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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Schlumberger Faculty for the Future for PhD and Postdoc

Schlumberger Faculty for the Future
http://www.slb.com/content/about/foundation/facultyfuture.asp
Women in science and technology Faculty for the Future is a strategic partnership with the education sector in emerging economies to encourage women in their pursuit of academic careers in science and technology. Building on our worldwide network of university relationships, this program provides funding for advanced graduate study. The long-term goal is to support role models and improve gender balance at the faculty level so that more young women are attracted into scientific disciplines.

Grant recipients in the Faculty for the Future program are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers.

Application process The 2007-2008 program is closed.

We received 180 applications this year—a new record—and are pleased to announce the names of the successful candidates who join our 95-strong community of Faculty for the Future fellows.

Names of new and renewed Faculty for the Future
fellows<http://www.slb.com/content/about/foundation/facultyfuture_fellows.asp?>are
available now.

The 2008-2009 program will open on September 1st.

Eligibility Women must meet the following criteria:

- are preparing for PhD or postdoctoral study in the physical sciences and related technologies
- have a proven track record demonstrating commitment to teaching
- demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach to encourage young women in to the sciences
- have a strong academic record, with teaching and research experience.

Schlumberger Foundation Grants range from USD 25,000 to 50,000 per year and may be renewed up to two times subject to performance, self-evaluation, and recommendations from supervisors. The amount of the grant depends on the costs of study and living in the chosen location

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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