The Chevening Scholarship scheme offers exceptional Indian candidates the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study at leading universities in the UK. It is aimed at future leaders, opinion formers and decision-makers.
Annually, the Chevening programme supports around 2000 individuals from across the globe to study in the UK. Up to 100 Indian professionals receive financial assistance for the duration of their studies each year.
The Chevening Scholarship programme seeks to:
* Give outstanding individuals across the world access to the UK’s leading academic institutions.
* Enrich developing countries’ resources of skilled professional leaders.
* And ultimately, build ties between the UK and India to work in partnership together on global issues of mutual interest.
* For detailed eligibility criteria click here.
* For details on the subjects covered in the programme click here.
* For details on Gurukul Scholarship for Leadership and Excellence click here.
* To read more about what the alumni have to say click here.
* To download application form and reference forms click here.
For contact click here
more info click here
Monday, May 19, 2008
Malaysia: Ng Bee Chai Foundation Scholarship Awards 2008
This is an invitation to young, vibrant, deserving, of good character and needy Malaysian Students for “NG BEE CHAI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2008”.
The scholarship will be given to deserving individuals seeking financial assistance to pursue their first degree or professional courses in Malaysian Local Universities.
Only offered to Malaysian Students from Klang Valley area.
Closing date is on May 31, 2008.
For more information and applications for the scholarship, contact Janet Tey at 03-33430008 ext 13/15.
The scholarship will be given to deserving individuals seeking financial assistance to pursue their first degree or professional courses in Malaysian Local Universities.
Only offered to Malaysian Students from Klang Valley area.
Closing date is on May 31, 2008.
For more information and applications for the scholarship, contact Janet Tey at 03-33430008 ext 13/15.
France: PhD Positions in Color Content-Aware Image Processing
Subjet: Robust color invariant features for object recognition
Introduction :
Image retrieval consists in finding among a database of target images those which represent the same scene as this represented by a query image. In this context, the key-point is the extraction of efficient descriptors from the images. Several recent studies have shown that color histograms can be very efficient in this context. However, color histograms do not take into account the spatial arrangement of colors and are very sensitive to illumination changes. Several authors have shown that the spatial organization of colors could significantly improve the performance of the image classifiers. Some spatial descriptors, such as color correlograms, may be used to represent in a global way the spatial arrangement of colors in the image, but they are sensitive to object occlusion and scale variation and are not designed to recognize objects in cluttered scenes. In very recent works, few searchers propose to extract local descriptors such as SIFT or SURF which have been proven to be more robust to local features. The SURF outperform the SIFT and are less time consuming. However, the SURF are not yet designed to work on color images.
Objectives:
The aim of this thesis is to extend the SURF to: (a) color information, (b) interest point detection and (c) local description. The interest points detected by the SURF approach result from the analysis of the intensity function discontinuities. However, it has been shown that, in the context of fast object recognition, the human visual system is attracted by regions characterized by high visual saliency and that these visual attention regions are not necessarily regions characterized by intensity function discontinuities. On the other hand, we propose to detect interest points by exploiting the color visual saliency in the images. Previous works done in our lab. will be used in this context.Furthermore, the SURF descriptors are based on specific local intensity gradients. Since color descriptors are more distinctive than gray level ones, we propose to determine new local color descriptors that are invariant to illumination changes. Previous works done in our lab. will be used in this context.
Candidacy:
We seek strong and motivated candidates. Selection will be based on: 1. Excellence of the candidate: outstanding achievement in the applicant’s Master of Science degree level in imaging science, computer science, or any discipline pertaining to the quantitative description of image processing, provided that the applicant can provide evidence of the necessary previous knowledge (i.e. a base of minimal competencies) particularly in the fields of computer science fundamentals, and image analysis and signal processing fundamentals. 2. Language ability: the candidates must demonstrate sound knowledge of the language (the requirement for competence in English is equivalent to TOEFL with at least 213 points (computer based)/550 points (paper based) or IELTS at grade 6.5. Knowledge of French will be not compulsory, but will be beneficial. 3. Student motivation to undertake the PhD and relevance to his/her professional development (explaining the application, the present situation, the interest in the PhD degree, the intentions after this PhD degree, …).
The application deadline is June 1, 2008
To receive the application form and/or to get more information please contact :
Alain TREMEAU, Alain.Tremeau[ at ]univ-st-etienne.fr
Introduction :
Image retrieval consists in finding among a database of target images those which represent the same scene as this represented by a query image. In this context, the key-point is the extraction of efficient descriptors from the images. Several recent studies have shown that color histograms can be very efficient in this context. However, color histograms do not take into account the spatial arrangement of colors and are very sensitive to illumination changes. Several authors have shown that the spatial organization of colors could significantly improve the performance of the image classifiers. Some spatial descriptors, such as color correlograms, may be used to represent in a global way the spatial arrangement of colors in the image, but they are sensitive to object occlusion and scale variation and are not designed to recognize objects in cluttered scenes. In very recent works, few searchers propose to extract local descriptors such as SIFT or SURF which have been proven to be more robust to local features. The SURF outperform the SIFT and are less time consuming. However, the SURF are not yet designed to work on color images.
Objectives:
The aim of this thesis is to extend the SURF to: (a) color information, (b) interest point detection and (c) local description. The interest points detected by the SURF approach result from the analysis of the intensity function discontinuities. However, it has been shown that, in the context of fast object recognition, the human visual system is attracted by regions characterized by high visual saliency and that these visual attention regions are not necessarily regions characterized by intensity function discontinuities. On the other hand, we propose to detect interest points by exploiting the color visual saliency in the images. Previous works done in our lab. will be used in this context.Furthermore, the SURF descriptors are based on specific local intensity gradients. Since color descriptors are more distinctive than gray level ones, we propose to determine new local color descriptors that are invariant to illumination changes. Previous works done in our lab. will be used in this context.
Candidacy:
We seek strong and motivated candidates. Selection will be based on: 1. Excellence of the candidate: outstanding achievement in the applicant’s Master of Science degree level in imaging science, computer science, or any discipline pertaining to the quantitative description of image processing, provided that the applicant can provide evidence of the necessary previous knowledge (i.e. a base of minimal competencies) particularly in the fields of computer science fundamentals, and image analysis and signal processing fundamentals. 2. Language ability: the candidates must demonstrate sound knowledge of the language (the requirement for competence in English is equivalent to TOEFL with at least 213 points (computer based)/550 points (paper based) or IELTS at grade 6.5. Knowledge of French will be not compulsory, but will be beneficial. 3. Student motivation to undertake the PhD and relevance to his/her professional development (explaining the application, the present situation, the interest in the PhD degree, the intentions after this PhD degree, …).
The application deadline is June 1, 2008
To receive the application form and/or to get more information please contact :
Alain TREMEAU, Alain.Tremeau[ at ]univ-st-etienne.fr
Sunday, May 18, 2008
[UK] International Undergraduate IT and Engineering Scholarships
The following IT and engineering scholarships are available to students studying engineering related degree courses in Zimbabwe, China, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka:
China (3 awards available - RMB 5,000 each)
Awarded to an outstanding student in any year of a degree course in I.T., electrical, electronic or manufacturing engineering in China.
India (5 awards available - Rs 17,000 each)
Awarded to outstanding students in the second or third year of a degree course in I.T., electrical, electronic or manufacturing engineering in India.
Malaysia (3 awards available - RM 2,000 Malaysian Ringgits each)
Awarded to outstanding students in the final year of a degree course in I.T., electrical, electronic or manufacturing engineering in Malaysia.
Zimbabwe (Number of awards: discretionary, Value: discretionary (minimum £500))
To assist needy electrical, electronic, manufacturing or information engineering students who are citizens of either Zimbabwe, or the UK, in the furtherance of their studies.
Singapore (3 award available - $1,000 each)
Awarded to exceptional students in the second year of a degree course in I.T., electrical, electronic or manufacturing engineering in Singapore.
Sri Lanka (4 awards available - 215,000 LKR each)
Awarded to the following:
* Best ICT Student – open to students in all universities and institutions in Sri Lanka
* Best Student in Power & Energy – Open to engineering students at Moratuwa, Peradinya and Ruhuna universities
* Best student in Electronics & Telecommunication – Open to engineering students at Moratuwa, Peradinya and Ruhuna universities
* Best student in Computer Engineering – Open to engineering students at Moratuwa, Peradinya and Ruhuna universities
For an application form, please click on ‘Find out how to apply’ on the right hand menu.
Contact:
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Michael Faraday House
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 2AY
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1438 313 311
Fax: +44 (0)1438 765 526
Email: postmaster@theiet.org
moreinfo click here
China (3 awards available - RMB 5,000 each)
Awarded to an outstanding student in any year of a degree course in I.T., electrical, electronic or manufacturing engineering in China.
India (5 awards available - Rs 17,000 each)
Awarded to outstanding students in the second or third year of a degree course in I.T., electrical, electronic or manufacturing engineering in India.
Malaysia (3 awards available - RM 2,000 Malaysian Ringgits each)
Awarded to outstanding students in the final year of a degree course in I.T., electrical, electronic or manufacturing engineering in Malaysia.
Zimbabwe (Number of awards: discretionary, Value: discretionary (minimum £500))
To assist needy electrical, electronic, manufacturing or information engineering students who are citizens of either Zimbabwe, or the UK, in the furtherance of their studies.
Singapore (3 award available - $1,000 each)
Awarded to exceptional students in the second year of a degree course in I.T., electrical, electronic or manufacturing engineering in Singapore.
Sri Lanka (4 awards available - 215,000 LKR each)
Awarded to the following:
* Best ICT Student – open to students in all universities and institutions in Sri Lanka
* Best Student in Power & Energy – Open to engineering students at Moratuwa, Peradinya and Ruhuna universities
* Best student in Electronics & Telecommunication – Open to engineering students at Moratuwa, Peradinya and Ruhuna universities
* Best student in Computer Engineering – Open to engineering students at Moratuwa, Peradinya and Ruhuna universities
For an application form, please click on ‘Find out how to apply’ on the right hand menu.
Contact:
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Michael Faraday House
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 2AY
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1438 313 311
Fax: +44 (0)1438 765 526
Email: postmaster@theiet.org
moreinfo click here
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Earn money from blogging, join Bloggerwave
Wanna make money from blogging? Ya, you can earn some extra income with your blog. Many making money opportunity offered, but you have to be more selective because not all of them will really pay you. Some of them are scam, and you'll waste your time only. Bloggerwave is a few of them that really pay bloggers. You'll be paid at least $10 for each review you posted on your blog. It is very simple, you just post a review minimally 50 words at your blog, and you'll be paid $10 or more.
Bloggerwave is aiming to be Europes biggest advertsing media on blogs and you can help us grow so more and more jobs will come.
Bloggerwave is aiming to be Europes biggest advertsing media on blogs and you can help us grow so more and more jobs will come.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Norway: PhD Positions in Informatics, University of Oslo
Up to 11 Ph.D.-positons are available at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo (UiO).
The positions have a duration of 4 years with 25% compulsory work (teaching).
Up to three of the positions (Ref.no.: 2008/7711) will be held open for the most qualified applicants within the total field for research at the department. The others are reserved for the following more specific areas.:
* Formal Methods (Ref.no.: 2008/7712)
* Global Infrastructures (Ref.no.: 2008/7714)
* Image formation and analysis (seismic and sonar) (Ref.no.: 2008/7718)
* Natural Language Processing (Ref.no.: 2008/7722)
* Nanoelectronics (Ref.no.: 2008/7726)
* Network and Distributed Systems, middleware and algorithms (Ref.no.: 2008/7727)
* Robotics and Intelligent Systems (Ref.no.: 2008/7728)
* Computational Mathematics (Ref.no:2008/7729)
For a closer description of the overall research and the different research groups of the department, see here.
The purpose of the PhD position is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research-training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Applicants must have obtained undergraduate (BSc level or equivalent) and graduate (MSc level or equivalent) qualifications. (Applicants may forward transcripts from exams in June 2008).
Altogether this should represent approximately five years of full time study after the completion of European Upper Secondary School or International Baccalaureate. For more information see this page.
Appointment to a research fellowship is conditional upon admission to the research training programme. An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than one month after taking up the position, and admission approved within three months. For more information see this page.
The University of Oslo wishes to achieve a more equal distribution of scientific employees between the genders. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
All new UiO employees are required to sign an agreement regulating research intellectual property rights (IPR).
For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact:
Head of Department, professor Morten Dæhlen, email: mortend[ at ]ifi.uio.no, phone: (+47) 2284 0125 or
Administrative Head of Department, Narve Trædal, email: narvet[ at ]ifi.uio.no, phone: (+47) 2285 2418.
Salary: LTR 44 –48 (NOK 331400 – 355,200), depending on qualifications.
Deadline for applications: 13 June 2008
The applications (in English or in a Scandinavian language) marked with reference number including a curriculum vitae and complete information about the applicant’s education (both at the bachelor and master level), job experience, scientific publications, outline of research ambitions, and at least two academic references (name, position, email, and telephone number), should be sent to:
The University of Oslo
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Grete Andresen
Boks 1032 Blindern
N-0315 Oslo, Norway.
E-mail: grete.andresen[ at ]matnat.uio.no
Application papers will not be returned, with the exception of original publications.
Via: official announcement
The positions have a duration of 4 years with 25% compulsory work (teaching).
Up to three of the positions (Ref.no.: 2008/7711) will be held open for the most qualified applicants within the total field for research at the department. The others are reserved for the following more specific areas.:
* Formal Methods (Ref.no.: 2008/7712)
* Global Infrastructures (Ref.no.: 2008/7714)
* Image formation and analysis (seismic and sonar) (Ref.no.: 2008/7718)
* Natural Language Processing (Ref.no.: 2008/7722)
* Nanoelectronics (Ref.no.: 2008/7726)
* Network and Distributed Systems, middleware and algorithms (Ref.no.: 2008/7727)
* Robotics and Intelligent Systems (Ref.no.: 2008/7728)
* Computational Mathematics (Ref.no:2008/7729)
For a closer description of the overall research and the different research groups of the department, see here.
The purpose of the PhD position is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research-training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Applicants must have obtained undergraduate (BSc level or equivalent) and graduate (MSc level or equivalent) qualifications. (Applicants may forward transcripts from exams in June 2008).
Altogether this should represent approximately five years of full time study after the completion of European Upper Secondary School or International Baccalaureate. For more information see this page.
Appointment to a research fellowship is conditional upon admission to the research training programme. An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than one month after taking up the position, and admission approved within three months. For more information see this page.
The University of Oslo wishes to achieve a more equal distribution of scientific employees between the genders. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
All new UiO employees are required to sign an agreement regulating research intellectual property rights (IPR).
For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact:
Head of Department, professor Morten Dæhlen, email: mortend[ at ]ifi.uio.no, phone: (+47) 2284 0125 or
Administrative Head of Department, Narve Trædal, email: narvet[ at ]ifi.uio.no, phone: (+47) 2285 2418.
Salary: LTR 44 –48 (NOK 331400 – 355,200), depending on qualifications.
Deadline for applications: 13 June 2008
The applications (in English or in a Scandinavian language) marked with reference number including a curriculum vitae and complete information about the applicant’s education (both at the bachelor and master level), job experience, scientific publications, outline of research ambitions, and at least two academic references (name, position, email, and telephone number), should be sent to:
The University of Oslo
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Grete Andresen
Boks 1032 Blindern
N-0315 Oslo, Norway.
E-mail: grete.andresen[ at ]matnat.uio.no
Application papers will not be returned, with the exception of original publications.
Via: official announcement
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Australia: PhD Scholarships - Murdoch University
This project will use mass spectrometry based instrumental techniques GC-MS, LC-MS and GC-ICP-MS. The project will develop sample preparation technology and instrumental methods capable of pushing pesticide and herbicide residue detection limits to levels necessary for Australia to protect its food export markets over the next 5-15 years. By analogy, the project will improve the current required detection levels (0.01 ppm or 10ppb), equivalent to detecting a teaspoon of residue in a family swimming pool; to the projected future detection levels, equivalent to detecting a drop of residue in an Olympic swimming pool.
* Study Subject: “Development of ultra-trace analysis for chemical residues and metabolites to secure Australia’s
* Provided By: Graduate Centre
* To be undertaken at:Murdoch University.
* Level: Post Graduate
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from May 12, 2008 until May 30, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD25118 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the university. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Contact and Application forms:
Emma Thorp (Administrative Assistant)
Murdoch University
Phone: 93606506
Email: scholars@murdoch.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.research.murdoch.edu.au/rds
Address:
Murdoch University Graduate Centre
Murdoch
WA, Australia
6150
Main Contact
Robert Trengove
Phone: 08 93607639
Email: r.trengove@murdoch.edu.au
* Study Subject: “Development of ultra-trace analysis for chemical residues and metabolites to secure Australia’s
* Provided By: Graduate Centre
* To be undertaken at:Murdoch University.
* Level: Post Graduate
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from May 12, 2008 until May 30, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD25118 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the university. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Contact and Application forms:
Emma Thorp (Administrative Assistant)
Murdoch University
Phone: 93606506
Email: scholars@murdoch.edu.au
Web Site: http://www.research.murdoch.edu.au/rds
Address:
Murdoch University Graduate Centre
Murdoch
WA, Australia
6150
Main Contact
Robert Trengove
Phone: 08 93607639
Email: r.trengove@murdoch.edu.au
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