Doctoral and Postdoctoral
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cholarship description :
The fellowships offered under this scheme are of short term duration (6 months maximum) and are intended for specialized training at the postgraduate level. Priority targets are promising and qualified specialists who seek to undertake advanced research or to upgrade their skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in their field of study or work.
Eligibility :
Graduate and Postgraduate candidates for study abroad wishing to:
- Pursue training;
- Undertake advanced research;
- Upgrade skills; or
- Attend specialized or refresher courses.
Priority attention:
- women candidates;
- Candidates from LDCs (Lest Developed Countries), SIDS (Small Island Developing States) as well as from PCPD countries (post conflict/post disaster) and/or in transition.
Qualifications required:
- University degree, i.e. at least a B.A. or B.Sc.
- Be not more than 45 years of age.
Additional qualifications:
- Applicants must have exceptional merit, and have demonstrated that they possess outstanding potential to contribute to the social, cultural and economic development of their country.
Language proficiency:
- Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study.
Field of study:
- All applications must be closely aligned with "UNESCO's expected strategic objectives and programme priorities" as decided by the 161st and 165th session of the Executive Board (161 EX/Decision 3.6.3 and 165 EX/Decision 8.6 respectively).
- It is therefore recommended that the proposed study programme(s) coincide(s) with the designated priorities for each of the fice Major Programme as described in the approved Programme and Budget for 2010-2011 (35 C/5 ).
Scholarship deadline :
30 APRIL 2010
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Job Description : Several PhD positions are offered in the International PhD program ‘Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Signaling’ at the MFPL, Vienna. Austria.
Admission requirements
Our target group are excellent students from all disciplines of natural and life sciences and medicine who are motivated to pursue their scientific career in an international research environment. The candidates must hold, or be close to obtaining, an undergraduate degree equivalent to a Master, which would enable them to enter a PhD Program in their own country. In general, applicants should not be older than 30 when they apply, although career breaks will be taken into account.
The selection procedure, all training activities, communication, and interaction will be in English, and the participating students are expected to be proficient in English.
Reapplications will not be considered.
Deadline: April 5, 2010
Job Homepage : www.phd-cellular-signaling.at
Contact address : Dr. Elisabeth Froschauer
Dr. Bohrgasse 9/4
1030 Vienna, Austria
Email : program-administration@phd-cellular-signaling.at
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Do you want to prepare a doctoral thesis and carry out valuable research in the field of information and communication science and technology or in a related field? In 2010, INRIA is offering young scientists the chance to join one of its research teams. Priority will be given to candidates with experience of mobility and in subjects within the scope of the institute's priority subject areas.
INRIA'S MAIN RESEARCH FIELDS
- Applied mathematics, computation and simulation
- Algorithmics, programming, software and architecture
- Networks, systems and services, distributed computing
- Perception, cognition, interaction
- Computational Sciences for Biology, Medicine and the Environment
Application conditions
* You must have a Master's in computer science, control or scientific calculation, or an equivalent diploma;
* All nationalities may apply
* You must submit an application for each subject proposed by the host research centre.
HOW TO APPLY ?
Consult the thesis offers and apply online
Calendar
From 15 February to 4 May 2010
Compensation*
- First and second year doctoral students: 1947,80 € gross/month
- Third year doctoral students: 2048,60 € gross/month
(calculated without teaching duties or specific activities)
Campaign: http://www.inria.fr/travailler/opportunites/doc.en.html
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Edinburgh's research and teaching have been influencing the world since 1583. In the recent RAE, 63% of our research was considered either world-leading or internationally excellent. We were rated the best in the UK for hospital-based clinical subjects, Veterinary, Linguistics and Informaticsresearch . We offer all our PhD students training in transferable skills in public engagement, effective publications and career management to provide an unrivalled depth of support.
Principal's Career Development PhD Scholarships
57 PhD Scholarships are available to students from any country. Each scholarship covers the UK/EU rate of tuition fee as well as a stipend which in year 1 will be £13,500; year 2 £14,000; and year 3 £14,500. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships are awarded for three years.
Closing date for applications: Monday 15 March 2010
Overseas Research Scholarships
58 overseas research scholarships are also available to overseas PhD students undertaking a research degree in any field of study. Each award covers the difference between the UK/EU tuition fee rate and that chargeable to an overseas student. Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years.
28 of these awards are available through the Scottish Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (SORSAS), with a further 30 scholarships offered under the University's Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships.
All applicants should apply for a SORSAS award, and if you are unsuccessful in obtaining an award, you will automatically be considered for an Edinburgh GlobalResearch Scholarship.
Closing date for applications: Friday 26 February 2010
Find out more at www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk
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Deadline for applications is MAY 2, 2010.
We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2011 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award - a worldwide competition for outstanding foreign students for PhD study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering for academic year 2011-2012.
The program is funded by the Educational and Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Department of State. Approximately 45 awards will be competed worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.
ELIGIBLE FIELDS: Selected participants will be enrolled for PhD study at top U.S. universities in the following fields:
- aeronautics and astronomics/aeronautical engineering
- agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only)
- astronomy/planetary sciences
- biology
- biomedical engineering
- chemistry
- computer sciences/engineering
- energy
- engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum)
- environmental science/engineering
- geology/earth and atmospheric sciences
- information sciences and systems (engineering focus only)
- materials science/engineering
- mathematics
- neurosciences
- oceanography
- public health (theoretical research focus only)
- physics
(Please note: A brief description of each field of study is available at http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech)
FUNDING:
All grantees receive:
- testing vouchers for TOEFL, GRE General and GRE Subject exams
- tuition
- a monthly stipend for up to 36 months
- health and accident coverage
- a book and equipment allowance
- travel support,
- specially tailored enrichment activities
- are eligible to apply for additional research funding and professional conference allowances.
After three years, U.S. universities have agreed to fund the remaining expenses toward completion of a Ph.D. Placement of students will be handled by a Fulbright cooperating agency. However, applicants may indicate placement preference.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Croatian citizenship
- completed undergraduate degree before August 1, 2011
- proficiency in English with a recent TOEFL score (or equivalent) of 580 or higher
- GRE General Exam (quantitative score of at least 700)
- completed application package (Note, a GRE Subject Exam score report will also be needed for all selected candidates in the following fields of study: biology; biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology; chemistry; computer science; mathematics; and physics.)
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES:
The competition is open from March 1 to May 2. Each applicant will be required to submit an online application along with all supporting documents.
A complete application includes:
- an online application which includes:
- a clearly written research objective
- a professional resume
- three letters of reference (submitted electronically and attached to the online application or official paper copies sent by mail)
- official (or scanned and attached to the online application) academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended
- English language proficiency test scores (when available)
- GRE General and GRE subject exam test scores (when available)
Once submitted, U.S. Embassy Zagreb will review applications, interview and nominate 2 principal and 1 alternate finalists. Approved applications will then be forwarded to a U.S-based screening committee and the U.S. Foreign Scholarship Board for review and approval.
All applications, including references, undergo technical and academic reviews. Finalists will be notified of their status by October 15, 2010.
PROCEDURES FOR CANDIDATES: Candidates can access the online application at
https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international
COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- complete and mail printed copy of the on-line application, 3 letters of reference (on special Fulbright forms), and all supplemental forms
- undergraduate (and graduate if applicable) academic transcripts (in Croatian only)
- copy of university diploma(s) if already received (in Croatian only)
- copy of domovnica
Complete application packages should be mailed by MAY 2, 2010 to:
Ms. Masa Crnjakovic
Public Affairs Office
U.S. Embassy
Thomasa Jeffersona 2
10010 Zagreb
e-mail: crnjakovicm@state.gov
Materijali:
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2011-2012 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The competition is oipen from MARCH 1 TO MAY 1, 2010.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of combined academic (NON-DEGREE) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential for leadership and commitment to public service. By providing future leaders and policy makers with experience in U. S. society, culture, and professional fields, the program provides a basis for lasting, productive ties between Americans and their professional counterparts overseas.
FELLOWSHIP FIELDS: Fellowships are granted competitively to both public and private sector candidates with strong leadership potential and a commitment to public service in the fields of:
- COMMUNICATIONS/JOURNALISM
- NATURAL RESOURCES/ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
- PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/FINANCE AND BANKING
- AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT/AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
- TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (teacher training or curriculum development)
- PREVENTION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND POLICY
- HIV/AIDS POLICY AND PREVENTION
- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- LAW/HUMAN RIGHTS
- URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
- TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
- EDUCATIONAL PLANNING, ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY
- PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
- SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
RECRUITMENT: Appropriate candidates are mid-career professionals in leadership positions who have the required experience/skills, commitment to public service, and potential for advancement in their professions. Prospective-fellows should have a minimum of five years professional experience and should be policy rather than research or technically oriented (the exception is NIDA-funded applicants who must also demonstrate a research orientation).
NOT ELIGIBLE: Recent graduates (even if they have significant positions), university teachers or researchers with no management responsibilities (except in the fields of drug abuse prevention and TOEFL), individuals with less than five years of work experience, individuals with recent U.S. experience (more than 6 months within the last 5 years), individuals who have attended a graduate school in the U.S. for one academic year or more during the seven years prior to August 2011, individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Croatian citizenship
- Permanent employment in Croatia
- University degree
- English proficiency
NIDA-FUNDED HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIPS (DRUG ABUSE):
The drug abuse component of the field of public health policy and management emphasizes drug abuse education, treatment, and prevention. Fellowships funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) target more specialized candidates. Appropriate candidates for NIDA-funded Humphrey Fellowships include mid-level researchers, research managers and policy makers in universities, drug abuse prevention or treatment programs, health or social services industries or medical facilities. Candidates preferably should have a doctoral degree or equivalent in medicine, health, behavioral or social science. Professionals employed by social welfare, education or community-based organizations would be appropriate if they meet the general eligibility criteria. Law enforcement candidates are not eligible unless they have a public health focus on drug abuse epidemiology, education, treatment and prevention, and meet the requirements to follow a program based in a school of public health.
NATURE OF THE PROGRAM: It is essential that candidates have a clear understanding of the professional development component of the program. If a candidate's intent is to pursue an advanced academic degree, or to attend a specific university, he/she cannot be nominated for the program. Candidates should also understand that Humphrey maintenance support may not enable them to maintain the standard of living they enjoy at home.
APPLICATIONS: The deadline for receipt of applications is May 1, 2010.
Access on-line application here.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
- copy of "domovnica";
- evidence of employment in Croatia (letter from employer confirming employment);
- copies of all university diplomas;
- curriculum vitae.
Additional documents should be mailed to one of the following addresses:
American Embassy
Public Affairs Office
Ulica Thomasa Jeffersona 2
10010 Zagreb
e-mail: brleks@state.gov
Ministry of Science, Education, and Sport of the Republic of Croatia
Donje Svetice 38
10000 Zagreb
e-mail: marija.crnic@mzos.hr
Following a technical review, candidates will be invited for an interview at the end of June. Finalists will be notified at the end of July. Final selection results will be forwarded from Washington in March of 2011.
English language testing (TOEFL TEST):
All FINALISTS will be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Do not register for the test before you are notified of your status. If you have taken the test in the past 2 years please attach the score report.
TOEFL (computer based) test is administered in Zagreb at the Institute for the Development of Education, Preradoviceva 33, www.iro.hr. Minimum required score is 80 IBT (Internet Based Test).
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS AND DEPENDENTS
The Humphrey Fellowship provides:
- tuition and university fees
- a monthly maintenance allowance
- a book and supplies allowance
- a computer subsidy
- round-trip international travel to the host institution (and to the Fellow's English-language training program when applicable)
- domestic travel to Washington, D.C. for a special seminar.
- Supplementary funds are available for professional activities such as field trips or attendance at conferences. Humphrey Fellowships are not renewable.
Humphrey Fellows should plan to bring with them some personal funds to cover incidental expenses not covered in the grant. Humphrey Fellowships do not include funds for dependents (family members). Humphrey Fellows are responsible for providing travel, insurance, and financial support for any dependents accompanying them to the United States. Please note that English and orientation centers cannot accommodate dependents. Therefore, dependents should not arrive in the United States until the Fellows are settled in their academic year programs and have secured housing (at least 30 days after the Fellow's arrival).
The Humphrey Fellowship program is administered by the Institute of International Education - www.iie.org
For more information on the Humphrey Fellowship program see www.humphreyfellowship.org
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Completed master's degree, or enrollment into doctoral program in Croatia
- Proficiency in English
- Croatian citizenship
- Employment in Croatia
INSTRUCTIONS
- Every question must be answered completely and carefully. Please make every effort to limit your responses to the space provided.
- Applications should be finished by MAY 1, 2010.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
APPLICATION
Confidential Letters of Reference
You must submit three letters. U.S. universities consider letters of reference extremely important. All letters of reference should be written by teachers under whom you have studied or pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related to your proposed field of study. Letters of reference should not be written by persons related to you either by blood or marriage, or by personal friends.
At least one academic and one professional or work-related letter must be included among the three letters you provide. The letters of reference should be written in English, if possible. If they are not, a translation must be provided. Please be certain to ask that both pages of the form are completed. You can print out these forms and forward them to the individuals who will be your referees. They need to mail the references to one of the addressees listed below.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
All pre-doctoral (student) FINALISTS will be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and will receive instructions on how to apply.
TOEFL test is an admissions requirement at all U.S. universities for applicants whose native language is not English. Candidates must have a minimum score of 90 IBT (Internet Based Test). The test is administered in Zagreb.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DURATION OF GRANTS: Fulbright pre-doctoral grants are awarded for one nine-month academic year beginning in August or September. Candidates appointed to certain types of Fulbright grants may be required to arrive during the summer for an introductory course or intensive English program prior to the academic year.
CHANGE OF PLANS: You should promptly inform the U.S. Embassy, or the Ministry of Science, Education and Sport of any change in your academic status or future plans after this application has been submitted.
APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS
A complete application includes
- Completed online application form
- Additional documents:
- xerox copy of "domovnica"
- xerox copy of master's degree, or letter confirming enrollment in a doctoral program in Croatia
- letter from employer confirming employment in Croatia (in English or Croatian)
- letter or e-mail of invitation from U.S. institution
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Additional documents should be mailed BY MAY 1, 2010 to one of the following:
American Embassy, Public Affairs Office
attn. Ms. Aleksandra Brlek
Ulica Thomasa Jeffersona 2, 10010 Zagreb
e-mail: brleks@state.gov
tel: 01-661-2243;
Ministry of Science, Education and Sport
attn. Ms. Marija Crnic
Donje Svetice 38, 10000 Zagreb
e-mail: marija.crnic@mzos.hr
tel: 01-459-4353.
Three references:
Referees should mail/email references directly to one of the addresses above.
Access online application here.
FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS please contact:
- brleks@state.gov or marija.crnic@mzos.hr
Više informacije ovdje.
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The Materials Engineering group has vacancies for PhD studentships in the general fields of mechanics of materials, joining technologies, residual stress characterisation, structural integrity and high temperature behaviour. Some studentships are available with full stipend and fees, for UK, EU and international applicants.
Precise research topics will depend on the expertise on the student recruited and the source of funding for the particular project. Likely areas include the validation and accuracy of residual stress measurement techniques applied to welds, including neutron diffraction and the newly-developed contour method; high-temperature microstructural evolution in materials for aerospace applications; and creep of materials for power plant applications.
You should have or expect to gain a good Materials Science, Engineering or Physics degree.
http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/job-details.asp?id=4926
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The "Vienna PhD School of Informatics" call for applications, addressing Austrian as well as international students, is now open.
All the details of the call are available at http://www.informatik.tuwien.ac.at/phdschool
In brief, the Vienna University of Technology offers a three year programme following the five main research areas of the Faculty of Informatics:
- Business Informatics
- Computational Intelligence
- Computer Engineering
- Distributed and Parallel Systems
- Media Informatics and Visual Computing
The Programme will admit a maximum number of 15 students for the academic year 2010/2011.
Each year up to 15 students will be awarded a scholarship amounting to EUR 1.000 per month, to cover the cost of living. Scholarships for the Vienna PhD School of Informatics are available for Austrian as well as international students.
http://www.informatik.tuwien.ac.at/phdschool
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The Research Opportunities Summary Booklet holds information on all areas of research that can be supervised within the School of Psychology. At present there are some 80 postgraduate students within the School. We have a variety of funding sources available and welcome applications from UK, EU and non-UK citizens. We have recently accepted students from both within the EC (Belgium, Greece, Italy, Spain) and outside (Turkey, Romania, Canada, Malaysia).
Current Studentships
- PhD Studentship – TMS and magnetic resonance imaging at CUBRIC
- PhD Studentship – Family functioning and adolescent well-being
- Knowledge Economy Skills Studentship (KESS) PhD Studentship- The influence of exercise and diet on the development of amyloid pathology and cognitive dysfunction in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s Disease
- BBSRC CASE PhD Studentship- The effects of dietary interventions on cognition and brain function
- 4 Year PhD Programme in Integrative Neuroscience
- ESRC Linked Studentship – Contesting intergroup disadvantage: Extending and integrating social identity explanations
There is funding available for PhDs in the School of Psychology from a variety of sources. For more information about sources of funding and for entry requirements please click on the How to Apply link on the left hand side.
For further information and an application pack please contact:
Postgraduate Research Enquires
Email: Strabella@cardiff.ac.uk Phone: +44 (0)29 208 75381 Address:Lesley Strabel
School of Psychology
Cardiff University
Tower Building, Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
More information
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/
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PhD positions within EOR at the Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research (Uni CIPR)
CIPR is the only Norwegian Centre of Excellence for petroleum research. The centre consists of an international research group with more than 100 researchers and PhDs from all over the world. CIPR also supervise more than 40 master grade students in cooperation with the University in Bergen. More information at www.uni.no/cipr.
Open positions
There are several open PhD positions affiliated with research projects within Enhanced Oil Recovery. The projects are funded by the Norwegian Research Council and industry. The projects are based in Uni CIPR, with employment in Uni Research AS.
The PhD student will enter an approved programme at the University in Bergen, leading to the degree of PhD within a time frame of three years. It is a prerequisite, however, that the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme are met before appointment can be made.
We are looking for
Interested, ambitious and skilled students holding a master degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Petroleum Engineering
Candidates with strong problem-solving and communication skills, including excellent English
We can offer
Dynamic and challenging research environment
International work environment
Group Pension Insurance
Personnel Insurance Scheme
Salary in accordance with the Civil Service pay grade table scale for PhD students; currently NOK 355 600 gross p.a.; following ordinary meriting regulations
How to apply
Please send your application by email to apply-cipr@uni. no before February 28, 2010
The email should be marked "PhD-EOR" and contain one pdf file with:
CV
scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts,
publications and other relevant work,
name, title and email address of at least two scientists willing to provide a reference.
Selection procedure
Selected candidates will be invited to give a short presentation on a topic of their choice (usually Master thesis) and also an interview.
MSc students in their last term are also encouraged to apply. Appointments may be done immediately after completion of the MSc degree.
For more information please contact Arne Skauge, arne.skauge@ uni.no, tel. +47 55 58 33 58 or Kristine Spildo, kristine.spildo@ uni.no, tel +47 55 58 36 62
http://www.math-jobs.com/j.php?i=906
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Special Research Fund - Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from Developing Countries
http://www.ugent.be/en/research/opportunities/phd/docos.htm
There are two types of scholarships: full grants for starting PhD students and grants with a maximum duration of 1 year for students finalizing their PhD research at Ghent
University.
Type 1: Grants with a duration of 2x2 years for starting PhD researchers
Call for 2010:
http://www.ugent.be/nl/onderzoek/financiering/bof/DOS/DOScall.doc
Type 2: Grants with a maximum duration of 1 year, for finalizing PhD research at Ghent University
Call:
http://www.ugent.be/nl/onderzoek/financiering/bof/DOS/DOScall1year.doc
Other opportunities @ Ghent University:
http://www.ugent.be/en/research/opportunities
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MI Lab (Medical Imaging Laboratory for Innovative Future Healthcare) is an inter-disciplinary research centre integrating industry, hospital and university. The overall goal is to facilitate better health care and improved patient treatment through research and innovation in medical imaging.
MI Lab is located in Trondheim, Norway, in the fully integrated university hospital, St. Olavs Hospital. Its main success factor is creating an environment of close daily collaboration between medical doctors and technology researchers. At present the multi-disciplinary research team includes PhD students and post doctors with the following backgrounds:
Medicine
Cybernetics
Neuroscience
Psychology
Physics
Electronics
Physiology
Mathematics
ICT
Molecular biology
The MI Lab partners are St. Olavs Hospital, GE Vingmed Ultrasound, FAST, MediStim, Sonowand, NordicNeuroLab, Arctic Silicon Devices, Odetect, CorTechs Labs and Sintef.
For more information on MI Lab please see: www.ntnu.no/milab
The PhD positions will have different tasks in the areas of ultrasound technology, including acoustics, probe design, electronics, signal processing and image/video analysis. Also clinical research projects in applications of a new pocket-sized ultrasound scanner, and heart and brain imaging with MR and Ultrasound are available.
We will to some extent tailor each PhD project to the candidates special competence and interests.
Master students in their last year are also encouraged to apply.
These applicants will be evaluated on the same line as other applicants, but may only start a PhD fellowship after finished Masters's degree.
MI Lab and NTNU want to attract outstanding and creative candidates who can contribute to our ongoing research activities.
In the evaluation the main criteria will be:
the academic quality of the applicant
the ability to work in an interdisciplinary research team
personal creativity and innovation
the candidate's motivation for the position
Qualificaions and practical information:
For a PhD position a Master's degree or equivalent is required with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best).
Applicants must also be able to communicate fluently in English (spoken and written).
Selected applicants will be invited to undergo an interview. If none of the applicants holds up to the high standards of MI Lab, it may be decided not to hire any of the applicants.
The duration of a PhD fellowship is 3 years.
The PhD students in MI Lab are encouraged to take part in the Norwegian Research School in Medical Imaging. See: www.ntnu.no/medicalimaging
Applications from all countries are welcome. Trondheim is an ideal place to combine an academic career with a good personal life. Norway, like other Scandinavian countries, has generous rules for both maternity and paternity leave. Professional daycare for children is easily available. Trondheim has two international schools with English as the language of instruction, including Pre-school, Primary - and Middle school. Having a population of 160 000, Trondheim is a small city by international standards, and thus has low crime rates, little pollution, and easy access to a beautiful countryside. Still, the city can rival many larger cities in the availability of cultural facilities, having a professional theater, a professional symphony orchestra, and a soccer football club, Rosenborg, which regularly qualifies for Champions League. The Trondheim Municipal School of Music and Culture is outstanding, and caters for all levels of talent and a wide variety of cultural genres.
NTNU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from both EU/EEA and non-EU countries. The university is strongly committed to diversity within its community, and welcomes applications from members of ethnic minorities. NTNU wants to increase the share of women in research positions. Women are encouraged to apply. Mentor program for women in academic positions is offered.
Salary is according to the general policies of NTNU.
Depending on qualifications and academic background, Research Fellows at the Faculty of Medicine will be remunerated at wage levels 45-55 on the Norwegian State salary scale, with gross salary from NOK 353 000 - NOK 420 600 a year, of which 2% is deducted for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. A yearly amount for operating costs will be added.
The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees in Norway.
How to apply:
The application must contain information about education, examinations and previous experience, and also a short description of the applicants' motivation for the position. Certified copies of testimonies and documents must be attached, and all documents must be in English (unless they already are in a Scandinavian language). Copies of publications and any other work which the applicant wishes to be taken into account should also be enclosed. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to specify the input of the applicant in a joint work, a short summary should be attached outlining the applicant's input.
Please send the application including CV, publication list, verified certificates and addresses of references via this website. The file number for the position, DMF 21-10, is to be clearly stated on the application.
Application deadline: March 1, 2010.
For further information please contact:
Professor Olav Haraldseth:
e-mail: olav.haraldseth@ ntnu.no , Phone: +47 98 46 89 40.
Professor Hans Torp:
e-mail: hans.torp@ntnu. no , Phone: +47 90 91 85 79
For information concerning the application process, please contact:
Executive officer Morten Carlson
e-mail: morten.carlson@ ntnu.no , Phone +47 73 59 87 25
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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
School of Law, Economics and Political Sciences
Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration
Postgraduate Programme in Southeast European Studies
6, Themistokleous Str., 106 78 Athens, Greece,
Tel.: (+30) 210 368 8965 - 6, Fax: (+30) 210 368 8966
E-mail: u-see@interel.uoa.gr - http://www.pspa.uoa.gr
CALL FOR APPLICANTS
The English-speaking postgraduate programme "Postgraduate Programme in Southeast European Studies" will accept twenty-five (25) students for the academic year 2010-2011. In addition to the above number, the Programme will also accept one (1) holder of a scholarship from the Greek State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) in the Programme's field of study and one (1) non-Greek citizen who has been awarded a
scholarship by the Greek state. Ôhe scholarship students are required to fulfil the
criteria for admission to the Programme listed below.
Eligible to apply are graduates of Greek Higher Education Institutions or foreign
Higher Education Institutions which have been recognised by the Greek state as
equivalent. Preference will be given to graduates in the fields of study covered by the Programme. In the case of foreign degrees, official recognition by Hellenic Naric is a prerequisite for participation in the Programme. Those interested in enrolling should submit their application from 20 January - 23 April 2010 (post-stamped).
Documents required:
1. The completed application form (which may be downloaded from our Web site http://www.pspa.uoa.gr).
2. A statement of purpose in English (500 words maximum).
3. A certified copy of the applicant's first degree (a minimum GPA of 6.5/10 is a
prerequisite for acceptance on the Programme). Applicants who will not have graduated by the application deadline but are expected to graduate in 2010 should submit a signed statement declaring (a) their current grade point average, (b) the number of courses they need to pass in order to graduate, and (c) that the final degree will be submitted, at the latest, by registration in October.
4. A certified copy of the applicant's official university grades transcript. 5. Official translations into Greek of documents 3 (degree) and 4 (transcript), required when the original documents are in a language other than Greek or English. Students submitting their documents in English should be aware that if accepted on the Programme, they will be required to provide official translations into Greek for registration at the University of Athens.
6. Proof of excellent knowledge of the English language in the form of certified
copies of (a) Proficiency of Michigan or Cambridge or (b) TOEFL with a minimum score of 230 (computer based), 570 (paper-based) or 88 (Internetbased) or (c) of a University degree in English Language and Literature or (d) of a degree from an English speaking University (If the university is located in a non-English speaking country, applicants should also attach a certificate from the University certifying that all courses were conducted in English).
7. Two recommendation letters, at least one of which should be from a faculty member of your own university. Recommendation letters should be written in English or Greek, have an original signature and stamp of the relevant institution and should be attached to the application in a sealed envelope with the referee's signature over the flap. Applicants are asked to use the "Form for Referees" which is part of the application material.
8. Simple photocopies of other supporting documents e.g. knowledge of other foreign languages, seminar attendance certificates, etc.
9. Successful applicants who hold a first degree from a non-Greek university will
be required, upon acceptance by the programme, to submit their qualifications
for recognition by Hellenic Naric, the official Greek certificating institution for
foreign degrees (please see the website of Hellenic Naric http://www.doatap.gr). Further information on this process will be provided once the candidate selection process is complete. No documents will be accepted after the 23 April 2010 deadline. The Selection Committee reserves the right to interview candidates. More information and the Application form can be found at http://www.pspa.uoa.gr or http://en.uoa.gr/fileadmin/en.uoa.gr/uploads/pdf-files/BROCHURE.pdf
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PhD scholarships
http://www.fys.dtu.dk/English/About_us/Vacancies_at_Physics.aspx?guid=e9ccfbc6-35e1-4d80-9dda-c7842bbcf835
The Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, has 10 three year PhD scholarships within the research areas defined by its four sections:
Theoretical Atomic-scale Physics
Experimental Surface- & Nanomaterials Physics
Biophysics & Complex Systems
Quantum Physics & Information Technology
Qualifications:
You may apply if you have or expect to obtain a masters degree in physics, materials science, chemistry or a similar field no later than September 2010.
Further information:
Consult the link: www.fysik.dtu.dk/English/Education/PhD.aspx
Approval and enrolment:
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programs of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms:
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current collective agreement for Danish University members. At present the salary is approximately 27.000 Dkr (3500 ) per month.
Application:
We must have your online application no later than 1 March 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" at the bottom of this page and fill in the application form. Attach your CV and a brief application that states your field of interest, suggests a possible supervisor among the department faculty, and includes a grade transcript. Grades must be translated into European ECTS.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
http://www.fys.dtu.dk/English/About_us/Vacancies_at_Physics.aspx?guid=e9ccfbc6-35e1-4d80-9dda-c7842bbcf835
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South East European Studies at Oxford (SEESOX)/Alpha Bank Visiting Fellowship on the Political Economy of South East Europe for the academic year 2010-11.
Open to: researcher in the political economy
Deadline: 19 February 2010
Scholarship: £21,500 per annum
We seek a candidate who will undertake research on the political economy of SE Europe, in one of the following indicative areas: post-communist political, economic and/or social developments; foreign direct investment in the region; reform and European integration; developments in transport, energy, migration; regional cooperation and regional initiatives.
The candidate must submit a full research proposal which should be related to at least one of the above areas. Applicants must have completed a PhD study in one of the following fields of social sciences: politics, economics, political economy, international relations. They should also have a very good working knowledge of English.
The fellowship is for three terms, starting October 2010 until June 2011, and carries a stipend of £21,500 per annum.
Further details are attached and are also available on the SEESOX website.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Othon Anastasakis at: othon.anastasakis@sant.ox.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday, 19 February 2010. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees, and an outline of their proposed research to:
The Administrator
South East European Studies at Oxford
European Studies Centre
St Antony’s College
Oxford
OX2 6JF
United Kingdom
Fax: +44 1865 274478
or email: julie.adams@sant.ox.ac.uk
Više informacija o natječaju u dokumentima.
Materijali:
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Call for application to the International PhD program of the Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies (BSRT)
Contact
Prof. Dr. Georg Duda
Scientific Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Hans-Dieter Volk
Deputy-Scientific Coordinator
Dr. Sabine Bartosch
Administrative Coordinator
Berlin-Brandenburg School for
Regenerative Therapies
Charité o Campus Virchow-Klinikum
Augustenburger Platz 1
13353 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 450539418
Fax: +49 30 450539918
E-Mail: info@bsrt.de
Web: www.bsrt.de
The international PhD program of the Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies (BSRT) offers outstanding interdisciplinary training and research opportunities for students of natural, material and engineering sciences who want to pursue a career in the field of Regenerative Medicine and aim at translating their scientific discoveries into clinical applications.
The BSRT is a collaboration between the Charité- Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the Humboldt-Universitä t zu Berlin, the Freie Universität Berlin, the Technische Universität Berlin, the Universität Potsdam, Max Planck and Helmholtz Institutes and other high-ranking research institutions in Berlin and Brandenburg. This collaboration offers top class scientific training leading to the award of a Dr. rer. nat. or Dr.-Ing. degree for students with a Master´s or equivalent degree in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, veterinary medicine, chemistry, engineering or physics. The program will start in October 2010. It is not necessary to hold the Master´s degree at the time of application but it must have been awarded prior to enrolment into the program. Students admitted to the PhD program will be supported by stipends. T
he international PhD program of the BSRT comprises a series of courses, seminars and research projects designed to equip students with the essentials to become effective scientists in Regenerative Medicine. Interaction between biological, engineering and clinical research will be fostered through mutual supervision of each PhD project by top class researchers from different disciplines from academia and industry.
Application deadline is the 10th April 2010. Please use only the online application form provided on our website at www.bsrt.de where you can also find further information about the BSRT and the application procedure.
The BSRT is an equal opportunities Graduate school. We particularly encourage applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons and the BSRT operates a policy whereby preference is given to disabled applicants who have qualifications equivalent to those of able bodied persons applying for the same position.
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LGSSE Studentships
University of Limerick - Lero Graduate School in Software Engineering
The Lero Graduate School in Software Engineering (LGSSE), the main education initiative of Lero - the Irish Software Engineering Research Centre, offers a four-year PhD program provided jointly by the four leading Irish Universities involved in Lero (Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and University of Limerick). The LGSSE program cycle begins in September 2010. The first year includes taught modules in research theory and practice, as well as technical software engineering modules. Also during the first year the candidate will prepare a research proposal that will be the basis for a three-year individual research project. In this way LGSSE seeks to combine the best features of the European and US models of PhD education.
We are now offering generous PhD studentships covering stipend, equipment and fees - awarded on a competitive basis.
For application details and more on the LGSSE programme, please explore the LGSSE website (www.lgsse.ie) .
Closing date is the end of February 2010.
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AAP545/lgsse-studentships
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18 post doc positions are available at the Campus IFOM-IEO and Istituti clinici Humanitas for research in the field of Molecular Oncology and Immunology. Positions are offered in the context of the Structured International post doc program (SIPOD) organized by the European School of Molecular Medicine (SEMM) and co-funded by Marie Curie Actions
http://www.semm.it/application_postdoc.php
http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm?l1=1&l2=1&l3=1&idjob=32568767&CFID=934923& CFTOKEN=247f1dfeb7ab7d2c-8E9DF646-0891-EA0D-9F1BE55798987B26
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Scholarship program for students from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe The Bavarian ministry for science, research and art will sponsor scholarships for the academic year 2010/11.
Graduates from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine are eligible to apply. The scholarships are meant to finance doctoral or postgraduate studies at Bavarian universities. One year scholarships can be extended twice for up to 3 years.
The scholarship is paid out monthly (700 €) and amounts to 8400 € per year. Students with children or an unemployed partner and at least one child receive 860 € per month, which amounts to 10320 € per year. Candidates should send their documents to the address specified in the application forms.
Deadline for first time applications: 15.02.2010. (date of receipt!)
Online application form
Attached you can find:
Application guidelines
Frequently asked questions
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