other PhD programmes. The period of employment is 3 years.
PhD at DTU Environment
As PhD student at DTU Environment you will be part of the scientific staff and treated as such. We are one of the leading university institutes in Europe with a large network worldwide. We have an international environment with an international MSc education and 60 PhD students from a number of countries. Copenhagen is a pleasant place to live with easy transport and a rich cultural life.
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Karsten Arnbjerg-Nielsen, e-mail: karn@env.dtu.dk
Application
We must have your online application by 10 September 2011. Please open the link “apply for this job online”, fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades.
Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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Graduate Scholarships in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, University of Calgary, Canada (0)

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Graduate student positions in theoretical and computational chemistry. Univ. of Calgary Canada
Up to 4 graduate student positions in theoretical and computational chemistry will become available in my group by May 2011, September 2011 or January 2012. The successful applicants will be involved with the development of new computational methods or applications of state-of-the-art computational methodology to problems of chemical interest. Application deadlines are 4 months prior to admission . The applicant should have a solid background in (Physical) Chemistry, and a strong interest in Theoretical/Computational Chemistry as well as an average GPA corresponding to 3.3/4.0 (80 %) or more in the North American system.
Students will receive financial assistance throughout the course of their studies (4-5 years) in terms of scholarships or teaching assistance ships. The student will normally spend from 12 months to 18 months finishing the course requirements (4 half courses + a general examination in the students field of specialization. The remaining part of the program is devoted to the students research work. The student will be allocated an interim supervisor and should chose his/her permanent supervisor within 8 months after arriving in Calgary.
The course requirements for students with the equivalent of a Masters degree might be reduced to two courses. We do not have entrance examinations. The students are admitted based on their letters of reference, academic records, and recommendations from a panel of faculty members in the applicants field of specialization. Foreign students with English as a second language must pass the TOEFL test with a score of 580. All foreign students will be covered by an inexpensive medical insurance. Students will be fully supported by teaching assistance ships and scholarships for a total of $24,000 CDN. The tuition fee is covered by research grants in my group .
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Master Scholarships at University of Westminster, UK (0)


Westminster International Scholarships (January 2012 Start)

Amount:

Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

Eligibility:

You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree.

Criteria:

Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.

Deadline:

01 November 2011

These generous awards are aimed at fully funding you if you are from a developing country and will study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Particular preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how the knowledge you acquire from your studies will aid the development of your own country.

http://www.westmins ter.ac.uk/ study/fees- and-funding/ scholarships/ january-2012/ westminster- international- scholarships

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Netherlands Fellowship Programme in Internet for Journalists, RNTC (0)

To strengthen the capacity of broadcast, print and online journalists and of the organisations they work for to use the Internet for the purposes of research, publication and distribution.
Journalism and the Internet
The Internet is an exciting medium for journalists and media organisations. Journalists can find a wealth of information, previously difficult to obtain, which can help them in their research and in keeping abreast of events and trends. The speed of the internet and its growing ubiquity (thanks also to the rise of mobile phones) means that it is increasingly for journalists the first medium on which their stories appear. On the internet they can present their news stories in new and attractive ways, supported by additional background material, using a variety of media, and stored in dossiers and archives for later retrieval. The rapid evolution of interactive technologies and social media also mean that, more than ever, journalists can engage with their audiences and readers.
As an integrated medium of publication, distribution and communication, in which the traditional, clear-cut divisions between text, graphics, audio and video are blurred, the internet poses a lot of challenges. Journalists, who saw themselves first and foremost as print or broadcast journalists now work as ‘content providers’ in multimedia newsrooms, generating material for a variety of different media platforms.
The principles of interactivity and non-linearity require that information for the internet has to be ordered and presented differently. Its multimedia nature also makes organisational demands. New structures have to be designed to cope with the new ways of production, publication and distribution. New ways of working pose a challenge to established working practices and attitudes. New business models have to be developed and adopted.
Since the Internet is still a relatively young medium, there is plenty of experimentation and innovation going on. The rise of social networks, ‘civilian journalism’ and the success of ‘YouTube’ mean that the Internet has also become an established competitor of mainstream media for the attention of audiences and readers worldwide. These developments are also changing the traditional role of journalists as well as their relationship with their audiences and readers. To be able to face the challenges of the 21st century, it is important that media organisations and the people who work for adapt to the changes taking place and incorporate them in the way they work.
Methodology: learning by doing
The course will be dedicated to enabling the participating journalists to work as Internet journalists/producers. The focus will be on content rather than on technical skills. Attention will be paid to the two central tenets of the Internet: information and communication. Special emphasis will be placed on the three main principles of multimedia environments: the multimedia mix, interactivity and non-linearity. The emphasis will be on learning by doing, focusing on theory and practice. In addition to attending course sessions and workshops, participants will be sent on a number of radio or television location assignments.
The potential and the use of the Internet as a source of information will be explored (the Internet as a research tool), and options for its use as a medium of communication, publication and distribution analysed and applied to the specific situation of the participants. The possibilities and advantages of the Internet – as well as some of its drawbacks – for journalists and the organisations they work for will be highlighted.
The participants will be from different professional media (radio, television, print, online). The aim of the course is to transcend these boundaries and merge the disciplines in search of the ideal of a multimedia journalist. Participants will acquire knowledge of the essentials of web-design (structure, interaction and lay-out) and skills for the development of websites and for production for the Internet, such as writing non-linear, interactive pieces, making graphics and producing audio and video. Participants will analyse existing examples of websites attached to newspapers, magazines and broadcasting organisations.
How to apply?
We warmly welcome you to apply for this course. In case of any troubles with your application, please contact us at info@rntc.nl
Self-paying or sponsored candidates only apply with RNTC. Nationals from 60 countries can apply for a NFP-fellowship, provided by the Dutch government. They apply with both RNTC and NFP.
Who can apply?
All RNTC’s courses are targeted at media professionals from developing countries and countries in transition. If you are working for a media organisation, or an organisation working with the media, you can apply. For all our courses, the following requirements apply:
  1. you have a minimum of three years working experience in the media
  2. your employer supports your participation in the training
  3. you have followed secondary education, and professional education or training in media
  4. you are used to work with computers
  5. your speaking and writing skills in English (the course language) are sufficient
There are no restrictions on the age of the applicants or on the maximum number of participants from one given organisation or country. For most of our courses, we have additional requirements, related to the course content.
Target group
The course is designed for mid-career print, online and broadcast journalists, with at least three years experience in the field with special emphasis on the internet.
Course fee and fellowship
To cover the costs of participation, you have three options:
  1. You or your organisation covers the costs. Upon request, we’ll provide you with detailed information about the costs involved of the course of your choice (info@rntc.nl)
  2. You’ll find a sponsor or a grant to participate (for more information, visit: www.grantfinder.nl)
  3. You’ll apply for a Fellowship under the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP)
Netherlands Fellowship Programme
The Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) is a demand-driven fellowship programme designed to foster capacity building within organisations by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. NFP-fellowships cover your travel costs, accommodation and course fee. NFP is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development co-operation, and run by NUFFIC, the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Half of the available fellowships are awarded to women, and simultaneously, half of the available budget is spent on candidates from sub-Saharan Africa. Apart from this, priority is given to candidates from deprived groups and/or from marginalized regions.
Who is eligible for NFP?
To be eligible for a scholarship under the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes you must meet the following criteria:
  • You are a a national of one of the following 60 countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
  • You are not applying for more than one course with the same NFP application deadline
  • You are not employed by a multinational corporation, a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, a bilateral or multinational donor organisation, or a large national and/or commercial organisation
  • You have not already received two NFP fellowships for short courses in the past
  • You have not already received an NFP fellowship for a short courses in the year prior to this fellowship application
Application procedure
1) Select the course you want to apply for
2) Check that you are eligible under the course selection criteria and that the course is still open for applications
3) Download the RNTC application form (see bottom of this page), fill it in and send it to RNTC by post, by fax or by email. We will send you confirmation that we have received it.
  • Postal address: RNTC Course Secretariat, P.O. Box 303, 1200 AH Hilversum, The Netherlands
  • Fax: + 31 35 6724531
  • Email: applications@rntc.nl
Please note: if you send your application by email you will need to scan the parts of the application which require your and your employer’s signatures; you will also need to scan the relevant diploma’s/qualifications and send them as attachments.
4) If you want to apply for an NFP fellowship and are eligible, you can fill in and submit your NFP application online or on paper.
  • Online: (The application form follows after you’ve answered the knock out questions) at the NFP Scholarships Online (SOL) website. Problems with your application? Check the manual.
  • Paper: you can find the application form at www.nuffic.nl. You should send the form to NUFFIC, NFP-team, P.O. Box 29777, 2502 LT The Hague, The Netherlands
If you have any questions regarding the NFP application procedure, check the FAQ’s at Nuffic’s website.
5) If you are submitting your NFP application online or on paper, make sure that you do so before the deadline for online and paper (a month earlier) applications. You can find the application deadline on the course-pages.
6) Allow 12-16 weeks from the online application deadline for the NFP application process to be completed. You will be informed automatically both if your application is rejected and if it is successful. All NFP applicants (online and on paper) will be able to check the status of their application by logging on to the SOL website.
Course dates: September 10 – October 19, 2012
Media: Radio, Television and internet
Type of Diploma: Certificate
RNTC application deadline: January 15, 2012
NFP applications: online between November 1, 2011 and February 1, 2012 (on paper until January 1, 2012)
Deadline non fellowship applicants: July 15, 2012
For more information, please visit official website: www.rntc.nl
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Vavilov-Frankel Research Fellowships, Bioversity International (0)

Bioversity International announces two Fellowships, for up to US$ 20,000 each, which will be available for 2012 to carry out research, from 3 to 12 months, on a wide range of biophysical, economic and social themes related to the conservation and use of of genetic resources in developing countries. Multi-disciplinary research is particularly encouraged.
These opportunities are available thanks to support from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., United States and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Australia.
The fellowships are intended to cover travel, stipend for living expenses, bench fees, materials, insurance, conference participation and publications. They can be held concurrently with other sources of support.
Location where research project will be conducted
If applying to the Pioneer-supported Fellowship, research work proposed may be carried out in any country outside the applicant’s home country. If applying to the GRDC-supported Fellowship, research must be carried out at an Australian research institute or at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center – CIMMYT or at the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas – ICARDA (International Agricultural Research Centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, CGIAR).
Applications must include:
  • Cover letter
  • Completed application form
  • Full curriculum vitae (with a list of publications)
  • Research proposal prepared following the Guidelines
  • Letter of acceptance from the proposed host institute (should follow the Guidelines)
  • Letter of support from an institute in a developing country (preferably the home institute) which should specify why the research is important to the institute and should also identify the support that will be provided to the applicant upon return.
General criteria for all applicants
  • Applicants should be nationals of low and medium income countries, according to the Human Development Index
  • Applicants should be no more than 35 years of age.
  • Applicants should hold at least a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.
This year’s Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships call focuses on the following themes:
  • Gene discovery in crop wild relatives
  • Use of plant genetic resources for adaptation to progressive climate change
  • Facilitating better use of genebank materials
  • Researching neglected and underutilized species for food and nutrition security
  • Policy research in support of the implementation of the International Treaty for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
  • Applying economics to agrobiodiversity conservation, sustainable use and policy analysis
  • Farmer, trader and market strategies for adding value to crop diversity
  • Management of plant diseases through a better understanding of host-pathogen interactions and co-evolution
Bioversity International established the Fellowship Fund in 1989 to commemorate Academician Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov’s and Sir Otto Frankel’s unique contributions to plant science.To date, we have supported 37 outstanding young scientists from 24 developing countries.
Applications may be submitted in English, French or Spanish by 6 November 2011.
For more information, please visit official website: www.bioversityinternational.org
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Fujitsu Scholarship, East-West Knowledge Leaders Program, Hawaii USA (0)

The Fujitsu Scholarship supports your development as a global leader by funding your participation in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program.
Hone your leadership vision with this specialized program, delivered by JAIMS, in the wonderful setting of Honolulu, Hawaii. The diverse student body and rigorous curriculum will stretch you to be your best, and prepare you to lead your organization to success in the 21st Century.
Fujitsu Limited established the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding. The aim was to provide the opportunity for people from the Asia-Pacific region to contribute to the region through studying different values, cultures, and global business. This has been a Fujitsu’s key initiative for deepening the relationships between the countries and citizens of the Asia-Pacific region. This scholarship has since enabled 420 professionals from 18 countries to study cross-cultural management at JAIMS, the Japan-America Institute of Management Science, in Hawaii, U.S.A.
The Fujitsu Scholarship provides full financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training in the East-West Knowledge Leaders Program (EWKLP) at JAIMS. The EWKLP has a three-month curriculum, which synthesizes the best practices of both the East and West. The participants will sharpen their global management knowledge and skills, and build the confidence necessary for success in global business situations. Selected Fujitsu Scholar will attend the EWKLP beginning in April 2012, followed by a week-long Japan Portion.
Qualifications
To apply for the Fujitsu Scholarship, you must meet the qualifications for both Fujitsu Scholarship and EWKLP as follows.
1. Education
A bachelor’s degree or a degree equivalent to a four-year standard baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution
2. G.P.A.
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
3. Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience (five years preferred) at the time of application
4. Language
A minimum TOEFL score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet), TOEIC score of 750, or IELTS overall band test result of 6.5 or higher from tests taken between December 2009 and November 2011.
The following applicants are exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score:
  • Applicants whose native language is English and who are from either the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, or Singapore.
  • Applicants who hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree within the last five years from an accredited or recognized college or university in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, or Singapore.
5. Country
Applicants must be a resident of the state of Hawaii, U.S.A., or a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
  • Applicants who are residents of the State of Hawaii will be requested to prove Hawaii residency.
Scholarship benefits and conditions
Benefits
The Fujitsu Scholarship benefits include tuition and fees for the EWKLP program. Other benefits, which vary in amount each year, are also included.
  • Tuition and Fees for the EWKLP
  • Stipend Toward Living Expenses *
    *Applicants from the following countries/areas are not eligible to receive the monthly stipend: Australia, Hawaii, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.
  • Airfare:
    Fujitsu Ltd. will provide a round-trip air ticket to cover transportation from the participant’s home country to Honolulu, and back. The selection of the air carrier and travel agent, including itinerary, is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd. In the event the participant wishes to change and/or expand the route and/or the period of stay, Fujitsu Ltd. reserves the right to withhold the original ticket.
  • Health Insurance:
    Fujitsu Ltd. will provide medical insurance that covers a portion of the participant’s medical expenses during the program period. The participant pays all medical expenses not covered by the medical insurance. The selection of the medical insurance plan is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd.
  • Housing Arrangements:
    JAIMS will assist in locating appropriate housing in Honolulu for all participants. Fujitsu Ltd. will provide and pay for participant accommodations in Japan.
  • Visa Arrangements:
    When applicable, participants will be assisted in obtaining the F-1 Student visa to enter the U.S. EWKLP participants will be assisted with the appropriate visa to enter Japan, if necessary. The expense of obtaining the visa is the financial responsibility of the participant.
Conditions
The Fujitsu Scholarship is offered with the expectation that the following conditions will be met by the recipients.
Scholarship Report
Upon EWKLP completion, all participants must submit a formal report that describes their learning experiences during the program.
Absence During the Fujitsu Scholarship Period
  1. Should an emergency occur that requires travel to the participant’s home country, such travel shall be the participant’s personal expense. For the period of absence, the stipend will be prorated and subtracted from the applicable amount(s) set forth in the stipend toward living expenses.
  2. All requests for absence should be submitted in writing to Fujitsu Ltd. (through JAIMS while in Hawaii) in advance, and should be addressed to the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in Japan.
Fujitsu Scholarship Termination
All selected scholars are required to participate in good faith, work diligently, and complete the EWKLP during the program period. Selected Fujitsu Scholars must understand and agree that any serious misconduct in this regard shall warrant immediate termination of the Fujitsu Scholarship without notice and at Fujitsu’s sole discretion. The following are some examples of misconduct that could result in such termination:
  1. Absence from or failure to complete the EWKLP without Fujitsu’s or JAIMS’ permission.
  2. Noncompliance with the regulations, policies, and other instructions of Fujitsu and/or JAIMS.
  3. Immoral, disorderly, indecent, or violent conduct.
  4. Falsification of, or misstatement in any student or program application or other records and/or at any interview.
  5. Failure to maintain good academic standing; unsatisfactory work performance.
If Fujitsu terminates the Fujitsu Scholarship for the participant pursuant to the above, the participant shall return to his/her home country immediately. The participant shall inform Fujitsu and/or JAIMS in advance of the date of his/her return and the address and phone number in his/her home country after return. The participant agrees that, effective as of the termination date, Fujitsu shall have no obligation to pay or provide anything under the Fujitsu Scholarship to the participant. Nonetheless, Fujitsu may at its sole discretion provide the participant with the appropriate air ticket for his/her return.
The participant agrees that if his/her conduct which has resulted in termination of the Fujitsu Scholarship pursuant to the above, in Fujitsu’s sole judgment, was made fraudulently, with malice or conscious disregard or otherwise in bad faith, the participant shall, upon Fujitsu’s request, immediately refund all the benefits and awards paid by Fujitsu and/or JAIMS hereunder to, or on behalf of him/her, to the date of the termination.
Application Process
1. Check Eligibility
2. Fill Out Application Forms
3. Prepare Application Documents
The necessary documents are as follows.
  • Fujitsu Scholarship Application Form
    (including the essay and work experience information on separate sheets of paper)
  • Two Recommendation Forms
  • EWKLP Application Form
  • Copy of TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score report
    Valid test dates are between December 2009 and November 2011.
  • Original Official Academic Transcripts
    Official academic transcripts must be sent directly from all academic institutions attended to the Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office.
4. Submit Application Documents
Submit all application materials to:
Fujitsu Hawaii Representative Office
c/o JAIMS
6660 Hawaii Kai Drive
Honolulu, HI 96825
U.S.A.
  • All documentation must be received by November 30, 2011.
  • Applicants who fail to submit all documents by the due date cannot be considered.
  • Submitted application documents will not be returned to applicants.
Selection Process
1. Initial Screening
Initial screening is based on the strength of the application, which includes meeting the admission qualifications.
2. Interview
Applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview at a designated date in December 2011. Applicants should be residing in their respective countries of citizenship (or in Hawaii for Hawaii residents) at the time of their interview.
3. Selection of recipients
  1. Final selection will be determined by Fujitsu Limited.
  2. Selection is based on English proficiency (for non-native speakers of English), work experience, motivation, goals as expressed in the essay and interview, academic performance, and test scores. A key factor is the individual’s commitment to contributing to the mutual understanding and cooperation between countries and to the development of his/her home country. However, no single attribute outweighs others in the selection process, and strengths in one area may be used to offset weaknesses in another.
For more information, please visit official website: www.fujitsu.com
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Marie Curie Career Integration Grants (CIG), Europe (0)

Many researchers currently working around the world would consider getting a stable position in a European research institution. The new Career Integration Grant scheme helps them to achieve this.
Who can apply?
CIG applicants must be experienced researchers from any country in the world, with at least 4 years’ full-time research experience or a doctoral degree. You must have been actively engaged in research, but you cannot have carried out your work in the country of your host organisation for more than twelve months over the last three years. Finally, you must not have previously benefitted from a European or an International Reintegration Grant (ERG or IRG) or from a Career Integration Grant.
What does the funding cover?
The Career Integration Grant is a flat rate contribution towards your research costs. These may, for example, contribute to the salary costs of the researcher or other staff employed for the project, travel costs, consumables, patent costs and/or publication costs. The grant will cover a period of 2 to 4 years and must be used within this period. If your grant application is successful, the European Commission will establish a grant agreement with your host organisation in Europe. The host will then provide you with an employment contract (if one does not already exist), on the basis of which it is expected to pay your salary and ensure your integration for at least the duration of the grant. Your host organisation must be a university, a research centre or an enterprise in an EU Member State or Associated Country.
Which topics can be funded?
CIG proposals are welcomed from all areas of scientific and technological research, excluding research areas covered by the EURATOM Treaty.
Who decides?
CIG proposals are selected in an open competition. Selection occurs through a transparent, independent peer review, based on excellence, using a series of pre-determined criteria.
Deadline: 2011-09-06
For more information, please visit official website: cordis.europa.eu
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Hitachi Research Fellowship, Hitachi Scholarship Foundation, Japan (0)

The Hitachi Scholarship Foundation (“Foundation”) provides the scholars and researchers in Southeast Asian countries with opportunities to conduct their post-doctorate and cooperative research in the field of science and technology at Japanese universities or research institutes under the following conditions.
1. Term of Fellowship
1-1 One (1) to three (3) months for a short-term fellowship
1-2 Six (6) to twelve (12) months for a long-term fellowship
* The fellowship begins on the day of the grantee’s arrival in Japan and ends on the day of departure from Japan. The fellowship cannot be extended.
2. Contents of Fellowship
The Foundation will support the following costs and expenses. No financial support is provided to his/her family or dependent.
2-1 For a short-term fellowship
1) Travel expenses: Economy class round-trip airfare between the nearest airport of the grantee’s university and the airport in Japan, the travel expenses between the airport in Japan and the place of grantee’s research affiliation, and the travel expenses to visit the office of the Foundation.
2) Maintenance allowance: ¥17,000 a day
* This rate is applied to the number of nights the grantee stays in Japan.
3) Research travel allowance: At cost but up to ¥100,000
* If the grantee wishes to receive this allowance, the travel plan and the recommendation letter of the Japanese host scientist should be submitted to the Foundation for review and approval in advance. This plan should relate to the proposed research.
2-2 For a long-term fellowship
1) Travel expenses: Economy class round-trip airfare between the nearest airport of the grantee’s university and the airport in Japan, the travel expenses between the airport in Japan and the place of grantee’s research affiliation, and the travel expenses to visit the office of the Foundation.
2) Arrival and return allowance: ¥60,000 each
3) Maintenance allowance: ¥270,000 a month
4) Research travel allowance: ¥100,000
5) Research allowance: ¥40,000
6) Housing allowance: At cost but up to ¥100,000 a month
3. Application and Selection
3-1 Eligibility and qualification of applicants
Only the faculty members, who belong to the universities invited by the Foundation and wish to conduct their post-doctorate and cooperative research in the field of science and technology except veterinary science at Japanese universities or research institutes, will be accepted as applicants. They have to satisfy the following requirements.
1) Ph.D. holder
2) Below 45 years of age (as of October 31, 2011)
3) Firm position or profession in the university
3-2 Application procedure
Application shall be endorsed by the President’s office of the university to which the Foundation has offered the fellowship award and submitted to the following address through the said office by October 31, 2011 using the registered mail. Neither personal nor direct application to the Foundation is accepted.
The Hitachi Scholarship Foundation
21F Akihabara UDX Building
14-1, Soto-Kanda 4-chome
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8010
Japan
Application shall be submitted with all the documents as required below and the application missing any of them will be automatically rejected. The Foundation reserves the right to request any other additional documents.
3-3 Documents required for application
The research plan should be discussed in detail with the host scientist in Japan before making application and reflected to the proposal in the application form.
The documents required are one (1) original and one (1) copy of
1) Type written Application Form along with 3cm x 4cm size photograph taken within the past 6 months.
2) Ph.D. Certificate
3) Letter of recommendation from the head and/or dean of the faculty to which the applicant belongs
4) Letter of acceptance from the host scientist with confirmation on the availability of research facilities and materials
5) List of publications by the applicant
6) Proposed schedule for the research
* The Foundation reserves the right to distribute a copy of the above documents to any person for the purpose of evaluation and selection. A copy of the above documents will also be distributed to the proposed Japanese host scientists of the finally selected applicants.
3-4 Method of selection
1) Preliminary selection
The Selection Committee of the Foundation will conduct preliminary selection based on the application documents.
2) Interview
The preliminary-selected applicants will be interviewed by the representative(s) of the Selection Committee of the Foundation at their universities.
3) Final selection
The Selection Committee of the Foundation will make final selection after the interview.
3-5 Criteria of selection
1) Support by the senior management of the applicant’s university on his/her post-doctorate and cooperative research
2) Academic performance and achievement by the applicant
3) Proposed plan and significance of research
3-6 Schedule of screening
End of October Deadline to accept application
November – December Preliminary selection based on the application documents
December – March Interview of preliminary-selected applicants at their universities
April – May Final selection
* The result of selection will be informed to the applicant through the President’s office of his/her university in June 2012, and the successful applicant is requested to come to Japan by the date agreed with the host scientist in Japan.
4. Preparation for Entry to Japan
The grantee is required to obtain a valid entry visa from Japanese embassy or consulate before coming to Japan.
4-1 For a short-term fellowship
The grantee is suggested to contact Japanese embassy or consulate to confirm the procedure, including the documents required, to obtain the visa.
4-2 For a long-term fellowship
The grantee is required to submit the following to the Foundation to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility which is necessary for his/her application of the visa.
It usually takes one (1) month to obtain this certificate.
1) A copy of passport
2) Three (3) copies of the photograph with 3cm x 4cm
3) Record of past entry into / stay in Japan (incl. number of times of entry)
4) Certificate of university staff
5) Ph.D. certificate
6) List of publications
7) Copy of “Letter of Award” issued by the Foundation
5. Visit to the Foundation
The grantee is requested to drop by the office of the Foundation in Tokyo before going to the place of grantee’s research affiliation. He/she is also requested to come to the office of the Foundation to report the result of research briefly on the way back to his/her home country.
6. Accommodation
The grantee is responsible for finding his/her accommodation.
As some universities and institutions have their own accommodations, it is recommended to inquire the host scientist about their availability.
7. Bank Account
The grantee is requested, to the extent applicable, to open an account at a Japanese bank upon his/her arrival and inform the Foundation of the bank account details sending a copy of bankbook.
8. Alien Registration (for a long-term fellowship only)
The grantee is required to apply for alien registration within ninety (90) days from the date of arrival in Japan at the municipal or ward office where the grantee resides.
9. Liaison
The grantee should keep close contact with the Foundation and keep them informed of any change of his/her address or other pertinent matters.
10. Report
The grantee is required to submit to the Foundation a report on his/her research and activities in Japan within one (1) month after completion of the fellowship.
When his/her research is presented for publication or dissemination, the Foundation’s support should be acknowledged in an appropriate way. A copy of such publication or offprint is requested to be sent to the Foundation.
11. Insurance
The Foundation will buy the following insurance for the period from the date of the grantee’s departure from his/her home country until the date of his/her return to his/her home country. However, illness contracted before the grantee’s arrival in Japan, chronic disease and dental care will not be covered.
1) Death from injury: ¥15 million
2) Treatment of injury: Up to ¥2 million
3) Death from illness: ¥2 million
4) Treatment of illness: Up to ¥2 million
12. Compliance with the Laws and Regulations
The grantee must abide by the laws and regulations of Japan.
13. Suspension or Termination of the Fellowship
The grantees of the Hitachi Fellowship Award must stay in Japan during the term of the fellowship and devote themselves full-time to their intended research. They shall not be employed in Japan with or without remuneration during the period of fellowship unless such employment has been specifically approved by the Foundation. The Foundation may withdraw this fellowship and terminate payments if it judges that the foregoing terms and conditions are not observed in good faith.
For more information, please visit official website: www.itb.ac.id
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