Nanyang Fellows Scholarship 2013

Nanyang Fellows Scholarship 2013 for Nanyang Fellows MBA programme, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The Nanyang Fellows MBA is a full-time one-year elite MBA Programme designed for exceptional mid-career executives destined for the pinnacle of leadership.

Deadline: 31 Jan 2013

Who is eligible?

This scholarship is open to international applicants seeking to pursue a full-time Nanyang Fellows MBA programme at NTU.

Eligibility criteria

• Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents are not eligible to apply
• At least 8 years of post-graduation experience including 5 years of managerial experience
• Possess excellent undergraduate degrees
• Have demonstrated leadership qualities and potential in his/her organisation and/or community service
• A good score in TOEFL or IELTS is required for applicants from non-English speaking university
• Applicants must be nominated by the head of company/organisation/ministry in which the applicant is serving
• You should not be on paid employment or accept paid employment or concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary or top-up allowance during the prescribed period of the award

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SOAS Doctoral Scholarships 2013

SOAS Doctoral Scholarships (Faculty of Languages & Cultures only) 2013, University of London

The SOAS Doctoral Scholarships (4 scholarships in the Faculty of Languages and Cultures) are available for students who are proposing to register full-time or part-time for a research degree at SOAS in the academic session 2013/14.  This scholarship will provide remission of the tuition fees.

Deadline: 31 Jan 2013

Eligible programmes

Any full-time or part-time Mphil/PhD programme (new admissions only) in the following subject areas: 

1. one home/EU for Literary, Cultural or Postcolonial Studies (Asia, Africa, Middle East)
2. one home/EU OR overseas for African and Asian Cinemas
3. one home/EU for Classical and Ancient Languages, Literatures and Cultures (China, India, Near East)
4. one home/EU for Linguistics

Candidate Criteria

• Applicants must possess or expect to be awarded a Distinction in their Masters Degree from a UK university. Applicants with a non-UK degree to be adjudged in the top rank by their referees and transcript.
• Applicants must have an offer of admission to a Research programme at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline.
• Only new research students may apply: those already enrolled on a research degree programme at SOAS are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates currently completing a Masters degree are welcome to apply.

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Friends Scholarship 2013-14 - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Friends Scholarship 2013-14 - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Maastricht University, The Netherlands

The Friends of Maastricht University (UM) is an initiative of the University Fund Limburg/SWOL. The University Fund seeks private funding to allow talented international students to follow master’s programs at Maastricht University. Gifts and donations are brought together in the Friends Scholarship.

Deadline: 01 March 2013

This scholarship provides an opportunity to experience the Problem-Based Learning educational model at UM, but also gives the scholarship recipient the opportunity to learn from other cultures by becoming a part of UM’s international academic community.


The supporters of this Friends Scholarship are the following companies: SATIJNplus Architects, Mediview, Delfin and Van der Valk Hotel Maastricht.

For 2013-2014 the Friends Scholarship will focus on the Master Globalisation and Development Studies of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This is a one-year master program.

Who is eligible?

The Friends Scholarship offers subsidies for young talented students participating in the Master Globalization and Development Studies of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Maastricht University starting in September 2013. Note: candidates must meet all the requirements of the application procedure. Applicants should hold a passport from an emerging country in South America, Africa or Asia.

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Graduate Research Scholarship for PhD

Graduate Research Scholarship for PhD study from October 2013, University of Bath, UK

To provide doctoral training for outstanding individuals seeking to pursue a professional academic career, the School of Management is offering a full-time 4-year Graduate Research Scholarship, with an annual value of about £18,000, including home tuition fees and maintenance.

Deadline: 01 March 2013

The Scholarship for autumn 2013 is open to international, EU and UK candidates who have both (i) exceptional academic qualifications and (ii) a strong commitment to acquiring a professional doctoral training to be management academics. Applicants must be seeking to earn a PhD on a full-time basis, and will be required both (i) to take taught programmes in research and teaching methods and (ii) to contribute annually up to a maximum of 100 hours of seminar-based teaching and assessment. (Candidates will not be expected to deliver lectures.) Annual continuation of awards will depend on satisfactory performance.

Applications are welcomed from outstanding graduates who:
1. must hold at a minimum a bachelor degree (a First or Upper-second or GPA equivalent)
2. Are fluent in English.
3. Are strongly committed to, and potentially capable of, high-quality academic research in an area that is consistent with the research expertise of School staff, as well as the ability and desire to develop their teaching skills in this area.

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DAAD University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates

DAAD University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates

These grants are awarded to enable students and graduates to attend German language and area studies courses plus special language/terminology courses that are offered by state (public) or state-recognised German higher education institutions and by affiliated language schools. Course providers and course offers are available on the DAAD homepage: www.daad.de/hsk-kursliste.

Deadline: 31 January

Requirements

• Applications are open to students in Bachelor‘s and Master‘s programmes of all subject areas who will have completed at least two academic years of studies at the time of starting their funded stay.
• Students in their last year of a Bachelor‘s programme are entitled to apply if a Master‘s programme will follow directly after the Bachelor‘s degree. Please include the letter of confirmation by the higher education institution as proof.
• Neither graduates holding a Master‘s degree nor PhD students are eligible for application to this programme.
• At the time of starting the funded stay, applicants must be registered or matriculated at a university in their home country or in their country of permanent residence (but not Germany).
• Applicants must be able to follow lectures and presentations and to collaborate in teams. The German required language skills must at least be equivalent to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and must be proved by a language certificate. The last language certificate should not be older than one year. Further general information on language certificates is available on the DAAD homepage:  www.daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/voraussetzungen/en/6221-deutsche-sprache/..
• The minimum age at the time of starting the funded stay is 18 years.
• An applicant may only be considered once for a DAAD Intensive Language Course or University Summer Course Grant in any three consecutive years.
• Alternative requirements may apply for some few countries as specified in the "Country Information" section.
• Additional information on the application process is available on the DAAD homepage:  www.daad.de/en/form(further downloadable forms - FAQs for applicants and FAQs for scholarship holders)

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Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme 2013, UK

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme 2013, Newcastle University, UK

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the University to support students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Deadline: 22 March 2013

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply for a DFID award if: 

• you have been offered a place on one of the eligible degree programmes above
• you have a first degree at either first-class or upper second-class level or the equivalent
• you are not currently living in a developed country or have previously studied for a year or more in a developed county
• you are not employed by a government department (either national or local government) or a parastatal organisation (university and polytechnic employees are exempt from this restriction)
• you come from one of the following list of countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji*, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, Rwanda, St. Helena, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, Zambia, Zimbabwe*

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David Parkin PhD Scholarship 2013

To help support the University of Bath’s world-class research environment and to provide doctoral training for outstanding individuals seeking specifically to pursue professional academic careers, the School of Management is seeking applications for the David Parkin PhD Scholarship for Overseas Students.

Deadline: 01 March 2013

The David Parkin PhD Studentships worth approximately £13,000 per annum for 3 years (overseas tuition fees, and training support grant) are open to candidates from anywhere in the world (outside the EU) who have both (i) exceptional academic qualifications and (ii) a strong commitment to acquiring a professional research training to become management academics.

Research interests in any field of management will be considered, from exceptional candidates from anywhere in the world (outside the EU), and from any prior disciplinary background. Applications are welcomed from genuinely outstanding graduates who:
1. must hold at a minimum a bachelor degree (a First or Upper-second or GPA equivalent)
2. Are fluent in English.
3. Are strongly committed to, and potentially capable of, high-quality academic research in an area that is consistent with the research expertise of School staff, as well as the ability and desire to develop their teaching skills in this area.

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Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program

Each year a considerable number of scholarships are awarded by TU/e partnered by top international technology companies. Currently ASML, NXP, Océ, Philips and Bosch are all involved in the Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program (ALSP), named in honor of the former TU/e President.  

Deadline: 01 Feb 2013

The scholarship program

The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying for your Master's degree at TU/e and three years working for the company that sponsors your scholarship. In this way you will also gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities.

The scholarships will be awarded to highly talented international students who have an excellent academic record, a high score in the selection tests and in English proficiency.

The TU/e will match your academic background and particular skills to the requirements of the international organizations funding your scholarship.

The ALSP scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver and a contribution to living expenses of 5,000 euro for both of the two years of the Master's program. This is not a full cost scholarship. During the three years of your career launching experience, you will earn a competitive salary.

You automatically enter the selection for ALSP if you are admitted to a TU/e Master's program having submitted your application before the scholarship deadline of February 1, 2013. 

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UK : 100 PhD studentships

University of Sussex is investing up to 6 million to support 100 PhD studentships across the arts, humanities, social sciences, science and engineering for outstanding research students in the academic year 2013-14.

The funding is primarily made up of University-matched Research Council studentships, collaborative doctoral studentships, school-based awards and University-wide scholarships. The breadth and scope of the awards available will enable the University to attract the most talented students from around the globe.

For details of our PhD scholarships, visit our online funding database at Search funding opportunities.

Chancellor's International Research Scholarships

The University of Sussex is investing £5 million in 50 new Chancellor's International Research Scholarships to support development of our key interdisciplinary research areas:

• Culture and Heritage 
• Digital and Social Media 
• Environment and Health 
• Global Transformations 
• Mind and Brain 
• Security and Social Justice.

The scholarships are open to international (non-EU) students from any discipline and include payment of international tuition fees (non-EU rate) and living costs (£13,500 annually). The scholarships are for three years. Ten scholarships are available in 2013 and applications should demonstrate outstanding research potential/ability and identify with one of the above research areas.

For further details (including how to apply), visit Funding: Chancellor's International Research Scholarships (2013) or email our Doctoral School at E  doctoralschool@sussex.ac.uk

Further Information

Hungary : Scholarships in Philosophy

The Department Of Philosophy At Central European University Is Pleased To Announce Its Call For Applications For Academic Year 2013/2014 Central European University is an English-language, graduate university located in Budapest, Hungary.

An international university with students from some 100 countries and faculty from more than 40, CEU offers small, seminar-style courses and a student/faculty ratio of 7:1. CEU is accredited in the United States and Hungary.

This interdisciplinary program combines historical and analytical approaches to major areas of philosophical study. CEU’s Department of Philosophy also works in close collaboration with the departments of Cognitive Science and Political Science.

Programs Offered

• Master of Arts in Philosophy (One Year)

• Master of Arts in Philosophy (Two Years)

• Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy

Selected Areas of Research

• Philosophy of language

and logic

• Ancient and modern philosophy

• Philosophy of mind

• Free will

• Political philosophy

• Perception

• Theory of democracy

• Causation

Scholarships and Fellowships

CEU is committed to attracting talented students from around the world—a commitment backed up with unusually generous financial aid. The University provides a variety of scholarships and research grants for which applicants from any country are eligible to apply.

CEU Master’s Degree Fellowships (full or partial) include a full tuition scholarship (with a value of €11,000 to €12,000), housing in the CEU Residence Center, health insurance, and a monthly stipend to cover living expenses.

CEU Master’s Degree Tuition Scholarships (full or partial) cover between 50 and 100 percent of tuition expenses up to €12,000 per year.

CEU Doctoral Fellowships cover full tuition, health insurance, and a generous stipend for housing and living expenses. Over 90 percent of PhD students receive the full doctoral fellowship.

Direct Student Loans and Canada Student Loans are available for eligible U.S. and Canadian students.

External Scholarships and Financial Aid Programs administered through CEU include Erasmus Mundus scholarships, Erasmus research grants, and other private and public fellowships and scholarships.

Application Deadline: January 24, 2013

http://www.ceu.hu/scholarships/philosophy?utm_source=Scholarship_links&utm_medium=listserv&utm_content=Philosophy&utm_campaign=Recruitment_12_13

Switzerland : Fully Funded PhD Studentships

Dynamic and Distributed Information Systems Group is looking for multiple research doctoral students with a keen interest in at least one the the following areas

1. Large-scale Graph Processing
2. Human Computation
3. Semantic Web / Linked Data
4. Economics of Computing
5. Social Network Analysis

to work on a number of new and existing research projects (including ViSTA-TV, CrowdLang, Signal/Collect).

We offer:

• motivated colleagues who are passionate about research
• a work environment that is well equipped with the newest hardware and software technology
• a salary according to the standard university regulations ( > 45'000 - 57'000 CHF / year; increases with experience)
• support for your personal development and career planning
• an attractive work environment both within the research group and beyond 
• (Zurich is repeatedly voted the city with the highest standard of living in the world)
• A highly successful PhD program with graduates at top rated institutions world-wide

You will be collaborating in a larger research team consisting of the Dynamic and Distributed Information Systems Group (DDIS)(http://www.ifi.uzh.ch/ddis/) headed by Prof. Abraham Bernstein, which is part of the Department of Informatics of the University of Zurich. The group is active in International and Swiss National research projects and we are looking for candidates to help us continue these efforts.

You have:

• a master's degree in informatics, computer science, information systems (or an equivalent university study)
• expertise in database systems, Semantic Web / Linked Data, HCI, social network analysis, or econimics.
• (note: only expertise in one of the fields is necessary; multiple areas is desirable)
• good programming skills in several languages
• an interest in applying computer science research to real-world problems
• excellent command of English
• German is a plus but not required

If you are interested:

Send your application (including CV, final grades, and - if possible - thesis copy as a PDF or ZIP archive containing PDFs) via e-mail to:

Prof. Abraham Bernstein, Ph.D. 

Department of Informatics 

University of Zurich, Switzerland 

http://www.ifi.uzh.ch/ddis/people/bernstein/ 

Email: ddisjobs "at" lists "dot" ifi "dot" uzh "dot" ch

Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis, but please do not submit later that January 15, 2013.

The University of Zurich is committed to enhancing the number of women in scientific positions and, therefore, particularly invites women to apply. Women who are as qualified for the position in question as male applicants will be given priority.

Scholarship Opportunities in Chulalongkorn University for ASE

*Scholarship Program in Chulalongkorn University for ASEAN Countries*

*Term of Scholarships :*

Master’s degree scholarship

Two years (starting from June 2013)

Doctoral degree scholarship

Three years (starting from June 2013)

*Provisions of the Scholarships :*

The scholarships will cover the following :

1. An economy class round-trip ticket to and from designated

capital cities or principal cities (excluding domestic airfare with both

neighboring countries and Thailand.) Travelling expenses incurred other

than air tickets will be borne by recipients.

2. Tuition Fees

3. Stipend and accommodation in the amount of 16,000

baht/month.

*Eligibility of Applicants :*

1. Applicants must return to teach/work at their home counties after graduation from Chulalongkorn University.

2. Applicants must have completed Bachelor’s Degrees or Master’s Degrees as appropriate in related fields.

3. Applicants must have a grade point average for the lates semester before applying of not lower than 2.75 for undergraduate, and not lower than 3.25 for postgraduate.

4. Applicants’ age must be less than 35.

5. Applicants must have a good command of English. A minimum TOEFL score of 500 or 173 Computer-based or IELTS score of 5.0 is required. (Except the applicants with scholarship)

6. Applicants must be in good health.

7. Applicants must not be recipients of other types of scholarships.

*Documents Required for Application :*

1. Completed application form with a 3 cm x 4 cm size photograph.

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Certificate of Graduation

4. Transcript of Academic Record of the last educational institution attended.

5. Photocopy of passport.

6. Two recommendation letters from the Head, the Director, the Dean which the applicant belongs.

7. Physical examination certificate from a hospital in candidates’ home countries.

*Application Procedures :*

Candidates must send the completed application form and relevant documents directly to the faculty/program of their choice. The deadline to accept application is February 3, 2013.

*Application form :*

Application form can be obtained from the website at :

www.academic. chula.ac. th