Thursday, June 14, 2012

2012 Scholarships for Graduate and Postdoctoral Students, Russia

Eligibility:Applications are accepted from the German and Russian citizens, citizens of the CIS, or other nationals living in Russia ever. GIIM relies on active participation of fellows in scientific research institute.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: German and Russian
Scholarship Description: German Historical Institute in Moscow (GIIM) announces a one-year scholarship for graduate students and doctoral students engaged in a German or Russian / Ukrainian / Belarusian / Soviet history and the history of Russian-German relations XVI-XX centuries. The scholarship includes work on the stated theme for the 12 months, including at least two months in Moscow or St. Petersburg’s libraries and archives.
How to Apply: By Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 15, 2012

PhD Studentship in Visual Sensor Networks at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Eligibility:
The potential candidate must have a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a corresponding degree. Basic knowledge in networking is required and a specialization in radio communications and/or multimedia communication and/or computer vision is an asset. Applications can be considered if the expected date of obtaining the MSc degree is no later than 30 September 2012.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: As a PhD student in this emerging area, your task will be to develop communication protocols for the efficient delivery of visual information in energy constrained environments. The focus will be on efficient communication protocols tailor made for visual information delivery in a distributed environment. The project involves both theoretical and experimental work, requires cooperation with other scientific disciplines, and will be carried out in collaboration with research groups at other universities.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: 2012-07-16

2012 PhD Position in Techno-economic Analysis of Wireless Infrastructure, Sweden

Eligibility:
Applicants must hold or be about to receive a MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Economics or related areas. The candidate should have basic courses in Communication systems and Wireless Networks. Working experience or courses in regulation, market systems or marketing is an advantage. The candidate should have strong analytical skills and ability to combine knowledge from different areas in order to contribute to innovation of concepts, solutions, methods and models. Evaluation will be based on the scientific quality of the candidate in accordance with the needs of the research projects.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: In order to design and analyze technical systems in a market and business context there is an increasing need to use techno-economic approaches. Technical aspects like network architecture, functionality, performance, capacity and cost are combined with market related aspects like regulation, business and revenue models, distribution of functionality and the value offered to end-users and service providers. The PhD student will contribute to the development of a tele-economic framework for the design and analysis of wireless infrastructure systems. This will then be applied in areas like deployment of high capacity-low cost mobile broadband systems, indoor and local area wireless Internet access and systems for machine-to machine communication.
How to Apply: Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: 2012-08-13

Doctoral Studentship in Entrepreneurship at Lund University, Sweden

Eligibility:
To be qualified the applicant must hold either a Masters degree or have completed 240 ECTS credits of university studies. Furthermore, we require at least 90 ECTS credits in a subject relevant to the PhD. The applicant must also have completed a thesis equivalent to 15 ECTS credits in a relevant subject. Proficiency in spoken and written English is a requirement.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The PhD programme in Business Administration at Lund University is a four-year programme for a doctoral degree. The doctoral degree consists of two parts, courses (90 ECTS credits) and a thesis (150 ECTS credits). During the program the PhD candidate will author a PhD thesis, as well as participate in courses and seminars. As a doctoral student you will mainly be working with your research project, but you can also be given more general tasks at the department, e.g. teaching, research or administrative work, in accordance with the regulations. Rules for employment as a Doctoral student are stated in “The Higher Education Ordnance (SFS 1998:80), Chapter 5″). The PhD will be part of existing projects at the Sten K. Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship. At the moment we are looking for PhD candidates in the areas of self-employment entry and/or entrepreneurial learning.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 2012-06-24

Doctoral Student Position in Crop Growth Modeling, 2012

Eligibility:
• Outstanding Master´s degree (or equivalent) in Agricultural Sciences, Crop and/or Soil Science, Physical Geography, Applied Computer Sciences, or related disciplines
• Strong interest in plant-based agricultural production modeling
• Knowledge of geographic information systems • Advanced knowledge of statistical methods; programming skills (e.g. C++, Java, Python) are an asset
• Very good skills in oral and written English,
• Skills in the Russian language and knowledge of the study region are an additional asset
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) is looking for a doctoral student within the multidisciplinary project “Economic and natural potentials of agricultural production and carbon trade-offs in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia [EPIKUR]“. EPIKUR aims to estimate agricultural production potentials by combing spatially explicit crop growth models, land use allocation models, and farm-level efficiency analyses. EPIKUR is strongly connected to its partners from the study region and to international universities and research institutes. The doctoral candidate is expected to complete a dissertation of high scientific quality and policy impact. The successful candidate will use different crop growth models for spatially assessing current and for projecting future crop yields under scenarios of climate and technological changes in Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan.
How to Apply: Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 15th, 2012

QUT Equity Scholarships for National and International Students, Australia 2012


Eligibility:

You must be:
-From a low-income background be experiencing financial hardship.
-We also take personal hardship into consideration.
You may be eligible even if you’re not eligible for Commonwealth scholarships.
-The computer scheme is not available for: visiting students cross-institutional students QUT International College students..

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The QUT Equity Scholarships Scheme targets students from low-income backgrounds or students who face significant financial barriers to studying at university. There are also specific scholarships for low-income students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The QUT Equity Scholarships Scheme offers about $2.5 million worth of scholarships, bursaries and computers to low-income students each year. In Semester 2, 2012 the Scheme will offer the following:
· Equity Scholarships ($1250 for one semester) · Equity Bursaries ($1000 for one semester) · Faculty Equity Bursaries ($1000 for one semester)

How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 July 2012

2013 Jim Ellert Scholarship for Masters in Business Administration, Switzerland

Eligibility:
-preference given to women
-Africa, Central & Eastern Europe (including all former Soviet republics), and the South-Eastern Asian Peninsula (Thailand, Myramar, Cambodia, Loas, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia)
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Africa, Central & Eastern Europe (including all former Soviet republics), and the South-Eastern Asian Peninsula (Thailand, Myramar, Cambodia, Loas, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia)
Scholarship Description: Candidates who have already applied to the full-time IMD MBA program and who demonstrate strong financial need (with preference given to women).1) Acceptance into the IMD MBA Program 2) Submitting an essay on: ‘Why I would like to do an MBA at IMD’ (maximum 500 words) Candidates will also be considered on the basis of merit as per the quality of their admission application.Amount is CHF 20,000
How to Apply: Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: September 30, 2012


International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Energy, Engineering and Science at the North-West University, South Africa

Eligibility:
• A PhD degree from a reputable university is mandatory.
• The doctorate degree should have been obtained within five years before the appointment as a post-doctoral fellow and be under 45 years of age.
• Candidates should be fluent in English.
• Candidates should have an excellent academic record and research potential.
• The scheme is open to nationals of all countries.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Various projects exist within the research scheme. Candidates will typically perform research in one of the following areas: 1) Condition monitoring of industrial cables and power cables 2) Efficiency optimisation of electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) 3) Energy related research (energy efficiency, energy management and control) 4) Electrical machines, power transformers and energy 5) Feed-in tariff power research – to feed electricity back into the grid
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 November 2012

NICTA Scholarship for PhD at Victorian Universities, Australia 2012

Eligibility:
-Students must enroll full time in a PhD or a Masters leading to PhD program of study at one of the Victorian universities.
-Students must apply for any government or university funded full-stipend scholarships that they are eligible for.
-Students must undertake a research project that is aligned with NICTA’s research activities.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: NICTA offers scholarships for exceptional PhD students working in ICT-related disciplines such as information systems, electrical engineering and computer science at a number of Victorian universities.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 October 2012

2012 Borlaug Fellowship Program for Developing Countries Students, USA

-Citizens of country in which the Borlaug Fellowship Program is offered Early to middle stage of their professional career Good working knowledge of the English language Minimum of a Master’s degree Two or more years of practical work experience and currently employed in an university, government, non-profit, or private agricultural research entity in the recipient country.
-Demonstrate intention to continue working in the home country after completing their Borlaug fellowship in the U.S.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing Countries
Scholarship Description: The Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program) helps developing countries strengthen sustainable agricultural practices by providing scientific training and collaborative research opportunities to visiting researchers, policymakers, and university faculty. The Borlaug Fellowship Program has provided over 500 fellowships for agricultural professionals from 64 developing countries worldwide.
How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 31, 2012

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program for African, Africa 2012

Eligibility:
-The Fellowship is for young professionals, mid-career, and new executives.
-He/She shall be national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world.
- He/She should not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank; He/She should not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother.
-Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible; Under the age of Forty (40) years or Forty-Five (45) years for women with children.
-Hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, Finance, Banking or any discipline relevant to the Bank’s business: such as outstanding academic credentials, relevant work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others ;
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (the “Foundation”), is financing the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship position in the Bank. The Fellow will perform the functions and duties of the position at the Temporary Relocation Agency of the Bank in Tunis, Tunisia, the headquarters of the Bank in Abidjan, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, or any other location from which the Bank carries out its operations.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 16/07/2012

2013 Van Oord MBA Scholarship for Developing Country Students, Switzerland


Eligibility:
Developing countries whose advancement / progress has been strongly influenced by its seaside location, struggle against the water, maritime tradition, river transportation system, etc.
Candidates with financial need who have already applied to the full-time IMD MBA program and who are citizens of the above geographical areas.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing Country
Scholarship Description: Preference is given to those who wish to return to their countries after graduation and to those with a technical background and / or experience related to marine engineering.Number of scholarships is One. 1) Acceptance into the IMD MBA Program 2) Submitting an essay on: “How the seaside location of my country can be better used to contribute to economic growth and sustainability.” (maximum 750 words)
How to Apply: Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: September 30, 2012

2013 Nestlé Scholarship for Women from Developing Countries, Switzerland

Master’s Scholarship for Women from Developing Countries in Business Administration funded by IMD, Switzerland 2013
Study Subject(s):Business Administration
Course Level:Master’s
Scholarship Provider: IMD
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:
-Worldwide (with preference given to developing countries)
-Women candidates who have already applied to the full-time IMD MBA program and who demonstrate financial need.
-Employees of Nestlé and its subsiduaries are not elegible.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Worldwide (with preference given to developing countries)
Scholarship Description: The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD MBA participants who wanted to encourage women to take the MBA.
How to Apply: Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: September 30, 2012

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