UK : Overseas PhD Studentships University of Bath - School of Management

1. The University of Bath will be offering 10 Overseas Full-time Research Studentships starting with an intake in 2010/11, to commence study on 1 October 2010. These Scholarships will only be available to new doctoral students. Each Studentship will comprise three years of support, with each year of support including the full overseas fee (currently £10k), accommodation in University residences and provision of a training support grant (about £1k pa). Students will be expected to support their own maintenance costs (ie all living expenses).

2. The University of Bath will be offering 6 Overseas Full-time Research Studentships starting with an intake in 2010/11, to commence study on 1 October 2010. These Studentships will only be available to new doctoral students. Each Studentship will comprise three years of support, with each year of support including the full overseas fee (currently £10k), stipend (currently £13k) and provision of a training support grant (about £1k pa).

The School of Management will be looking to put forward applicants for both schemes who are expected to be seeking to pursue careers as professional research scholars and to exhibit excellent potential to succeed as international academics.

To apply please see the web link below for general application procedures:-

http://www.bath.ac.uk/management/phd/how_to_apply.html

and the on-line application form:-

https://secure.bath.ac.uk/prospectus/cgi-bin/applications.pl

In addition, applications should also include a cover letter and two letters of reference. Short listed applicants will be interviewed.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 22nd January 2010

* Overseas fee-paying students

University of Bath, School of Management - During the past 40 years, we have established ourselves as one of Europe's leading business schools. We have achieved an impressive position of 5th in the UK for management research in the RAE 2008, confirming the world-class standing of our faculty.

UK : Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS)

University of Leeds

Session 2010/11

The University of Leeds is pleased to offer at least nine Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS), which are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study from Session 2010/11 for study in any Faculty at the University. The Scholarships may be held for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarships will provide full international fees together with a maintenance grant of £13,490 ¹ for Session 2010/11.

Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must:

• have applied for an academic place for PhD research study at the University of Leeds and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number;
• normally be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;
• hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK First Class Honours degree (applications should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study);
• meet the University’s English Language requirements. Some Schools require a standard of English higher than the University minimum;
• be commencing PhD research study for the first time in Session 2010/11;
• not already hold a doctorate or equivalent qualification;
• not hold another Scholarship;

Application Process:

Application forms, regulations and guidance notes for completion of applications are available from the web address: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/postgraduate_scholarships/firs-info.docApplication forms are also available by email request (pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk).

Completed application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office or by email to pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk by 29 January 2010.

Postgraduate Scholarships Office

Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building

University of Leeds

Leeds

LS2 9JT, UK

Tel: +44 113 3434007

Email: pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk

http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk

¹Subject to final confirmation

Japan : Host University Recommendation Scholarships

Ritsumeikan University takes great pride in its track record as a leader among Japanese private universities in the acceptance of overseas students. With a history of positive evaluation from government affiliated agencies such as the the Japanese Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture (MONBUKAGAKUSHO), World Bank and Asian Development Bank, Ritsumeikan University, as a host university, has established agreements and worked collaboratively with these agencies in recruiting the best students.

Now, Ritsumeikan University will carry out recruitment procedures for each of the following three Host University Recommendation Scholarships:

1. MONBUKAGAKUSHO Scholarship
2. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGS Program)
3. Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-Japan SP)

In order to apply for any or all of the scholarships shown above, please follow these steps:

1. Determine your eligibility for application to each scholarship by referring to the eligibility requirements contained in the links below.
2. Confirm the availability of your desired program by referring to the information below in 2) Study Programs and Recruited Numbers.
3. Refer to 3) Application Procedure below to find downloadable application forms. All materials listed here must reach our office by the application deadline.

(Application Period: Nov. 6 - Dec. 14, 2009)

For more information please visit http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/international_programs/grad_programs/scholarship_info/application.shtml

Source: http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/index.htm

UK : MDC Studentship University of Oxford

The Department of Clinical Neurology invites applications from postgraduate students, with good degrees (first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent), for a DPhil studentship funded by the muscular dystrophy campaign (MDC) to work in the laboratory of Professor David Beeson, at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine.

This research project will study treatment and diagnostic approaches for autoimmune and inherited disorders affecting neuromuscular transmission. It aims to identify possible new target antigens at the neuromuscular junction and explore the potential of novel therapies based on RNA interference.

The Department has some 35 graduate students who are working in a variety of areas of neuroscience. These include Neuroimmunology, Neurogenetics, Neuroimaging (including MR Physics and Data Analysis), Ion Channel Pathophysiology, Vascular Pathology and Stroke. A number of departmental members are part of the Oxford Ion Channel Initiative (OXION).

Students are actively involved in a variety of programmes and seminars within Weatherall Institute and the Department of Clinical Neurology and more broadly with other University departments. There is a rich exposure to a wide variety of technologies, visiting speakers and the opportunity for travel to national and international meetings and workshops.

Further particulars of the project can be obtained by visiting our website www.clneuro.ox.ac.uk.

Please contact Professor Beeson or Anne Taylor anne.taylor@clneuro.ox.ac.uk before submitting an application.

Applications should be submitted via the University graduate admissions process by the deadline of 8 January 2010 www.admin.ox.ac.uk/gsp.

Applications should cite Source Code: 10CLINNEUR02WEB

UK : PHD Studentship (Full-Time 3 Years) “Study Of Human Adipose Tissue Structure And Its Physical Properties”

Peninsula College Of Medicine And Dentistry Graduate School

Ref: PCMD/GS0016

The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry with its parent Institutions, the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, are seeking to attract PhD candidates of outstanding ability to join their exciting and rapidly expanding programme of internationally rated research.

As part of our new developments and our commitment to research excellence, applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates, 2:1 or above, for a PhD studentship. International students must also have IELTS [International English Language Testing System] score of 7 and above (or equivalent qualification).

Obesity is a rapidly developing clinical problem. This project is designed to investigate physical interactions between fat cells and their extracellular matrix, as these may influence the storage of lipids in obese subjects. You will join a multidisciplinary team of physicians, physiologists and biophysicists and be involved in the development of novel techniques of nonlinear microscopy and microspectrometry. The project would be suitable for candidates with first degrees in either biological or physical science, as training in the other disciplines to be employed will be made available.

Funding Notes

The stipend will be £13,290 (based on full time). Tuition fees will be paid at the home rate. Candidates from countries outside the European Union will be liable for the difference between 'home student fees' and 'international student fees'. If you wish to be considered for this studentship you must confirm that you able to pay the international portion of the fee. For the 09/10 academic year this is £8500 but is likely to increase slightly each year. If you are selected you will be required to provide financial assurances.

Start date: 1 Feb/March 2010

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Katarina Kos by email katarina.kos@pcmd.ac.uk and/or Prof Peter Winlove on c.p.winlove@exeter.ac.uk although applications must be made in accordance with the details shown below.

For an application pack, please contact: Bernice Wilmshurst, Senior Administrator (Research Degrees), Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry, John Bull Building, Tamar Science Park, Plymouth PL6 8BU or telephone 01752 437471 or email pcmd-researchdegrees@pcmd.ac.uk

CLOSING DATE: 4PM, THURSDAY 7 JANUARY 2010

Europe : Masters of Science in Geospatial Technologies - Erasmus Mundus

The International Master Program (Master of Science, M.Sc.) in Geospatial Technologies is a cooperation of:

* Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU), Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi), Münster, Germany.
* Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Castellón, Dept. Lenguajes y Sistemas Informaticos (LSI), Castellón, Spain.
* Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), Instituto Superior de Estatística e Gestão de Informação (ISEGI), Lisboa, Portugal,
* selected within the Erasmus Mundus Programme, project reference: 2007-0064/001 FRAME MUNB123.

Medium of instruction: English
Awarded joint degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geospatial Technologies

The three-semester Masters program targets holders of Bachelor degree in application areas of Geographic Information (GI), e.g., environmental planning, regional planning, geography, logistics, transportation, marketing, energy provision, computer science. GI is a rapidly growing market, lacking qualified GI personnel and offering excellent career chances. Therefore, the Masters Program targets life-long learning for graduates and professionals in the fields of geography, surveying, planning, local adminstration, etc., who are willing to acquire additional GI skills for applying them in their respective GI application area.

The European Commission provides

* 8 financial contributions to EU students (in this context nationals from EU Member States and EEA-EFTA countries). The financial contribution includes a support to living costs of 500 € per month (9.000 € in total), coverage of tuition fees of 1.500 € per semester (4.500 € in total), and an insurance package.
* 2 full scholarships to students from the Western Balkans and Turkey Window. Full scholarships include a contribution to travel, installation and all other types of costs (8.000 € in total), monthly allowances of 1.000 € per month (18.000 € in total), coverage of tution fees of 3.500 € per semester (10.500 € in total), and an insurance package.
* 10 full scholarships to third country students (other nationals than EU and Window students above). Full scholarships include a contribution to travel, installation and all other types of costs (8.000 € in total), monthly allowances of 1.000 € per month (18.000 € in total), coverage of tution fees of 3.500 € per semester (10.500 € in total), and an insurance package.
* 4 scholarships for third country scholars (visiting researchers). Scholarships include a lump sum of 14.800 € for supporting all types of costs.
* see also conditions and definitions for Erasmus Mundus scholarships

As for the application, first you will have to register as a

# EU student applying for an Erasmus Mundus grant (deadline Apr 30, 2010), or
# Third country student or student from the Western Balkans and Turkey Window (deadline Jan 15, 2010), or
# Third country scholar applying for an Erasmus Mundus grant (deadline Jan 15, 2010), or
# Student NOT applying for an Erasmus Mundus grant (deadline Jul 31, 2010 - an earlier application is recommended especially for applicants from non-European countries due to visa processes).

Source: http://geotech.uni-muenster.de/

Germany : International PhD Program in Microbiology

Deadline: January 15, 2010

Would you like to graduate from a renowned research school, located in one of the most beautiful old university towns in Europe?

The International Max Planck Research School for Environmental, Cellular, and Molecular Microbiology in Marburg, Germany offers fellowships for a three-year structured PhD program.

Our graduate school is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology and Philipps-Universität Marburg and is committed to outstanding and multidisciplinary scientific training in modern microbiology. We provide excellent research facilities in the fields of cellular microbiology, molecular microbiology, microbial biochemistry, biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, plant-microbe interactions, and parasitology. Students broaden their individual PhD projects by joint seminars, lectures, workshops, international research conferences, and retreats. The program is taught in English.

We invite highly qualified and motivated scientists with a Master’s or Diploma degree to apply.

The application deadline is January 15, 2010.

The program will start October 1, 2010. For further information, please visit our website by clicking the Apply Now button.

UK : The Julius Nyerere Master's Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2010

The University of Edinburgh will offer a Scholarship to a student from Tanzania for postgraduate Master's study in any subject offered by the University for the 2010-2011 academic session.

The Julius Nyerere Scholarship was set up in 2009 in memory of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere who led Tanganyika to independence in 1961 and became the first prime minister and later president of Tanzania. Nyerere received a scholarship in 1949 to attend the University of Edinburgh where he obtained a Masters of Arts degree in Economics and History. He was the first Tanzanian to study at a British University and only the second to gain a University degree outside Africa.

The Julius Nyerere Master's Scholarship will cover the full overseas tuition fee, living costs of £10,000, and a return flight from Tanzania to the UK. In 2010-2011 the tuition fees and living costs will be covered by the University of Edinburgh, while the return flights will be covered by the Tanzania Edinburgh Community Association.

The scholarship will be tenable for one academic year.

Completed application forms must be returned to the Scholarships and Student Finance Office no later than 1 April 2010.

Click here for further scholarship information and application

USA : Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Educational Grants US/Canada 2010-2011

For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF (Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund) awards grants of approximetly $12,000 each; grants are not renewable. Every year, the MMMF also invite the recipients in Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor.

Follow the application procedure below.

Application Forms: available online from November 5, 2009.
Deadline for submitting completed applications: midnight February 18, 2010
Results: ONLY successful applicants will be notified around May 1, 2010

Eligibility Criteria

A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:

1. Has a record of service to women and/or children in her country.
2. Resides in the U.S. or Canada at the time she submits the application.
3. Is enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian educational institution for the academic year 2009-10 and remain enrolled during the entire year of the grant.
4. Uses the grant to continue to study for her degree.
5. Is a national of a lower or middle income country as designated by the Country Eligibility List of the World Bank (Country Eligibility List). Applicant cannot ba a U.S. citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Canadian Land Immigrant.
6. Demonstrates a plan to return to a developing country in about two years after receiving the grant.
7. Demonstrates financial need.
8. Is at least 25 years old by December 31, 2009 (Born before December 31, 1984).
9. Is not related to any World Bank Group staff member or his/her or her spouse.

There are no exceptions to the MMMF Scholarship criteria listed above.

Application Instructions

The complete Application Package consists of:

• Online Application Form (The Application Form can only be completed and submitted online. Click here (DOC) to get a draft
  1. Registration: First time users please click here to register with the MMMF and access the form.
  2. Accessing your Application Form: Returning users click here to access your application form.
• Online Recommendation (Deadline: midnight February 18, 2010)
  Two (2) recommendations from professors/supervisors must be submitted using MMMF online recommendation form. Please provide the person with website: www.mmmf-grants.org, and tell them to go at the bottom of the page to click on US/Canada Program, in order for them to click here (PDF) to access, complete and submit recommendation. At least one recommendation must be from a professor/advisor at your current institution and one must have known you for at least one year.
• Documents to be mailed
  The following documents are required and must be mailed together in one envelope to the MMMF, postmarked no later than February 18, 2010 addressed to:
  The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
  P.O Box 27255
  Washington, DC 20038-7255
  USA
  1. copy of Fall 2009 Registration
  2. Official copy of transcript for fall 2009 in a sealed enveloppe from the Registrar.
  3. Official estimate of annual expenses for students published by your institution.
  4. One (1) passport-size photograph
  5. Copy of US/Canada Visa
  6. For applicants at US Universities, copy of I-20 / DC-2019 (formally IAP-66)
  7. For applicants at Canadian Universities, copy of Study Permit
  8. Copy of curriculum vitae/resume (Maximum two pages)

Click here for more information and application about this scholarships.

UK : Goldsmiths International Postgraduate Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2010

There are up to 10 scholarships available to prospective international students studying for a full-time taught Master's programme . The scholarship provides a £5,000 fee waiver and is tenable for one year only.

To be eligible to apply you must have applied for a place on a full-time postgraduate taught degree, have an international fee liability and are self-financing to some extent. You will also need to demonstrate academic excellence and / or significant achievement in your chosen field of study.

Please note that current students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

How to apply

You will need to complete an International Postgraduate Scholarship application form (Doc), and return it to:

Bursaries & Scholarships Officer
Student Support RHB 124
Goldsmith, University of London
New Cross
London SE14 6NW

Please note that your application form for a scholarship is processed separately from your application form for admission. You must therefore ensure that you provide COPIES of all relevant transcripts and certificates with the application.

Selection criteria
All applications will be assessed on academic merit only – financial circumstances will not be taken into account.

More information can be foubnd here:
Goldsmiths University of London or University of London

UK : Overseas Scholarships in Music from City University London

Deadline: January 25, 2010

The Department of Music at City University London announce a scholarship scheme (a total of four awards) for students beginning their postgraduate studies in Music in 2010-2011.

These scholarships are open to full-time overseas research students (UK/EU students are ineligible) who begin an MPhil-PhD in Music in 2010-2011. The award comprises a £4,000 contribution to overseas tuition fees, renewable for a further 2 years dependent on progress.

Overseas students who wish to study for an MMA-DMA degree (joint with the Guildhall School of Music and Drama) are eligible for an award of £2,000.

Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:

• Level of achievement at Undergraduate and Master's degrees
• Markers of esteem such as prizes for outstanding work or a publication list, or major performance engagements
• Research excellence or demonstrable research potential

You must complete the application procedure for a research degree in the normal way and, once submitted, must email the Research Administrator at the School of Arts, Amber Burrow-Goldhahn of your intention to be considered for an Overseas Scholarship in Music.

The closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 25 January 2010. The outcome will only be announced after the City University Studentship competition results have been released.

Click here to read full details information

UK : PhD Studentship Ethical Implications of ICT in Personal Health Monitoring, Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility (CCSR)

De Montfort University - Faculty of Technology

A full funded sponsored PhD studentship is available for in the following research area:

Ethical Implications of ICT in Personal Health Monitoring

Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility (CCSR)

CCSR undertakes research, consultancy and advice to individuals, communities, organisations and governments at local, national and international levels on the actual and potential impacts of computing and related technologies on society and its citizens. CCSR is a mature research group with its well-established Information Society Doctoral Programme (ISDP) with currently 25 research students and 23 research graduates.

CCSR holds two European FP7 grants; Ethical Issues of Emerging ICT Applications (ETICA) led by Professor B Stahl (CCSR Reader) and Personalised Health Monitoring: interdisciplinary research to analyse the relationship between ethics, law and psychosocial as well as medical sciences (PHM-Ethics) led by Professor S Rogerson (Director of CCSR).

ETICA identifies the potential ethical issues surrounding emerging ICT within a 10-15 year future window, whilst PHM-Ethics is situated at the development phase of new ICT applications to assess their ethical, legal and psychosocial consequences. There is a valued added opportunity for research, funded through this student bursary, to be undertaken between the ETICA and PHM-Ethics projects. The research will draw upon the forecasts from ETICA and the taxonomy instruments of PHM-Ethics to investigate the ethical implications and social impact of continuing to use advancing ICT in individual health monitoring scenarios.

This research will be done at a national rather than European level with empirical investigations being undertaken both at General Practices and Hospital Trusts. The outcome will be an empirically grounded ethical analysis of the impact of ICT on personal health monitoring within the UK. It will provide valuable input into future health policy and act as a platform for future grant application in the area of health informatics.

The supervisory team will comprise Dr N Ben Fairweather, Senior Research Fellow, who has undertaken published research on electronic patient records, Dr M Shaw, CCSR Research Associate who is a medical Consultant in public health and Dr N K McBride, Reader who has undertaken published research in NHS information systems. This research is multidisciplinary, focuses on one of the university’s overall research themes and has the potential to involve the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences either on this project or on spin-off future grant proposals.

Informal enquires to: www.ccsr.cse.dmu.ac.uk

Professor Simon Rogerson, 0116 2551 551 Ext: 7475. Email: srog@dmu.ac.uk

Application information:

The studentship is available for three years full-time study and provides a bursary of £13,290 p.a.. Candidates should hold a good first degree (First Class, Upper-second Class or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. Applications are welcome from citizens from the EU and those with overseas status.

Applicants are requested to send an email to techfacultyoffice@dmu.ac.uk for a copy of the application form. Applicants will need to provide full contact details including email addresses, and two supporting references. The completed application form should be returned to:

Faculty of Technology, De Montfort University, the Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH, marking the envelope clearly ‘CCSR PhD Studentship’ OR (preferably) returned by email to techfacultyoffice@dmu.ac.uk .

Closing date: noon on Friday 11th December 2009.

Interviews will be held Tuesday 15th December 2009.

UK : Two mIMP PhD Research Assistantships Business Marketing and Supply Chain Management

The University of Manchester - Manchester Business School

Closing Date: 26 February 2010

Supervisor

Professor Stephen Naudé

The project

4 years duration.

The manchester Industrial Marketing and Purchasing Research Group (mIMP), Manchester Business School, is looking to recruit two research assistants to work with Professor Peter Naudé, Professor Stephan Henneberg and Professor Paul Cousins.

They will register on our full-time PhD Business and Management programme which has been ranked No. 1 in the world for the last two years (Financial Times 2008, 2009). They will be offered a robust, systematic and flexible research training and have access to dedicated resources and facilities.

The post holders will also work with their supervisors on a number of different research projects, one of which will form the basis of their PhD thesis.

Research topics cover different aspects of business marketing. One of the research assistants is expected to work on a combined business marketing and supply chain management topic.

For more information about the mIMP Research Group please see www.mbs.ac.uk/research/marketingpurchasing/index.aspx

Entry requirements and funding

The posts are available to UK/EU and International applicants holding a first or upper second-class honours degree and a Masters degree in a related discipline and wishing to pursue a PhD in the broad area of business-to-business marketing. The positions are for four years, commencing September 2010. While no salary will be earned, the award covers full-time PhD programme tuition fees.

Successful candidates will be provided with an office and IT facilities and where opportunities are available, they may undertake paid teaching and/or grading work within the school.

Enquiries and Applications

For more information about PhD programme at Manchester Business School, please visit www.mbs.ac.uk/postgraduateresearch/index.aspx or email Professor Peter Naudé: Peter.Naude@mbs.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)161 275 7782.

UK : PhD Studentship Stem cell patterns in malignancy

Barts and The London - Centre for Cutaneous Research, Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

Queen Mary, University of London

Supervisor: Professor Ian Mackenzie 2nd supervisor: Professor Iain Hutchinson

Applications for this project are invited from graduates with experience and interest in a Relevant Biological Science with a first class honours degree or an upper second class honours degree with a masters degree in a relevant discipline. The student will be based at the School’s Whitechapel Campus in London.

The project: Most of the proliferative cells within a malignant lesion are capable of limited growth but, as for normal tissues, only a sub-population of proliferative cells is capable of indefinite growth. These are the “cancer stem cells” (CSCs) and this fraction of cells is responsible for driving the growth and spread of malignancies. Such cells have now been identified in a wide range of tumour types and there is increasing evidence that it may be essential to target CSCs if therapy is to be successful. It has been shown for several types of tumours that stem cells have greater resistance than the bulk of tumour cells to killing by radio- and chemo-therapies, and that therapeutic agents may appear to be clinically effective without actually destroying the CSC population responsible for tumour regeneration. The aims of the project are to determine how CSC properties of individual tumours are predictive of in vivo behaviour and clinical outcomes, and to develop information of therapeutic value for targeting CSC maintenance signaling pathways.

Cancer stem cells are a major interest of research in the BICMS and further information about the BICMS and people working within the Stem Cell Initiative can be found at http://www.icms.qmul.ac.uk/stemcell/index.html

The studentship: This studentship will provide UK/EU home fees and a minimum stipend of £15510.00 per annum for 3 years. This studentship is available immediately and the start date would be as soon as practicable.

Non EU nationals are eligible to apply for this studentship but would need to fund the difference between home and overseas tuition fees themselves, approximately £8000.00 per annum for a minimum period of three years.

Applications and Enquiries: To apply, please download the School of Medicine & Dentistry application form from our website: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/index.html and return to the Admissions Office - email: pgsmd@qmul.ac.uk with a copy to the supervisor i.c.mackenzie@qmul.ac.uk

For enquiries please contact: Brenda Bell b.bell@qmul.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 22 December 2009.

UK : PhD Research Studentships Development of Low-Cost High Efficiency Electrode Materials for Batteries Applications

Glasgow Caledonian University - School of Engineering and Computing

Opportunity for a PhD Studentship in: Development of Low-Cost High Efficiency Electrode Materials for Batteries Applications

Applications are invited for a full-time PhD research Studentship within the School of Engineering and Computing. The studentship is for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress and provides payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate plus an annual stipend of £14,275*. The successful candidate is expected to undertake up to 6 hours of academic support activity per week.

*[please note that students from outside the EU are required to pay the difference between International and EU fees, currently this would amount to £6,100 per annum. This will be deducted from the stipend at the beginning of each session providing an annual stipend of £8,175.]

Project Description

It is generally accepted that the global demand for energy will dramatically rise in the future. Energy storage technologies (batteries) are considered the most promising for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems operating on intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar. The battery industry now employs a wide variety of metals and metal alloys as electrodes in various types of batteries. However, there remains a general requirement for new positive and negative electrode materials to facilitate production of the next generation of these energy storage devicesThe present project propose to employ electrochemical processes, with minimum environmental impact, to improve battery life by utilising as electrode materials metallic alloys to which constituents are added to impart an amorphous structure to the metallic electrode materials.

Objectives:

• To employ economically viable and environmentally acceptable process to produce more active and cost effective electrode materials based on Pd-M alloys (M = Co, Ni, Sn and Fe).
• To optimise the properties of the alloys (binary and tertiary). This will be achieved through optimisation of the system parameters and the electrocatalytic performance of the electrode/electrolyte interface of the battery system.

We are looking for highly motivated candidate with a good honours degree (minimum 2.1) or Masters in Electrochemistry/Chemistry or related discipline, who will have good analytical skills and strong interest in some of the following areas: electrolytes properties, electrode kinetics, electrochemical systems and processes, metallic coatings and their properties. The candidate must have a positive attitude toward interdisciplinary research and team work.

For informal enquiries and further details of this project please contact Professor M. El-Sharif by email at: mel2@gcal.ac.uk

School of Engineering and Computing

How to Apply:

Application forms are available here

Please state the Project Title on the completed application form.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15th January 2010

UK : PhD Research Studentships Development of Low-Cost High Efficiency Electrode Materials for Batteries Applications

Glasgow Caledonian University - School of Engineering and Computing

Opportunity for a PhD Studentship in: Development of Low-Cost High Efficiency Electrode Materials for Batteries Applications

Applications are invited for a full-time PhD research Studentship within the School of Engineering and Computing. The studentship is for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress and provides payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate plus an annual stipend of £14,275*. The successful candidate is expected to undertake up to 6 hours of academic support activity per week.

*[please note that students from outside the EU are required to pay the difference between International and EU fees, currently this would amount to £6,100 per annum. This will be deducted from the stipend at the beginning of each session providing an annual stipend of £8,175.]

Project Description

It is generally accepted that the global demand for energy will dramatically rise in the future. Energy storage technologies (batteries) are considered the most promising for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems operating on intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar. The battery industry now employs a wide variety of metals and metal alloys as electrodes in various types of batteries. However, there remains a general requirement for new positive and negative electrode materials to facilitate production of the next generation of these energy storage devicesThe present project propose to employ electrochemical processes, with minimum environmental impact, to improve battery life by utilising as electrode materials metallic alloys to which constituents are added to impart an amorphous structure to the metallic electrode materials.

Objectives:

• To employ economically viable and environmentally acceptable process to produce more active and cost effective electrode materials based on Pd-M alloys (M = Co, Ni, Sn and Fe).
• To optimise the properties of the alloys (binary and tertiary). This will be achieved through optimisation of the system parameters and the electrocatalytic performance of the electrode/electrolyte interface of the battery system.

We are looking for highly motivated candidate with a good honours degree (minimum 2.1) or Masters in Electrochemistry/Chemistry or related discipline, who will have good analytical skills and strong interest in some of the following areas: electrolytes properties, electrode kinetics, electrochemical systems and processes, metallic coatings and their properties. The candidate must have a positive attitude toward interdisciplinary research and team work.

For informal enquiries and further details of this project please contact Professor M. El-Sharif by email at: mel2@gcal.ac.uk

School of Engineering and Computing

How to Apply:

Application forms are available here

Please state the Project Title on the completed application form.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15th January 2010

UK : PHD Internships Bank of England

Overview

The Bank of England is the central bank for the United Kingdom. Its core purposes are to ensure monetary stability and to contribute to UK financial stability. In addition, it manages the UK’s foreign currency reserves, issues banknotes and acts as the bankers’ bank.

We are offering PhD internships for two to three months on projects that are relevant for monetary policy and financial stability. These positions are based both in the Financial Stability and Monetary Analysis areas of the Bank. On some projects, interns may be estimating on onsite-only datasets (see below) jointly with our staff. Timings of individual internships are flexible.

Salary

A daily rate of £100 per day and holiday entitlement pro rata based on 28 days per annum are offered. Overseas candidates will also receive a small accommodation allowance during their stay and be reimbursed for an economy class return flight to London.

Background

The Bank of England provides a unique environment in which economic analysis and research inform policy at the highest level. The Monetary Analysis area of the Bank is seeking applications from economists with a keen interest in monetary policy related issues. The Bank’s Financial Stability area conducts analytical work to identify and reduce threats to the stability of the financial system.

Skills and experience

Candidates should be expecting to submit their PhD thesis within the next two years.

All fields are considered, although we are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in:

• monetary economics
• open-economy macroeconomics and international finance
• applied econometrics
• macrofinance and asset pricing
• financial economics, including banking theory/regulation and credit risk modelling
• economics of payment systems and networks.

The Bank of England has access to many interesting datasets including real-time macroeconomic data, monetary data, data on international banking groups, interbank payments and bank balance sheets. Please note that all appointments are subject to security clearance and immigration clearance. To apply please visit our website: http://www.bankofenglandjobs.co.uk/opportunities/gap-year-internships/phd-internship/

Closing Date: 22 January 2010.

UK : PhD Studentships University of Cambridge - Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Applications are invited for studentships for 3-4 year research programmes leading to the degree of PhD. The majority of studentships available are for candidates who meet the EPSRC residency criteria but other sources of funding might be available for very well qualified students.

Information on our main research activities is on our website at http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk, and prospective candidates are welcome to contact members of the academic staff working in their fields of interest.

In the recent RAE, the Department was included in the UK's 4 highest rated science and engineering departments and was the top department in the "Metallurgy and Materials" Unit of Assessment.

The Department is fortunate in possessing world class facilities in the areas of transmission and scanning electron microscopy, mechanical testing, X-ray diffraction and polymer characterisation. Close collaborative links exist with industry and other university departments in the UK and abroad.

The minimum academic requirement for admission is an upper second class UK honours degree at the level of MSci, MEng, MPhys, MChem etc, or a lower second with a good Master's, (or overseas equivalents) in a relevant subject.

Application packs are available via

http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/applying/ or from Dr Rosie Ward (remw2@cam.ac.uk) who is happy to answer questions about the admissions process and funding opportunities available.

ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme

ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.

The ICE WaRM scholarship programme aims to:

• provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
• provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
• encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
• provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
• provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and
• demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND PARTNER UNIVERSITY WEBLINKS

We recommend that you visit the Post-Graduate Programmes page of the website to find out more about the programme.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSING DATES

Semester 1 (July 2010) - Deadline 26th February 2010
Semester 2 (February 2011) - Deadline 27th August 2010

ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time. The current round (to commence in Semester 2 - July 2010 has a deadline of 26th February, 2010.

Source : http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=183

UK : PhD Studentship Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures and Subsea Systems

Newcastle University - School of Marine Science and Technology

Reference Code: MA006

Closing Date: 20th December 2009

Supervisor: Professor Longbin Tao

School: School of Marine Sciences and Technology

Funded by: Newcastle University

Duration: 3 years

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading teams of researchers in marine technology.

We have one studentship available for a PhD project in one of the following themes:

• Coupled modelling of fluid-structure-soil interaction
• Dynamics of deepwater marine riser systems
• Viscous effects on hydrodynamics of deepwater offshore structures
• Development of solution methods for nonlinear offshore mechanics
• Coupled analysis of deepwater offshore structure and mooring systems

The successful applicant will work with Professor Longbin Tao in the marine technology group.

Value of the Award The studentship provides a tax-free bursary of £15,000 per annum which covers tuition fees (at the UK/EU rate) and living costs.

Eligibility

Applicants of any nationality may apply, however since fees for international students are higher than those for UK/EU applicants, international students will need to source additional funding.

Person Specification

You should have a minimum of an upper-second-class or first-class Honours degree in offshore engineering, naval architecture, civil engineering or applied mathematics. An MSc in science or engineering would be an advantage.

How to Apply

You must complete the University's postgraduate application form, selecting 'PhD School of Marine Sciences and Technology (full time) - Marine Technology (Engineering)' as the programme of study and inserting the reference number MA006. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement required) and a CV and a covering letter should be attached. The covering letter must state the title of the studentship, quote the reference number MA006 and state how your interests and experience relate to the project of your chosen theme.

Deadline for applications: 20th December 2009

Further Information For further details about the project, please contact Professor Longbin Tao by email: L.Tao@ncl.ac.uk.

UK : PhD Studentship Organizational Death and Loss in the Twenty-First Century

University of Exeter - University of Exeter Business School

University of Exeter Business School

University of Exeter Business School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified applicant for a doctoral studentship for three years to start in April 2010.

Despite considerable theoretical and empirical evidence that questions their validity, psychological stage models of dying and bereavement have dominated understandings of organizational change since the early 1980s. As discourses of loss in Western societies move towards continuing bonds, cultures of nostalgia and an obsession with memory and history, we can expect to see changes in the ways that reactions to organizational closures, mergers and acquisitions, are expressed and managed. This studentship will provide empirical evidence to enhance our understanding of the commemorative and memorializing practices used to remember deceased organizations in post-industrial societies and consider the role of grief as a resource for collective identity and memory formation. It will consider the dynamics of time and place in remembering through exploring the role of physical remains, such as heritage sites, monuments or disused buildings, in providing a focus for mourning. Through analysis of how dead organizations and their members are remembered, the studentship will enable understanding of changes and continuities in organizational loss and change in late modern society. The project will employ a range of qualitative methods potentially including documentary, historical and visual analysis and life history interviews.

You will be based in the Department of Management at University of Exeter Business School which has a vibrant postgraduate research community comprising over 120 doctoral students. To apply, you should have a first degree, minimum 2:1 or first class honours in a relevant discipline (e.g. Business and Management, Geography, Sociology, History) and a Masters degree in a relevant subject. Preference will be given to candidates who have received ESRC accredited training at Master's level or equivalent. However, applications are welcome and will be considered from candidates with other Masters degrees and relevant experience. If English is not your first language, a language test certificate is required with the following minimum requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 230, CPE C.

UK/EU or overseas level fees will be paid, together with a three-year annual maintenance grant (for 2009/10 this will be £13,290). Please send a copy of your CV with the names and addresses of two academic referees to Emma Roberts, Postgraduate Research Administrator, University of Exeter Business School (pgradmin@exeter.ac.uk), quoting the title of the studentship as above. Please also enclose a brief statement outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake this project.

For further information, or informal discussion about the position, please contact one of the project supervisors: Dr Emma Bell (e.bell@bath.ac.uk, +44-1225-384117) or Dr Adrian Bailey (a.r.bailey@exeter.ac.uk, +44-1392-722523).

Closing date for completed applications: Friday 29^th January 2010. Interviews will be held on Monday 15^th February 2010 in Exeter.

UK : SEACOAT PhD Nanostructured Block Copolymers for Deterrence of Fouling Organisms

International Paint Ltd

SEACOAT PhD with International Paint

The International Paint worldwide businesses are part of Akzo Nobel's Performance Coatings group. AkzoNobel is proud to be one of the world's leading industrial companies. We make and supply a wide range of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals. 2008 revenue totalled €15.4 billion - we are the largest global paints and coatings company.

Project Title: Nanostructured block copolymers for deterrence of fouling organisms.

Project Description:

This PhD project is part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network SEACOAT, in which 6 leading Universities and 2 companies are collaborating to understand biointerfacial processes involved in marine biofouling. The network involves research in 3 complementary, interdisciplinary themes: Surface Engineering, Surface Analytics and Bioadhesion (see http://www.biosciences.bham.ac.uk/SEACOAT for more information). The successful applicant will be appointed for 3 years to a salaried staff position as a Training Fellow, and will receive a salary with social security benefits, mobility and yearly travel allowances and a career exploratory allowance. The training fellow will be based primarily at International Paint Ltd in Felling, UK. However, the fellow is also required to undertake secondments and visits to other Partners (SuSos AG, ETH Zurich, Birmingham and Newcastle) to learn and apply specific techniques.

The project involves the design, synthesis and characterisation of novel block copolymers. Advanced synthetic techniques will be used to prepare the polymers to enable the control of physico-chemical properties. Polymer characterisation at International Paint and at other partners will investigate the polymer surface and bulk properties and how these affect the deterrence of fouling.

Funding Notes:

A first degree (typically BSc or Masters) in Chemistry is required. Experience in polymer synthesis would be advantageous. Applications including CV and detailed education with grades should be addressed to Simon Cheesman (Simon.Cheesman@akzonobel.com ).

The EU Marie Curie Training Network rules for funding and eligibility are strictly followed. This means that the position is available to citizens of any country other than the UK. In addition, you must not have spent more than 12 months working or studying in the UK in the last 3 years.

The SEACOAT consortium operates an Equal Opportunities policy.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence in early 2010.

The closing date for applications is 1^st December 2009.

UK : Summer 2010 Scholarship for Dancer and Choreographer

Deadline: December 15, 2009

Dancers and choreographers with decidedly professional ambitions from European, Eastern European and non European countries preferably between 22 and 30 years of age and a good knowledge of English. The quality of your dance background is the main criteria for participation in the Programme.

How to apply?

Fill in the online application form and attach

• a detailed CV
• two recent photos (portrait & dance photo)
• 3 letters of recommendation.

Please keep the size of the documents low, otherwise we might have problems receiving them.

The receipt of your application will be confirmed via e-mail. If you do not receive an e-mail a few days after the deadline, please contact our office to verify that your application has been received.

Incomplete or late applications as well as applications via e-mail, post or fax will not be considered!

When to Apply?

For summer 2010:

• Application deadline: December 15, 2009 - noon CET!
• Selection process: January - February 2010
• Final decision: March 2010
• Programme dates: mid July - mid August, 2010 (tba)

Click here to visit website or email: scholarship@danceweb.eu

UK : PhD studentship - Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences Food aesthetics, nutrient composition and density and food intakes

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a research led institution specialising in high quality research that touches people’s everyday lives. The School of Health Sciences offers a wide range of programmes in the allied health professions and Nursing. It has strong links with health and social care practitioners locally and nationally.

The following funded studentship is now available, for a start date in January 2010:

Food aesthetics, nutrient composition and density and food intakes.

Research supervisory team: Dr Elaine Bannerman, Professor Isobel Davidson & Jacklyn Jones

This studentship will comprise of a series of experimental projects to explore the impact of food fortification to increase both energy and nutrient density of commonly consumed foods and fluids. It will also investigate the influence of different textures on appetite parameters (hunger and satiety), dietary and nutritional intakes. Identification of the optimal level and method of food fortification to maximise food and fluid intakes will be explored.

Candidates should possess an upper second classification BSc (Hons) degree or MSc qualification in dietetics or nutrition. Successful applicants will receive a bursary to support living costs and tuition fees will be waived.

For more information about PhD study at QMU see our website: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/research_knowledge/post_research.htm or email: ebannerman@qmu.ac.uk for more details of the project.

Email researchdegrees@qmu.ac.uk for an application form

The closing date for applications is 4 December. Interviews are expected to be held in the week beginning 14 December, with a view to commencement of the PhD towards the end of January 2010.

Italy : PhD Scholarships from Vienna Graduate School of Finance

Deadline January 1, 2010

The Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF) invites excellent students to apply for the PhD Program in Finance starting in fall 2010. Up to six scholarships will be offered to the best applicants.

The program is open for students from all countries with all academic specializations, provided they hold a Master degree or equivalent and have sufficient level of formal training. Students who are going to graduate soon (by June 2010) may apply, too. To participate in the selection process a candidate's application must be received by January 7, 2010 (Online Application).

The VGSF PhD program in Finance consists of two parts: rigorous coursework and work on the PhD thesis. The students attend courses covering all major topics in finance and analytical methods required for research. In particular, the courses focus on Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing and Quantitative Methods in Finance.

In the past academic years students had the chance to attend courses taught by international scholars such as Tomas Björk, Christopher Hennessy, David Lando, Jacob Sagi, Rossen Valkanov, Jiang Wang and Toni Whited. After passing the required exams, students start to conduct research projects on their own. In our weekly research seminar students have the opportunity to meet internationally renowned scholars presenting their state-of-the art research.

For further information on the PhD program and the application please visit our website: www.vgsf.ac.at

Environmental Education Grants

The Grants Program sponsored by EPA's Environmental Education Division (EED), Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education, supports environmental education projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. EPA awards grants each year based on funding appropriated by Congress. Annual funding for the program ranges between $2 and $3 million. Most grants will be in the $15,000 to $25,000 range.

2010 Environmental Education Grants
The deadline for applying for a 2010 environmental education grant is December 15, 2009. Specific instructions for submitting an application are provided on the How to Apply for an Environmental Education Grant page.
Source: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html

Switzerland : 2 PhD positions in Soil Chemistry/Isotope Geochemistry at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

We are inviting applications for two PhD student positions based jointly in the Soil Chemistry Group (Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar) and the Isotope Geochemistry Group (Prof. Bernard Bourdon) at ETH Zurich. The research topic will be the development of stable mercury (Hg) isotopes as novel tracers for biogeochemical Hg cycling in soil environments. Mercury is an important pollutant element and Hg isotope ratios provide a promising new tool to trace Hg sources and transformations in natural ecosystems. One PhD project will focus mainly on the investigation of field samples, whereas the other PhD project is dedicated to perform laboratory based experiments. Both project parts will be strongly linked and use the state-of-the-art facilities of the Soil Chemistry and Isotope Geochemistry laboratories at ETH Zurich.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest to perform interdisciplinary research at the interface of soil chemistry and isotope geochemistry. Previous experience in these fields and/or analytical chemistry would be beneficial. Applicants should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in geosciences, environmental sciences, chemistry, geoecology, or a related discipline. Good knowledge of English is essential. Female and male candidates are equally invited to apply. Employment will be according to standard regulations of ETH Zurich (funding secured for 3 years). Start in March 2010 or upon mutual agreement.

Applicants should submit letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, copy of certificates, and addresses of 2-3 potential referees to Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar, ETH Zurich, CHN F23.1, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland (paper copy by mail or single pdf-file by e-mail to jan.wiederhold[AT]env.ethz.ch). For further details on the project please contact Dr. Jan Wiederhold. Evaluation of applications will start 4.1.2010 and continue until the positions are filled.

More information on our research group can be found at http://www.soilchem.ethz.ch

UK : MRes/MPhil - Ultra precision and micro-manufacturing for bio-medical devices

Cranfield University

Academic Supervisor: Dr Silvia Marson and Professor Paul Shore

Duration: 1-2 years

Closing Date: 1 February 2010

Supported by UPS2 Integrated Knowledge Centre and McKeown foundation a studentship of up to £17,000 p.a. for up to 2 years plus fees* is available

Cranfield University has an exciting MRes/MPhil opportunity for a motivated graduate to undertake research that investigates new processes and technologies in precision engineering for the fabrication of bio-medical devices (lab-on-a-chip devices and bio-impedance probes).

This MRes/MPhil opportunity aims to investigate the use of microreplication technologies for the fabrication of very challenging bio-medical polymer products/parts. The project will involve conceptual design, design for manufacture and metrology, moulds manufacturing using state of the art ultra precision and micro fabrication facilities, polymer parts manufacturing using micro-injection moulding facilities. Additional tasks may include modelling and simulation.

The successful candidate will be required to become familiar with the relevant regulatory issues covering the bio-medical devices under development. They will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will be provided with any required training.

Cranfield University is world-renowned for its research in ultra precision technologies. It manages the UK’s Integrated Knowledge Centre in Ultra Precision and Structured Surfaces (UPS2), which is recognised as the leading Centre of Excellence for the development of value adding surface technologies, components and high value products and conducts commercial work alongside research.

This research can also be undertaken as a three year PhD.

Start date: March 2010

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a first or upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent in an engineering, physics or related discipline, with a special interest in engineering applied to bio-medical devices. Applicants should be enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary and challenging environment and feel at ease interacting with scientists in different disciplines.

Funding

*Supported by UPS2 Integrated Knowledge Centre and McKeown foundation research grant, this studentship will cover tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. Non UK/EU students will have to pay the remainder of their tuition fees up front before commencing their studies. Applicants are also eligible for a bursary of up to £17,000 p.a. for up to two years dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply

In addition to your CV, please complete the application form at: http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/applications/apply_pgresearch.pdf

Alternatively, for more information and an application form please contact:

School of Applied Sciences

T: 44 (0)1234 754086

E: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk

W: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/studentships?id=jobs

UK : MSc Climate Change & Development

University of Sussex

Programme information

The MSc in Climate Change and Development is a multidisciplinary course that aims to provide state-of-the-art training for the expanding market in climate change and development professionals. The course focuses on the implications of climate change for international development and is taught by leading researchers from the Department of Geography and the renowned Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at Sussex.. You will acquire specialist knowledge of the causes of climate change, the specific consequences for poverty in developing countries, processes of and policy responses for adaptation and low carbon development. You have the opportunity to develop a specialist thematic or regional enquiry in the dissertation.

Scholarships

Up to ten scholarships of £4,500 and three of £3,500 are available. The scholarships will be awarded to students who possess the highest academic ability and potential (not made on the basis of financial need).

Eligibility

• Applicants must be applying for the above degree.

• Applicants must commence the degree in October 2010 (awards cannot be deferred to subsequent years).

Application procedure

Applications should be made on the Climate Change application form:

UK/EU applicants

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/scholarships_and_bursaries/pg/uk/climatechange.php

Non-EU applicants

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/scholarships_and_bursaries/pg/uk/climatechange.php

Deadline

1 May 2010.

Further information

Further information on climate change at Sussex is available at the following: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/climatechange

facebook: http://bit.ly/meT63

Email: climate@sussex.ac.uk

UK : PhD Studentships Institute of Neurology

The mission of the UCL Institute of Neurology is to carry out high quality research, teaching and training in basic and clinical neurosciences.

Studentship Projects: Potential projects will be posted on our website from 23rd November 2009: http://www.ion.ucl.ac.uk

Applications: Applications in pdf or word format are invited from graduates holding First or Upper Second Class Honours degrees in basic biological or physical sciences, or from final year undergraduate students expecting to be awarded similar degrees in 2010.

Please submit full curriculum vitae, including contact details of 3 referees and a statement of research interests indicating how these would complement the project for which you are applying to: studentships@ion.ucl.ac.uk.

Applicants should also attach a separate covering letter.

Please note: applicants may only apply for one project.

A pro forma CV can be downloaded from our website: http://www.ion.ucl.ac.uk/about/vacancies.htm

Primary funding for these projects is provided by The Brain Research Trust through the BRT Prize Studentship award. The studentships are for three years and offer an initial stipend of £20, 897, plus home tuition fees and £500 per annum for travel. Please note, funding covers only UK/EU fees. Overseas tuition fees are not included. Studentships from other funding bodies including the Medical Research Council may also be awarded from this recruitment round.

http://www.ion.ucl.ac.uk/

http://www.brt.org.uk/

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16th December 2009

UK : EPSRC Industrial CASE PhD studentship in collaboration with BAE Systems

Title: Implementation concepts for integration of UAS communications into UK ATC Network

Lancaster University - Department of Communication Systems

Subject Area: Autonomous Systems

Applications are invited from holders of 1st class undergraduate or MSc postgraduate degrees in subjects such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, who are seeking to undertake a three and a half years research project leading to the award of PhD.

The successful candidate will work on concepts for the integration of Unmanned Autonomous Systems into the UK ATC network in general and the integration of speech communication and recognition technologies within a real time UAV mission planning framework.

The studentship is supported by EPSRC; the stipend attached to this studentship is negotiable. In addition university fees are covered by EPSRC. Additional finance is available to provide equipment, consumables and travel costs. Applicants must hold a UK passport or have been ordinarily resident in the UK throughout the 3-year period preceding the date of the application for the studentship. Students, who fulfil the academic requirement but have a relevant connection with an EU country other than the UK may be eligible for an award of fees only (i.e. no stipend to the student). A relevant connection may be established if an EU national has been in full time education in the UK throughout the three years preceding the start date of the course. International students can receive the full award if they have Indefinite Leave to Remain issued by the Home Office (see www.epsrc.ac.uk for details). Successful applicants will have the opportunity to interact with BAE Systems and will be part of a Laboratory involved in state-of-the-art research in communication systems.

For more details contact Professor Costas Xydeas, Department of Communication Systems, Infolab21, Lancaster University, at c.xydeas@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date for Applications 18th December 2009

Germany : Ph.D. Scholarships International Relations/International Political Economy and Comparative Area Studies

German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)

Universität Hamburg, Regional Powers

Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers Fundamental shifts within the global and regional architecture of power are expected in the coming decades. However, the new global and regional configurations of the twenty-first century are currently only partially understood. The newly established Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers analyzes the emerging power shifts among non-European regions and states, related conflicts with respect to regional leadership within these regions as well as competition for spheres of influence, and the global formation of governance structures among new regional powers and the "old" powers of the OECD world. Within the school, applications are being invited for

8 Ph.D. scholarships

starting 1 April 2010, for a duration of three years. The programme is open to young academics in the fields of international relations/international political economy and comparative area studies. Applicants must have an excellent M.A. or equivalent degree in hand by the time of appointment. We strongly encourage young candidates from abroad to apply.

Interested persons should send a letter of interest, their CV, an abstract and the table of contents of their M.A. thesis or diploma, a longer (max. 10 pages) outline of their planned Ph.D. project, copies of all relevant academic certificates (M.A., B.A., etc.), and two letters of recommendation to the following address: Regional Powers, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Neuer Jungfernstieg 21, 20354 Hamburg

The GIGA promotes gender equality and actively encourages applications from women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration in those areas in which they are underrepresented.

Further particulars can be found at http://www.giga-hamburg.de/index.php?file=jobs.html&folder=jobs.

For informal inquiries, please contact PD Dr. Dirk Nabers (nabers@giga-hamburg.de), Head of Research Programme 4: Power, Norms and Governance in International Relations

Screening of applications will begin on 03 January 2010.

UK : [UK] Summer Doctoral Programme (SDP) 2010 Oxford Internet Institute

We are delighted to announce that the eighth Oxford Internet Institute (OII) Summer Doctoral Programme (SDP) will be held in Oxford from 5-16 July 2010.

Academic programme

The aim of the programme is to bring together advanced doctoral students engaged in dissertation research relating to the Internet and other ICTs. By sharing their work and learning from leading academics in the field, students can enhance the quality and significance of their thesis research and create a peer network of excellent young researchers.

The 2010 Summer Doctoral Programme will draw substantially upon the OII’s research strengths and will involve participation from many of our faculty, together with colleagues from other partner institutions. It will emphasise methodological innovation and good practice in research design, and will expose students to the benefits of discussing their research in a multi-disciplinary teaching environment.

The well-established format of the SDP course structure will be continued with daily research seminars and discussions led by an international group of leading researchers. All students will be asked to present their research to their peers in informal seminars. The programme will facilitate deep discussion of both substantive and methodological research issues, and help students frame their research questions and direct their research. It will also seek to generate dialogue and debate between students from different disciplinary backgrounds on issues relating to the OII’s broad research themes with a view to identifying topics for future collaborative research.

Research areas

We welcome applications from advanced doctoral students in any discipline whose work in the field of Internet research engages with the OII’s research priorities of Everyday life, Governance and democracy, Science and Learning and Shaping the Internet. Reflecting the disciplinary base of the OII, most of the seminars will draw on Internet-related research in the social sciences, but some may also cover aspects of the department’s projects in the humanities and computer science.

Tutors

Tutors will be listed here as they are confirmed over the next few weeks.

Fees and scholarships

The course cost of £1550 covers accommodation at Lady Margaret Hall from 4-16 July inclusive, and all course tuition fees. Travel to and from Oxford is not included in this fee. Lunch will be provided on week days at the OII, and several dinners and social events are also included.

We are currently looking for additional funding to provide support for student scholarships. Further information will be made available as such support is confirmed. Please note that students do not need to make a request for a scholarship at the application stage as this will be dealt with once the selection process has been completed.

How to apply

Up to 27 places are available and will be awarded on a competitive basis. Preference will be given to students at an advanced stage of their doctorate who have embarked on writing their thesis. All teaching will be in English, so all applicants should be able to demonstrate their competence in this language.

All student applications must be supported by one or more of the students’ current doctoral programme advisors or dissertation supervisors. References will be requested for all students who are offered a place on the programme. Similarly, students should be able to clearly explain how their doctoral studies will benefit from the programme.

SDP2010 Application Form (Microsoft Word, 50kb)

To apply, please download and complete the SDP2010 Application Form (Microsoft Word, 50kb) and return it either as a single email with all relevant attachments to sdp@oii.ox.ac.uk, or as a hard copy (with accompanying documents) to the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, 1 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3JS, UK.

Application deadline

All applications must be received by 17:00 GMT on Monday 22 February 2010.

Successful applicants will be notified by 1 April 2010.

Contact

Laura Taylor
Graduate Studies Coordinator
Email: sdp@oii.ox.ac.uk

For further details go to:

http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/teaching/sdp/Y2010.cfm

Singapore : The NTU Apec Scholarship for Full-Time MBA Programme

This scholarship is open to nationals of the following APEC member economies to pursue a full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at NTU:

Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, United States, Vietnam.

Eligibility criteria

• Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents are not eligible to apply
• A good bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of management or professional experience
• Proficiency in the English Language
• An acceptable score in the Graduate Management Admission Test [GMAT]
• You should not be on paid employment or accept paid employment or concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary or top-up allowance during the prescribed period of the award

Bond

There is no bond attached to the scholarship. No deferment of scholarship awarded will be allowed. Awards that are not taken up will be given to other qualified candidates.

Coverage

• Each scholarship is tenable for 4 trimesters (≈ 16 months) only
• Each scholarship shall cover the following:
  • Monthly stipend of S$1,400.00
  • Book allowance of S$500.00
  • Tuition fee, health insurance, examination fee and other approved fees, allowances and expenses
  • Cost of one overseas Business Study Mission (for MBA candidates only) undertaken within the tenable period of the scholarship
  • Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarship
  • Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on successful completion of the Masters degree within the tenable period of the scholarship

Application procedure

Open in November and close in December each year. Application for the APEC scholarship is to be submitted online via http://www.nanyangmba.ntu.edu.sg/online.asp. Applicants are advised to print and keep a copy of their online application for reference.

After submitting the online application, applicants should check that the Transcript Request Form is printed and sent to the appropriate authority of the University or institution attended for a transcript to be issued directly to this University. Specific instruction are given in the form.

Supporting documents need to be sent to MBA office by post. Applications without application fee or supporting documents will not be processed.

Please print “APEC SCHOLARSHIP” on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

Upon receipt of your application form and application fee, an acknowledgement will be issued to you. The acknowledgement also serves as the receipt of payment of the application fee.

Candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility requirements, whose applications are incomplete or are received after the closing date will not be considered.

For further details please open the following page:

http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/scholarships/pages/apecscholarship.aspx

Singapore : Nanyang Fellows Programme, Nanyang Business School

The Nanyang Fellows Programme was launched in 1998 by Dr Tony Tan. Since then courses are conducted annually with an optimum cohort of around 20-30 students. The small size enhances learning and interaction on a personal level.

In this 12-month full-time programme, the Nanyang Fellow will spend ten and a half months at the Nanyang Business School in Singapore, three weeks at MIT’s Sloan School of Management in Boston and two weeks in Wharton, University of Pennsylvania. The programme also includes a compulsory Business Study Mission (BSM) in a carefully selected country around the world. The programme also includes a Leadership Seminar Series where you will gain privileged insights from the experiences of top business and government leaders through closed-door dialogues.

Why should I pursue this programme?

The Nanyang Fellows Programme is a highly prestigious and first-rate MBA programme. The programme will be suited for you if you have strong talent and leadership potential that makes you stand out in your organization.

The design of this programme is unique and distinctive as follows:

• An elite MBA programme that draws from the 3 top business schools in the world (NBS, MIT Sloan & Wharton)
• Cutting-edged residential programmes: Sustainability in MIT Sloan; Leadership & Finance in Wharton.
• Learn and immerse in the US business environment and culture
• Experience and study the business environment and culture of a 3rd country (BSM)
• Gain privileged insights and wisdom from top Asian and international CEOs and leaders (Leadership Seminar Series)
• Build lasting friendships with other bright and dynamic leaders like yourself, including those from emerging economies
• Unleash and extend your leadership potential

Who should attend?

The Nanyang Fellows Programme is crafted specially for those preparing for the pinnacle of leadership in their organisations.

Here is the typical Nanyang Fellow profile:

• Capable and highly-talented mid-career executive (mostly in their mid-30s or early 40s)
• Has at least 8 years of management or senior professional experience
• Personally endorsed by their CEO (or equivalent)
• Fully or partially sponsored by their organizations
• From ASEAN, Asia or other parts of the world

Requirements

As Singapore’s elite MBA, the Nanyang Fellows Programme admission requirements are rigorous. You are required to meet all of the following criteria:

• A good bachelor’s degree
• At least 8 years of management or senior professional experience
• Demonstrated fluency in English and a good score in TOEFL or IELTS (for international applicants who’s medium of instruction is not in English at tertiary level)
• Recommendation from your organisation’s CEO or equivalent

Interviews

We may invite you for an interview, at our discretion, after you have submitted your application. This interview is to help us better appreciate you to ensure that the programme is appropriate for you.
The interview may be conducted over the phone or on campus.

Criteria

The Nanyang Fellows Programme attracts only the top talent from the East. As such, we are highly selective in handpicking individuals to be part of this programme. While we look for leadership potential, strong academic capability and good personal qualities (ethics, integrity and social responsibility), we also try to ensure a good diversity of backgrounds to add to the richness of this programme.

Leadership Potential

The Nanyang Fellows Programme is for future leaders, and we want to ensure that all participants have proven leadership potential. We will carefully assess your leadership potential through your application essay, referees’ testimonials and interview outcome.

Strong Academic Capability

We look for candidates who have strong proven academic performance, as the intellectual demands of this programme are rigorous and require excellent analytical abilities and good communication skills. Apart from good academic record, we will also consider your GMAT (if any) and TOEFL scores to evaluate your academic abilities.

Character and Personal Qualities

As a future leader, we expect from you the highest levels of personal integrity and character. As you will be learning and working closely with other Fellows, we expect qualities of mutual respect and civil decorum, and the genuine desire to share and contribute towards community fellowship and cooperation, fostering camaraderie and furthering friendship and goodwill amongst all.

Application Procedure

To apply for the Nanyang Fellows Programme, you will need to complete the online application form.

While the full application can be submitted online, supporting documents can be couriered, faxed or mailed.

Policies

Please note the following policies as you prepare for your application:

• Your application must be written by you, without assistance from any other person.
• All your submissions must be in English. For non-English documents, an official English translation must be provided at your expense.
• You may submit only one application per academic year.
• Once your application is submitted, additional materials or changes will not be considered.
• All your submissions will be treated in confidence.
• All your submissions become the property of Nanyang Business School, and will not be returned to you.
• You are responsible for ensuring that all the information provided is authentic and accurate.
• You are responsible to ensure your application is complete.
• We may require you to provide additional proof of the information submitted at your own expense. This may include a telephone or face-to-face interview. If you are unable to provide satisfactory proof, we reserve the right to reject your application.

Application Form

Fill in the Online Application Form.

What to expect

In the online form, you will be asked to provide some information, including:

• Education, academic qualifications and awards
• Employment history, including your professional and managerial experience
• Professional qualifications, memberships and awards
• Details of your international experience
• TOEFL or IELTS score (for international applicants) and GMAT score (if any)
• Contact information of 2 referees
• 4 short essays on your goals, accomplishments, etc.

You will also be asked to submit the following documents by postal mail:

• Résumé
• Degree scroll (and notary translated copy if it is not in English)
• Academic transcripts (and notary translated copy if it is not in English)
• GMAT report (if any)
• TOEFL or IELTS report (for international applicants)
• Company endorsement letter and/or evidence of financial support
• NRIC (Singaporeans) or valid passport (international applicants)
• Passport-size photograph

You may also send us the above documents (and the 2 referee reports) by mail to the following address:

The Director
The Nanyang Fellows Programme
Nanyang Business School
Block S3, B2A-39
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798

After submitting the online form, you will be given an application number when you finish. You may use this number when you contact us regarding your application.

What to expect next

Due to the huge amount of application received, we will contact you within 2 week of your submission if you are short-listed.

Fees & Period of Study

The tuition fee for the programme is S$68,000/- (Sixty-Eight Thousand Singapore Dollars) and covers the academic year from July of the current year to June of the following year(see the academic calendar).

The tuition fee covers the tuition at NBS-NTU, MIT Sloan and Wharton; one Overseas Business Studies Mission (airfare, transportation, accommodation and limited meals), computer fees and examination fees. The fee is payable in one lump sum upon successful registration.

The fee does not include the cost of airfare (country of origin to Singapore; Singapore to homeland; Singapore to USA), transportation and accommodation in Singapore and USA.

An enrolment fee of S$1000/- (One Thousand Singapore Dollars) is payable upon acceptance of the offer of admission. The enrolment fee is non-refundable but is deductible against the tuition fee upon successful registration.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

We offer attractive scholarships on a competitive basis to outstanding international candidates of exceptional ability and sterling track record. The scholarship provides each scholar with full or partial tuition fee waiver.

Financial aid is awarded to successful scholarship applicants in financial need, with a modest monthly stipend, air passage(s) and/or overseas accommodation. The specific value and coverage may vary.

There is no bond or obligation for the scholar to be employed by NTU or in Singapore. You may apply for a scholarship and financial aid concurrently with your application.

Application for scholarship for the intake of 2010/2011 will cease on 31 January 2010