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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

2 phd scholarship -- University of Erfurt, Germany

Two PhD Scholarships

University of Erfurt, Germany (Germany)
Commencing 1 November 2008 the University of Erfurt will award two doctoral scholarships via the Center of Empirical Research in Economic and Behavioral Sciences (CEREB) and one post-doctoral scholarship for women via the University of Erfurt.

The Center for Empirical Research in Economics and Behavioral Science (CEREB) is a collaboration of researchers in economics, psychology and organizational management. The members of the CEREB combine scientific theory and empirical methods in their work in order to answer important social questions. The researchers take advantage of synergies of interdisciplinarity and cooperate with international research facilities.

Successful candidates will be able to work in an outstanding research environment. They will profit from an innovative conception of mutual team support and an intensive mentoring programme. With their research they will be integrated into cross-disciplinary research teams, and in this research-oriented environment will receive systematic preparation for either an academic or non-academic career. The research-oriented graduate training will be effectively supported by a corresponding program of study and further education. The CEREB offers an interdisciplinary doctoral colloquium, workshops, a short lecture program, and financial support for participation in conferences.

Applicants for Scholarships must hold a Master’s or equivalent degree with top marks, or a PhD in one of the relevant core areas. Scholarships for PhD candidates are €1,000 per month and run for a period of up to 3 years. Postdoctoral scholarships are €1,500 per month and run for a period of up to 3 years. Material and travel expenditures will also be paid. In Erfurt each scholar will have a workstation at his disposal. Scholars are requested to reside in Erfurt for the duration of their scholarship. Participation in seminars of the respective graduate school or the mentoring research teams is mandatory.

A small number of other doctoral scholarships are available for outstanding individual projects in the humanities and social sciences. The documents required for application include: - Proposal of the dissertation or post-doc project (ca. 5 pages, including research question, status quo of the research in the field, methodological approach and hypotheses, time and work schedule) - Curriculum vitae - Copy of the first university degree - Copy of the final or doctoral thesis - Letter of recommendation by a professor

Applications may be submitted to: Erfurt University, Vizepräsidium für Forschung und wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs, Nordhäuser Str. 63, D-99084 Erfurt. Applications must be submitted in writing and electronically. (vpf@uni-erfurt.de). The file must not exceed 2 MB.

Queries may be sent to Angelika Tetzel or Thomas Horstmann (angelika.tetzel @ uni-erfurt.de/ thomas.horstmann @ uni-erfurt.de, Tel. +49 361/737 5040).

More information: About CEREB: www.cereb.eu About the scholarships:
www.uni-erfurt.de/forschung/ausschreibung_en.html

Application has to be received by 12. July 2008.

The way to AMINEF in Gedung Balai Pustaka

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation
Balai Pustaka Building, 6th. Floor
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720, Indonesia

1. The buses which goes to Senen Bus Station all of them pass through Gedung Balai Pustaka. Especially which route is through Pasar Baru .

2. Bus Transjakarta, from Blok M you have to change the bus 2-3 times.
Way 1 : from Blok M change the bus in Dukuh Atas bus stop to the bus towards Pulogadung, then take a bus in Pramuka bus stop towards Ancol, this bus pass through Gedung Balai Pustaka. The closest bus stop (Budi Utomo) is about 800 meters from Gedung Balai .
Way 2 : From Blok M take the bus in the Harmoni Bus Stop, the bus towards Pulogadung, get down in Senen Bus Stop and walk about 800 meters, or from this bus stop take the bus towards Ancol and get down as mentioned in way 1. About the distance, this two bus stops is about the same. (It is better if you take ojek or bajaj from this bus stop to Gedung Balai Pustaka)

3. If you take taxi with old tariff (TL=Tarif Lama) from blok M with no traffic jam is about Rp. 30.000,00.

4. From Blok M use bus Patas AC 76. Gedung Balai Pustaka is in the right side, after you pass through Depag, and say to conductor "Balai Pustaka"

5. Use a busway from Blok M towards Kota, get down in Sawah Besar bus stop. From here take a Mikrolet M12 towards Senen. After cross road Wahidin and before senen get down and cross the street.

Living Cost in Germany

Living Cost in Germany is vary from city to city, but this is th case if you stay in Aachen, Germany
Student accommodation or private sharing : 180 - 230 euros per month
Food : 10 - 12 euros per day (if eating outside)
Transport for students : free within Aachen and until Koln and Dusseldorf in regional trains)

Living Cost In Austria

Living Cost in Austria is depending on the city, for example the Capital of Austria, Vienna:
- Dormitory is about 250-400 euro per month.
- Living Cost 200-400 euro per month.
- Transportation 128 euro per 4 months (student and age < 26), or 49 euro per month (ordinary)

For visa, it has to be a letter from the University/Scholl in Austria. It takes about 2-3 months.

Where to do GMAT Test

GMAT Tests are held in Jakarta, Indonesia :
1. EEC Slipi +62-21 5320044 or +62-215323176
2. Kaplan GMAT Preparation +62-81388908450, +62-21 5211588, +62-215211701 (Information abaout this test can be asked in that number)
3. Or this number +62-213159225

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