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Sunday, February 1, 2009

The Human Frontier Science Program- Research Grants

The Human Frontier Science Program- Research Grants
Introduction: The Human Frontier Science Program supports international collaborations in basic life science research withemphasis placed on novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approachesto fundamental investigations. Applications are invited for grants tosupport new approaches to understanding complex mechanisms of livingorganisms. Preliminary results are not required but applicants areexpected to develop new lines of research distinct from their ongoingresearch.There are two types of grants: New Investigators' Grants are for teamsof scientists who are all within five years of establishing anindependent laboratory and within ten years of obtaining their PhDs.Program Grants are for teams of scientists at all stages of theircareers, however the participation of younger scientists is especiallyencouraged.Eligibility: The principal applicant must be located in one of themember countries (includes Australia) but co-investigators can belocated in any country.
Amount Awarded: Grants provide 3 years support for 2 – 4 member teams.Awards are dependent on team size but can be up to US$450K per annum.Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydneyindirect costs of up to 10%.For more information see:http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html
Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords type: HumanResearch Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or emailEmail: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.auInternet Link: http://www.hfsp.org/how/appl_forms_RG.php
Closing Date: Research Office closing date is 20th March 2009.
Compulsory pre-registration is required via the HFSP website by 20th March 2009.

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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