UNESCO/Poland Fellowships

UNESCO/Poland Fellowships

With a view to promoting human resource capacities in the least developed countries (LDCs) and to enhancing international understanding and friendship among nations and the people of Poland, the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the AGH International Promotion Centre for Technology and Engineering Education (AGH IPCTEE) under the auspice of UNESCO & AGH University of Science and Technology (Krakow), are placing at the disposal of UNESCO fifteen (15) fellowships of a six months duration starting on 1 October 2010 for the benefit of Member States listed in Annex I of the announcement letter. Beneficiaries of these fellowships will be given the opportunity to undertake an individual research programme in the field of Science and Technology.

Details regarding the fellowships offered and the criteria of selection are listed below. The Polish authorities will make the final decision.


A. FIELD OF RESEARCH ( for more detailed information, please see Annex III of the announcement letter)

1. Two (2) fellowships: Advance Ceramic Materials; Field of research: ceramic, Material Engineering, Material Engineering Education;

2. One (1) fellowship: Assessment of geotouristic values of selected geological objects; Field of research: Geotourism;

3. Two (2) fellowships: Availability problems in transportation systems and devices; Field of research: Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Safety Education

4. Two (2) fellowships: CO² Sequestration into deep saline aquifers; Field of research: Petroleum Engineering, Hydrogeology, Petroleum Geology, Mechanics;

5. One (1) fellowship: Comparison of copper polymetallic mineralization from selected sites in NW Botswana and Poland; Field of research: Economic Geology;

6. One (1) fellowship: Diverging Patterns of European Culture in the Globalizing World; Field of research: Sociology and socio-cultural anthropology;

7. One (1) fellowship: Drilling Methods of Ground Modification; Field of research: Geoengineering;

8. Two (2) fellowships: Intelligent control system and devices of operation transportation devices; Field of research: Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Transport Education;

9. Two (2) fellowships: Material handling system and devices – transportation in manufacture; Field of research: Transportation, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Transport and Logistic;

10. One (1) fellowship: Reservoir geophysics for hydrocarbon and water prospection; Field of research: Geology Geophysics and Environmental Protection, Mechanics.


B. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Please see Annex III of the announcement letter for a detailed explanation of requirements for each programme (as they vary from one another).

C. FACILITIES OFFERED BY THE POLISH AUTHORITIES

(i) Free tuition;
(ii) Monthly allowance of 1350 PLN zlotys (approximatively US$ 450) corresponding to the salary of a local junior research fellow. Thus, all living expenses in Poland are to be borne by the fellows with this allowance; and;
(iii) An installation allowance of 1350 PLN zlotys to be paid upon arrival.

No provision to finance or lodge family members is made.

At the end of the research studies, the beneficiaries will receive a certificate attesting to their attendance at the host institution.

D. FACILITIES OFFERED BY UNESCO

(i) International travel expenses: (at the most economical rate) from the beneficiary’s country to Poland and return will be covered by UNESCO under its Regular Programme Budget.

(ii) Health insurance for fellowship beneficiaries who are declared medically fit: UNESCO fellowship holders may be covered by a special accident/ health insurance policy, taken out by the Organization for the duration of the fellowship. The costs of the health insurance is subscribed to and covered by UNESCO* on behalf of the fellows.

* ONLY THE TWO SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SEND TO THE FELLOWHIPS DEPARTMENT PROGRAMME SECTION A COMPLETE MEDICAL DOSSIER, THE PRESCRIBED FORM OF WHICH WILL BE SENT ALONG WITH THE LETTER OF AWARD.

E. VISA

Selected fellows from countries where there are Polish Embassies or Consulates will have to obtain their entry visa in the country prior to their departure. Fellows from countries where no such Embassy/ Consulate exists must secure their visa through the nearest Embassy of Poland.

UNESCO/POLAND provide no allowance to defray passport and visa expenses and the selected beneficiaries will have to secure themselves their own visa.

F. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FILES

One candidature per invited Member State. Original applications in duplicate must be channelled through the National Commission for UNESCO of the candidate’s country and reach Mr. Ali Zaid, Chief, Participation Programme and Fellowships Section, by 15 June 2010 at the latest. An advance copy of the application may be sent by fax (33.1) 45.68.55.03. Applications should have imperatively the following attachments in DUPLICATE:

(i) UNESCO fellowships application forms, duly completed in English;
(ii) Two photographs attached to the applications (4x6 cm);
(iii) Certified copies (in English) of Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree obtained; and,
(iv) The UNESCO certificates of language knowledge, duly completed by a relevant authority, if the mother tongue of the candidate is not English.

Deadline: 15 June 2010 at the latest

IMPORTANT

It is the National authority’s responsibility to ensure that all candidates are duly informed of the above conditions prior to the submission of applications.

Files which are incomplete or which are received after the deadline as well as candidatures that do not fulfil the requirements will not be taken into consideration.

Only the selected candidates will receive a letter through their respective National Commissions for UNESCO.

Click here to download UNESCO - Poland Anouncement

Contact detail: a.zaid@unesco. org
Moreinfo: http://portal. unesco.org/ en/ev.php- URL_ID=44658&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION= 201.html

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Fellowships in Development Economics University of Warsaw, POLAND

Fellowships in Development Economics

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economics (Poland)

Master of Arts in Development Economics (MADE) at Warsaw University, Faculty of Economics is a two year programme of 800 hours of teaching offering a high quality degree in development economics.

What is it?

MADE is a full time two-year graduate programme, offering 800 hours of high quality courses. Its aim is to provide necessary foundations in economics and policy design to future development specialists and advisors in international and governmental development agencies as well as non-governmental organisations. MADE is supported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Poland, and meets educational standards of teaching development economics at European and American universities. Our international economics and development programmes attract students from a diverse range of backgrounds and countries (including many of the African states, South-East Asia and Latin America).

Why do we do it?The demand for experts in the field of development will be growing in the coming years, as the understanding of the important role of institutions dealing with international development organisations is growing in both aid receiving and aid providing countries. Highly qualified professional staff is needed everywhere where aid strategies are being developed, where reforms in market organisation and social policies are implemented, while within the local authorities there is growing recognition of the role external advisors can play in these processes.

Who do we do it for? Graduates of the MADE acquire a thorough knowledge in the field of economics and development policies and hands-on experience with various analytical tools for project analysis in the field of infrastructure development, education, healthcare and social policy. Graduates learn how to make individual decisions and solve problems associated with identification of development goals and their management, as well as assessment, by using quantitative and qualitative analysis. These skills are essential while working for both international institutions (United Nations and its agendas, World Bank, OECD, European Commission etc.), as well as public administration and research centres in particular countries. MADE also constitutes a very good starting point for Ph.D. studies.

What does quality mean to us? We are more than committed to high quality teaching, creating conditions for a stimulating and international environment. Professors teaching in MADE come from widely recognised universities and research institutes throughout Europe. They all have diverse background and outstanding record of publications in the field. And they really are available! Every student has access to growing on-line resources of the programme as well as receives personalised teaching materials. We also organise international research seminars and meetings with successful economists and development experts. Students are invited to participate in research projects as well as supported in developing their own. We also provide a space for scientific publication and creative discussions.

Admissions Candidates are selected on the principle of academic excellence as shown by their transcripts of records. Recruitment Committee carefully reviews all applications assuring individual attention.

Prospective students are requested to submit complete applications till May 31st.

An application file consists of an application form (to be downloaded from the website), official transcript of records, two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose detailing research interests, professional goals, and reasons for applying to the program as well as a certified copy of the degree (which can be delivered later). If any of the above listed documents will be made available to you after the application deadline, contact us for specific instructions. MADE is designed for students, who majored in economics, mathematics, business, or social sciences and want to make Development Economics their main fields of study. Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree (Bachelor or equivalent degree).

All information is available http://www.development.wne.uw.edu.pl. For further information, please contact MADE Team at e-mail: development@wne.uw.edu.pl

Information package may be downloaded from http://www.development.wne.uw.edu.pl/uploads/Main/flyer.pdf.


Application has to be received by 31. May 2009.

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PhD positions at Medical University of Gdansk, Poland

A researcher with a university degree in engineering, life or computer sciences without PhD

Medical University of Gdansk is seeking enthusiastic researchers willing to participate in the TEAM project: "Integrated measurement of arterial function and sympathetic nervous system activity: development, validation and application of a new method"

We are seeking a highly motivated research scientist with interest in molecular biology, who would like to work in an interdisciplinary environment on the development and application of methods assessing vascular and autonomic function in humans.

Website
http://www.amg.gda.pl/attachment/attachment/4917/TEAM_project_-_recruitment.pdf

How To Apply
e-mail

Application Deadline
23/03/2009

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Master Student Positions in Nanoscience, Cracow, Poland

Master Student Positions in Nanoscience, Cracow, Poland

Description : 3 scholarships are available at Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow, Poland in the group “Nanostructures on surfaces”. Master theses will focus on preparation and characterization of nanostructures for magnetic and catalytic applications. Experimental approaches will include advanced studies of complex systems ranging from flat epitaxial films with exposed surfaces and buried interfaces to nanosystems with lateral confinement, as for example nanowires and nanoclusters. The studied metal and oxide nanostructures will find forefront applications as model catalysts and elements of spintronic devices. Simultaneously numerical modelling will be performed. The Master projects are planned for 18 months with an option to extend the work in a PhD student ship. Further details and application procedure may be found at http://korek.uci.agh.edu.pl/.

Homepage : Nanostructures on surfaces
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Contact address : Prof. Józef Korecki, Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland website: http://korek.uci.agh.edu.pl e-mail: korecki@agh.edu.pl
Keywords : master, physics, nanoscience, Poland
Your Name : Józef Korecki
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8 PhD Scholarships in Nanotechnology, Krakow, Poland

Krakow Interdisciplinary PhD-Project in Nanoscience and Advanced Nanostructures
http://www.mpd.agh.edu.pl

Faculty of Physics & Applied Computer Science (AGH) and Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry of Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) (both of Krakow) in cooperation with research institutes of 10 European countries run a common PhD programme in Nanoscience.

The project is financed by European Union Innovative Economy Programme with Foundation for Polish Science. It has been selected for support as one of three projects in the first call for the International PhD Studies Programme (results of the competition in Polish).

8 PhD positions are opened in 2008 and 4 in 2009. The project duration is nearly 5 years, of which 6 to 24 months the students will spend abroad, mostly in Western European institutes that enter the consortium. A stipend for a month spent in Krakow is 3000 PLN and 4500 PLN abroad (tax free). This currently corresponds to 930 and 1400 EUR, respectively.
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Recruitment
Positions are currently opened in the following topics:
1) Structure and properties of networks of nanoscopic magnetic wires
2) Electronic structure of artificial atoms and molecules: spin-orbit coupling effects
3) Computer simulations of quantum transport in semiconductor nanodevices
4) Surfactants, polyelectrolytes and nanoparticles as building blocks for surface nanostructures
5) Design and computer simulations of the nanodevices to applications in quantum computing
6) Nanostructures and stability of thin liquid layers
7) Current induced magnetization switching (CIMS) and noise characterization of MgO based magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs)
8) Dynamics of nanostructural organization and activity of hotosynthetic systems in natural and model membranes.

Recruitment procedure.
Applications should contain the documents requested in the recruitment procedure.
Do not forget to indicate the topic you apply for.
The application deadline is 22.09.2008.
Applications & questions should be sent to mpd@agh.edu.pl .
For more info about the specific topic - please contact the
supervisor.
Recruitment in 2009.
In September 2009 four more PhD positions will be opened:
9) Hybrid organic-inorganic layered materials - precursors of semiconducting nanostructures.
10) Surface and interface properties of metal-oxide magnetic nanostructures
11) Nanostructures and stability of thin liquid layers.
12) Physical properties of multilayer thin films of Mg-Ti-V/Ni and their hydrides

http://www.mpd.agh.edu.pl

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