ASEM-DUO Fellowship Progamme is offered for exchanges of professors and students in tertiary education field between Asia and Europe under ASEM domain. 2014 DUO-Thailand Fellowship Programme aims to enhance a mobility of students between Thailand and ASEM member states in Europe. ASEM partner countries in Europe are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. The fellowship progamme is for 1 semester but not longer than 4 months.

About Scholarship: 2014 DUO-Thailand Fellowship Programme aims to enhance a mobility of students between Thailand and ASEM member states in Europe on a balanced basis. In this respect, DUO-Thailand requires that a PAIR (two persons) of students be exchanged in the framework of cooperation between higher education institutions in Thailand and in the European Union Member States. Applicants for the DUO-Thailand Fellowship Programme should conform to some regulations:

(1) Applicants must apply through their respective universities.

(2)  The application must be submitted through the Thai partner institution to Office of the Higher Education Commission.

(3) Application must be submitted in pair. (A Thai student going to European Union Member States and a European Union student coming to Thailand).

(4) No more than four pairs of applicants from each Thai university can apply. (One pair of candidates and three pairs of alternates listed in priority order.).

(5) Each pair of exchange, the exchange periods of Thai and European shall not necessarily coincide, and the areas of exchange of Thai and European shall not necessarily be identical.

Selection of applicants will be made by the Executive Committee comprising representatives from higher education bodies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. The duration period of 2014 DUO-Thailand Fellowship Programme should not be beyond September 2014. 

Study: The areas of exchange may include but not limited to these priority areas:  Alternative Energy, Biotechnology/Food Technology, Health Sciences, Wood Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Engineering, European Law, Intellectual Property Law and Energy Economics.

Course Level: Undergraduate or graduate students available for 1 semester but not longer than 4 months

Scholarship by: ASEM-DUO

Location: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UK ( for Thai students) and Thailand (for EU students). 

Eligibility:

-Thai students: 1.Being an undergraduate or graduate student in Thai public and private higher education institutions under Office of the Higher Education Commission’s jurisdiction,

2. Having Thai nationality,

3. Obtaining at least 2.75 GPA for undergraduate students and 3.25 GPA for graduate students,

4. Proficiency in language used as the medium of instruction is required by one of the following tests,

- TOEFL score at least 213 (computer-based) or 550 (paper-based) or 79 – 80

(internet-based)

- IELTS score at least 6.0

- D.E.L.F. or D.A.L.F at least level B2

The language proficiency test result must be no more than two years olds as of the test date.

5. Not having applied for or being the awardees of other scholarships,

6. Being able to join the programme throughout the whole period,

7. Submitting a report and a study record showing the learning outcomes gained from the host university to Office of the Higher Education Commission within 30 days upon completion of the programme.

- European students: 1.Being an undergraduate or graduate student in European Union higher education institutions accredited by responsible agencies in their respective countries,

2. Having EU nationality,

3. Obtaining GPA at satisfactory level in the ECTS system (70% of subjects taken are graded B for graduate students, and 70% of subjects taken are graded C for undergraduate students.),

4. Not having applied for or being the awardee of other scholarships,

5. Being able to join the programme throughout the whole period,

6. Submitting a report and a study record showing the learning outcomes gained from the host university to the Office of the Higher Education Commission within 30 days upon completion of the programme.

-Remark: All students applying this programme should retain “student status” until they complete the exchanges. The awardees of DUO-Thailand who have been selected to join the programme will not be eligible to apply for 2014 DUO-Thailand Fellowship Programme. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Thailand can apply

Eligibility for Universities: Eligible universities for the 2014 DUO-Thailand Fellowship Programme should abide by the following obligations:

-The home university must permit its students to participate in an exchange all through the duration of the programme: 1 semester but not more than 4 months.

-Home and host universities should have an agreement at the institutional level whereby credits for study undertaken while on exchange are to be accepted by the home university.

-A home or host university already having an agreement with its partner institution will be given first priority while that aiming to utilize student exchange to pave the way for developing an agreement with its partner institution will be given second priority.

-The host university should be willing to receive DUO-Thailand exchange students from its partner institution and is expected to waive tuition fees for the exchange students.

-One end of exchange is anchored to Thai. 

Duration: 1 semester but not more than 4 months. 

Value: For Thai students 1,200 Euro per month and for European students 800 Euro per month. Office of the Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education, Thailand will pay the scholarships to Thai partner universities. The selected students from European Union universities will receive the fund upon their arrival to Thai partner universities. Transfer of the fund will be made upon the receipt of the information on the exact dates of the exchange of the awardees. The home and host institutions are requested to keep all the documents related to the awardees’ expenses for future inspection. There are no restrictions in using the scholarships. They can finance the tuition, living, or travel expenses. 

Apply: Applications should be submitted in hard copy via post. Applications should be submitted in hard copy with the signatures of the responsible persons at host and home institutions. Office of the Higher Education Commission reserves the right to refuse documents submitted via fax and e-mail. The completed application form and supporting documents must be submitted to a Thai partner university prior to the time limit. Failure to submit a complete application makes an applicant ineligible. The application form should be completed in English and be submitted together with the following documents:

-Official letter from university (signed by the president or authorized body)

-A completed application form

-A copy of transcript/study record

As for European students, a copy of transcript/study record should be translated in English and GPA has to be converted to ECTS system (A,B,C,D)

-A copy of the TOEFL, IELTS test result (For Thai student applicant)

-A copy of the Record of DUO-Thailand Study Programme

-A copy of the letter of acceptance from the host university 

Deadline: 30th August 2013 

Note: In case that the exchange student fails to take part throughout the whole period of the exchange, the whole amount of the grant must be returned to Office of the Higher Education Commission within 15 days.  After the exchange student completes the exchange programme, the student is requested to notify Office of the Higher Education Commission for further arrangement. 

Further Information: http://www.asemduo.org/sub_2/content.asp?table=bbs_03_program&multi=prog_thailand&idx=3&app_form_data_yn=Y

Swansea University offers fully-funded PhD studentship in Neurogenetics of Gambling Addiction: A Multi-Modal Neuroimaging Project. Students must have or expect to achieve a minimum 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) and/or an MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. psychology or neuroscience). Studentship will cover UK/EU tuition fees with stipend of approximately £13,726 p.a. for a maximum of 3 years subject to satisfactory progress.

About Studentship: The main objective of this project is to explore the neural circuitry underpinning gambling-related cognitive processes in the context of gambling addiction, a growing societal problem in the UK (1% of the adult population). The successful applicant will join a new, vibrant and productive team in the Department of Psychology and the Institute of Life Sciences. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual wishing to make a substantial contribution to the field of cognitive neuroscience. 

Study: Psychology

Course Level: PhD degree

Studentship By: Swansea University, UK

Location: UK 

Eligibility: -Students must be from the UK/EU.

-Students must have, or expect to achieve, a minimum 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) and/or an MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g. psychology or neuroscience).

-Students should have strong written and spoken communication skills.

-Students should have experience with Matlab programming and imaging dataset (imaging data). 

Studentship Open for: The students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK can apply

Duration: Studentship is offered for a maximum of 3 years subject to satisfactory progress.

Value: The studentship will:

-cover UK/EU tuition fees

-provide a stipend of approximately £13,726 p.a. for a maximum of 3 years subject to satisfactory progress. 

Apply: To apply please submit your CV and a 1000 (maximum) word statement outlining why you wish to undertake this research, what is the current state of knowledge and what would be an interesting research question. Your CV should include details of your research experience to-date, scientific interests, and also include the names of two referees. The successful applicant will then be asked to complete a Swansea University postgraduate application form at a later stage. Please send your CV by post. 

Deadline: 12th June 2013 

Further Information: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/psychology-phd-studentship-neurogenetics-of-gambling-addiction.php

The London School of Economics and Political Science is offering undergraduate scholarships for studying business related disciplines. Total 10 scholarships are offered for 2013/14 academic year. Each scholarship has a value of £6,206 and is renewable for three years. Four of the awards will be awarded to the UK applicants, one award to Greece and Cyprus applicants respectively and the remaining four awards are open to applicants from any EU country. 

About Scholarship: The London School of Economics is offering 10 Stelios Scholarships for undergraduate students for studying business related disciplines. Each scholarship has a value of £6,206 and is renewable for three years, based on the academic performance. Four of the awards will be awarded to the UK applicants, one award to Greece and Cyprus applicants respectively and the remaining four awards are open to applicants from any EU country. 

Study: Scholarships are provided for following Business related courses at undergraduate level: BSc Accounting and Finance, BSc Actuarial Science, BSc Business, Maths and Stats, BSc Economic History, BSc Economics and Economics History, BSc Economics, BSc Economics History with Economics, BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, BSc Environmental Policy with Economics, BA Geography with Economics, BSc Government and Economics, BSc Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, BSc Management, BSc Management Sciences, BSc Maths and Economics, BSc Philosophy and Economics and BSc Social Policy and Economics.

Course Level: Undergraduate level

Scholarship By: London School of Economics and Political Science, UK

Location: UK 

Eligibility:

-Applicants need to be EU nationals and residents in UK.

-Applicants should have academic reference from their current ‘A’ level (or equivalent) teacher or supervisor.

- Students those who are enrolling on business related disciplines, with a preference for those doing BSc Economics courses. Business related courses include:

-Accounting and Finance , Actuarial Science, Business, Maths and Stats ,Economic, History, Economics , History, Economics, Economics History with Economics, Econometric and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Policy with Economics, BA Geography with Economics, Government and Economics, Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, Management, Management Sciences, Maths and Economics, Philosophy and Economics, Social Policy and Economics. 

Scholarship Open for: The  students of UK, Greece, Cyprus and any other EU (Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City) country can apply  

Number of awards: 10

Duration: Scholarships are renewable for three years, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Value: Each scholarship has a value of approximately £6,206 (at 2012 rates).

Selection Criteria: Evidence that you are interested in business will be taken into account in making the selection. 

Notification: Notification will be made in written. 

Apply: To apply for this scholarship, you must download and complete an application form. By completing this form, you will ensure that you receive consideration for this and any other award(s) which you meet the eligibility criteria for. 

Deadline: 3 June 2013, University will acknowledge receipt of your application by email.

Further Information:  http://www2.lse.ac.uk/intranet/students/moneyMatters/financialSupport/ScholarshipsLSE/UGApp/UgAppHome/Scholarships%20for%20Home%20UK%20and%20EU%20Undergraduates/stelios.aspx

EPSRC and Scottish Water through the STREAM Industrial Doctorate Centre is funding EngD studentship in disinfection modeling for water distribution systems. Students of UK/EU are eligible for applying this studentship. Studentship covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only and provides a bursary of £19,000 per annum for the first two years and £20,000 for the second two years. The four year postgraduate programme leads to the award of an EngD degree including 6 months of taught courses. 

About Scholarship: The main research question will be to integrate knowledge of hydraulic flow patterns and chlorine reaction kinetics to actual disinfection levels. A pilot plant will be constructed with sufficient flexibility so that it can mimic the range of differences observed between contact tank designs identified during an initial survey. The plant will then be operated across a range of flow rates and chlorine doses to develop a disinfection model. The project is embedded in the STREAM programme.

STREAM is an Industrial Doctoral Centre (IDC) for the Water Sector funded through industry sponsors and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and aims to deliver the next generation of research leaders for the water sector. This specific work will be performed with our partner Scottish Water. The four year postgraduate programme leads to the award of an EngD degree including 6 months of taught courses. The interdisciplinary project focus will entail close interactions both with engineers and microbiologists. 

Study: Disinfection Modelling for Water Distribution Systems

Course Level: EngD degree

Scholarship by: EPSRC, Scottish Water through the STREAM Industrial Doctorate Centre

Location: UK 

Eligibility: -This position is funded under the STREAM Industrial Doctorate Centre which is delivering a new generation of engineering and research leaders for the water sector.

-Potential applicants for Research Engineer positions should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, resourcefulness a mature approach to learning, creativity, and a sound understanding of one or more branches of science or engineering.

-Knowledge of water engineering is desirable.

Scholarship Open for: The students of UK/Europe (Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and Vatican City) can apply for this studentship. 

Duration of awards: 4 years at Cranfield University in UK 

Value: Supported by EPSRC and Scottish Water this studentship will cover the tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only and provide a bursary of £19,000 p.a for the first two years and £20,000 for the second two years. To be eligible for this funding, applicants must have:

• no restrictions on how long you can stay in the UK, i.e. no visa restrictions or have ‘settled status’, and

• have been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the grant and

• not been residing in the UK wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education. (This does not apply to UK or EU nationals).

-All EU nationals are eligible to receive a fees-only award if they do not have ‘settled status’ in the UK.

-All non-EU nationals are very unlikely to be eligible for this funding under the Education (Fees and Awards) Regulations 1997.

Apply: If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please complete the online application form. 

Deadline: 27 May 2013 

Further Information: http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/researchopportunities/page61267.html

Swansea University is offering fully-funded PhD Studentship for a research project entitled Mapping the Care & Repair Agency Case Worker role – social care and policy impact at the community level. Applicants must have a 1st or good 2:1 degree in Social Policy or a related Social Science discipline and must hold a relevant master’s degree. This full studentship will include stipend of approximately £13,726 p.a. for a maximum of 3 years subject to satisfactory progress as well as approximately £750 to cover additional research expenses throughout the study. 

About Scholarship: The studentship provides an innovative opportunity to undertake a collaborative research project which brings together partners from Swansea University, Care & Repair Cymru and their national-level network of agencies, and the ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Centre.  The focus of the project is of importance to all partners, who recognise the central role that agency case workers play in facilitating independent living for older people through person-centred, home-based service provisions, and acting as “link agents” in stimulating effective partnership working across different sectors and services in Wales. 

Study: Studentship is offered for a research project entitled Mapping the Care & Repair Agency Case Worker role – social care and policy impact at the community level.

Course Level: PhD degree

Scholarship By: Swansea University, UK

Location: UK

Duration: maximum of 3 years 

Value: The full studentship will include:

-UK/EU tuition fees.

-a stipend of approximately £13,726 p.a. for a maximum of 3 years subject to satisfactory progress

-approximately £750 to cover additional research expenses throughout the study

-UK students: UK students are eligible for a full award (stipend and fees).

-EU students: EU students who have been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the grant are eligible for a full award (stipend and fees). This means they must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences). EU students who are ordinarily resident in a member state of the EU are generally eligible for a fees-only award. 

Eligibility: -Candidate must be from the UK/EU.

-Candidate must have a 1st or good 2:1 degree in Social Policy or a related Social Science discipline and must hold a relevant master’s degree.

-Candidate will be required to demonstrate applied experience of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and preferably have some experience of working in the third sector.

Scholarship Open for: The students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK can apply

Apply: To apply please submit your CV and a 1000 word statement outlining why you would wish to undertake this research.  Your CV should include details of your research experience to date, scientific interests, and also include the names of two referees. The successful applicant will then be asked to complete a Swansea University postgraduate application form at a later stage. To apply please send your CV, and covering statement to Mrs Maria Davis by email or post. 

Deadline: 30th May 2013

Further Information: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/social-care-phd-studentship-mapping-the-care-and-repair-agency-case-worker-role.php

Swansea University is offering two scholarships for students to pursue Visual Computing MRes programme. These scholarships are part-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) through the European Union’s Convergence programme administered by the Welsh Government. Scholarships will cover the full UK/EU tuition fees as well as a £10,130 student living costs award (tax free). Applicants should have already applied formally to Swansea University for a place on the MRes Visual Computing programme. 

About Scholarship: The scholarships are part of the Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarship (KESS) programme, which aims to widen access to postgraduate study and encourage high calibre graduates to work on a range of collaborative research projects with small and medium sized organisations in the Convergence Area of Wales (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea & Torfaen). The successful students will complete a project in conjunction with an allocated company. 

Study: computer science (MRes visual computing)

Course Level: MRe (Research) Programme at Swansea University

Scholarship By: European Social Fund (ESF) through the European Union’s Convergence programme administered by the Welsh Government.

Location: UK 

Eligibility:

-Only master’s applicants from the UK or EU are eligible.

-Applicants must be resident in the Convergence Area of Wales on enrolment and be permitted to work in the Convergence Area upon completion of the scholarship.

-Applicants should hold (or be expecting to achieve) a minimum of a 2.1 degree (or equivalent).

-Applicants should have already applied formally to Swansea University for a place on the MRes Visual Computing programme. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK can apply 

Number of awards: Two

Value: Scholarships will cover the full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a £10,130 student living costs award (tax free). 

Apply: To apply for a KESS scholarship, please complete the following stages.

-Apply for the MRes Visual Computing to receive your 6 digit application number.

-Download and complete the following two forms and return them to the College of Science:

KESS Mini Student Application Form 2013-2014

ESF Equal Opportunities Form

Both signed application and equal opportunities forms should be sent via post. 

Deadline: 24th May 2013

Further Information: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/computer-science-kess-visual-computing.php

Swansea University and the Methodist Hospital Research Institute offers Fully-Funded PhD Studentship in Development of Point of Care Diagnostics for Heart Disease Biomarkers. The studentship is only available to candidates from the UK/EU.  Students should have an interest in micro-fabrication and application of semiconductor processing technology in medical products. The first year of the PhD will be completed at Swansea University. In years 2 and 3, the student will continue their PhD as an employee of The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Texas and be based in Texas. For the final 12 months of the PhD, the student will return to Swansea University to complete the PhD. The application deadline is May 31st 2013. 

About Scholarship: This is a joint project between Swansea University and The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Texas. The first year of the PhD will be completed at Swansea University. In years 2 and 3, the student will continue their PhD as an employee of The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Texas and be based in Texas. For the final 12 months of the PhD, the student will return to Swansea University to complete the PhD. The World Health Organisation (WHO) figures from 2008 determined that ischemic heart disease followed by stroke is responsible for 23.6% of all global mortalities. The diagnosis and management of acute ischemic stroke is limited by the lack of rapid diagnostic assays for use in both an emergency and community-based setting. The ability to correlate blood-based protein biomarkers with stroke would aid in the development of such rapid diagnostics. This proposed programme of research would focus on the development of a point of care (POC) diagnostic system based on a silicon nanowire biosensor chip integrated with a micofluidic flow cell. 

Study: Engineering

Course Level: PhD degree

Scholarship By: Swansea University and the Methodist Hospital Research Institute, UK

Location: The first year of the PhD will be completed at Swansea University, UK. In years 2 and 3, the student will continue their PhD as an employee of The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Texas, USA 

Eligibility: The studentship is only available to candidates from the UK/EU. Students should have an interest in micro-fabrication and application of semiconductor processing technology in medical products. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK can apply 

Value: The joint studentship is fully funded by Swansea University and the Methodist Hospital Research Institute. The studentship covers:

-Full UK/EU tuition fees.

-Annual tax-free bursary beginning at £13,726 (payable monthly) in the first year.

-a salary of $30,000 per annum in years 2 and 3

-and a 6 month bursary in year 4

-Funds will be available to support travel where appropriate

Apply: Please send a CV and cover letter stating your qualifications, relevant experience, wider experience, and why you think you are a good candidate for the PhD position by post. 

Deadline: May 31st 2013 

Further Information: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/engineering-development-of-point-of-care-diagnostics-for-heart-disease-biomarker.php

Bangor University is offering full funding MBA Scholarship in Environmental Management in UK. Students of EEA countries are eligible for scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on basis competitive basis, individual merits and age, work experience and other factors are also considered. Students must have undergraduate degree in a relevant subject in Environmental Science or Business Studies from a university. English language test is required. The scholarship is offered for one year full time and also available for a part-time basis. 

About Scholarship: The aim of this programme is to develop skills in the delivery of economic activities related to environment, green technology and sustainability. The programme includes highly topical case studies from across these sectors reflecting changing strategies and alternative approaches. The course is suitable for graduates in a wide range of disciplines, including Environment, Engineering, Finance, Social Sciences and other subjects. 

Study: Environmental Management

Course Level: Masters-MBA degree

Scholarship By: Bangor University

Location: UK 

Eligibility: -Entry to the MBA in Environmental Management programme requires a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, e.g Environmental Science or Business Studies from a university, or a similar qualification from any other institution.

-Alternatively, possession of a suitable professional qualification and relevant practical experience may also be accepted.

-In general, however, applicants are judged on their individual merits and age, work experience and other factors are also considered.

-For MBA degrees, whilst work experience is desirable, it is not essential.

-If your native language is not English, you must provide satisfactory evidence that you have an adequate knowledge and understanding of written and spoken English (minimum IELTS test scores of 6.5). 

Scholarship Open for: The students of EEA (Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania) can apply

Number of awards: 30 full scholarships 

Duration: One year full-time. This scholarship MBA programme is also available on a part-time basis.

Value: Fully funded scholarships available for EEA students 

Selection Criteria: Full fee scholarships will be available for this programme on a competitive basis. Applicants are judged on their individual merits and age, work experience and other factors are also considered. 

Apply: Electronically

Deadline: 31st July 2013 

Further Information: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/business/academic/crs_postgrad/listcourses.php.en?view=course&prospectustype=postgraduate&courseid=537&subjectarea=21

National Geographic Society is funding GEF—Northern Europe Research grants. Researchers from following disciplines are invited anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology (including fields such as botany, behavioral ecology and zoology), geography, geology, oceanography and paleontology. Researchers must have (Ph.D. or equivalent) or those pursuing a PhD-level degree may apply and be associated with an educational organization or institution. 

About Scholarship: Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology (including fields such as botany, behavioral ecology and zoology), geography, geology, oceanography and paleontology. In addition, the advisory board is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat, effects of human-population pressures). Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local collaborator as part of their research teams. Applications seeking support solely for laboratory work or archival research will not be considered. While grants are awarded on the basis of scientific merit and exist independent of the Society’s other divisions, grant recipients are expected to provide the Society with rights of first refusal for popular publication of their findings. 

Study: To study on potential for new advances in field sciences

Course Level: Research

Scholarship By: National Geographic Society

Location: Northern Europe and Abroad

Duration: One year research grant for researchers.

Value: Grant amounts vary greatly, the average award is €20000.As National Geographic Society funds are intended to function as complementary support, applicants are strongly encouraged to seek additional funding from other funding agencies. GEF Research grants tend to act as seed money and are given for one year’s research. 

Eligibility: -In order to be considered for funding, the applicant must be a resident of one of the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, or the United Kingdom.

-Submissions must be made in English if they are to receive timely consideration by the Advisory Board. -Applicants are expected to have advanced degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent) and be associated with an educational organization or institution.

-Independent researchers or those pursuing a Ph.D.-level degree may apply, but awards to non-Ph.D. applicants are rare.

-As a general rule, all applicants are expected to have published a minimum of three articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

-Researchers planning fieldwork outside of Northern Europe should include at least one local collaborator as part of their fieldwork team.

Scholarship Open for: The students of Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, or the United Kingdom can apply

Apply: online

Deadline: June 21, 2013

Further Information: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grants-programs/gef/northen-europe-research/

For 2014/2015 academic year, Commonwealth Fund offers Harkness Fellowships mid-career professionals—academic researchers, clinicians, managers, government policymakers and journalists to conduct one year research study on critical issue on the health policy agenda in both the USA and applicant’s home country. The citizens of Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway Sweden, Switzerland and UK are eligible to apply for these fellowships. Total 16 fellowships are awarded worth of U.S. $119,000. 

About Scholarship: The Commonwealth Fund’s Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice provide a unique opportunity for mid-career health services researchers and practitioners from Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom to spend up to 12 months in the United States, conducting original research and working with leading U.S. health policy experts. 

Study: Health Care Policy and Practice discipline

Course Level: The fellowships are offered to mid-career professionals—academic researchers, clinicians, managers, government policymakers and journalists to apply for a unique opportunity to spend up to 12 months in the United States as a Harkness Fellow.

Scholarship By: Commonwealth Fund

Location: USA and Applicant’s home country 

Eligibility: Harkness Fellowships are designed for mid-career professionals who are committed to advancing health policy and practice in The Commonwealth Fund’s principal areas of interest: improving health insurance coverage and access to care; and improving the quality and efficiency of health care services. Projects may include comparisons between the United States and the applicant’s home country. Fellowships are not awarded to support study for academic degrees. All applicants must:

-Be citizens of Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom. Applicants who are not citizens of the country in which they are applying must have permanent residency and have lived in that country for at least the last three years. Such applicants must also be committed to pursuing careers in the country from which they are selected.

-Show significant promise as a policy-oriented health services researcher or practitioner (clinician, health services manager, government official, or journalist);

-Have a demonstrated expertise in health policy issues and a track record of informing health policy through research, policy analysis, health services, or clinical leadership;

-Have a master’s degree or doctorate (or the equivalent thereof) in health care services, health policy research, or a related discipline, such as economics or political science (consideration may be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree only, depending on work experience); and

-If academically based, be at a mid-career level (e.g., research fellow to senior lecturer).

Scholarship Open for: The citizens of Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom can apply 

Number of awards: Up to 16 Fellows are selected annually, typically three from Australia and New Zealand, three from Germany, two from the Netherlands, one from Norway, one from Sweden, one from Canada, and four from the United Kingdom. 

Duration: up to 12 months 

Value: Each Harkness Fellowship provides up to U.S. $119,000. This amount covers:

-Roundtrip airfare to the United States;

-A fixed monthly stipend for U.S. living expenses;

-Set up and shipping allowances;

-Support toward the portion of the project conducted in the home country, if appropriate;

-Funds for project-related travel, case studies, conferences and research expenses;

-Travel funds to attend the Harkness Fellows Orientation, Commonwealth Fund International Symposium on Health Care Policy; Washington Health Policy Briefing, Canadian Health Policy Briefing, Final Reporting Seminar, and AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting;

-Institutional allowance for US mentor/placement;

-Health insurance coverage while in the United States;

-U.S. and state taxes.

A supplemental allowance of approximately $55,000 —including roundtrip airfare, living allowance, and health insurance—is also provided to Fellows accompanied by a spouse and/or children up to age 18. In some cases, Fellows may opt to arrange paid leave from their home institution in lieu of the fellowship monthly stipend to maintain their current income. Where partial home institution salary support is provided during the fellowship, a monthly supplement is available.

Selection Criteria: Candidates are selected based on their qualifications and leadership potential; their commitment to improving health care through research and practice; the quality of their research proposal; the relevance of their proposed research to the Fund’s areas of interest and to policy development in their home country; and the strength of their supporting letters. 

Notification: Selection of 2014-15 Harkness Fellows will be conducted during December 2013 – January 2014. 

Apply: All candidates must complete a formal application, including:

-Statement of professional objectives;

-Curriculum vitae;

-Preliminary proposal (up to five pages) for a policy-oriented research project that fits within the Fund’s national program areas;

-Letter of reference from the applicant’s department chair or from the director of his or her institution (more than one applicant may apply from the same institution);

-Three professional references from senior health policy researchers, policymakers, or senior level managers, who can comment on the applicant’s past work and the potential contribution of his or her proposed project.

-Three published articles or reports. 

Deadline: 2014-15 Harkness Application deadlines: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom: September 16, 2013. Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden: November 18, 2013 

Further Information and Application: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Fellowships/Harkness-Fellowships.aspx

German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle invites application for German Development Media Awards in Germany. The award is provided to study in human rights and development journalism. The journalists of Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East can apply for this award. Entries must also have been published or broadcast for the first time during the period January 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013 inclusive. Audio and video reports cannot be longer than 15 minutes of duration. Reports which were originally longer can be shortened to 15 minutes for submission purposes. 

About Scholarship: The German Development Media Awards recognize excellence in human rights and development journalism. The awards champion independent media across the world and put the spotlight on journalists telling important stories affecting their communities, countries and regions. 

Study: Human rights and development journalism

Course Level: This award is for journalists

Scholarship Provider: German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle.

Location: Germany 

Eligibility:

-To be eligible for the award, you must be a journalist from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East or Eastern Europe.

-You must also live in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East or Eastern Europe and work for a media organization headquartered in one of these regions.

-If your work is published or broadcast by a German media organization, you are also eligible to enter the award.

-African photographers can enter the special People’s Choice Award which honors exceptional photography on the topic Human Rights in Africa.

-You may also submit a joint or team entry. However, when registering, team entries must nominate one contact person. 

Scholarship Open for: The journalist of Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo-Brazzaville, Congo-Kinshasa, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Asia, Eastern Europe (Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City), Latin America and the Middle East (Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen) can apply for this awards for journalists. 

Number of awards: Six of the seven awards will be determined by a jury of independent, renowned and experienced journalists. 

Value: The German Development Media Awards for human rights journalism consist of seven cash prizes valued at 2,000 euros each.In addition, the awards also cover the costs for each of the seven winners to attend the awards ceremony to be held August 14, 2013 in the German capital, Berlin. In the case of joint or team entries, only the person nominated by the team will be invited to the ceremony. 

Apply: The mode of applying is online. You can register online.

-You will need to provide us with some information about yourself and your entry as well as upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV). At the end of the online registration, you will be able to upload your entry directly to the Deutsche Welle server.

-Video files cannot exceed 80 MB and must be in one of the following formats: mpg, mp4, mpeg, mov, avi, wmv, flv. Audio files cannot exceed 80 MB and must be in one of the following formats: mp3, mp2, mpg, snd, ogg, wav, muf, wma.

-Your photo file should be in high resolution and as large as possible.

-The minimum requirement is 300 dpi with a size of 1024 x 576 pixels.

- We accept .jpg and .png photo formats. If it is not possible to upload your entry due to technical reasons, entries can be sent to:

German Development Media Awards

Deutsche Welle Akademie Voltastrasse 6 13355

Berlin Germany 

Deadline: May 31, 2013

Further Information: http://www.dw.de/top-stories/submit-an-entry/s-32303

Media Diversity Institute (MDI) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) are offering MDI/SIDA Scholarship at University of Westminster in UK.  Students must enroll for the full-time diversity and the media MA at the Westminster University. Students of Egypt and North Africa can apply for this Masters scholarship. Scholarship is assessed on the basis of academic excellence, development potential and financial need. The scholarship covers the funding amount of full fee waiver. 

About Scholarship: This scholarship is offered by the Media Diversity Institute (MDI) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) for students taking the MA in Diversity and the Media course. 

Study: Full time Diversity and the Media MA

Course Level: Masters-MA degree

Scholarship By: Media Diversity Institute (MDI) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)

Location: UK 

Eligibility: You must be a student from a developing country and hold an offer for the full-time Diversity and the Media MA. Preference will be give to students from Egypt and North Africa. 

Scholarship Open for: Students of Egypt and North Africa (Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, and South Sudan) can apply 

Value: Scholarship covers the full fee waiver for students.

Selection Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. 

Apply: By post

Deadline: 31st May 2013

Further Information: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/fees-and-funding/funding-for-students-starting-from-201213/scholarships/postgraduate/mdisida-scholarship

KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm is offering one PhD Student position in Near-field Optics. Position is available for Swedish Students to pursue PhD research at The School of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The applicant must hold an M.Sc degree in Optics, Photonics, Laser Physics, or similar before August 2013. Applicants will receive salary according to the KTH “salary ladder” for PhD students. 

About Scholarship: KTH Royal Institute of Technology22The PhD project focuses on experimental investigations of optically active materials with nano-structured features, such as metal nano-particles, core-shell quantum dots, nano-plasmonic inclusions, and so on. The interaction of light with such materials, including optical gain, losses, and polarization and coherence properties, will be studied using advanced experimental facilities.

The results of the project will lead to a deeper understanding of light-matter interaction in the near-field optics domain and contribute towards the development of novel materials for photonics applications. The project will include the development of experimental set-ups and modeling of experimental results. 

Study: Near-field Optics

Course Level: PhD degree

Scholarship by: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Location: Sweden

Number of Award: One

Value: The salary: According to the KTH “salary ladder” for PhD students. 

Eligibility:

-The applicant is expected to hold an M.Sc degree in Optics, Photonics, Laser Physics, or similar before August 2013. Experience with clean-room technology, experimental and programming skills (for numerical simulation) are an advantage.

-We are looking for a strongly motivated person, able to work independently and perform critical thinking and analysis. Good command of English (oral and written) is required to publish results in scientific journals and present them at conferences. The evaluation will be based on how well the applicant fulfills the above mentioned qualifications. 

Scholarship Open for: The Scholarship is open for Swedish students

Apply:

-Applications via e-mail (PDF-files) are to be sent to registrator-at-ict.kth.se

-The documents shall be sent as PDF attachments if the application is sent electronically. Please do not send any compressed files.

-University also accept applications sent via ordinary post. 

Deadline: May 15, 2013

Further Information: http://www.kth.se/en/om/work-at-kth/vacancies/phd-student-position-in-near-field-optics-at-kth-school-of-information-and-communication-technology-1.380162

University of Melbourne is offering Overseas Research Experience Scholarships to its confirmed PhD and other research doctorate students to travel overseas for a minimum of two months. Each year approximately 50 ORES are awarded on a competitive basis. Students traveling to Universitas 21 institutions are strongly encouraged to apply. Application should be submitted till August 31, 2013 for round 2. 

About Scholarship: ORES are awarded on a competitive basis to University of Melbourne confirmed PhD and other research doctorate students to travel overseas for a minimum of two months in order to: obtain research experience as part of their graduate research degree training, and consolidate research links with overseas universities and research institutions. 

Study: Scholarships are provided to obtain research experience as part training and consolidate research links with overseas universities and research institutions.

Course Level: This scholarship is available for PhD and other research doctorate students for research experience for a minimum of two months period.

Scholarship By: University of Melbourne in Australia

Location: Overseas universities and research institutions of  Universitas 21 (Canada, Chile, China, Ireland, Japan, Japan, Korea (South), Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States of America). 

Number of awards: Each year approximately 50 ORES are awarded on a competitive basis.

Duration: Scholarship is offered for minimum of two months.

Value: Each scholarship is worth up to $5,000. 

Eligibility:

-To be eligible for the ORES scheme, students must demonstrate that they have additional funds to support the trip. It is expected that the department and/or faculty will provide these funds.

-The scheme is available only to PhD or other research doctorate students who have confirmed candidature at the University of Melbourne at the application closing date and at the time of travel. Confirmed PhD candidature takes place between 6 and 12 months of full-time study via a Confirmation Report Form. Please contact your Faculty/Graduate School Graduate Research Contact if you are unsure about your confirmation status. If you are yet to be confirmed, please apply in a future round. Students undertaking research doctorate degrees which do not have a confirmation process should refer to point 14 below.

-The research project must be of high quality and:

-form part of a recognized or developing collaboration between the University of Melbourne and the university or institution hosting the student involve collaboration with a university with which the University has a formal exchange agreement

-include travel to a University as 21 institutions.

The proposed overseas visit by the student should not form the sole basis of the collaboration unless the interaction is being carried out under the terms of a formal exchange agreement between the University and the overseas university, network, academic or University as 21 institutions.

Investigating post-doctoral opportunities is acceptable as an element of the proposed travel but not as the main purpose of the trip. Evidence of arrangements made to investigate post doctorate opportunities must be attached to the application.

-ORES applicants must be intending to spend a minimum of two months engaged in research overseas. Only if the student is traveling exclusively to a University 21 institution will trips of a minimum of one month duration be considered.

-A supervisor acceptable to the Graduate Research Scholarships Committee (GRSC) must be available at the overseas university or institution for the duration of the proposed visit.

-Travel should occur in the ‘middle’ (i.e. between 12 and 36 months) of the research candidature. Travel after 36 months of candidature will need particular justification from the applicant’s supervisor or head of department. Applications for travel beyond 42 months will not be considered.

-Applicants must obtain additional funds for this trip. It is expected that the applicant’s supervisor, department and/or faculty will provide the additional funds.

-Applicants may not apply for an ORES and a Melbourne Abroad Travelling Scholarship (MATS) for the same purpose.

-If the next ORES closing date falls during the applicant’s trip or after the trip has occurred, an application can be considered, and an ORES awarded retrospectively, provided all eligibility requirements listed were met and the application and all required documents were submitted to Melbourne Scholarships before departure.

- If details of your trip change, you must advise Melbourne Scholarships for approval from the Graduate Research Scholarships Committee (GRSC).

-Part-time students are eligible to apply but must be enrolled full time while overseas.

-Before departure, applicants must have Study Away approved by their Faculty/Graduate School Graduate Research Contact. A Leave of Absence cannot be used for an overseas study trip. Scholarships will only be awarded on the condition that evidence of approved OSL can be supplied.

-The travel must be relevant and academically justifiable but not essential to the completion of the student’s thesis (departments and faculties are responsible for the funding of research that is essential to the PhD or research doctorate).

- Students enrolled in research doctorate courses are eligible to apply if:

1. The course is awarded on the basis of a thesis rather than a body of substantial published work

2. They have been enrolled in the course for at least 12 months (full time equivalent), and

3. They submit with their ORES application a letter from their supervisor or their head of department that comments on their progress to date. 

Scholarship Open for: Australian students can apply for this scholarship (University of Melbourne confirmed PhD and other research doctorate students). 

 Selection criteria: The Committee will only consider applicants who:

-satisfy all of the eligibility requirements noted above, and

-submit a complete application (ie. all sections of the application completed and all required documents provided by the closing date and prior to departure).When awarding the ORES, the GRSC considers the strength of the entire application, including the:-statement of purpose and reasonableness of the budget

-the strength of the existing or developing collaboration (applications can be used to initiate collaboration)

-The expected benefit of the overseas study to the University and to the student, and the quality of the research project.

Apply: Applications must be lodged through the Student Portal. Login to your Student Portal and select the “Admin” tab. Select “Apply for a Scholarship” under the Scholarships heading then select “New Scholarship Application”. 

Submit a completed ORES application online and upload or submit in hard copy the budget proforma and all required documents by the closing date and before departure.

Applicants may access their application for reference through the Student Portal copies or print outs of your application cannot be made once the application has been submitted. 

Deadline: Round 1- 11.59 pm AEDT, 31 March

Round 2 – 11.59 pm AEST, 31 August 

Further Information: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/research/local/available/travelling/pores#Eligibility

AgriVenture Global and the International Agricultural Exchange Association (IAEA) is offering 4-H AgriVenture Scholarship for AgriVenture travel and work program. In order to apply applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 at the time of travel. Paid employees of 4-H shall not be eligible for consideration. 

About Scholarship: All Canadian provincial and territorial 4-H organizations have been invited to select one candidate each to be submitted for consideration by AgriVenture Global and IAEA. From the provincial/territorial submissions, one applicant will be selected for an AgriVenture program scholarship of $3,000 to be applied to the AgriVenture program fee. 

The cost is determined by where you want to go and for how long. An exchange to Europe is approximately $5,000, while a program to Australia or New Zealand will be approximately $6,000, depending on the length of stay (2013 prices). An Around-theWorld program includes a placement in Australia or New Zealand for six months and then in Europe for another six months is approximately $9,200. The AgriVenture Scholarship may be used toward any AgriVenture program. 

Study: Placements are available in almost all fields of Agriculture Horticulture sector. Agriculture covers all elements of livestock and cropping enterprises. Horticulture offers a range of other options such as flower production and vegetable enterprises.

Course Level: AgriVenture travel and work program

Scholarship By: AgriVenture Global and the International Agricultural Exchange Association (IAEA)

Location: Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand or Japan 

Eligibility:

-Be between the ages of 18 and 30 at the time of travel.

- Have been a member of the 4-H program for a minimum of two years

- Provide a letter from a former general or project leader confirming their 4-H registration of participation. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Canada can apply for this scholarship. 

Number of awards: From the provincial/territorial submissions, one applicant will be selected for an AgriVenture program scholarship.

Duration: AgriVenture programs may take place from 4 months to a year. The longer programs often combine travel and work in two countries. 

Value: Scholarship is of scholarship of $3,000 to be applied to the AgriVenture program fee. AgriVenture provides:

- Choice of host country, type of placement, and travel date

- A guaranteed job on an agricultural, horticultural, viticulture, or equine operation

- Full room and board provided by a host family

- Return airline tickets to your host country (from a major international airport near your home)

- Comprehensive pre-departure information package

- Medical, travel and baggage insurance

- 24 hour emergency support service

- Orientation package or seminar in the host country

- Transportation to your placement from the airport or seminar, provided by your host family

- Administration covering visa applications, placement, correspondence and named Contact Person

- Membership in the International Agricultural Exchange Association 

Notification: The provincially- selected candidate will be notified by December 1, 2013 and the final selection will be made by January 15, 2014. 

Apply: Application can be sent by post. Carefully complete the 4-H application, making sure you have provided all the information and required letters of reference; then submit them before the deadline.

The provincial/territorial 4-H selection committee will choose the applicant to forward to the AgriVenture and IAEA selection committee. Provincial/territorial applicants may be invited for an interview to assist in the selection. From the provincial/territorial candidates, the successful national applicant will be selected. 

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Further Information: http://www.4-h-canada.ca/core/files/2014%204-H%20Scholarship%20Summary.pdf

Sager Family Foundation is funding one year graduate scholarship for working musicians at Newcastle University in UK. This scholarship is offering a full-time MMus Music programme within The International Center for Music Studies at Newcastle University for September 2013 entry. The UK, EU and international students are eligible to apply. Selection criteria for graduate scholarships are technical and creative flair, academic ability, energy and commitment to further study and financial circumstances. Successful candidates are invited to attend the University’s Annual Donor Reception. 

About Scholarship: In 2006, Newcastle University awarded Newcastle-born singer-songwriter, Sting, an honorary doctorate. In honor of this award, the Sager Family Foundation established The Graduate Scholarship for Working Musicians.

Study: MMus Music programme

Course Level: Graduate level

Scholarship By: Sager Family Foundation

Location: UK 

Eligibility: -The Scholarship is offered through competitive application, to one student accepting a full-time place on the MMus Music programme within the International Center for Music Studies at Newcastle University and who will begin their studies in September 2013.

-The scholarship is offered for one year and is worth £9,600. Applications are open to candidates of any nationality (UK, EU and international students).

-Applicants will be considered according to evidence of technical and creative flair, academic ability (which might be reflected by a good honors undergraduate degree, but could also be evidenced by work-related or professional experience), energy and commitment to further study and financial circumstances.

-Under special circumstances, where there is an exceptional student who has already completed the MMus with distinction, the committee may recommend that the award be made to support one year of a PhD programme in Creative Musical Practice.

-Applicants who wish to be considered should make clear their interest when they apply for a place on the MMus Music programme.

-Anyone who has already applied, will be automatically considered. 

Scholarship Open for: Applications are open to candidates of any nationality UK, EU (Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City) and international students.

Duration: one year

Value: The scholarship is offered for one year and is worth £9,600. 

Selection Criteria: Applicants will be considered according to evidence of technical and creative flair, academic ability (which might be reflected by a good honors undergraduate degree, but could also be evidenced by work-related or professional experience), energy and commitment to further study and financial circumstances. 

Notification: Scholarship winners will be invited to attend the University’s Annual Donor Scholarship Event in June. 

Apply: The mode of applying is electronically or by post.To apply for this scholarship download and complete the application form (Word document) and return it to Miss Laurie Breen.

Deadline: 31st May 2013

Further Information: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/list/sager

Microsoft Research Ltd is offering fully funded PhD studentship in Computer Science at University of Leicester in UK. The International, UK/Europe students can apply for this scholarship. Students should have a first-class or good upper second-class honors degree in computer science or a closely related discipline. English proficiency is required. Students should be a good programmer with knowledge of semantics. The studentship covers tuition fees for three years and includes an annual stipend. 

About Scholarship: The Department of Computer Science is pleased to offer this fully-funded studentship for October 2013 entry to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme. The studentship is funded by Microsoft Research Ltd. and will pay UK/EU tuition fees for three years and includes an annual stipend. 

Study: Courses offered by the department of Computer Science

Course Level: PhD degree

Scholarship By: Microsoft Research Ltd.

Location: UK

Duration: three years

Value: The studentship is funded by Microsoft Research Ltd. and will pay UK/EU tuition fees for three years and includes an annual stipend. 

Eligibility:

-Applicants must have a first-class or good upper second-class honors degree (or equivalent qualification) in computer science or a closely related discipline.

-Applicants must also meet the University’s standard English language entry requirements.

-While applicants are not required to hold a completed MSc degree, holding such a degree (or being in the process of obtaining one) would be an advantage.

-Ideally applicants should be a good programmer (with knowledge of one of the main functional programming languages such as OCaml, Haskell, SML etc), with background in semantics (particularly operational semantics), theorem proving, and verification.

-Applicants must have a strong interest in producing reliable systems.

-This studentship is open to suitable UK/EU and International (i.e., outside the EU) applicants. Please note though that the award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only. International applicants (and those not eligible to pay UK/EU tuition fees) must demonstrate at the time of their application that they can fund the difference in tuition fee rates.

-The studentship is for full-time study only and applicants must be able to commence their studies in October 2013.

-The Department of Computer Science is committed to the Athena SWAN programme and we welcome applications from suitably qualified female candidates. We also support flexible working to promote a balanced work/home life. 

Scholarship Open for: The International UK/Europe (Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City) students can apply 

Notification: The University envisages interviews taking place before the end of June, with notification before the end of June (if a suitable applicant can be found). Candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted by the University. If you do not receive a communication from the University within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. 

Apply: The mode of applying is Online and by Post. To apply, simply follow our three-point checklist:

-Draft a brief (up to 1,000 words) personal statement explaining why you would like to work in this area and describing any relevant research experience, including any research projects that you have undertaken – for example, as part of a previous degree – and listing any academic work you have published or which is currently in press awaiting publication

-Prepare your supporting documents

-Submit your online application or apply by post making sure to include your personal statement and supporting documents

Deadline: 2 June 2013

Further Information: http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/research/funding/future-filesystems

Bournemouth University offers Postgraduate Scholarships at School of Applied Sciences’ in UK. This scholarship is offered to UK/EU residents who have applied to study any full-time Postgraduate course in the School of Applied Sciences beginning in September 2013. 

About Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to UK/EU residents who have applied to study any full-time Postgraduate course in the School of Applied Sciences beginning in September 2013. 

Study: All full-time postgraduate degrees offered by the School of Applied Sciences

Course Level: Postgraduate degree

Scholarship By: Bournemouth University, UK

Location: UK

Number of awards: 30

Value: - Each worth of £1,000

-Scholarships are paid by a reduction in tuition fee. 

Eligibility: -All UK/EU residents are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

-All full-time Postgraduate degrees offered by the School of Applied Sciences.

-An outstanding academic profile and/or outstanding qualifications relevant to your course.

-Excellent relevant professional experience as detailed within your personal statement. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK can apply 

Notification: The successful applicants will be notified four weeks after the deadline.

Apply: The mode of applying is by post and electronically. Download the BU Scholarship Application Form.

Deadline: 31 May 2013 

Further Information: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/postgraduate/funding/apisci_postgraduate_scholarship.html

Bournemouth University offers academic achievement scholarships for postgraduate students. Scholarships are provided in all full-time postgraduate degrees offered by BU. 

About Scholarship: Bournemouth University is pleased to offer Postgraduate Academic Achievement Scholarships to those applicants entering with outstanding qualifications relevant to their course.

Study: All full-time postgraduate courses offered by BU

Course Level: Postgraduate degree

Scholarship By: Bournemouth University, UK

Location: UK

Number of awards: 15 Scholarships offered on a ‘First Come, First Served’ basis. When all 15 Scholarships have been awarded, a reserve list will be created in case of successful applicants not enrolling at BU.

Value: £1,000

-Scholarships are paid by cheque in two installments. 

Eligibility: -All UK/EU residents are eligible for this scholarship.

-An outstanding academic profile, relevant to your course, as follows: 1st class honours degree or equivalent qualification.

Scholarship Open for: The students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK can apply for this scholarship. 

Selection Criteria: Scholarships offered on a ‘First Come, First Served’ basis. When all 15 Scholarships have been awarded, a reserve list will be created in case of successful applicants not enrolling at BU.

Notification: Although university may contact you with a decision in principle based on any predicted grades, your award will not be formally approved until you hold an unconditional firm offer.

Apply: By post and electronically

Deadline: 31 May 2013

Further Information: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/postgraduate/funding/academic_achievement_scholarship.html

University of Stirling announces postgraduate scholarships. The Scholarship is open to those students wishing to study International Accounting & Finance, Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management and Socio-Economic Development, International Business, International Business & Socio Economic Development, Energy Management, Environmental Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, MBA in Social Marketing and Retail Management. 

About Scholarship: The Scholarship is open to those students wishing to study International Accounting & Finance, Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management and Socio-Economic Development, International Business, International Business & Socio Economic Development, Energy Management, Environmental Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, MBA in Social Marketing and Retail Management. Applications may be submitted for the Scholarship along with the course application, but only those obtaining and accepting a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition. 

Study: International Accounting & Finance, Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management and Socio-Economic Development, International Business, International Business & Socio Economic Development, Energy Management, Environmental Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, MBA in Social Marketing and Retail Management.

Course Level: Postgraduate degree

Scholarship By: University of Stirling

Location: UK

Number of Awards: 3

Value: £3000 will be awarded to students who wish to study full-time on a selection of taught Masters Programmes offered by the Stirling Management School. 

Eligibility: Applications from students in the United Kingdom, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Europe will be considered.  Students must hold, or expect to obtain an offer or an unconditional offer of a place to study one of the full time Masters Programmes offered by the Stirling Management School for entry in September 2013.

Scholarship Open for: Applications from students in the India,  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial ,Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South ,Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda , Zambia, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela will be considered. 

Notification: Successful students will be notified of the outcome via e-mail in July 2013. 

Apply: Please e-mail completed applications and statements/essays to: jane.glen@stir.ac.uk

Deadline: 5th July 2013

Further Information: http://www.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate/financial-information/scholarships/

Stirling Management School, University of Stirling announces taught postgraduate scholarships in the field of Behavioural Science. Applications from students in the United Kingdom, Europe, India, Sub-Saharan Africa and South America will be considered. Applications must hold, or expect to obtain an offer or an unconditional offer of a place on the full time MSc in Behavioural Science for entry in September 2013. 

About Scholarship: Applications may be submitted for the Scholarship along with the course application, but only those obtaining and accepting a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition. 

Study: Behavioural Science

Course Level: Postgraduate degree

Scholarship By: Stirling Management School, University of Stirling

Location: UK 

Eligibility: Applications from students in the United Kingdom, Europe, India, Sub-Saharan Africa and South America will be considered.  Students must hold, or expect to obtain an offer or an unconditional offer of a place on the full time MSc in Behavioural Science for entry in September 2013. 

Scholarship Open for: Students from India,  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial ,Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone , South Africa, South, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda , Zambia, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela will be considered. 

Number of award: One 

Value: A NEW Scholarship, with a value of £2500 will be awarded to students who wish to study the NEW MSc in Behavioural Science offered by the Stirling Management School. 

Notification: Successful students will be notified of the outcome via email in July 2013. 

Apply: Complete the SMS Scholarship application form and email completed applications and statements to: sism@stir.ac.uk

Deadline: 5th July 2013

Further Information: http://www.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate/financial-information/scholarships/

University of Stirling, Stirling Management School announces Postgraduate Scholarships to the students wishing to study Masters in Business Administration for entry in September 2013.  Applications from students in the United Kingdom, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Europe will be considered. 

About Scholarship: Applications may be submitted for the Scholarship along with the course application, but only those obtaining and accepting a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition. 

Study: Business administration

Course Level: Postgraduate degree

Scholarship By: Stirling Management School, University of Stirling

Location: UK 

Number of Awards: 2

Value: Two scholarships of £7700 each will be awarded to students joining the Stirling MBA in September 2013.  These scholarships are funded by the Stirling Management School and meet 50% of the overseas fee rate.  This means that the successful candidates will pay a course fee reduced by £7700 in September 2013. 

Eligibility: Applications from students in the United Kingdom, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Europe will be considered.  Students must hold, or expect to obtain an offer or an unconditional offer of a place on the full time Stirling MBA for entry in September 2013. 

Scholarship Open for: Applications from students in the India,  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial, Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela will be considered. 

Notification: Successful students will be notified of the outcome via email in July 2013. 

Apply: Complete the  Stirling MBA Scholarship application form. Please e-mail completed applications and statements/essays to: jane.glen@stir.ac.uk 

Deadline: 5th July 2013

Further Information: http://www.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate/financial-information/scholarships/

MUIS offers merit partial undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. The students of Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America and Vietnam can apply for this scholarship. 

About Scholarship: The MUIS provides a partial tuition fee scholarship for outstanding students to study at Macquarie University North Ryde campus. It has been designed to recognise academic excellence and provide financial assistance for international students. MUIS Merit Partial Scholarships are country-specific and will be awarded progressively through the year to future applicants to Macquarie University. The MUIS is highly competitive and awarded based on academic merit. 

Study: Courses offered by the Macquarie University

Course Level: Undergraduate and postgraduate degree

Scholarship By: Macquarie University, UK

Location: UK 

Eligibility: Applicants must:

-Be a citizen of any of the following countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America and Vietnam.

-Have met the University’s academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a full offer of admission for North Ryde by the application deadline).

-Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of an ATAR equivalent of 90 out of 100 for Undergraduate applications.

Applicants are not eligible if:

-Applicants are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.

-Applicants are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level.

-Applicants have completed the same level or a higher level of study previously.

-Applicants are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship.

-Applicants are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.

-Applicants are enrolled at Macquarie City Campus or SIBT. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America and Vietnam can apply for this scholarship. 

Value:

-MUIS Merit is a Partial Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, it is equivalent to $5,000 and it will be awarded towards the commencement fee or reimbursed if fees already paid.

-The MUIS Merit Scholarships do NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study. This scholarship is not available to students studying at Macquarie City Campus or the Sydney Institute of Business & Technology (SIBT).

-The MUIS Merit Scholarship is a single scholarship and not available to be renewed.

Selection criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on academic merit. 

Apply: Online

Deadline: April 1, 2013 

Further Information: http://mq.edu.au/future_students/international/scholarships_and_awards/macquarie_university_international_scholarships/merit_partial_scholarships/

The School of Electrical Engineering at KTH, Royal Institute of Technology offers PhD Student Position. The position is being offered in the field of Communication Theory. Applicant applying for the position must have a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Mathematics or a corresponding degree. 

About Scholarship: KTH Royal Institute of Technology Research and education in the Communication Theory lab is pursued in general area of digital communication with focus on information and communication theory and with emphasis on wireless systems. This includes areas like network information theory, Shannon source and channel coding, detection theory, as well as networked control theory.

The staff at the Communication Theory lab is multicultural and the working language is English. Within the ACCESS center the lab collaborates closely with other research groups with neighboring competences. The lab is also involved in several European and national projects. The lab generally searches for well-motivated candidates to join our doctoral program. 

Study: Communication Theory

Course Level: PhD programme

Scholarship By: KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Location: Sweden 

Eligibility: The potential candidate must have a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Mathematics or a corresponding degree. Basic knowledge in signal and systems is required and additional skills or specialization in digital communications, information theory, wireless communication, and/or optimization theory are an asset.

The candidate should be highly motivated for doing scientific research and should have well developed analytical and problem solving skills as well as an interest and curiosity for developing theoretical understanding in fundamental communication principles. Good verbal and writing skills in English are expected. 

Scholarship Open for: Swedish Students can apply 

Apply: The application must include following documents:

-Compulsory cover sheet, see

CV (maximum 2 pages) including education and relevant academic/work experience

Cover letter (maximum 1 page)

Official record of transcripts and copy of degree certificate

Contact information of two references if available

Above described documents should be attached as pdf files.

Attention: For this application you need to fill out a compulsory cover sheet which is downloaded from

Applications should be emailed to 0041-at-ee.kth.se, please cc also to openpos-commth-at-ee.kth.se 

Deadline: April 8, 2013

Further Information: http://www.kth.se/en/aktuellt/vacancies/phd-student-in-communication-theory-1.368673

Each year, The Rotary Foundation offers Rotary Peace fellowships for international students. 60 fellowships are available for master’s degree studies in the fields of international relations, sustainable development, peace studies and conflict resolution and up to 50 fellowships are offered for earning professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies. The fellowship is tenable at Rotary Peace Center University Partners that includes University of Queensland, Australia, International Christian University, Japan, Uppsala University, Sweden, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, University of Bradford, United Kingdom, Duke University & University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. 

About Scholarship: The Rotary Foundation Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities. Fellows can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution. 

Study: Rotary Peace Fellows began master’s degree studies in the fields of international relations, sustainable development, peace studies, and conflict resolution and professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies.

Course Level: Rotary Peace Fellows earn either a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies or a master’s degree in international relations, sustainable development, peace studies, or conflict resolution at at Rotary Peace Center Partners Universities.

Scholarship By: The Rotary Foundation

Location: Australia, Japan, Sweden, Thailand, UK and USA

Number of awards: Each year, up to 60 Rotary Peace Fellowships are available for master’s degree study in international relations, peace studies, conflict resolution, and related areas, and up to 50 Rotary Peace Fellowships are available for a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies. 

Value: The Rotary Peace Fellowship includes:

-Tuition and fees

-Room and board

-Round-trip transportation

-Internship/field study expenses. 

Eligibility:

-A strong commitment to international understanding and peace demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal and community service activities

-A bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience as a minimum, with strong academic achievement.

-A minimum of three years’ combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience (master’s degree) or five years’ relevant work experience with current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level position (professional development certificate)

-Proficiency in a second language (master’s degree) or in English (professional development certificate)

-Strong leadership skills.

-Individuals applying immediately after obtaining an undergraduate degree are generally not strong candidates for Rotary Peace Fellowships. People with disabilities and members of Rotaract clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply.

-Individuals who previously participated in the Ambassadorial Scholarships program, or were Peace Fellows in the professional development program at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, are required to wait a minimum of three full years before applying for a master’s degree fellowship.

-Individuals who participated in the Rotary Peace Centers master’s degree program are not eligible for the professional development program at Chulalongkorn University. 

Scholarship Open for: The international students can apply 

Apply: Applicants must submit their application and all supplementary materials to a Rotary club, preferably a club near your legal or permanent place of residence, full-time study, or employment. Application deadlines vary by club, so you must contact the club before you complete the application. Use the Rotary Club Locator at rotary.org to find a club in your area. Applicants cannot apply directly to The Rotary Foundation or to a Rotary Peace Center. You must apply through a Rotary club and district. If you are having difficulty finding a local club, email rotarypeacecenters-at-rotary.org. 

Deadline: Application deadlines vary by club, so you must contact the club before you complete the application. District-endorsed applications for the 2014 Rotary Peace Fellowships competition are due to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July 2013. 

Further Information: http://rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryCentersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx

Acreo Swedish ICT invites application for two years postdoctoral position. The position is available in fiber optical communication to develop new methods for constructing communications systems using optical transmission and linear and non-linear fiber properties. 

About Scholarship: Project is in collaboration with Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden. The project will develop and investigate theoretically, by simulations and experimentally new methods for constructing communications systems: -Ways of incorporating features like chromatic dispersion, fiber non-linearities, Raman amplification, and decide which implementations give the best phase noise tolerance. -Modulation techniques that are interesting are coherent n-level Phase Shift Keying (PSK) and Quadrature Amplitude Modulated (QAM) systems as well as OFDM systems.

The post doc study will develop new methods for constructing communications systems using optical transmission and linear and non-linear fiber properties. The study will be based on numerical simulations as well as on experimental verifications in the lab at high transmission speeds in the order of 100 GS/s. Project is run in collaboration with Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden. 

Study: The postdoctoral position is available in fiber optical communication to develop new methods for constructing communications systems using optical transmission and linear and non-linear fiber properties. 

Course Level: This position is available for pursuing postdoctoral program.

Scholarship By: Acreo Swedish ICT. Project is run in collaboration with Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden

Location: Sweden 

Eligibility: Applicants must hold a PhD or have equivalent research experience in terms of an MSc plus four years advanced research work. The applicants background should be in optics/photonics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or related areas. Furthermore, the successful applicant has:

-Strong academic credentials, written and spoken English proficiency, communication and team-work skills.

-Interest in following subjects: electro-optics,optical transmission systems. Strong motivation to perform simulation and experimentally based research.

-Ability to programme in various languages (C++, MATLAB, etc) and be able to verify and design advanced computer (simulation) software model implementations.

-The applicant must document that he/she has not worked more than 12 months in Sweden during the last three years (up until 2013-03-01). 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Sweden can apply 

Duration: Two years

Apply: Application should be send by e-mail to postdoc-at-acreo.se.  An application (in English) should include:

-Cover letter, one-page summary of your application.

-CV including relevant documents demonstrating achievements and experience and two personal references.

-An official copy of the MSc/PhD degree certificate and academic transcripts.

-Certification of research work during the last four years (in case of applicant not holding a PhD).

-Optional: Copy of MSc/PhD thesis report (in PDF format), List of publications (if applicable) and Reference letter(s). 

Deadline: March 11, 2013. 

Further Information: https://www.acreo.se/about-us-0/career-opportunities/two-year-post-doc-position

Linnaeus Academy of Science and Industry offers scholarships for students studying at the third cycle at Linnaeus University. The aim of scholarship is to promote scientific research and education conducted at Linnaeus University. Funds can be sought for conference participation and a contribution for stays at a foreign university, max 10 000 SEK. 

About Scholarship: Linnaeus Academy of Science and Industry (Linnéakademien för Vetenskap och Näringsliv) announces scholarships on two occasions in 2013, now it’s time for the first scholarship. The aim is to promote scientific research and education conducted at Linnaeus University. The scholarships can be applied by students and staff at Linnaeus University. Scholarships are within the Linnaeus University strategies and Linnaeus Academy Research Foundation purposes. The applicants must be highly motivated. 

Study: The scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses for students studying at the third cycle at Linnaeus University.

Course Level: This scholarship is offered to students studying at the third cycle for conference participation and a contribution for stays at a foreign university.

Scholarship By: Linnaeus University

Location: Abroad 

Eligibility:

-Students study at the third cycle.

-The student should report back no later than two months after the trip.

Scholarship Open for:  Students of Sweden (students and staff at Linnaeus University) can apply 

Value: Scholarship funds can be sought for conference participation and a contribution for stays at a foreign university, max 10 000 SEK. 

Notification: Decisions will be announced in week 14, 2013 to those students who have received scholarships. 

Apply: By post

Deadline: March 21, 2013

Further Information: http://lnu.se/student-at-lnu/1.82258/application-for-scholarship-for-students-at-third-cycle?l=en

Uppsala University is offering PhD positions at the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences/Geriatrics. The applicant applying for the position should qualify basic trainings and should have MSc in Pharmacy, Engineering with specialization in Drug Development, Biomedicine or Medicine. 

About Scholarship: About 100 000 people have Alzheimer’s disease in Sweden today and the number of patients is expected to increase due to an ageing population. It is difficult and hazardous to obtain biological samples from the brain, and thus, most diagnostic methods for Alzheimer’s disease are based on cognitive tests or measurements of different biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid.

Sampling of cerebrospinal fluid is complicated and rather unpleasant for the patient. Hence, there is a need for reliable and non-invasive methods for diagnosis, for studying disease progression and to quantify effects of new treatments in Alzheimer’s disease. The medical imaging method positron emission tomography (PET) is a very attractive diagnosis method as no samples are required. Instead, PET images, based on the spatial distribution of PET-ligands measured with a PET-scanner, visualize targets in brain.

The over-all aim of the project is to develop new PET-ligands for quantification of changes in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. The project will include both in vitro and in vivo work, as well as statistical and pharmacokinetic analysis of the generated data. The PhD student will mainly focus on his/her research education. However, other responsibilities such as teaching and administrative tasks may also be included (max 20 %). 

Study: Position is provided to study medical sciences and its related fields of molecular geriatrics.

Course Level: PhD degree at the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences/Geriatrics, Uppsala University

Scholarship By: Uppsala University, Sweden

Location: Sweden 

Eligibility: Applicants must be highly motivated and enthusiastic student for a PhD position. Qualifying basic trainings are M Sc in Pharmacy, Engineering with specialization in Drug Development, Biomedicine or Medicine. Experience within biochemistry, protein analysis (ELISA, western blot, chromatography), cell cultures, flow cytometry, histology (immunohistochemistry) and in vivo models is meritorious.  It is required that you can express yourself well both orally and in writing in English. You preferably also speak and write Swedish.

Uppsala University is striving to achieve a more even gender balance, and since most employees in this category are women, men are especially encouraged to apply. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Sweden can apply

Value: Local salary rules will apply. 

Apply: Applicants can apply for this scholarship via online mode. The application should be written in English and include a personal letter in which you describe yourself and your research interests, CV, a summary of relevant publications (articles, theses or similar), an attested copy of a transcript stating your academic courses and degrees and other relevant documentation that you wish to refer to.  You should also include contact information to references and/or letters of recommendation. 

Deadline: 10 March, 2013

Further Information: http://www.uu.se/jobb/phd-students/annonsvisning?tarContentId=234294

The Department of mathematics at KTH, Royal Institute of Technology offers postdoctoral position. Applicants applying for the position should have doctoral degree in mathematics and show proven excellence or evidence of strong potential in their research in the field of algebraic topology.

About Scholarship: The senior members of the topology group at KTH are Tilman Bauer and Wojciech Chacholski. The topology group collaborates closely with the algebraic geometry group and with the algebra, geometry and topology group at Stockholm University. The successful candidate will engage in research and collaborate with the topology group at KTH. They should contribute to a vivid research atmosphere and actively partake in seminars and other activities. There is no teaching requirement. 

Study: Algebraic Topology

Course Level: postdoctoral degree

Scholarship By KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Location: Sweden

Duration: The position is for one year, renewable for a second year, and will start on Sept 1, 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Value: The salary of the position is SEK 270,000 p.a., paid as a tax-free scholarship with health insurance. In addition, travel expenses up to SEK 25,000 p.a. can be covered. 

Eligibility: Candidates should have completed, or be about to complete, a doctoral degree in mathematics and show proven excellence or evidence of strong potential in their research in the field of algebraic topology. They should not have obtained their PhD degree before January 1, 2009. For non-EU citizens, a residence permit is required. Swedish language skills are not necessary. 

Scholarship Open for: Swedish and non-EU citizens can apply for this scholarship. 

Apply: Applications via email (preferable) to: jobs@math.kth.se.

or by postal mail to:

Institutionen för matematik

KTH 100 44 Stockholm

Sweden

Applications should contain a curriculum vitae and a research statement. In addition, three recommendation letters should be arranged to be sent directly to KTH. All applications should quote the reference number S-2013-0209. 

Deadline: 28th February 2013

Further Information: http://www.kth.se/en/aktuellt/vacancies/postdoc-position-in-algebraic-topology-1.367827

The KTH School of Information and Communication technology offers Postdoctoral Position. One postdoctoral position is being provided in the research field of biomolecule nano-sensor. The successful applicants should have a doctoral degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering (towards microelectronics) or in a related subject. 

About Scholarship: The aim of the project is to develop new technologies for electrical detection of biomarkers by using functionalized nanostructures in silicon. Biomolecule sensing is performed using nanowires, defined by lithography, on a silicon chip having microfluidic channels for liquid sample introduction.

For functionalization we are closely collaborating with a group at the Biotechnology school. The position involves electrical characterization of the nanowires, atomic force microscopy and fluorescence characterization of the functionalized chip, performing electrical detection experiments as well as optimization of detection schemes including data analysis.

The project involves close collaboration with PhD students and seniors in the group as well as in biotechnology groups and the position may involve supervision of PhD students and Master’s Thesis students.

Study: Materials physics

Course Level: Postdoctoral degree

Scholarship Provider: KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Location: Sweden 

Eligibility: The successful applicant is expected to have a doctoral degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering (towards microelectronics) or in a related subject. Experience from techniques for biomolecule sensing is highly evaluated. Furthermore, experience from silicon nanostructures, cleanroom processing and characterization techniques such as AFM and PL microscopy is highly regarded. We are looking for a strongly motivated person, able to work independently and perform critical thinking and analysis. The applicant should have good communication skills and good command of English in writing and speaking as he/she would present research results in top conferences and journals. 

Scholarship Open for: Swedish citizens can apply

Number of Awards: One position is offered.

Duration: Time limited, one year contract with possibility of extension with one more year. 

Value: According to agreement and to the general level for postdoc salaries at the school. 

Apply: Send the application to: registrator@ict.kth.se

We also accept applications via ordinary post sent to:

KTH – ICT, Registrator

Electrum 229

S-164 40 Kista, Sweden 

Deadline: February 18, 2013

Further Information: http://www.kth.se/en/aktuellt/vacancies/postdoc-position-in-materials-physics-1.367811