Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Thailand : ASEAN Foundation Joint Post-graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology


The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) and the ASEAN Foundation (AF) have entered into an agreement to develop highly qualified human resources in the area of science and technology within ASEAN member countries through the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute - ASEAN Foundation Post-Graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology.
The CGI is a multidisciplinary post-graduate academic institute established in 2005, under the initiative of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol. The aim of CGI is to employ the most recent interactive teaching techniques used in leading educational and research institutions to train students in the program to be effective thinkers and leaders in their fields of expertise, to better serve their countries’ needs towards sustainable development. The CGI is presently offering programs leading to a Post-Graduate diploma, a Master’s degree and a Doctoral degree in Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, and Chemical Biology.
The ASEAN Foundation, an initiative of the Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was established on 15 December 1997 to help bring about shared prosperity and a sustainable future for the peoples of all ASEAN countries. It has been mandated to promote greater awareness of ASEAN and greater interaction among its peoples and their increased participation in ASEAN activities as well as to undertake development cooperation activities that enhance mutual assistance, address equitable economic development and reduce poverty.
This year, 5 (five) scholarships are available for ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen) who are interested to pursue a Master Degree at the CGI. Selection of successful applicants will be based on merit.
Eligibility
  • Scholarships are open to bonafide ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen)
  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00
  • Applicants with at least 2 years work experiences in related field will receive favorable consideration
  • Applicants must have demonstrated English proficiency, preferably on one of two recognized test of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
  • Applicants must provide a statement of purpose explaining their interests in the study
Field of Study
  • Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Chemical Biology
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship will cover tuition and other academic fees, round trip airfare, accommodation allowance, monthly stipend, book allowance, health insurance and others.
Award Period
The award is tenable for a period of 2 years, subject to an annual review of the scholar’s satisfactory progress.
Application Procedure
Applicants should complete the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – the ASEAN Foundation Post – Graduate Scholarship Program application form and submit together with other supporting documents to:
The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
(CGI-AF Joint Scholarship Program)
54 Kamphangphet 6 Road,
Laksi, Bangkok 10210
THAILAND
Email: cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th
Application Period
Application for the CGI-AF Scholarship Program is due on 30 November 2011. Pre-session orientation program will commence in April 2012 while the academic program will commence in June 2012.
Notification of the Award
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome by CGI.
Application Form
CGI - AF scholarship application form can be downloaded here (Microsoft Word Document, 174KB).
Application Deadline : 30 November 2011
Contact Adress:
Contact Email:
Posted on 2011-11-07 10:04:28

PhD in data mining, knowledge discovery, web analytics, Eindhoven

Job opening: 4-year PhD in the field of data mining, knowledge discovery and web analytics in the STW (Dutch Technology Foundation) funded project "Context-Aware Predictive Analytics" (CAPA), within the expertise group Databases and Hypermedia (DH) of TU Eindhoven.

To meet the early a pplication deadline please apply before November 10 athttp://www.academictransfer.com/11685
Late submissions received after November 10th will be also considered until the position has been filled. Please send late submissions to capa.stw@gmail. com with subject "PhD position (V32.1450)".

=== Project description ===
Web analytics is aimed at understanding behavioral patterns of users of various web-based applications or services in e-commerce, mass-media, and entertainment industries. Accurately predicting the probability of desired actions on the web (product purchases, membership registrations, newsletter subscriptions, software downloads, accessing certain information resources, clicking ad banners) in specific circumstances would enable us to achieve better
personalization and adaptation to diverse customer needs and preferences. The behavior of users may vary depending on the context (e.g. user activity, location, time, access device, weather, holidays) and potentially within the context. Thus, predictions in web analytics are inherently context sensitive, and therefore, complementing the prediction models with context management mechanisms are expected to make them more specialized and predictive analytics decisions for web
applications more accurate. In general, the number of contextual factors that may potentially affect human behavior on the we is enormous and it is hardly possible to capture all of them with a model simpler than the universe itself. Therefore, one of the key challenges is to construct the mechanisms, which would identify, what the (current) context is and how to integrate it into prediction models. Another important aspect to be developed is the mechanism of monitoring the stream of user-related and contextual data over time to signal anomalies and changes in predictive model performance. Taking a broad range of practically relevant issues to address within this project, we aim for developing a complete solution integrating predictive analytics, context awareness and change detection mechanisms and allowing straightforward deployment of project results in web-based applications. The techniques we aim to develop will be tested retrospectively on historical data and deployed in real operational settings and validated externally.

The particularly planned prediction tasks include but are not limited to ad banner relevance scoring, content matching in online advertising, bidding for sponsored search, content based and
collaborative recommendations, and demand prediction for a given time period.

There are several partners in the project:
• Eindhoven University of Technology – research institute where the research is funded. The research team of the project includes experts in predictive analytics, concept drift and context-awareness (dr. Mykola Pechenizkiy, dr. Indre Zliobaite), adaptive hypermedia systems
(Prof. Paul De Bra), pattern mining (dr. Toon Calders), and web analytics (Ir. Guido Budziak).
• Adversitement B.V. - technology user that provides expertise in web analytics and infrastructure facilitating research, deployment and testing of research results in real live settings of different interested companies and organization, i.e. end users. Technical
assistance will be also provided to facilitate smooth validation of the developed techniques in the corresponding case studies.
• End users, including e.g. media companies (Kliknieuw.nl) , e-commerce (ReplaceDirect. nl) and entertainment (MovieMax.eu) . The expertise of the corresponding domain specialists who are also part of the project team can be called upon in relation to the deployment case studies.

Thus, the project provides a rather unique opportunity for continuous field testing supported by the involved partners.

Further information about the project including the essential extracts from the original accepted research proposal can be found athttp://www.win.tue.nl/~mpechen/projects/capa/

=== Requirements ===
As a PhD student your tasks concern the following activities:
• perform scientific research;
• implement research prototypes and test them in live settings;
• present results on international conferences;
• publish results in scientific journals;
• participate in activities of the group and of the department.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:
• a MSc degree in Computer Science or a closely related field;
• background in data mining, machine learning, predictive modeling, information retrieval or recommender systems is a plus;
• interest in studying context-awareness in predictive modeling;
• good programming skills;
• good communication and writing skills in English.

=== Conditions of employment ===
We offer:
• a full-time temporary appointment for a period of 4 years, with an intermediate evaluation after 10 months.
• a gross salary of € 2,042 per month in the first year, increasing up to € 2,612 per month in the fourth year;
• support for your personal development and career planning including courses, summer schools, conference visits etc.;
• a broad package of fringe benefits (e.g. excellent technical infrastructure, child daycare, savings schemes, and excellent sports facilities).

=== Application procedure ===
The application should consist of the following parts:
• an explanation of your interest in the proposed research field;
• a Curriculum Vitae;
• copies of diplomas together and other relevant certificates;
• a complete list of attended courses and corresponding grades;
• names and contact details of two referees;
• proof of English language skills (if applicable).

Please send us your application before November 10th – the date when we start the selection process - using the 'APPLY NOW' button athttp://www.academictransfer.com/11685

Late submissions received after November 10th will be also considered until the position has been filled. Please send late submissions to capa.stw@gmail. com with subject "PostDoc position (V32.1451)".

=== Additional information ===
More information can be obtained from:
• regarding your application: Mrs. P.J. Evers, HR advisor, e-mail: pzwin@tue.nl
• regarding the project content: dr. M. Pechenizkiy, tel. +31 (0)247 4977, e-mail: m.pechenizkiy@ tue.nl

More information about employer Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) on AcademicTransfer.
Direct link to this job opening: http://www.academictransfer.com/11685

Honjo International Scholarship

Honjo International Scholarship Foundation (HISF) is currently seeking scholarshipapplications from foreign students who are planning to attend a graduate school at a Japanese university after April 1, 2012. A total of 15 to 20 scholarships are available for the courses commencing 2012.

HISF provides scholarships to bright students who are struggling to study under different conditions in developing nations as well as to those Japanese students studying abroad, to help them learn advanced technologies and improve their good intentions will serve as a bridge connecting Japan with the rest of the world in cultureand mutual friendships.

Eligibility

The student is registered to attend a graduate school in Japan and does not possess Japanese citizenship. His or her academic achievement as well as moral character is exemplary. He or she must be considered to be in need of financial aid due to extenuating financial circumstances.

The student must be registered to attend or have been accepted to attend a graduate school after April 1, 2012. He or she must be able to provide any of the following documentation: a certificate of enrollment, letter of admission or a letter attesting to the fact that the student has been accepted.

To be eligible, students enrolled in a PhD Program must have been born after March 31, 1976. Those enrolled in a Master’s Program must have been born after March 31, 1981.

The student must be able to assure the committee that he or she will be able to secure employment in his or her home country after graduating from a graduate school.

The student must have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, and be committed to make his or her contribution.

The student must be able to carry an everyday conversation in Japanese. Interviews will be conducted in Japanese.

Amount and Duration of Scholarships

¥200,000 ($2600) per month for 1 or 2 years
¥180,000 ($2340) per month for 3 years
¥150,000 (1950$) per month for 4 or 5 years
Travel expenses for conferences, other expenses will be covered as per the scholarship rules

Deadline

The applications must be postmarked on/by November 30, 2011

For more information, visit this link.



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2 PhD Scholarships in Nutrition and Population Health


Two PhD Scholarships in Nutrition and Population Health available now!
Two PhD Scholarships in nutrition and population health are available in Deakin University’s Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN).    C-PAN is a multi-disciplinary research centre recognised internationally for its expertise in nutrition and physical activity.

The Scholarships, to the value of $22,860pa, are with Dr Sarah McNaughton, an ARC Future Fellow.
Project 1: Dietary behaviours among older adults
Physical inactivity and poor diet are major public health concerns and significant determinants of quality of life among the ageing population. This PhD will utilise data collected as part of a cohort study of 4000 adults aged 55-65 years.
Possible research areas include:
  • Examining dietary patterns among older adults
  • Tracking changes in diet over time
  • Associations between diet and quality of life and cardiovascular risk
  • Influences on nutrition behaviours among older adults.
Project 2: Dietary patterns and cardiovascular disease risk in young children
Little is known about how dietary patterns track across early childhood and how these factors relate to cardiovascular risk factors. This PhD will utilise data from the Melbourne Infant Feeding, Activity and Nutrition Trial which collected dietary intake and health data on infants and young children.
Possible research areas include:
  • Describing dietary patterns and tracking of dietary patterns over early life
  • Investigating associations between dietary patterns over early life and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Entry Requirements
  • Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree with Honours or a Masters degree with a substantial research component, or equivalent, in nutrition, dietetics, or health sciences.
  • Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, or Australian permanent residents.
  • Fluency in English (evidence of English proficiency is required), highly motivated, and able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous nutrition research experience is desirable.
Please contact:
Dr Sarah McNaughton
sarah.mcnaughton@deakin.edu.au
Telephone: 61 3 9251 7842

International Students Scholarship by Shanghai Municipal Government


University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) administers 3 types of international students scholarship offered by the Shanghai Municipal Government in an attempt to encourage excellent international students and scholars to study at USST.

 I. Types of scholarship and who shall apply

 Type A (full scholarship)
 It is granted to excellent international students who will apply for Master / Doctor degree program in USST
 Type B (partial scholarship)
 It is granted to excellent international students who will apply for Bachelor / Master / Doctor degree program in USST
 Type C (scholarship for outstanding students)
 It is granted to outstanding international students who take long term degree program in USST.

II. The scholarship contains:

 Type A (full scholarship)
 Students who are granted the type A scholarship will be exempt from application fee, tuition, elementary learning materials expense and lodging expense and will be provided with comprehensivemedical insurances for free. The Master’s and Doctoral degree candidates will enjoy monthly living allowance of CNY1,100 RMB and CNY1,400 respectively.
 Type B (partial scholarship)
 Students who are granted the type B scholarship will be exempt from application fee, tuition, elementary learning materials expense.
 Type C (scholarship for outstanding students)
 It is established to encourage the currently enrolled excellent international students who are pursuing long-term study at higher educational institutions in Shanghai. The winners will receive a one-off scholarship in an academic year.

 III. Prerequisites of the applicants

 Non-Chinese citizen in good health
 Applicants pursuing Bachelor’s degree should hold High School degree diploma or the equivalent and should be under the age of 25, and the applicant can only apply for Type B or Type C scholarships. Applicants pursuing Master’s degree should hold Bachelor degree diploma or the equivalent and should not be under the age of 35. Applicants pursuing Doctor’s degree should hold Master degree diploma or the equivalent and should not be under the age of 40.
 The applicants should have excellent academic records.
 The applicants should be in default of any other Chinese government scholarship.

IV. When to apply and how to apply

Type A (full scholarship)
 Application of type A will be processed by the university from Jan 1st to Jun 10th every year.

Application material:

 Application Form for Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) Class A,filled in Chinese or English
 Notarized copies and Chinese or English translations of your highest education certificate, including graduation and degree certificates. Verification letter should be provided if the applicants are students or employed.
 Official transcripts of study records in Chinese or English. Chinese or English translations of the transcripts should be notarized.
 Study Plan in China (no less than 1,000 words) in Chinese or English;
 Letter of Recommendation in Chinese or English from two professors or associate professors from the institution where the applicants have completed or will complete study program;
 Copy of Chinese language proficiency test result of HSK 6 or above ( for students will take programs taught in Chinese);
 Students who apply for art programs should provide their works;
 Copy of valid passport if available.

All materials as mentioned above will not be returned.
 Please refer to the list of majors on website: http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/s/17/t/69/p/1/c/411/d/428/list.htm
 The application form for Type A can be downloaded from: http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/s/17/t/69/27/a8/info10152.htm

Type B (partial scholarship)
 Application of type B will be processed by the university from Jan 1st to Jun 10th every year.

Application material:

 Application Form for Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) Class B,filled in Chinese or English
 Notarized copies and Chinese or English translations of your highest education certificate, including graduation and degree certificates. Verification letter should be provided if the applicants are students or employed.
 Official transcripts of study records in Chinese or English. Chinese or English translations of the transcripts should be notarized.
 Study Plan in China (no less than 1,000 words) in Chinese or English (for Master or Doctor degree program applicants only);
 Letter of Recommendation in Chinese or English from two professors or associate professors from the institution where the applicants have completed or will complete study program ( for Master or Doctor degree program applicants only);
 Copy of Chinese language proficiency test result of HSK 6 or above ( for students who will take programs taught in Chinese);
 Students who apply for art programs should provide their works;
 Copy of valid passport if available.

All materials as mentioned above will not be returned.
 Please refer to the list of majors on website: http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/s/17/t/69/p/1/c/411/d/428/list.htm
 The application form for Type B can be downloaded from: http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/s/17/t/69/27/a7/info10151.htm

Type C (scholarship for outstanding students)
 Application of type C will be processed by the university from Mar 1st to Sep 30th every year.

Application material:

 Application Form for Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) Class C,filled in Chinese or English;
 Official transcripts of study records;
 Copy of valid passport.

The application form for Type C can be downloaded from: http://isoe.usst.edu.cn/s/17/t/69/27/a6/info10150.htm

All type A, type B and type C scholarships should be applied for each academic year. Qualified applicants can apply consecutively.

V. Processing and Final Results
 Final results of the scholarship evaluation process will be publicly notified in each July and November and an official certificate will be issued to each winner.

VI. About Visa for Study in China and Registration Formalities of scholarship Winner

 Visa for study in China
 The winners of Scholarship type A and type B who directly come to Shanghai from abroad should apply for the student visa (for students who will study for over 6 months, “X” visa should be applied) to the Chinese embassy or consulate in their country with original and copy of Admission Notice, Visa Application for Study in China (JW202), Foreigner Physical Examination Form, Scholarship Award Notice and valid passport.
 Registration
 If any scholarship winner fails to register within the time limit without the permission of the institution, he/she will be regarded as giving up the admission and the scholarship.
 Health certificate and residence permit
 Students with scholarship should bring along Foreigner Physical Examination Form and go to the Shanghai Entry-exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau International Travel Health Center for verification. If they do not have health verification from the center, they should take physical examination till they receive a Health Certificate from the said center. Anyone who refuse the physical examination or enter China with certain diseases that will be rejected as regulated by the Chinese laws and regulations will be requested to leave China within limited days and the scholarship will be canceled accordingly. The relevant expense is on the said students. The lodging and living allowance funds from Scholarship A will be stopped from that month.

Students with scholarship should apply for the Residence Permit to the Exit-Entry Bureau of Shanghai Police Station within 30 days from the date they enter China.

VII. Contact Information
 Please submit in time the application materials to International Students Office of USST.

Address: International Students Office
 Rm. 101, International Affairs Building
 No. 516, Jungong Rd., Shanghai
 Zipcode: 200093
 Tel: 0086-021-55271930 Fax: 0086-021-55271502
 Email: fso@usst.edu.cn, usstiso@gmail.com

Saturday, October 29, 2011

HM King Abdullah II of Jordan Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Sport and Peacebuilding


CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
HM King Abdullah II of Jordan Generations for Peace
Sport and Peacebuilding Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Georgetown University Conflict Resolution Program, Department of Government
The Conflict Resolution Program at Georgetown University is pleased to announce a call for applicants for the HM King Abdullah II of Jordan Generations for Peace, Sport and Peacebuilding Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The fellowship, sponsored by HM King Abdullah II and Generations for Peace, will support innovative research on the intersection of sport and peacebuilding.

Over the past decade, there has been increasing interest in the role of sport in peacebuilding. Numerous initiatives have been established that engage youth in diverse settings in positive engagement; skills building; and dialogue, while addressing the challenges that they face through sports. There is extensive research about the positive impact of participating in sports on the social and intellectual development of youth. Sports, such as soccer and basketball, provide youth with an opportunity to learn the skills of collaboration and teamwork and provide an outlet for positive expression of identity.
While many organizations are pioneering the use of sport in peacebuilding, there is a significant need to provide greater training in the area and conduct applied research regarding the design, implementation, and impact of such programs.
The fellowship is initially for one year, but subject to satisfactory performance renewable for a second year. The fellowship will begin in August 2012.
Candidates will be expected to:
Conduct and publish independent research;
Provide technical assistance to organizations in the field of sport and peacebuilding;
Teach one course per year on sport and peacebuilding in the Georgetown M.A. Program in Conflict Resolution;
Mentor GU students in the field; and
Conduct at least one public talk each semester on sport and conflict.
Candidates for the fellowship will need to focus their research in one of the following areas:
Theory and practice of sports based approaches to individual and collective behavior change in the context of peacebuilding
Measuring the impact or effectiveness of sport and peace building programming
Assessing curriculum and training in sport and peace building
Exploring how to more effectively integrate peace building into sport based programming
Candidates will receive:
A competitive post-doc salary (and benefits);
Funding for field research and conference participation; and
Two research assistants.
Selection Criteria:
Completion of Ph.D. within the past four years;
Demonstrated interest/expertise in youth, sport, and peacebuilding;
Record of previous research/publications
Demonstrated potential to have an impact in the academic and/or policy community.
To apply: Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., three letters of recommendation, a research proposal of 8-10 pages, and sample publications. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be addressed as follows:
Ms. Amanda Ruthven, CR Program Coordinator
M.A. Program in Conflict Resolution, Department of Government
Georgetown University
3240 Prospect Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Georgetown University is an equal opportunity, and affirmative action employer.
Background on the Georgetown Conflict Resolution Program: (http://conflictresolution.georgetown.edu)
Using the foundation of Georgetown’s considerable talents in government, psychology, business, law, and international relations, the Conflict Resolution Program has rapidly developed an impressive national and international reputation. Housed in the Department of Government, the two-year multidisciplinary Master of Arts program accepted its first cohort of students in the 2005-2006 academic year. The program currently enrolls about 70 students from around the world. The program is training the next generation of researchers and practitioners with the essential skills and multidisciplinary knowledge to effectively analyze and intervene in the complex conflicts challenging the world. A particular emphasis of the program is on conflict mainstreaming, which helps students integrate conflict resolution into diverse sectoral programming areas such as health, education, youth programming, and environment.
Background on Generations for Peace: (http://www.generationsforpeace.com)
Founded by HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan, Generations For Peace (GFP) is a global initiative that contributes to the world’s need for greater tolerance and understanding between conflicting communities; ultimately leading to a demand and desire for peace. Launched in Jordan in April 2007, Generations For Peace uses sport to empower leaders of youth from hostile regions, and to act as agents of change to help instill tolerance; understanding; and ultimately peace.

Iran : Tehran University of Medical Sciences International Scholarship


The Chancellor of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the President of the International Campus are pleased to announce their first round of scholarships to foreign students who are interested to pursue their studies at TUMS-IC.  The details of these generous scholarships are:
NAME OF THE SCHOLARSHIP:
Tehran University of Medical Sciences International Scholarship Program for Academic Year 2012
LEVELS OF STUDIES:
1.  B.Sc.
2.  M.Sc.
3.  Ph.D.
4.  Subspecialty
5.  Fellowship
6.  Specialty
7.  M.D. or Doctor of Medicine
8.  D.D.S. or Doctor of Dental Surgery
9.  Pharm.D. or Doctor in Pharmacy

HOSTING SCHOOLS:
1.  School of Medicine
2.  School of Dentistry
3.  School of Pharmacy
4.  School of Advanced Technology in Medicine
5.  School of Allied Health Sciences
6.  School of Public Health
7.  School of Nursing and Midwifery
8.  School of Rehabilitation

SCHOLARSHIP TAKEN AT:
International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:
TUMS Scholarship Program is a scholarship program set up by TUMS-IC  to facilitate students and scholars from all over the world to conduct their study and research at TUMS-IC. The scholarship aims to increase the mutual understanding and scientific exchange of scholars and students of Iran and scholars and students from the rest of the world. TUMS is the best university in the field of medical sciences in Iran and it is the second best medical
university in the Middle East.  For more information please visit: http://ic.tums.ac.ir/en 

The value of the scholarship varies from 3,000 to 15,000 US$.  The scholarship covers students’ first transport from the airport, housing, partial food plans, computer labs, sports and student union membership, library, and internet access.

FIELDS OF STUDY:
The prospect precipitants of the Scholarship are welcome to study in one of these areas:

Anatomy, Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cardiology, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Surgery, Genetics, Geriatrics, Histology, Immunology and Biology, Internal Medicine, Legal Medicine and Occupational Medicine, Medical Education, Medical Ethics, Medical Physics, Microbiology, Molecular Medicine, Neurology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Medicine,
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Oncology and Radiotherapy, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry,
Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, Radiotherapy, Reproductive Biology, Social Medicine, Sport Medicine, Tropical
Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Urology, Virology

Community Oral Health, Dental Laboratory Technology, Dental Materials, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics

Biotechnology, Drug and Food Control, Medical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacotherapy, Radiopharmacy, Toxicology and Pharmacology

Medical Biotechnology, Medical Informatics, Medical Nanotechnology, Molecular Medicine, Neurosciences, Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy

Anesthesia Technology, Health Care Management, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Library and Information
Sciences, Medical Records, Operation Room Technology, Practical Hematology, Radiology and Radiotherapy Technology

Environmental Health Engineering, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Education and Promotion, Health Services,
Management Sciences and Health Economics, Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Medical Parasitology and
Mycology, Nutrition and Biochemistry, Occupational Health Engineering, Pathobiology

Community Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mother and Child Health, Nursing Management, Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Reproductive Health

Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy


QUALIFICATIONS:

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
  For undergraduate level of studies:  The applicant must have finished her or his high school.
  For graduate level of studies: The applicant must have had obtained a degree in the field related to her/his desired field of study

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
  The teaching language will be in English.  The applicant need to have proof of English language ability to write, read, and understand.  Our official language is Persian/Farsi and we will assist those who wish to pursue their education in Persian/Farsi.

ELIGIBILITY:
  The scholarship is only for non-Iranian citizens.

HOW TO APPLY:
  Applicant must complete our online Application Form.  http://ic.tums.ac.ir/en/page-4293.htm
  Once the application has been submitted successfully our Scholarship Coordinator will contact the prospect student to submit further documents.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
  Applications are accepted all year round. 

CONTACT:
  Office of International Affairs, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
One Poursina Avenue, Tehran 14176-53861, Iran
Tel.: (+ 98 21) 81 63 42 04, http://ic.tums.ac.ir/en   oia-ic@sina.tums.ac.ir
Application Deadline : 31 December 2011

Nanjing University Scholarship Master and PhD Program for International Students


Chinese Government Scholarship is a scholarship set up by the Chinese government to facilitate students and scholars from all over the world to conduct their study and research in Chinese universities. The scholarship aims to increase the mutual understanding and friendship between people of China and people from the rest of the world and to develop the communication and cooperation between China and the rest of the world in the field of Education, Technology, Culture and Economics. 

Nanjing University is located in the heart of a historical city Nanjing. It is surrounded by a beautiful scenery, excellent environment and accessible transportation. The University is currently host to 23 schools and 65 departments offering 162 majors for master degrees and 93 PhD degrees. A master degree takes 3 years while a PhD degree takes 3 to 4 years. Nanjing University uses a credit system, acquiring the total number of credits for the degree and successfully passing the oral defense of the Graduation Paper for a student to graduate.
Term Of Scholarship: Scholarship will be tenable for three years and four years from the date of award for masters’ degree and PhD degree, respectively. One-year preparatory education in Chinese language prior to grantees’ study of his major will be provided with full scholarship benefits if deemed necessary.

Program Description:
This program offers international students the chance to delve into learning about China’s economy, philosophy, history, culture, education, the development of contemporary Chinese society, and other fields, as well as a comparative perspective to other countries.
The program will consist of three main focuses:
  • Chinese Philosophy and History,
  • Chinese Society and Economy,
  • Chinese Language, Culture, and Literature.
The program will have the benefits of traditional academic disciplines in addition to a variety of teaching methods including case studies, academic discussions, social practices, and research to foster students’ ability to analyze problems within different fields in China, and assist students with future work experience in China. Using China’s vast domestic resources, students will have hands-on research experience, investigating all aspects of China, including historical and cultural, social, economic, and contemporary issues.

Eligibility

  • Academic Background: Applicant must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree for master degree pursuer and a master degree or equivalent for PhD degree pursuer.
  • Chinese Language: Applicant must be willing to learn Chinese language, if applicable, and receive education in Chinese language.
  • Health: Applicant must be mentally and physically healthy.
  • Students currently studying in China are not applicable. Students who have been granted for other Chinese scholarship or funding(2012-2013) are not applicable.

Scholarship

Allowance: Grantee will be provided a monthly stipend of RMB 1,700 and RMB 2,000 for masters’ degree student and PhD degree student, respectively. School Fees: Fees for matriculation and tuition will be paid by the Chinese government. Health Insurance: A health insurance will be provided to the grantee by CSC for the entire duration of his/her scholarship. Accommodation: A free accommodation will be provided to a grantee in the International Dormitory of the University for the entire duration of the scholarship.

Application

Online application
After fill in the application form on-line (agency number for Nanjing University is 10284), applicant must click the “submit” button and print out application from the application system. After the on-line application is complete, applicants must submit the following documents to the Scholarship Coordinator (address below) by the required date. The submitted documents will not be returned.
1. Printed Applicationform with recent photograph
2. Certified true-copy of Academic transcript and Diploma of highest degree obtained (English Translation is need if transcript and diploma were in language other than Chinese and English)
3. Two recommendation letter from adviser/professor of the last school attended
4.Medical certificate
5.Printed “Code for International Scholarship Students of Nanjing University” with applicant’s signature
The above documents must be written in English. Any document written in any other language must be attached with an English or Chinese translation.

For Further Information, please Contact:
Mr JIANG Cheng
Institute for International Students
Rm. 518 Zengxianzilou, #18 Jinyin Street
Nanjing University, 210093, China
Tel: 0086 -25-83593616
Fax: 0086-25-83316747
E-mail: jiangcheng(at)nju.edu.cn

Erasmus Mundus MSc Master Scholarship in Food of Life


EM Food of Life is part of the Erasmus Mundus programme initiated by the European Commission to enhance and promote European higher education throughout the world. The two-year Masters Course builts on the expertise of four European universities:
  • University of Copenhagen, UC
  • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB
  • University of Helsinki, UH
Integration of Animal Science and Food Science and Technology
EM Food of Life is a cross-disciplinary Masters Course in the science of animal-derived foods. In a unique way, the course combines animal science and food science and technology focusing on social as well as cultural and, of course, scientific aspects of the food production chain.

What will I study?
Through the EM Food of Life Masters Course, you will acquire basic theoretical knowledge, practical techonologies, and research and development methodologies preparing you for a career in the food production industries. You will work with topics such as:
  • How to meet increased global requirements for meat and milk products
  • How to deal with increased emphasis on product quality, proven health benefits for the consumer
  • How to improve animal health and welfare reduced environment impact
Two Universities – Double Degree
As an EM Food of Life student, you must study in two of the consortium partner countries. If you hold an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, these two countries must be different from the country in which you obtained your last university degree.
You will also have the opportunity for a shorter study period in Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand or Italy.
The course is taught in English and leads to the award of a Double Degree (120 ECTS) in animal science and/or food science disciplines, depending on the choice of institutions.
EU funding
Every year 17-20 scholarships are available for Non-EU students (24.000 EUR/year) and EU students (10.000 EUR/year).

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Master in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis

Erasmus Mundus AFEPA
European Master in Agricultural, Food and
Environmental Policy Analysis


Information on Applications
For the 2012/13 academic year: The online application tool for both non-European and European students will be activated again from September 15, 2011 until January 10, 2012. Applications received during this period (all applications must have been postmarked on January 10, 2012 at the latest) will be considered for general admission into the programme AND for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. The deadline for students that wish to apply for admission into the programme but NOT for an Erasmus Scholarship are March 31, 2012 for Non-European applicants and April 30, 2012 for European applicants. 

Duration in months: 24 months

Starting month of the Masters Course: September

Course description:

The European Master in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis aims at providing a high quality education in designing and assessing public policies targeted to the agricultural and food sector as well as the rural environment. This European Master responds to the increasing need to better understand and anticipate the various and often complex socio-economic and environmental effects of these policies either in a functioning market economy as in the European Union or in economies in a development or transition phase.

The European Master offers a two-year academic curriculum with integrated and advanced theoretical, methodological and empirical courses in economics and quantitative methods as well as in agricultural, food and environmental sciences, agricultural and trade policy, environmental and natural resource policy, rural development policy and agribusiness management and market analysis.

To connect theory and methodology to practice, a problem solving project is developed and presented as a master thesis at the end of the two-year curriculum.

The European Master is jointly organised by five leading European educational and research institutions: the Corvinius University of Budapest (CUB) in Hungary, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Sweden, the Rheinische-Friedric h-Wilhelms Universität Bonn (UBonn) in Germany, the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Belgium and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Spain. These five partner universities are recognised worldwide for the quality of their educational programme and scientific achievements in agricultural, environmental and economic sciences. The required 120 ECTS credit points are structured into three blocks: a minimum of two semesters of studies (55 ECTS) at a first partner university, as well as two semesters of studies (60 ECTS) at a second partner university, and two joint summer schools (5 ECTS) at partner universities. The language of instruction and examination is English for most of the courses in three partner universities while it is either French at UCL or Spanish at UPC for most of the courses. The Master degree is awarded as a double degree from the two home and host universities.

This European Master is accessible to candidates holding a bachelor degree or a recognized equivalent academic degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS or 3 years university study from an accredited institution, with sufficient undergraduate training in economics and agricultural or environmental sciences, with an excellent scholastic average, and with fluency in English but also French or Spanish if attending either UCL or UPC respectively.

Recipients of this European Master are qualified to understand the fundamentals of public policies oriented to the agricultural and food sector, rural areas and natural resources, develop and use quantitative methods to perform rigorous socio-economic and environmental assessment of these public policies, and provide sound and relevant policy recommendations for a more sustainable development of this sector and rural areas. They are qualified to take responsibilities in international, national and regional agencies, non-governmental organisations, consultancy firms, professional organisations and private companies.

Main area: Social sciences (including economics), cultural sciences
Second area: Agricultural and forestry sciences
Third area: Geography, earth and environmental studies
At the end of the course, graduated students will be awarded a double degree.
Tuition fees: 3000 €/per year for EU students
6000 €/per year for Third country students

Institution Contact person

Coordinator : CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF LOUVAIN, Belgium Prof. Bruno Henry de Frahan
Partners: CORVINUS UNIVERSITY OF BUDAPEST, Hungary Prof. Csaba Forgacs
SWEDISH UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Sweden Ms. Kristina H. Jansson
UNIVERSITY OF BONN, Germany Prof. Thomas Heckelei
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CATALONIA, Spain Prof. José M. Gil

MSc/PhD Scholarships at UNAM, Mexico

A number of fully funded PhD and Masters scholarships are available within the Joint Postgraduate Program in Mathematical Science of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Campus Morelia, and the Michoacan University of San Nicolas of Hidalgo. 

The PhD scholarships are tenable for up to 3 years and have a stipend of 10,768 Mexican Pesos per month (770 US Dollars, equivalent to six Mexican minimum wages). The Masters scholarships are tenable for up to 2 years and have a stipend of 8,076 Mexican Pesos per month (577 US Dollars, equivalent to four and a half Mexican minimum wages). Health coverage will be provided by the Mexican social security system.

Applicants should have or expect to gain a university degree in Mathematics or related discipline with an average of 8 or higher on a 10 point scale. Non- Spanish speakers are expected to become proficient in Spanish within two years.

The preferred starting date is 7th February 2012. Deadline for applications is 3rd November 2011. The entrance exam is scheduled for 5th November 2011. Foreign students are required to arrange for a faculty member to supervise the exam at their home institution.

A complete application includes a cover letter addressed to the Comité Académico del Posgrado en Matemáticas specifying contact details, CV, copies of university degrees, a copy of an identity document (passport, driving licence, etc), and contact details of two academic referees. Applications should be send electronically to admission-pccm@ fismat.umich. mx.

For further details visit: http://posgrado.unam.umich.mx (in Spanish).

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Elmar Wagner, email: admission-pccm@ fismat.umich. mx.

"Morelia, a city of about 1 million, rests on a gentle sloping hill overlooking the Valley of Guayangero and is another of Mexico's colonial gems. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Artistic sight. At an elevation of 6,399 feet above sea level, Morelia's climate provides spring-like days throughout the year." (www.mexonline. com/michoacan/ morelia-info. htm)

http://www.math-jobs.com/j.php?i=341

Scholarship Opportunities at Inha University Graduate School

As one of designated universities for Korean Government Scholarship Program, the graduate school offers world-class professional education to foster future leaders with global mind and professionalism.

The Graduate School would like to give admission information to guide potential applicants.
 

For detailed information, visit the graduate school homepage.
 
* http://grad.inha.ac.kr
◇Application Period 
1) Admission for Spring semester : From mid-March to the first week of April
 
2) Admission for Fall semester : From mid-September to the first week of October
 
◇Admission Guidelines : All applicants must complete both on-line application and documents submission on time. You can check the list of application documents by visiting this webpage. 
1) Korean :http://grad.inha.ac.kr/entrance/foreigner.asp
2) English :http://grad.inha.ac.kr/english/admission/AdmissionDocuments.asp
◇ Scholarship Guidelines : The graduate school provides various kinds of scholarships to graduate students. Qualified students are allowed to receive Jungseok International scholarship covering either full or half of the tuition. In addition to this, international students can also receive additional support through various kinds of assistantships. 

For detailed information, visit http://grad.inha.ac.kr/english/admission/Scholarships.asp
◇ Student Ambassadorship 
For e-mail assistance regarding 'Application procedures' from Inha Student Ambassadors, visit http://grad.inha.ac.kr/english/admission/Student_Ambassadorship.asp

Send an e-mail to one of student ambassadors and get some help from him or her.
 

Applicants may also contact the Inha University graduate school office:
- E-mail :graduate@inha.ac.kr
- Phone : [International Call]             +82-32-860-8389      
 
[Domestic Call]             032-860-8389      
 

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