Urban Governance of Hyper-Diversified Toronto

Faculty/department: TUDelft, OTB Research Institute for the Built Environment
Level: The candidate holds a Master’s degree, and applies for a PhD position
Maximum employment: Maximum of 38 hours per week (1 FTE)
Duration of contract: 1 year initially with prospect of 3-year extension
Salary scale: €2,042 to €2,612 per month (gross)

Job description
The OTB Research Institute for the Built Environment seeks a PhD student for research within the framework of the DIVERCITIES project funded by the European Union (FP7). The DIVERCITIES project's main aim is to provide evidence for the range of social and socioeconomic outcomes that may emerge from greater urban diversity, particularly its positive aspects, and to document and highlight the significant role that urban policy and local governance arrangements can play in developing and stimulating those positive outcomes. The PhD research investigates new and innovative policy instruments and governance arrangements in Toronto (Canada), which is one of the most hyper-diversified cities in the world. The research will be designed in the form of articles on (1) how governance arrangements help to increase positive aspects of urban diversity, (2) how urban diversity policies affect social cohesion and mobility of diverse urban populations, (3) how urban diversity policies affect economic performance of diverse urban populations, (4) how cities can learn from the results of DIVERCITIES experience elsewhere, and (5) what innovative and participatory policy initiatives can be created to make urban diversity work in a positive direction, including policy recommendations. The PhD student will become part of a large, international network of young researchers.

Requirements
The candidate holds a Master's degree in urban/human geography, urban studies, urban planning or a similar discipline, and has an affinity for the subject of participatory urban governance. The candidate also has an excellent command of English and preferably will be familiar with the Canadian context and Toronto in particular.

OTB Research Institute for the Built Environment
OTB Research Institute for the Built Environment specialises in independent research and consultancy in the field of housing, construction and the built environment. The institute is part of Delft University of Technology. The policy areas of OTB Research Institute are centred around various aspects of the built environment. For example, research is carried out into such areas as housing, urban renewal, transport and infrastructure, urban and regional development, sustainable building and building policy, land policy, geo-information resources and GIS technology. The institute's research draws on the knowledge and skills of various disciplines: public administration, architectural engineering, social geography, planning, economics, sociology, computer science and civil engineering.

The Geoinformation and Land Development section undertakes research into the governance, administrative, legal and organisational aspects of geoinformation, and the instruments used in the spatial development of both urban and rural areas. The Land Development programme focuses on the governance of the interaction between planning and property markets, and the conflicts between private interests and common societal goals.

Information and application
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Tuna Tasan-Kok, phone:+31(0)15-2785590, e-mail:m.t.tasan-kok@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV, grades list and two reference letters along with a letter of application by 1 March 2013 to Mrs. C. A. Moualed, HR-OTB@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number OTB13001. For information on the DIVERCITIES project please check the website http://www.otb.tudelft.nl/en/current/latest-news/article/detail/persbericht-eu-subsidie-van-EUR-65-miljoen/.

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2013/14 Connaught International Scholarships for Doctoral Students in Canada

Description

University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies is offering Connaught International Scholarships for PhD students. Approximately 20 Connaught International Scholarships for Doctoral Students will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year. Applicants must be new international applicants who have or will be offered admission to full-time doctoral or doctoral-stream programs within the funded-cohort.

The Connaught International Scholarships for Doctoral Students provides financial support to outstanding international doctoral students and assists Graduate Units in recruiting and supporting top international graduate students.

Eligibility

Nominees must be new international applicants who have or will be offered admission to full-time doctoral or doctoral-stream programs within the funded-cohort.

-Nominees must begin their program in the 2013-2014 academic years (no later than fall 2013).

-Nominees must not have been previously registered at UofT.

Number of award(s)

Approximately 20 Connaught International Scholarships for Doctoral Students will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Value and Duration

The effective value of the Connaught Scholarship is $35,000 total (including tuition and incidental fees), and the scholarship is renewable in the same form throughout for the duration of the funding package.

-The graduate unit will cover the cost of tuition at the domestic student rate as well as the normal minimum funding in the graduate unit of $15,000 or higher (using a combination of Research and Teaching Assistantships, UofT Fellowships, etc.).

-Under the Connaught Scholarship Program, the Graduate Awards Office exempts the student from international-tuition-fees (bringing the tuition-fee down to the domestic rate)

-The Connaught Program will provide “top-up” funding to bring the total funding amount to $35,000.00 from the normal minimum in the graduate unit.

-Scholarships will continue in the same form throughout the normal period in the funded

cohort (i.e. 4 or 5 years, according to individual units).

How to Apply

To apply to this scholarship students should apply to an eligible graduate program at University of Toronto – in order to do this, they must follow the admission instructions on the website of the university dept. they’re interested in.

http://www.gradschool.utoronto.ca/programs/Graduate_Units.htm

Scholarship Application Deadline

View Admission Info on Graduate Dept.’s Website.

Note

Please direct all questions regarding the Connaught International Scholarships competition or nomination process to Tara Lock at tara.lock@utoronto.ca or 416 978-2386

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World Education Expo Indonesia 2013 14-16

World Education Expo Indonesia 2013 aims to provide an educational platform for prospective students of overseas universities, colleges and academic institutions to further obtain help in planning and making informed decisions prior to furthering their studies at those institutions. Representatives from respective academic institutions will share with the students the do's and don'ts of overseas Universities applications. World Education Expo Indonesia guarantees a minimum audience of 10,000 students from over 100 national high schools in Jakarta, as we cooperate with high schools and provide scheduled bus pick-ups for free. We expect around 20,000 students to come as we utilize an extensive promotional campaign that spans across various channels – including TV, billboard, radio, print, and online. This event will also become an annual large-scale reunion and gathering of overseas academic institutions, overseas and local governmental education bodies, non-profit organizations, and other sponsors and partners. The organizers also hope to strengthen the network among international academic institutions with prospective students, current students and alumni beyond the event date, and for many, it builds long lasting friendships through knowing each other in the event. World Education Expo Indonesia is supported by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture (Mendiknas), as BMH is the first private media conglomerate to organize such large-scale educational event. This event is also highly supported by a number of embassies, overseas governmental educational bodies, sponsors and partners. For detail information : http://www.weeindonesia.com

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2013 GCSC Doctoral Scholarships for Cultural Studies at Justus Liebig University in Germany

GCSC offers doctoral scholarships for international students in Germany. The GCSC offers up to 13 doctoral scholarships per year. GCSC research areas are Cultural Memory Studies, Cultural Narratologies, Cultural Transformation and Performativity Studies, Visual and Material Culture Studies, Media and Multiliteracy Studies, Cultural Identities, Global Studies and Politics of Space and Cultures of Knowledge, Research, and Education. Scholarship is offered for one year with the possibility of two extensions of one year each. Doctoral scholarships include a monthly stipend of € 1468. The application deadline is 1st March.

Selengkapnya silakan akses disini:

http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/wps/pgn/home/GCSC_eng/doctoral_scholarships/

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PhD Studentship in Health Economics Newcastle University

Health Foundation
    Reference Code: HS017

Closing Date: 28th February 2013

Name of the supervisor(s)
Professor J Wildman, Business School

Dr H Brown, Institute of Health and Society

Dr J Shen, Institute of Health and Society

Sponsor Health Foundation

Duration of the award 3 year PhD

Project description
Applicants are invited to apply for a PhD studentship funded by the
Health Foundation - a leading UK charity working to continuously
improve the quality of health care in the UK. We are seeking to
attract an enthusiastic individual to join the Health Economics Group
based in the Institute of Health and Society at Newcastle University.
You will join an exciting and rapidly expanding group.

The research studentship aims to investigate cross-country comparisons
in the impact of early childhood/adolescent outcomes such as health
problems, BMI, and school performance on adult outcomes such as
employment, BMI, health and well-being. A cross-country comparison
will be conducted to investigate if different political and social
systems affect life course trajectories. The research project will
involve econometric analysis of large secondary datasets. The student
will benefit from the cross-disciplinary nature of the Institute of
Health and Society and strong links with the economics department in
the Newcastle University Business School.

Value of the Award and Eligibility
A full award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and annual stipend
of £13,590 (2012/13). Non-EU citizen will be considered but the award
only covers the tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual stipend
of £13,590 (2012/13).

International students have the opportunity to apply for a Newcastle
University’s Overseas Research Scholarship to cover the difference in
fees between UK/EU rate and international student rate. The closing
date to apply for this funding is 26 April 2013.

Person Specification
Applicants should have a first-class or upper-second-class
undergraduate degree and an MSc preferably in economics, health
economics or a related quantitative discipline.

How to Apply
Applications should be made using Newcastle University’s online
postgraduate application form inserting the reference number HS017 and
selecting ‘Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) – Health Sciences’
as the programme of study. Only mandatory fields need to be completed.
A covering letter, CV and (if English is not your first language) a
copy of your English language qualifications must be attached. The
covering letter must state the title of the studentship; quote the
reference number, state why you are interested in the topic, and how
your past experience can help you undertake the research project.
Please ensure the cover letter does not exceed two A4 sized pages.

Further Information
For further details, please contact:
Dr Heather Brown:  heather.brown@ncl.ac.uk or 0191 222 6281
Dr Jing Shen:  jing.shen@newcastle.ac.uk or 0191 222 7905

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Doctoral Studentships at the School of Health Sciences - City University London

 

 

University Doctoral Studentships
City University -School of Health Sciences

City University London is a global University committed to academic
excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an
enviable central London location.

The University is continuing its investment in academic excellence by
offering up to 30 fully-funded, full-time, three year Doctoral
Studentships commencing in October 2013. Up to five Studentships will
be available in the School of Health Sciences.

The Studentships will include a waiver of tuition fees and will
provide a student maintenance grant (£16,000 per annum tax free in
2013/14).

The University provides a research and enterprise development
programme to support the development of research skills.

Applications are sought from exceptional UK and overseas graduates. We
would particularly welcome applications from suitably-qualified women
and candidates from minority ethnic groups who are under-represented
in many areas of research.

Application deadline: 8 March 2013.

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MSc Scholarships in History, Classics or Archaeology - University of Edinburgh

 

School Master's Scholarships (6)
University of Edinburgh -School of History, Classics and Archaeology

The School is pleased to invite applications from outstanding
candidates for six Master’s Scholarships for 2013-2014 entry. These
six awards will cover tuition fees (at the applicable Home/EU or
Overseas rate) and a total stipend of £5,000, payable in equal monthly
installments.

Eligibility

    Applicants for these awards must have a study application in process.
    Master’s scholarships are open to all applicants for the School’s
MSc degrees in History, Classics and Archaeology, whether ‘taught’ or
‘research’, and including part-time applicants and applicants for
Master’s degrees by Distance Learning.
    Successful applicants are likely to hold or be on course to
achieve a UK first class honours undergraduate degree (or overseas
equivalent) in a relevant field.
    Successful applicants are also likely to demonstrate that their
plans for the Master’s are part of a programme of study leading to a
PhD.

Information on these awards is also available at:

    http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/uk-eu/humanities/history-classics-archaeology/history-masters

For further details of MSc degrees in the School please follow the link below:

    MSc Degrees in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology

Applying

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application
before the application deadline.

Please note that you will not be able to access the online application
form unless you have applied for admission to the University of
Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

Deadline: 5 March 2013

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application as
soon as possible after the deadline.

Information on other Masters Awards

See http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/history-classics-archaeology/graduate-school/applying/funding/masters

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40 MSc Scholarships at Bocconi University, Italy

 

 

Up to 40 need-based scholarships to international students

Bocconi University offers up to 40 need-based scholarships to international students enrolling in a Master of Science Program at Bocconi. The awarding of the scholarship also takes into consideration academic performances of the students.

THE SCHOLARSHIP

The Scholarship consists of full tuition waiver worth approximately € 11,500.00 per year for a maximum of 2 academic years. The renewal of the scholarship is subject to meeting merit criteria.
Scholarship applications must be submitted by the same deadline as that of applicant's Bocconi online admission's application; see table below.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Only applicants for the first year of a Bocconi Master program who meet all the following conditions will be taken into consideration for the awarding of the scholarship:

- non-Italian citizenship;
- non-Italian residence;
- a non-Italian Undergraduate degree earned abroad or in Italy;

Students who meet any of the following conditions will NOT be taken into consideration:
- previously enrolled in a graduate program in Italy or abroad;
- recipient of a scholarship awarded for the AY 2013-14 by private or public institutions.

Further information

http://www.unibocconi.eu/wps/wcm/connect/5f4a5d0b-3fa9-455e-8a9c-3a77cf9c8dd8/BANDO+Bocconi+Scholarship+for+International+Students+GRADUATE+201314+FINAL.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

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The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships

The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly-qualified students from the countries listed below. The scholarships will be awarded for studies in Sweden, starting in August 2013 and covers both living costs and tuition fees. 

The online application form for the academic year 2013/2014 will be open between February 1-11, 2013. No scholarships are offered for the spring 2013 application round.

Countries

The program is open to candidates from two different categories of countries. Please note that if your country is included under Category 1 – you can only apply within that category.

Category 1:Candidates with citizenship from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

For the academic year of 2012/2013 we received 906 applications and a total of 56 scholarships were granted for students from the 12 countries.

The applications are assessed by a selection committee taking into consideration the relevance and quality of the personal motivation letter and CV. Academic merits are already evaluated by the universities in the admission round and is not a criteria for scholarships. 

Category 2:

Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients can apply to this program. Priority will be given to candidates from Algeria, Botswana, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza strip and Yemen.

Candidates with citizenship from the following countries, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine cannot apply to this program.

Citizens from Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine can only apply within The Visby Program.

Citizens from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia can only apply within the program SI Scholarships for East Europe.

Citizens from Turkey can only apply within The Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program.

For the academic year of 2012/2013 we received 888 applications and a total of 72 scholarships were granted for students from 24 countries.

The applications are assessed by a selection committee taking into consideration the relevance and quality of the personal motivation letter and CV. Academic merits are already evaluated by the universities in the admission round and is not a criteria for scholarships.

Level

Scholarships are intended only for master’s level studies in Sweden starting in the fall semester 2013 (August). Please note that the scholarship is not eligible for bachelor’s level studies. 

Who is eligible?

The scholarships are intended for students from the above-mentioned target groups for full time studies in Sweden. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.

Scholarships cannot be granted for students who:

• Have already lived in Sweden for two years or more previous to the scholarship period.
• Have a permanent residence or work permit in Sweden.
• Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at Master’s level or research at a Swedish university. However students who have attended a Swedish Institute summer course in the Swedish language may apply.
• Already hold a Master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.
• Are currently enrolled in a study program on Bachelor’s or Master’s level at a Swedish university or university college.

How to apply for a scholarship

First apply for studies at a Swedish UniversityPrior to applying for a scholarship, you must apply for a study program at the Swedish official online application service University Admissions,www.universityadmissions.se  Deadline for applications is January 15, 2013. You can apply for a maximum of four study programs.

Submit the payment of your application fee to University Admissions beforeFebruary 1, 2013.

Then apply for a scholarship 
The scholarship application period for the academic year 2013/2014 will beFebruary 1-11, 2013.

Please note that your application fee to University Admissions must be paid before you submit your scholarship application to the Swedish Institute.

The eligible study programs for SI scholarships have been selected by the Swedish universities. The list of eligible study programs can be found here.

Please observe that your personal application number retrieved in the confirmation from your study program registration has to be used when applying for a scholarship.

A list of successful candidates will be published on www.studyinsweden.sebefore deadline to accept your place at the study program atwww.universityadmissions.se.

More information about the application procedure can be found here.

Scholarship benefits and period

The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 9,000 per month.

The scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in the fall semester 2013 (August) and is granted for of one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time. It will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that the study results are satisfactory.

The scholarship is designed to cover living costs and study expenses for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended beyond the study program period nor can the scholarship be transferred to another study program at a Swedish university.

SI Network for Future Global Leaders

All Swedish Institute scholarship holders are invited to become members of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders – a network that offers unique opportunities during and after the stay in Sweden. Together with other talented people from all around the world, the scholarship holder is able to take part in a variety of events, exchange ideas and create networks that benefit both to career and personal development.

Travel grants

Scholarship holders will receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a one-time payment of SEK 15,000.

Insurance

Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.

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Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2013-2014

Scholarship from the Government of Brunei Darussalam is now opened.
Deadline till 14 February 2013. Come on try for those who interested...
Kindly refer to this site for further inquiry.

http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bd-scholarship-2013-2014

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Scholarship from Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies - Hamad Bin Khalifa

Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies - Hamad Bin Khalifa University opens scholarship for academic year 2013-2014.

Offered Programs:
1. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a Specialization in Contemporary Fiqh .
2. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a Specialization in Comparative Religions.
3. Master of Arts in Public Policy in Islam.
4. Master of Science in Islamic Finance .
5. Master of Science in Urban Design and Architecture in Islamic Societies .
6. Master of Arts in the Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies.
7. Postgraduate Diploma Islamic Finance.
8. Postgraduate Diploma in General Islamic Studies .
9. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy in Islam��

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Minimum Admission Criteria for international students:

���� A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum Grade of VERY GOOD or its equivalent;� (the student should submit the Final Degree Certificate that shows her final average)

���� A TOEFL score of 550 or ILETS score of 6.0 (exception for native English speaker)

���� All students admitted to QFIS programs are required to pass the Arabic Test (80%).

��� Writing 2 short essays:

1. essay_why you would like to study in your chosen program (in English)

2. essay_how Islamic Studies can impact your lifecareer (in Arabic)

Note:

Any Arabic essays written or translated using google translate or any translation programs shall be rejected and dismissed directly.

���� Call Interview (Tele-conversation) to all abroad students admitted to ensure they can speak Arabic prior the final admission decision made.

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Required Documents for Admission
���� Submission of the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies Graduate Admission Application� ���� Copy of the passport�� �
���� Certified copy of the Bachelor degree certificate (Minimum Grade Very Good) from an accredited university or college or equivalent in that country
���� Final, official certified university transcript.� (we need the back side of the transcript that shows the grading scale)
���� Two recent passport size photographs
���� Pass Arabic Test with minimum score 80% in our language center after they arrive to Qatar.
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Certification of documents
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Admitted students are requested to certify their documents before their arrival to Qatar, otherwise their registration will be cancelled.

���� Bachelor degree Certificate obtained abroad must be certified by the Ministry of Higher Education where Certificate was delivered, and: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin, and Qatar Embassy of that country

Completed Application

Completed application (scanned documents) and further inquiries should be sent to admissions_QFIS@qf.org.qa

You may also contact the Admissions office directly at +974 44546588/ +974 44546560.

selkaranshawi@qfis.edu.qa or selkaranshawy@gmail.com (for application to Master of Arts in Contemporary Muslim Societies only)

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