2012 Asia-Pacific Human Development Fellowships

The objective of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Asia-Pacific Human Development Academic Fellowship is to encourage young PhD students from developing countries in Asia-Pacific to analyze critical development issues from a human development perspective, contributing to development theory, applications and policies that puts people at the centre of development debates. Thus, the fellows are expected to push the frontiers of research on human development. The research must focus on a well-defined aspect of human development under the theme selected for the year and can be theoretical, applied policy oriented, or a combination.

Applications are now open for the 2012 UNDP Asia-Pacific Human Development Academic Fellowship. The theme is “Embedding Environmental Concerns into Poverty Reduction and Inclusive Growth”. Applications should be submitted by 15 September 2012. To learn more, please view the brochure.

Media Fellowships

The objective of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Asia-Pacific Human Development Media Fellowship is to contribute to building capacity in the Asia-Pacific region and support policy through advocacy and dissemination of research that bring people to the centre of development debates. The fellowship encourages media professionals from Asia-Pacific developing countries to undertake media advocacy on issues of concern in the region from a human development perspective on a new theme each year.

Applications are now open for the 2012 UNDP Asia-Pacific Human Development Media Fellowship. The theme is “Climate Change”. Applications should be submitted by 15 September 2012. To learn more, please view the brochure.

Any queries about the 2012 Fellowships should be sent to undpfellowships(at)tttglobal.com.

Source and for more information here: http://asiapacific-hdr.aprc.undp.org/2012-asiapacific-human-development-fellowships

Denmark: PhD Scholarship in Operations and Innovation Management

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the field of operations and innovation management. The three-year PhD programme at CBS enables selected applicants to conduct research under the supervision of CBS professors, supported by research training courses. The programme is highly international, and selected applicants are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time abroad as a visiting PhD student. It is also required that the applicant shows an interest in joining the Department’s research environment. CBS PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are increasingly demanded.

The Department’s research profile covers and integrates five academic research areas:

1. Supply chain management (design of flows of goods, services, knowledge and information between firms);
2. Performance management (design, use, and effects of financial and non-financial measures in strategy development and implementation);
3. Innovation management (deployment of management tool to connect technology, organisation and markets);
4. Operations management (relation between production, organization, and strategy in manufacturing and service industries);
5. Managerial economics (decision modelling around pricing, costing, production planning and forecasting).

Eligibility

To be considered, the candidate should:

• Must have successfully completed Masters degree before commencing PhD at CBS.
• Have an educational background in the social sciences.
• The applicants must be fluent in English.

Application

The application must include a 5 page project description. This research proposal should contain a presentation of an original research question, a description of the initial theoretical framework and methodology, a presentation of the suggested empirical material as well as a work-plan. In addition to the research proposal, the application must include:

• Copy of a Master’s degree certificate or other certificates of a corresponding level.
• Brief CV.
• List of papers and publications, and one copy of a selected written work (e.g. Master’s thesis).
• Applicants must enclose documentation for English language skills. Documentation of GRE and/or GMAT scores is strongly encouraged.

For submitting GMAT scores, look up Copenhagen Business School in the GMAC register and choose the PhD Program.

A committee of experts in the field in question will assess the applications. The assessment of the applicants will be based on the quality and relevance of the project, including an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to accomplish it. Following this assessment, the management of the department will select the winners of the scholarships.

All interested candidates may apply online.

Scholarship

The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The scholarship includes:

• Tuition fees
• Office space
• Travel grants
• Salary, currently starting with per month app. DKK 23.770 (app. 3,160 euro) up to DKK 28.964 (app. 3,860 euro) depending on seniority, plus a pension contribution totalling 17,1 % of 85 per cent of the base salary.

Italy : Phd candidate for research on thin film solar cells

(CdTe and CZTS Labs) are seeking a good Phd candidate  for research on thin film solar cells (CdTe and CZTS), our laboratory is renowned in this topic, we are equipped with 3 evaporation machines, one sputtering machine, two furnaces, one atomic force microscopy, one C-V/I-V characterization system with cryostat, chemical bath deposition, etc...

The candidate should have a good solid state physics background, should be able to work in team with good will and with attitude in working with experimental deposition and characterization machines.

Informations on the laboratory can be found here: http://profs.sci.univr.it/~romeo/

Further Information

Application Deadline : 30 June 2012

Contact Adress: Alessandro Romeo

Contact Email: alessandro.romeo@univr.it

Spain: 3 PhD. Scholarship positions for Metabolomics research

The SIPOMICS (SIgnal Processing for Omic ScienceS) research Group from the Rovira i Virgili University is seeking candidates to apply for 3 scholarships to obtain the PhD at our research facilities located in Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain).

Benefits

There are 3 desired profiles for the positions: • The first position is intended for candidates with an engineering and/or physics background. This position will involve working in the simulation and characterization of serum lipoproteins using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance equipment (HR -NMR). Experience working on Matlab or R will be appreciated. • The second position is intended for candidates with a signal processing background. The thesis to be developed will focus on metabolic image data processing in particular, and 3D data algorithms in general. They will be aimed towards metabolomic studies where MALDI and TOF MS data will need to be conditioned, processed and correlated with clinical biomarkers in order to turn raw measurement data into useful clinical information. Strong software programming skills are a must, and experience working on Matlab or R will also be highly appreciated. • Development of micro/nano electronic surfaces and signal processing algorithms for NIMS (Nano Iniciator Mass Spectroscopy). The objectives are the fabrication of different nanosctructured materials (silicon, alumina, etc.) suitable for the analysis of tissue and body fluid metabolites by MALDI-TOF-MS and the creation of algorithms for obtained data processing and representation. Required profile: Candidates should have a background on electronics, chemistry or physics. Experience on statistics, and multivariate analysis will also be highly appreciated. Candidates should have a Bachelor or a master degree to be eligible for the positions. SIPOMICS is a multidisciplinary research Group formed by chemists, biochemists, computer and telecommunication engineers that has a very close relationship with the most important metabolomics platform in Spain (www.metabolomicsplatform.com). We offer a 1 – year scholarship plus a 3-year contract to develop research work that would allow the candidates to obtain their PhD. degree in our doctorate program at the Rovira i Virgili University. Moreover, if the candidates lack a master degree, the scholarship will also allow them to obtain their Master degree at our department. All tuitions (master and PhD degree fees) are included in the scholarship, and therefore free for the selected candidates.

Additional Job Details

Candidates should go to the web page www.urv.cat/PhD_grants , click on “General programme” (Resolution of the competition/ Application form/ General Programme) and follow the instructions. They will have to register in the candidate database prior to compliment the form. The candidates should mark ALL of the following positions: 2012BPURV-17* (Dr. Xavier Correig, conveni de col.laboració URV-Bruker) 2012BPURV-43, 44, 45, 46 (Generic Position, Electronic Technology speciality, Department of Electronic, Electric and Automatic Engineering) Original documents must be sent by regular mail. Deadline for sending the documents is 13:00 hours, June 22nd (Spanish official time). If you have any questions please contact Dr. Serena Pujol through her email address (serena.pujol@urv.cat).

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012-2013 Summer Research Scholarship at University of Waikato, New Zealand

Eligibility:

-Applicants should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, a final-year honours or a first-year masters degree at a New Zealand or Australian university and are expected to have completed at least three years of undergraduate study

-Students with an appropriate background may apply at the end of their second year

-Students not previously enrolled at the University of Waikato should also attach academic transcripts from their previous institution(s)

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students (except New Zealand and Australia)

Scholarship Description: The University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarships are intended as an initiative to support and enhance research at the University. The Scholarships provide promising students, particularly those considering further study, with the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of research work. Applications will be considered from students studying at up to, and including, final-year honours degree and first-year masters degree. The Summer Research Scholarships are offered in various disciplines during the summer study break. The number of Scholarships offered in any one year will be determined by the availability of funding and appropriate supervision.

How to Apply: By Online and Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2012 and 30 September 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Frank Brake Scholarship at London South Bank University, 2012

Eligibility:-An LSBU offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on MSc Food Safety & Control or MSc Enterprise

•proof of academic excellence. Qualifications obtained outside the UK will be assessed for equivalency using NARIC

•evidence of having commitment to their future career and previous practical or academic achievement

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: From donations received from alumnus and entrepreneur Frank Brake, we are offering the Frank Brake Scholarship for our MSc Enterprise and MSc Food Safety & Control programmes. For the 2012/13 academic year there are up to 4 scholarships worth £4000 each towards fees for UK, EU or International students on LSBU’s MSc Enterprise and MSc Food Safety & Control.

How to Apply: By electronically or by post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012 Achievement Scholarships for International Postgraduate Students, Australia

-Completed their first semester in Autumn 2012 as a full-time international student (24 credit points) in any of the above courses achieved a minimum average of seventy per cent (70%) not received a scholarship from UTS: Information Technology previously not been a sponsored student

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: UTS: Engineering and Information Technology offers six scholarships to high achieving International Students each semester, for the following courses: Master of Information Technology,Master of Information Technology (Extended),Master of Science Internetworking,Master of Science Internetworking (Extended),Master of Interactive Multimedia.

How to Apply: By mail

Scholarship Application Deadline: 01/08/2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application