LUF Master Degree Scholarship 2009-2010

LUF Master Degree Scholarship 2009-2010

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Each year the organisation of alumni, Leiden University Fund (LUF)
awards 6 LUF scholarships to truly outstanding foreign students
pursuing an English language Masters Degree at Leiden University (See
the list of eligible English language masters programmes on
www.mastersinleiden.nl). The LUF scholarship is open to highly
talented students from all countries of the world except the
Netherlands.
Please see below for further requirements.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

The scholarship consists of € 10.800,- for one academic year and is
available for master's programmes starting per September 2009.

APPLICATIONS

Applications can only be made by sending the completed online
scholarship application form to the Leiden University Fund (LUF).

DEADLINE

Application deadline: 1 April 2009.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY

The applicant has been admitted unconditionally to an English language
Masters programme of Leiden University on the basis of prior education
outside the Netherlands.

The applicant is not in his/her second year of the masters programme.

The applicant must have obtained excellent results in his/her previous
studies and be for instance in the top 10% of students in his/her
programme.

The applicant’s studies in the Netherlands must constitute a deepening
and broadening of his/her previous studies in the home country.



FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROCEDURES

The International Office of Leiden University will forward the
necessary documents to the selection committee of LUF. Please note:
students applying for a LUF scholarship still have to submit an
application for admission to a master's programme in order to be
admitted to the programme. This is a seperate procedure and can be
done via on-line application for admission to a master's study as
described on the website: www.mastersinleiden.nl/admissions

Students have to pay the application fee and necessary deposits for
MVV and or housing themselves.

Students will be informed by LUF about the decision by the end of May
2009.
Allowances will be paid by LUF in September 2009
For more information please visit:
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PhD position in Mathematics at Vilnius Univ, Lithuania

PhD Position
http://www.mif.vu.lt/CAGLab/index.php?id=positions

One full-time PhD position is available at Faculty of Mathematics
and Informatics, Vilnius University (Lithuania) in the framework of
Marie Curie Network SAGA (ShApes, Geometry, and Algebra).

Topic: Mathematics of surfaces with applications to geometric
modeling.

Possible project examples:

Improved blends between primitive surfaces

The majority of mechanical parts in CAD have a boundary
representation that combines planes and primitive surfaces (like
sphere, circular cylinder/cone or torus) with smooth blends between
them. Usually these constructions are only approximate, and the
resulting blends are NURBS surfaces with gaps along boundaries. The
project goal is to construct new efficient smooth blends between
primitive surfaces of reasonable parameterization degree that have
no gaps on the boundaries. The results should be possible to
integrate into industrial CAD systems.

Fair surfacing constructions: filling multisided holes

Current CAD technology is essentially based on NURBS. The natural
modeling process of smooth surfaces with complicated topology
usually generates NURBS with n-sided holes (n not equal to 4).
Several methods were proposed for fair filling of such holes using
rational patches or special polynomial patchworks. The goal is to
find structural representation of such constructions. This may lead
to new kind of splines naturally extending NURBS, and that can
represent/approximate surfaces of arbitrary topology.

Qualifications

Degree: A Bachelor's or equivalent 4-year degree in Mathematics,
Computer Science, or related field is required: it must have been
obtained within 4 years from the start date of the PhD. Possessing
also a Master's degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
Nationality: The candidate cannot be of Lithuanian nationality, and
cannot have resided or worked in Lithuania for more than a year
during the 3 years before the PhD start date.
Languages: Fluency in English is required. Other languages would be
an advantage.

Financial support

Gross salary of about 2380 Euro per month (1400 Euro net), or about
2590 Euro (1520 Euro net) if married (family not necessary comes
together).
Travel allowance to/from country of residence, support for
travelling related to the PhD etc.

Dates and application procedure

Start date: anytime till November, 2009, for 3 years; one semester
will be spent in another SAGA partner.
Application deadline: the earlier the better.
Application procedure: Email your complete CV to
rimvydas (DOT) krasauskas (ETA) mif.vu.lt,
including relevant courses with grades, your Bachelor's/Master's
thesis, any academic publications, and names/addresses of professors
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PhD position in fish ecology

PhD position in fish ecology
The Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries invites applications for the following position in Berlin, Germany:
PhD position in fish ecology
within the European project WISER (Water bodies in Europe: Integrative Systems to assess Ecological status and Recovery).
Objectives
• Develop fish-based ecological status indicators for lakes exposed to hydromorphological and eutrophication pressure in different regions of Europe, including uncertainty assessment
• Improve fish survey methods through comparisons of data collected by different methods (gill-net, hydroacoustics and electrofishing) and combinations of these
Description of work
• Collation of existing data from gill-netting, hydroacoustic surveys and electrofishing
• Collection of additional data from joint field surveys
• Development and standardisation of hydroacoustic techniques from compiled and targeted extra samplings
• Development of a fish-based ecological status index for lakes
• Comparison of gill-netting, hydroacoustic and electrofishing data, including uncertainty assessment for the different methods, using large datasets from Denmark, UK and Germany
Applicants should hold a Master or Diploma degree, and should have a strong background in aquatic ecology or related fields. Experience with scientific hydroacoustics will be of advantage.
The appointment is for initially two years and will start on 1 May/1 June 2009. Funding for a third year will be possible from other extra-murally funded projects. The salary will be according to TVöD (50% position).
The IGB is working according to the Federal Act on the Equal Treatment of Women and Men. Therefore applications of female scientists are especially appreciated. Disabled persons with equal qualifications will be favoured. For further information please contact Dr. Thomas Mehner (mehner@igb-berlin.de).
Applications with the usual attachments should be sent until 10 April 2009 to:
Dr. Thomas Mehner, Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei im Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V., Müggelseedamm 310, D-12587 Berlin, Germany
or can be submitted via e-mail in a single .pdf file to mehner@igb-berlin.de.
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PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience-Karolinska Institute

PhD position in Cognitive Neuroscience

Ehrsson's group at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, has funding available for
a 4 year PhD position in cognitive neuroscience. Our work focuses on how we come to
experience that we own our body, and why we experience that we are located inside our
physical bodies. To address these issues we use a combination of behavioral and
functional imaging methods. For more information about our research visit
www.neuro.ki.se/ehrsson/

Our lab is based at the Department of Neuroscience and Stockholm Brain Institute, a
centre of excellence for cognitive and computational neuroscience
(www.stockholmbrain.se). This offers an outstanding scientific environment with access to
a number of methodological platforms. The Karolinska, which is one of Europe's top
medical universities, has many foreign students and professors, and English is spoken at
all lectures and seminars.
Qualifications: The candidate must have a master degree in psychology, neuroscience,
medicine or engineering, with a strong and documented interest in cognitive
neuroscience. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual that can
actively contribute with own ideas and proposals. Proficiency in oral and written English is
necessary, as are good social skills.

We have funding for 4 years including salary, all costs for running experiments, and travel
costs for conferences.
Starting salary is 20500 SEK/month.

Deadline for application: April 6 2009

For details about the application procedure visit:
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UNU-IAS is now accepting applications for its three fellowship programmes

UNU-IAS is now accepting applications for its three fellowship
programmes, Japan

PhD & Postdoctoral Fellowships - Sustainable Development

The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS)
is now accepting applications for its three fellowship programmes:
UNU-IAS PhD Fellowships, UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships, and
JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships. The closing date for applications
is 31 March 2009.
UNU-IAS is a multi-thematic, interdisciplinary, research and training
centre located in Yokohama, Japan. The Institute's fellowship
programmes provide young scientists, policy makers, and developing
country scholars with the opportunity to expand their intellectual
vision beyond a single scientific field.
UNU-IAS PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered for a period of
10 months beginning in September 2009. JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral
Fellowships are offered for 12-24 months beginning in September 2009.
Postdoctoral candidates must have completed a PhD degree, and PhD
candidates must be at the advanced stage of their doctoral dissertation.

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PhD positions, Biological Sciences, Cross Talk Project, Europe

PhD positions, Biological Sciences, Cross Talk Project, Europe

The Cross Talk project is a Marie Curie Initial Training Network, that
brings together 8 academic participants, 2 industrial partners and 3
associated partners. Their association promotes complementarities of
expertise in several scientific research fields, supporting an
early-stage training program.Cross Talk has
the overall objective to achieve major breakthroughs in the
understanding of the mechanisms underlying the dialogue between the
intestinal microbiota and hosts. To reach this aim, Cross Talk will:

• Decipher the molecular mechanisms involved in the microbiota-host recognition

• Reveal how the bacterial signals are integrated by the different players of the mucosal immune system

• Validate the cross-talk mechanisms identified in the previously
described steps in vivo. The expected outputs are new knowledge and
applications for the food and drugs industry.
Cross Talk aims to rise a new generation of young scientists, well
trained to sustain the emergence of metagenomics, a new supra-
discipline calling for competencies in microbiology, cell biology,
immunology, human physiology, high throughput technologies and
bioinformatics. In this respect, Cross Talk will provide individual
training through research projects and organize network meetings,
spring schools and workshops.
http://www.cross-talk.eu

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300 PhD Positions Available in 2009 - INRIA- France

300 PhD Positions Available in 2009 - INRIA- France
http://www.inria.fr/travailler/opportunites/doc.en.html

300 PhD positions available in 2009

INRIA proposes young scientists a PhD in one of its research teams. Priority
will be given to candidates with mobility background and to topics pertaining
to the Institute’s priority themes.

Opening campaign : February 16, 2009

View
positions available and apply on-line.
the list is frequently updated.
• Offers are posted on-line as and when they become available.
Please consult the list regularly.
End of the campaign : May 4 , 2009
You have a degree in computer science, automatic control or scientific
computing equivalent to the French research master, you are planning to become
a researcher in an academic environment, or, after training through research,
to join a company or create one ?

Join INRIA for a PhD.

INRIA is at the leading edge of research and its scientific themes are
innovative. You can meet there scientists of international stature or work with
them. Novel ideas are considered with interest. INRIA maintains special
relations with industry and fosters the emergence of startups founded by its
research scientists (80 such companies founded in 20 years). At least 80
different nationalities are present at INRIA and activities are regularly
organized in order to ease the integration of newcomers. The ambiance is
relaxed and everyone can contribute to the social life of the community.

Useful information: Choosing a subject, conditions of acceptance,
opportunities, salaries, etc. More…

Survey into the professional integration of doctoral students - class of
2006

This inquiry, focussing on the 280 INRIA doctoral students who completed their
thesis in 2006, reveals a particularly positive outlook. On average, 18 months
after completion of their thesis, 99% of the doctoral graduates now hold posts
that are consistent with their career path: 30% are researchers or research
lecturers, 31% are engineers and 28% hold post-doc placements. Discover the
full-length version of the survey. PhD subjects by specialist field:

Communicating system
- Distributed systems and software architecture
- Networks and telecoms
- Embedded systems and mobility
- Architecture and compiling
Available
subjects
Cognitive systems
-Statistical modeling and machine learning
- Perception, indexing and communication for images and video
- Multimedia data: interpretation and man-machine interaction
- Image synthesis and virtual reality
Available
subjects
Symbolic systems
- Reliability and safety of software
- Algebraic and geometric structures, algorithms
- Management and processing of language and data
Available
subjects
Numerical systems
- Control and complex systems
- Grids and high-performance computing
- Optimisation and inverse problems for stochastic or large-scale systems
- Modeling, simulation and numerical analysis
Available
subjects
Biological systems
- Modeling and simulation in biology and medicine

Available
subjects
More information:
INRIA
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Beasiswa Rusia

Jakarta, 29 Januari 2009

BEASISWA BAGI MAHASISWA INDONESIA YANG INGIN BELAJAR DI RUSIA

Sesuai dengan Keputusan Pemerintah Federasi Rusia tentang penerimaan
mahasiswa asing di perguruan tinggi Rusia, maka pada tahun ajaran
2009/2010 Pemerintah Federasi Rusia memberikan 30 beasiswa bagi warga
negara Republik Indonesia. Dengan jenjang, persyaratan dan bidang
studi sebagai berikut.

1. Jenjang

Beasiswa diberikan untuk Jenjang S-1 (Bachelor) dan S-2 (Magister)
sebanyak 25 beasiswa. Sedangkan untuk Jenjang S-3 (Kandidatura) ,
Post-Doktoral (Doktorantura) dan Penelitian/Pelatiha n (Stazhirovka)
sebanyak 5 beasiswa.

2. Program Studi (Spesialisasi)

Program studi (spesialisasi) yang ditawarkan,meliputi :

Ilmu Hukum, Ilmu Politik, Ilmu Kedokteran, Ilmu Alam (Natural
Science);Ilmu Sosial/Humaniora; Ilmu Pendidikan; Ilmu Kesehatan
(Public Health); Ekonomi dan Manajemen (Economic and Management);
Spesialisasi Interdisipliner Teknik-Ilmu Alam; Geologi dan Sumber Daya
Mineral; Eksplorasi Mineral; Ilmu Energi dan Teknik Mesin Pembangkit
(Power Machinery Engineering) ; Metalurgi; Konstruksi Mesin dan
Material Processing; Penerbangan, Roket dan Teknologi Angkasa (Space
Machinery); Teknologi Maritim (Maritime Machinery); Peralatan
Transportasi Darat; Teknologi Pertambangan dan Perlengkapan; Teknik
Elektro, Control Device Building; Radioteknik dan Komunikasi; Automasi
dan Kontrol; Komputer dan Informatika; Service; Eksploitasi
Transportasi; Teknologi Kimia; Reproduksi dan Proses Sumber Daya
Kehutanan; Teknologi Makanan; Teknologi Komoditi Konsumen; Arsitektur
dan Ilmu Konstruksi; Geodesi dan Kartografi; Agrikultur dan Perikanan;
Ekologi dan Pemanfaatan Alam; Kesehatan dan Keselamatan.

3. Perguruan Tinggi dan Proses Belajar

Perguruan Tinggi/Universitas tujuan belajar terdapat di kota-kota di
seluruh Federasi Rusia. Penempatan penerima beasiswa ditentukan oleh
Pemerintah Federasi Rusia.

Proses belajar-mengajar diselenggarakan dalam bahasa Rusia. Untuk itu
selama 1 (satu) tahun semua penerima beasiswa program studi S-1 dan
S-2 akan belajar di Fakultas Persiapan (Preparatory Faculty) untuk
mempelajari bahasa Rusia dan mata pelajaran yang sesuai dengan
jurusan/program studi yang telah dipilih.

Bagi Penerima beasiswa Jenjang S-3, Doktorantura dan
penelitian/pelatiha n akan mempelajari bahasa Rusia selama proses
belajar (tidak melalui Fakultas Persiapan).

4. Persyaratan

Untuk Jenjang S-1 dan S-2:

· Para pelamar beasiswa harus memiliki ijazah Sekolah Menengah SMU
yang setara dengan ijazah SMU Rusia dengan nilai untuk mata pelajaran
pokok/sesuai dengan spesialisasi yang akan dipilih tidak lebih rendah
dari 80% tingkat maksimalnya (Nilai Rata-rata 8,0). Untuk mata
pelajaran lainnya juga harus bernilai baik (tidak ada angka merah).
(Untuk Jenjang S-2 harus memiliki ijasah S-1 dengan IPK
sekurang-kurangnya 2,50);

· Kurun waktu antara tamat Sekolah Menengah/SMU (atau lembaga
pendidikan pra-perguruan tinggi lainnya) dengan saat pendaftaran
beasiswa ini harus tidak melampaui 3 tahun.

· Usia para calon untuk S-1 hendaknya tidak lebih dari 25 tahun dan
S-2 tidak lebih dari 30 tahun.

Untuk Jenjang S-3, Penelitian, Post Doktoral:

· Calon Penerima beasiswa Jenjang S-3 harus berpendidikan
berpendidikan tinggi setingkat M.Sc./M.A.,

· mempunyai pengalaman kerja yang sesuai dengan spesialisasinya;

· usia hendaknya tidak melampaui 35 tahun.

5. Berkas Lamaran

Berkas lamaran lengkap diserahkan langsung ke Bagian Kebudayaan
Kedutaan Besar Federasi Rusia – Pusat Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Kebudayaan
Rusia (Jl. Diponegoro, 12, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat, telp./fax:
31935290) sebelum tanggal 20 Maret 2009.

Berkas surat lamaran dimasukkan ke dalam Map/Amplop Kuning (untuk
S-1), Merah (untuk S-2) dan Hijau (Untuk S-3/Penelitian) harus dengan
isi dan urutan sebagai berikut:

1. Application Form dalam Bahasa Inggris

2. Fotokopi ijazah/sertifikat dari tingkat pendidikan yang
bersangkutan beserta transkrip nilainya dan terjemahannya dalam Bahasa
Inggris yang telah dilegalisir oleh Notaris;

3. Surat keterangan bahwa calon telah mengikuti tes kesehatan dan
tidak mempunyai hambatan dalam menghadapi iklim Rusia dalam Bahasa
Inggris dan telah dilegalisir oleh Instansi yang berwenang;

4. Surat keterangan bebas HIV/AIDS yang telah dilegalisir oleh
Instansi yang berwenang;

5. Fotokopi Akta Kelahiran dan terjemahannya dalam Bahasa Inggris yang
telah dilegalisir oleh Notaris;

6. Fotokopi lembar pertama Paspor RI dengan data-data calon penerima
beasiswa (untuk mengisi formulir bagi visa),

7. Sepuluh lembar pasfoto ukuran 4 x 6 cm.

Untuk pelamar Jenjang S-3 sekaligus harus menyerahkan daftar judul
publikasinya (jikalau ada) dan referat singkat (proposal singkat)
maksimal 2 halaman tentang tema penelitian ilmiah untuk studi S-3-nya
rangkap 2 (dalam bahasa Indonesia dan Inggris). Bagi lulusan perguruan
tinggi Rusia harus membuat proposal dalam bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa
Rusia.

6. Lain-lain

Segala hal menyangkut kedatangan dan domisili keluarga penerima
beasiswa tidak menjadi tanggungan perguruan tinggi dimana mahasiswa
belajar.

Penerima beasiswa S-1 dan S-2 harus sudah berada di Rusia terhitung
sejak tanggal 1 s/d 15 September 2009, penerima beasiswa untuk S-3 dan
pelatihan/training – sebelum tanggal 1 Desember 2009.

Untuk informasi selengkapnya dan pendaftaran silakan menghubungi
kantor Pusat Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Kebudayaan Rusia.

Alexander I. Vaulin,

Direktur Pusat Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Kebudayaan Rusia,

Sekretaris I Kedutaan Besar Federasi Rusia untuk Republik Indonesia

Pusat Kebudayaan Rusia
Jl. Diponegoro 12, Menteng Jakarta Pusat Informasi dan keterangan
selengkapnya dapat menghubungi 31935290/0812- 8414347

terimakasih,

PERHIMPUNAN MAHASISWA INDONESIA DI RUSIA (PERMIRA)
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4 PhD positions in Economics at SS Sant'Anna, Italy

Call for Applications A.Y. 2009-2010
http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=3160&area=46

Online application
Selection overview

Admission Requirements
- Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master
of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title
- Current undergraduate students who will be awarded such a degree
before September 19, 2009, may also apply. In this case, a
successful application will be conditional to the subsequent
completion of the degree and the transmission to the School of
adequate documentation, also in electronic form, no later than
September 22, 2009.

Positions and grants
- 4 positions with 4 fellowships (amounting to € 12.500 per year +
free meals at school's canteen + Campus facilities)
- The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum
of 2 further students without grant or other forms of financial
support.

Deadlines
- Candidates are requested to apply online at:
www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline by May 15, 2009 by 12.00 pm GMT.
In case of problems with the online application, please contact the
PhD Administration Office (tel. +39 050 883383/3335/3220, e-mail:
infophd@sssup.it).
- A hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate) together
with the enclosures as per art. 7 and with the copy of a valid
identity document, must reach by May 22, 2009:
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
International Doctoral Program in Economics
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
I - 56127 PISA, Italy

Application and attachments
- Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:
a) the copy of a valid identity document. Non-UE applicants will
have to provide a photocopy of their passport;
b) two copies of their complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum
covering scientific training, professional experiences, publications
and all other information that might help in the evaluation of the
candidate; please use the UE model.
c) The academic record with the full list of courses and grades (in
English, in French or Italian);
d) one copy of the Master thesis, when applicable; two copies of its
abstract in English or in French or in Italian, and a copy of any
other publication that they deem suitable (works written in
languages other than Italian, English, or French must be accompanied
by a summary in one of the above languages);
e) two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 2.000 words
which describes the research activities that applicants would like
to perform during the PhD course.
f) at least two recommendation letters written by Faculty Members or
other academics who have assessed and/or supervised the applicant's
work during his/her university studies, offering a comparative
evaluation of the learning achievements, research potential,
maturity, and professional inclinations of the candidate, and
assessing whether the knowledge of the English language by the
candidate is adequate to attend a post-graduate programme;

Selection of applicants
Selection of applicants will be based upon the assessment of all the
submitted documents and publications.

Beginning of the Courses
October 1st, 2009

Information
e-mail: infophd@sssup.it

Attached documents
Call for applications 2009-2010 - (file pdf, 62 Kb)

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PhD Studentships at Canterbury Christ Church Univ, UK

Canterbury Christ Church University
Research Degree Study

Applications are invited to read for a research degree (MPhil or
PhD) at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Details of research specialisms and supervision along with our
Research Degree Prospectus can be found at:
http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/Research/Home.aspx

Canterbury Christ Church University offers funded studentships of
£11,250 p.a. with free tuition.
Part-time studentships will provide free tuition only.

The closing date for applications is 15th April 2009.

Start date: 1st October 2009.

For further information and details contact The Graduate School
Secretary, The Graduate School Canterbury Christ Church University,
North Holmes Road, Canterbury,

Kent CT1 1QU. Telephone: (01227) 782701 e-mail:
helen.potter@canterbury.ac.uk

www.canterbury.ac.uk

Further Details
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Postdoc/PhD positions, algorithmic game theory, NTU, Singapore

The Algorithmic Game Theory group at Nanyang Technological University
(Singapore), generously supported by the NRF Research Fellowship
Scheme (Prof. Elkind) and the Nanyang Assistant Professorship Scheme
(Prof. Chen), has openings for several research fellows (post-docs)
and PhD students, to start from August 1st 2009 or shortly
thereafter. The successful applicants will work with Prof. Ning Chen
(http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/home/ningc/) and Prof. Edith Elkind
(http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~elkind/)

For a research fellow, a strong background in theoretical computer
science, game theory, optimization, or multiagent systems is
expected; an existing track record in algorithmic game
theory/computational social choice will be a plus. The positions are
for 1-3 years.

Salaries are competitive and are determined according to the
successful applicants' accomplishments, experience and
qualifications.

Travel funding is available. The positions are open till they are
filled. Interested applicants should send their detailed CVs, a
research statement, and contact details of at least three referees
to Prof. Elkind (eelkind@ntu.edu.sg).

For a PhD student, a good first and/or second degree (B.Sc./M.Sc.) in
computer science, mathematics, economics or a related subject, as
well as some evidence of ability to do research is expected.
The successful applicants will receive a stipend, as well as a
tuition fee waiver.

For more information about our PhD program, please visit our
admissions website:
http://www.spms.ntu.edu.sg/mas/Graduates/GradProgramOverview.html
The website also contains instructions on how to apply. In addition
to submitting a formal application, please send an e-mail to Prof.
Elkind (eelkind@ntu.edu.sg), indicating your intention to apply.
Please attach a brief CV.

Nanyang Technological University is a major research university in
Singapore, with a strong emphasis on science and technology.
The positions are based in the Division of Mathematical Sciences
(http://www.spms.ntu.edu.sg/mas/). Continue Reading...

he Chinese Government Scholarship @ Xiamen Uni

The Chinese Government Scholarship is a full
scholarship set up by the Ministry of Education of China to enable
foreign students to study in China. The purpose of the scholarship is
to encourage and support international educational exchanges, and to
establish internationally first-class Chinese universities.
Exemption from registration fees, tuition fees, cost of basic learning materials and accommodation;
Living allowance issued monthly by XMU to each scholarship student: (RMB)
Master’s students: 1,700 RMB per month Doctoral students: 2,000 RMB per month
One-off settlement subsidy: 1500RMB per person
Comprehensive medical insurance: 600RMB/per year
Eligibility: Full-time master’s
and doctoral candidates abroad starting in the 2009 academic year. The
scholarship is not open for foreign students who have already started
their degree courses in China.
Programme start: September 2009
Scholarship duration:
2-3 years for master’s programmes,
3-4 years for doctoral programmes,
(1 year Chinese language foundation studies)
Note:More information please visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/Lianhua/f9468b6741a04dcfa4adb7778ba53081.shtml

Xiamen University (XMU) Scholarship is a national key
university affiliated to the Ministry of Education. XMU is to begin
independent enrolment of foreign students under this scholarship as
from the beginning of the 2009 academic year. Welcome foreign students
to apply for the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral programmes, whether
taught in English or in Chinese.
Recipients will have their tuition fees covered,
Eligibility: Full-time bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates starting in 2009 academic year.
Programme start: September 2009
Scholarship duration:
4-5years for undergraduate programmes,
2-3years for master’s programmes,
3 years for doctoral programmes,
The recipients’ academic performance will be assessed each year and
only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship
renewed for the following year.

XMU Scholarship: Application Form for International Students XMU, Application Form for Xiamen University Scholarship, completed in Chinese or English.
2. Chinese Government Scholarship: Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship, in one original and one photocopy, completed in Chinese or in English.
Application time for Chinese Government Scholarship: Feb.15-April 30th, 2009
Application time for Xiamen University Scholarship : Feb.15-July 15th, 2009
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EES Master Program LMU Munich

EES Master Program LMU Munich
Since 2007 the University of Munich (LMU) offers a 2-year,
international Master program in Evolution, Ecology and Systematics
(EES).
The EES Master program contains many innovative elements such as a
mentoring program, integrated skills courses and individual research
training. We also apply a feedback and revision system instead of
simple grading. All courses are offered in English. Classes are small
and students have a lot of contact to the teachers. Thanks to funding
by the Volkswagen Foundation, students can apply for their own research
and travel money and for money to invite international speakers.
Applications to start in October 2009 are now welcome from highly
motivated students who have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in
biology or a related subject.
Application deadlines: 30th of April (for non-EU students) and 30th of June (for EU-students and others who don’t need a visa to study in Germany).
For more information, please have a look at our website (http://www.eeslmu.de) or contact me by e-mail.
Elisabeth Brunner

* Program Coordinator of the Munich Graduate School for Evolution, Ecology, and Systematics
Department Biologie II
University of Munich (LMU)
Gro?haderner Str. 2
D-82152 Planegg-Martinsried
Tel: 0049 89 2180 74 208
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PhD di Uni Int'l Florida Miami

PhD position

Description : A funded PhD student position is available in the
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Florida
International University in Miami, FL. The project is estimated to last
for a period of 3 years under the supervision of Professor F.
Miralles-Wilhelm. The position is funded through collaboration with the
Everglades Foundation (Dr. G. M. Naja http://biosorption.mcgill.ca/home_gn/najawww.htm
and R. G. Rivero http://serc.fiu.edu/rivero.php) and the FIU
Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Dr. Miralles
http://web.eng.fiu.edu/~miralles/fmwme/index.htm) and Economics (Dr.
Bhat http://www.fiu.edu/~bhatm/). Research groups at the FIU and in the
Everglades Foundation have focused on water quality and transport
modeling in the Everglades. The research project outcome will provide
foundations of a regional phosphorus cap and trade policy similar to
carbon emissions trading. Qualifications: The successful
multidisciplinary applicant will understand and apply engineering and
economics methodologies as well as remote sensing techniques. The
proposed work will focus on the application of ecological-economics
approach to environmental problem-solving through offering direct
incentives for decreasing the phosphorus level in the runoff using
tradeable emission. The successful applicant will be using laboratory
techniques and computer software for the analysis and modeling of
phosphorus transport through the Northern Everglades. Field trips will
be necessary to investigate the current situation. Economics courses
and interests will be essential for the student. Necessary supervision
(Everglades Foundation and FIU) and training will be given. The
candidate must have a Master Degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemical
engineering or Physical Chemistry with a strong interest in economics
and modeling or other relevant education. The position requires
experience in water quality analysis. The candidate will be enrolled in
the PhD-program at the FIU Faculty of Engineering. The student will be
part of a small and individually supervised group of PhD students and
will have the opportunity to work with senior researchers from the FIU
and from the Everglades Foundation (direct supervision). The student
will receive a fellowship for the three years of studies. The proposed
starting date is September 2009 (flexible). Fellowship application
package, containing: • Personal cover letter; • Professional Resume; •
University transcript(s); • 2 reference letters mailed/e-mailed by the
referees; (mnaja@ evergladesfoundation.org) should be forwarded by May
15, 2009 to the following address:

Homepage :
Category :
Contact address : Dr. G.M. NAJA, Everglades Foundation 18001 Old Cutler
Road PALMETTO BAY, Florida 33157 E-mail: mnaja@ evergladesfoundation.org

Keywords :
Your Name : Dr. M. NAJA
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Junior Fulbright Program United States

Junior Fulbright Program United States
<http://myscholarship-news.blogspot.com/2009/02/junior-fulbright-program-united-states.html>
The
Fulbright Program supports educational exchanges that strengthen
understanding and communication between the United States and over 140
countries. It is an effective and prestigious form of public diplomacy. The
Program has enriched the lives of over 225,000 men and women and has brought
some of the world's finest minds to U.S. campuses. It offers insight into
U.S. society and values to future leaders from around the world.

More than 1,300 new Foreign Fulbright Fellows enter U.S. academic programs
each year. IIE arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and
supervises all grantees during their stay in the United States.

Many Fulbrighters are young professionals who will return to responsible
positions in their home countries. They often are involved in building
institutions and government service when they return home.

Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the binational
Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassies in their home countries.
*Website*:
Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the binational Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassies in their home countries.
Website:
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CfA: Call for Applications MA in Advanced European and International Studies

Applications for Master in Advanced European and International
Studies (M.A.E.I.S.) at Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes
Internationales (Nice/France) in cooperation with Istanbul Bilgi
University is open!
The Master Program offers the unique opportunity to learn Europe "in
Europe" and develop perspectives for Europe's future. The programme
includes semesters in Istanbul, Nice and Berlin and guarantees an
international education with an excellent academic staff and
environment.

Location: Istanbul, Nice, Berlin, Poznan
Duration: 9 months (From October to July)

In any case, applications and especially request for financial aid
should reach the I.EH.E.I. as early as possible in order to be
considered under the best conditions.

Deadline for Master Applications:
The deadline for applications is on June 30th, 2009.

Curriculum Highlights: Students who successfully complete the
program acquire 60 ECTS credits. In addition to the stays in
Istanbul, Nice, Berlin, the Institute offers a study trip to
European and international organizations in Geneva, Strasbourg, and
Brussels.

Program Value: The program is taught by academics from various
European countries, as well as experts from research institutions
and international organizations. Over the last years, the Institute
has graduated 5000 students coming from more than 80 different
countries, having offered them many scholarship opportunities.

Subject Areas: International Relations, European Integration,
Democracy and Society, Federalism.

This program is supported by the European Union.

For more information, you are welcome to consult our web site at:
http://www.iehei.org

Please address further requests to: Students Service
10 avenue des Fleurs
06000 NICE - France

Email : melanie.hobaoloc@cife.eu

phone: +33 (0)4 93 97 93 70 - Fax : +33 (0)4 93 97 93 71
_____________________________________________________
Centre International de Formation Européenne
Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales
10 avenue des Fleurs
F – 06000 Nice
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COP15 Climate Scholarship

COP 15 Climate Scolarship for masterstudenter
Back Published by TN, Info fra (UIS)
Date 12. February 2009


C I R C U L A R N O T E

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has the honour to inform that the
Danish Government has established a COP15 Climate Scholarship from which
10-12 grants will be given to foreign students pursuing climate related
master's degree programmes at Danish universities. The grants cover travel
expenses, tuition and living costs. For more details about conditions,
deadlines and the contents of the study programmes please see
www.studyindenmark.dk/climate.

The COP15 Climate Scholarship is financed by funds saved pursuant to the
Danish Government's decision not to give any gifts or conference kits to
participants at the COP15 Climate Conference in Copenhagen. This decision
was taken to minimize the environmental impact of the conference and to
secure optimal use of resources.

The Diplomatic Missions are kindly requested to convey information about the
COP15 Climate Scholarship to relevant authorities and institutions in
drawing attention to the early deadline of March 1 2009 for applying for
some of the programmes.

For further inquiries please contact Nis Gellert (+45 33920277).
Copenhagen, February 4 2009

To Heads of Diplomatic Missions accredited to Denmark and Heads of
International Organizations resident in Copenhagen




mhbr@mfa.no www.norsk.dk

Amaliegade 39

1256 København K

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humanities & social science PhD bursaries

University of Exeter
School of Humanities and Social Sciences PhD Studentships and Bursaries

Deadline: 27 March 2009

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is offering 20 full
MPhil/PhD studentships available to students beginning programmes in
2009/10.

The awards cover:
* Direct payment of tuition fees (at either the standard UK/EU
rate or International rate)
* Research council equivalent maintenance allowance for
accommodation and living expenses. In 2008/09 this was £12,940; the
2009/10 allowance will be announced later in the year.

The School will also be offering 15 bursaries available to students
beginning programmes in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
in 2009/10. The awards are worth £21,000 over three years. Each
student will receive a £7000 a year grant towards the costs of a PhD
for a maximum of three years. Fees are still payable and the
recipients are expected to contribute 80 hours per year to teaching,
research support or as International Ambassador.

The studentships and bursaries are available in any of the following
disciplines offered by our faculty: Arab and Islamic Studies;
Archaeology; Classics and Ancient History; History (including
specialisms in Maritime, Naval and medical History); Politics (and
International Relations, and Middle East Politics); Sociology and
Philosophy (including specialisms in the Philosophy of
Science/Biology); and Theology

Entry criteria
Studentships and bursaries are awarded on academic merit and are open
to applicants from the UK/EU and overseas. Successful students will
normally have also applied for Research Council funding or equivalent
competitive schemes. To be eligible you must have received an offer
from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences for full-time study
for MPhil/PhD by 27 March 2009.

The awards will only be made to those applicants who go on to enrol
within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University
of Exeter. Awards are payable in instalments on enrolment and
continuation is subject to satisfactory annual progression.

To apply
The application process for both the studentships and the bursaries is
the same two stage process:

1. You should apply online to the university via the normal
university application form. Please make sure your application
includes two academic references and a research proposal. Remember you
must have received an offer by 27 March 2009 to be eligible so submit
your application form as soon as possible.

2. You must also complete the online Humanities and Social Sciences
PhD Studentships & Bursaries application form. If you do not complete
the form notifying us you wish to be considered or have not received
an offer by the 27 March 2009 you will not be considered for these
awards.

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Postdoc "The Problem of Divine and Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview

Postdoc "The Problem of Divine and Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview"
Radboud University Nijmegen Faculty of Religious Studies
Nijmegen, (Gelderland), 28 hours per week

Job description
The research project is conducted on the intersection of theology and
science, and is part of a research programme called ?The Problem of
Divine and Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview?, in which
theological models of Divine Agency are studied in a scientific
context. You are required to develop your own personal design of a
possible research project in this interdisciplinary field. As a
postdoctoral researcher you will conduct result-oriented research on
the chosen topic in accordance with an agreement to be concluded. In
addition to project-based research your activities will involve
initiating and acquiring subsidies for indirect government and/or
external funding. Through these and other research activities you will
contribute to the development of scientific knowledge and insights
within the framework of the Heyendaal research programme. You will
develop a personal interpretation in line with the umbrella research
programme.

Requirements
Required education/skills:
You should hold a doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines:
theology, religious studies, philosophy or one of the natural
sciences. You have sufficient proven expertise and an interest in
theology and science themes. Furthermore, you have publications to
your name in the field of research in which the project is conducted.
A good command of the English language is essential. You should also
have experience in drawing up research proposals for indirect
government and/or external funding.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Behaviour and Society)

Organization
Radboud University Nijmegen
Faculty of Religious Studies
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of
the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a
personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on
a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

The faculties of Religious Studies and Theology have integrated their
research in the Research Institute for Religious Studies and Theology.
The Heyendaal research programme, which involves interdisciplinary
research on the intersection of Theology and other academic
disciplines, consists of two programmes: ?The Problem of Divine and
Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview? and ?Evil, Modernity and the
Making of Tradition: Reflecting the Shoah?. The research aims to
elucidate the role and meaning of Theology and other disciplines in
relation to each other and in contemporary culture. Your position
comes under the Key Chair of Theory of Religion, Morality and Culture.
You will fulfil your duties under the authority of the professor of
Dogmatic Theology/Religious and Cultural Theory (Prof.dr. G. Essen).
Date of entry: 09/02/2009

Conditions of employment
Salary: scale 11.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 4,374
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract:
Maximum hours per week: 28
Additional conditions of employment:
In connection with the conclusion of the research programme, the
employment contract will end, at the latest, on 1 March 2012. Radboud
University Nijmegen offers excellent secondary working conditions.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

prof.dr. G. Essen
Telephone number: 31-24-3611461
E-mail address: g.essen@rs.ru.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following
links:

* About the organization (http://www.ru.nl)
* About the department (http://www.ru.nl/religiewetenschappen)
* About the function (http://www.ru.nl/religiewetenschappen)
* Radboud University Nijmegen (http://www.ru.nl)

Application
You can apply for this job before 01-03-2009 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending
your application to:

Faculteit der Religiewetenschappen
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, Dienst P&O, PMO
Postbus 7005
6503 GM Nijmegen

E-mail: vacatures@dpo.ru.nl

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Scholarships for Female Students from Developing Countries

Scholarships for Female Students from Developing Countries
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FEMALE STUDENTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

The MMMF was established in 1981 to honor the late Margaret McNamara and her
commitment to the wellbeing
of women and children in developing countries. The purpose of the grant is
to support the education of
women from developing countries who are committed to improving the lives of
women and children in their
home countries. Previous grant recipients studied agriculture, architecture,
urban planning, civil engineering,
education, forestry, journalism, nursing, nutrition, pediatrics, public
administration, public health, social
sciences, and social work.

Applications can only be submitted by accessing our website at
www.mmmf-grants.org and completing the
online application form.

Visit our website at www.mmmf-grants.org to see whether you will be
eligible.
*Applications close February 28, 2009*

Further Scholarship Information and
Application<http://www.law.yale.edu/documents/pdf/Financial_Aid/MMMF_Scholarship.pdf>(PDF) Continue Reading...

Geosciences Scholarship

he Geosciences Scholarship offers outstanding prospective non-Dutch
students the opportunity to pursue a degree in one of the Master¢s
programmes offered by the Graduate School Geosciences. The scholarship
programme is highly selective. Only candidates of the highest academic
achievement and promise are eligible to receive a scholarship. Read more at:
http://www.uu.nl/EN/faculties/geowetenschappen/studying/Mastersprogrammes/scholarship/Pages/default.aspx Continue Reading...

Invitation to the Info Session on The NANYANG MBA (Jakarta)

Dear Meditya Wasesa


Greetings from The NANYANG MBA, Singapore.

We understand that you have attended previously MBA fairs or have taken GMAT and interested to find the right MBA programme for this coming July 2009 intake.

The NANYANG MBA, Singapore¢s #1 MBA programme, ranked 24th in the Global MBA Rankings by Financial Times(2009) will be in Jakarta
this coming 6th March 2009. (Details below).

We would like to invite you to learn more about this prestigious programme and the admissions process. Please register via this link website

http://www.nanyangmba.ntu.edu.sg/rsvp/rsvp_event84.asp?eventid=84

As seats are available on a first come first serve basis, do take action now by registering.

The NANYANG MBA Information Session

Venue : JW Marriot, Jakarta, Indonesia

Time : 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Registration starts at 7.00pm

Looking forward to meet you in person.

Best Regards,
THE NANYANG MBA Team
World Top 25, Financial Times 2009
World Top 100, EIU 2004- 2008


Nanyang Business School/Nanyang Technological University
S3-B3A-01, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
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Ph.D. position (100%) in Computational analysis of coherence relations in Dutch

Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:22:04
From: Wyke van der Meer [w.a.van.der.meer@rug.nl]
Subject: Computational Linguistics, Discourse Analysis: PhD Student, University of Groningen, Netherlands

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Institution/Organization: University of Groningen
Department: Center for Language and Cognition
Web Address: http://www.rug.nl/let/onderzoek/onderzoekinstituten/clcg/

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis


Description:

Ph.D. position (100%) in Computational analysis of coherence relations in Dutch
(vacancy number AT209075)

University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts
Center for Language and Cognition

The research groups Discourse and Communication and Computational Linguistics
are looking for a Ph.D. student to participate in the NWO-funded research
programme Modelling Textual Organisation (http://www.let.rug.nl/mto). This
programme studies the organisation of text into structural units by means of
coherence (discourse relations between clausal and larger units) and cohesion
(lexico-semantic relations between words in textual units). The programme is
organised around two related Ph.D. projects, focussing on coherence and
cohesion, respectively. Both projects contribute to and then work with an
annotated corpus of expository and persuasive Dutch texts.

We are inviting applications for one of these Ph.D. projects (the other project
is already underway). The successful candidate will study the mechanisms that
are used to establish coherence in Dutch texts by focusing on three
computational research questions:
(1) To what extent can syntactic pre-processing of text contribute to the task
of annotating discourse structure?
(2) To what extent can discourse relations be added to a text automatically?
(3) Does annotation of discourse relations contribute to automatic summarization
of text?

Requirements:
- Master's degree in (Computational) Linguistics, Computer Science, or a related
field
- excellent record of undergraduate and Master's level study
- knowledge of Dutch or the willingness to learn it
- ability to work together with other researchers

Conditions of employment:
- Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
- Duration of the contract: Four years (100%), starting as soon as possible.
- The positions require residence in Groningen, 38 hours/week research, and must
result in a Ph.D. dissertation. After the first year there will be an assessment
of the candidates' results and the progress of the project to decide whether the
employment will be continued.
- The University of Groningen offers a salary of ? 2042 gross per month in the
first year to ? 2612 gross per month in the fourth year (figures based on full
employment) .

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Dr. Gosse Bouma
(principal advisor; see contact information below) and Ms. Wyke van der Meer,
secretariat CLCG (Tel. +31 50 3635806; E-mail: w.a.van.der.meer@rug.nl)

Additional information can also be obtained through the following links:
http://www.rug.nl/let/onderzoek/onderzoekinstituten/clcg/
http://www.let.rug.nl/mto

You can apply for these vacancies before 15 March 2009 by sending your
application by mail to the address provided below, or by e-mail to vmp@rug.nl.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the application deadline.

Please include
- a letter of application
- your CV
- a copy of your diplomas and a list of grades
- a list of publications (if applicable)
- the names and e-mail addresses of two referees
- a short statement (no more than 2,000 words) about your motivation to apply
for this project

When applying for this project, please quote the vacancy number AT209075.

Application Deadline: 15-Mar-2009

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Department Personnel & Organisation
University of Groningen
P.O. Box 72
Groningen 9700 AB
Netherlands

Web Address for Applications: vmp@rug.nl

Contact Information:
Dr. Gosse Bouma
g.bouma@rug.nl
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70 PhD positions at SISSA, Trieste, Italy

For the academic year 2009/2010, SISSA offers the possibility of obtaining
the Ph.D. degree in the following fields:

Applied Mathematics (4 positions)
Astroparticle Physics (4 positions)
Astrophysics (5 positions)
Functional and Structural Genomics (6 positions)
Geometry (4 positions)
Mathematical Analysis (4 positions)
Mathematical Physics (4 positions)
Neuroscience - Cognitive Neuroscience (6 positions)
Neuroscience - Neurobiology (9 positions)
Physics and Chemistry of Biological Systems (6 positions)
Statistical Physics (5 positions)
Theory of Elementary Particles (5 positions)
Theory and Numerical Simulation of Condensed Matter (8 positions)

The School offers grants (currently € 1.040,00 net/month approximately),
depending on the amount of funds available, to students who have made a
specific request in their application. The grant is awarded for three
years, extendable for a fourth year subject to approval by the School
authorities and to the availability of funds. A contribution towards
living expenses of the amount of € 1.200,00 gross per year will also be
awarded to those who will submit a regular rent contract.

Information about admission:

Requirements
Announcements, application forms and deadlines

http://www.sissa.it/main/?p=COURSES_PHD
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0PhD studentships, The highwire programme, UK

Up to ten 4 year PhD Studentships available in an exciting
cross-disciplinary
programme:

Creating Innovative People for Radical Change in the Digital
Economy

The HighWire Programme, Lancaster University, UK

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Are you interested in technology, its relationship to creative
practices or
business and in acquiring the necessary skills to lead innovation in
the exciting
world of the digital economy? We are currently recruiting exceptional
students
with backgrounds in computing, design and management to join HighWire from
October 2009.

HighWire is a world class, cross-disciplinary and user-centric
Doctoral Training
Centre which places innovation at the heart of its curriculum and
ethos. We go
beyond traditional multi-disciplinary approaches by seeking a creative
fusion
between three key disciplines, namely computer science, management and
design.

The emphasis is on producing a new breed of innovative people who
understand and are able to advance the state of the art in technical,
design
and business innovation: innovative people prepared to work in challenging
roles in organisations and ready to drive radical change in the
digital economy.

We closely align with the needs and goals of business and industry to
ensure
the relevance of our programme and to encourage technology exchange and
early adoption of emerging technologies, processes and ideas.

This builds on the strengths of Lancaster University's InfoLab21
initiative, a
recognised leader in technology exchange, to seek a more value-added and
marketable pathway from the digital laboratory to the marketplace.

If you join HighWire, you would:

• Undertake a 4 year MRes+PhD programme
• Receive a £16,290 p.a. enhanced stipend
• Study in a new purpose-built facility on the Lancaster University
campus
• Understand and apply innovation to the digital economy
• Perform research focused on problems, not disciplines
• Have a real impact on industry and society
• Work with world-leading commercial partners

We would like to invite you to a recruitment event on Wednesday 11th March
2009 at Lancaster University. For more information on this event and about
the programme generally please go to: http://highwire.lancaster.ac.uk/

Our website also provides instructions on how to apply. Please pay
particular
attention to the eligibility criteria as listed on the web pages
before applying.

Informal enquiries can also be addressed to Professor Gordon Blair,
Director of
HighWire (email: highwire@lancaster.ac.uk).

The closing date for the first wave of applications is 31 March 2009
(further
opportunities to apply may be available after this date).

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