At the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine 5 PhD stipends are available within the general study programmes Wireless Communication and Computer Science. The stipends are open for appointment from September 15, 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Job description
Electronic Systems/Computer Science/Mathematical Sciences
5 Mobility Stipends in ICT
The PhD stipends are offered via a grant to three departments at Aalborg University; Department of Electronic Systems, Department of Computer Science, and Department of Mathematical Sciences. The grant from The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation covers 5 full financed PhD stipends. The driving hypotheses of the projects are the following:
A. Hypothesis: Adaptive signal processing algorithms implemented as embedded software can be used to linearize a highly nonlinear but energy efficient power amplifier core to yield an overall linear and energy efficient amplifier. The applicant needs competences in one or more of the areas: RF electronics and modelling, embedded systems, IC design, FPGA design, power amplifier design, and RF simulation techniques. Contact: Professor Torben Larsen (E-mail: tl@es.aau.dk, phone: ).
B. Hypothesis: Bayesian statistical methods based on a unified approach for divergence approximations can be used to improve the performance of data receivers for mobile communications where the challenge is to make a decision on what data was originally sent by a transmitter or a group of transmitters, when the data is corrupted due to interferences, e.g. generated by other transmitters. Desired competences in one or more of the areas: Data receiver design, wireless communication, signal processing, and Bayesian statistics. Contact: Professor Bernard Fleury (E-mail: bfl@es.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 8629).
C. Hypothesis: Quantitative model checking, simulation, static analysis and compiler optimizing methods may be used for designing and implementing optimal mappings and scheduling of embedded applications onto multi-core, multi-processor and networked architectures. Desired competences in one or more of the areas: Computer science, embedded systems, multi-core architectures, and verification and scheduling. Contact: Professor Kim Guldstrand Larsen (E-mail: kgl@cs.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 8893).
D. Hypothesis: Advances in spatial and computational statistics are capable of improving the foundation for understanding and exploiting data-dependent characteristics of spatio-temporal indexing and query processing techniques for the mobile Internet, thus resulting in more effective techniques. Desired competences in one or more of the areas: computer science and statistics – in particular interest in the mobile Internet and spatial and computational statistics. Contact: Professor Jesper Møller (E-mail: jm@math.aau.dk, phone: +45 3057 3127).
E. Hypothesis: Utilizing simultaneous coverage from multiple wireless access devices and exploiting knowledge about typical spatio-temporal communication patterns obtained through spatio-temporal data mining techniques, it is possible to predict which links can be kept in a low power state at certain times, while still allowing data packets to be routed in the mobile core network, and thereby reducing the overall power consumption very significantly. Desired competences in one or more of the areas: databases, data mining, and/or spatio-temporal data management, combined with an interest in wireless communications. Contact: Professor Torben Bach Pedersen (E-mail: tbp@cs.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 9975).
If you want to apply for more than one PhD position you must submit an application for each position. Please indicate in the comment box which stipend (A, B, C, D or E) you are applying for. Applications sent by email will not be accepted.
The projects are supported by three departments as mentioned earlier; Dept. of Electronic systems, Dept. of Computer Science, and Dept. of Mathematical Sciences. For all projects two supervisors will be appointed – a main supervisor and a co-supervisor. The two supervisors will always be from different departments. It is the plan to have some joint activities for all 5 PhD students – for example, a summer school is planned.
Requirements:
Since the PhD stipends have been funded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation with the plan to improve mobility, you are not allowed to have a Masters degree from Aalborg University. As long as your qualifying masters degree has been received from any other university than Aalborg University you can apply – also if you have your degree from another Danish university.
The application:
The applicant must submit an application for each stipend he or she wishes to apply for. The application must include the following:
1. An application letter stating the motivation of the applicant to apply for precisely this stipend, applicants background, other relevant information etc. This letter must also include a list of submitted material.
2. A Curriculum Vitae.
3. Copies of all relevant degrees obtained as well as copies of relevant scientific papers etc. These must be in Danish or English (signed by an authorized translator). Exam papers in other languages can’t be assessed.
4. A maximum 2 page (11 point Calibri / 2 cm margins all sides) proposal for the research to be pursued in the project containing:
a. Suitable title.
b. Brief background for the project.
c. Initiating problem.
d. Short state-of-the-art in the field with use of a few key references.
e. Novel ideas to solve the proposed problem (in the form of bullet points).
f. Main challenges to work on in the project (in the form of bullet points).
g. A rough sketch of a time and work plan.
h. Up to 5 key references.
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 18 of January 14, 2008 on the PhD Programme at the Universities. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed every six months. It is a prerequisite for continuation of salary payment that the previous progress is approved at the time of the evaluation.
The qualifications of the applicant will be assessed by an assessment committee. On the basis of the recommendation of the assessment committee, the Dean of the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine will make a decision for allocating the stipend.
For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Helen Kjerstein Kristensen, The Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, phone: +45 9940 7373.
The faculties have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk
Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of January 11, 2006 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.
Deadline
12/08/2010
Apply online
Aalborg University (AAU) conducts teaching and research to the highest level in the fields of humanities, engineering, and natural, health, and social sciences.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
ACFJ journalism fellowships for 2010
Applications for the 2010-2011 Fellowships for M.A. Journalism are now being accepted by the Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University (ACFJ).
The fellowships are awarded to full-time Asian journalists who have excellent professional and academic record, strong commitment to good journalism and leadership qualities. A grant covers tuition and other expenses for the two-year M.A. Journalism program which is offered by the Ateneo de Manila University with ACFJs support.
Since its inception in 2003, 90 journalists from 15 Asian countries have received grants. Ateneos M.A. Journalism is distinctive for its innovative use of online and conventional learning methods. The master?s program covers 12 courses which are conducted using a mix of online and conventional methods. Six are purely online courses, three are held in the conventional classroom, and another three are hybrid courses that take place alternately in the online and on-campus. The program?s design allows working journalists and other media professionals to study at their own pace and time, and in their own homes or workplaces. Courses in ethics, media law and news writing are at he core of the program. Journalism courses which are regional and cutting edge in content comprise the electives. Lecturers come from Asia as well as Australia, U.K., and the U.S.
ACFJ, a joint project of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and the Ateneo, was founded in June 2000 to promote good journalism in Asia by providing training opportunities primarily for working journalists.
Application forms for the fellowship grant may be downloaded from
http://www.ateneo.edu/acfj or requested by e-mail at
newsroom@admu.edu.phThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . ACFJ may also be contacted by phone at (+632)
9263253 or (+632) 4266001 (local 5296), or fax at (+632) 9263254.
Deadline of application is on Friday, 12 February 2010.
For admission to the M.A. program, a separate set of application forms are required. These are also available from ACFJ or Ateneo?s Office of Graduate Studies (OGS).
Contact:
Jasmine Sabrina Rombaoa
Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University
Tel Nos. (+632) 9263253 / (+632) 4266001 (local 5296)
Fax No. (+632) 9263254
E-mail: newsroom@admu.edu.phThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Website: http://www.ateneo.edu/acfj
The fellowships are awarded to full-time Asian journalists who have excellent professional and academic record, strong commitment to good journalism and leadership qualities. A grant covers tuition and other expenses for the two-year M.A. Journalism program which is offered by the Ateneo de Manila University with ACFJs support.
Since its inception in 2003, 90 journalists from 15 Asian countries have received grants. Ateneos M.A. Journalism is distinctive for its innovative use of online and conventional learning methods. The master?s program covers 12 courses which are conducted using a mix of online and conventional methods. Six are purely online courses, three are held in the conventional classroom, and another three are hybrid courses that take place alternately in the online and on-campus. The program?s design allows working journalists and other media professionals to study at their own pace and time, and in their own homes or workplaces. Courses in ethics, media law and news writing are at he core of the program. Journalism courses which are regional and cutting edge in content comprise the electives. Lecturers come from Asia as well as Australia, U.K., and the U.S.
ACFJ, a joint project of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and the Ateneo, was founded in June 2000 to promote good journalism in Asia by providing training opportunities primarily for working journalists.
Application forms for the fellowship grant may be downloaded from
http://www.ateneo.edu/acfj or requested by e-mail at
newsroom@admu.edu.phThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . ACFJ may also be contacted by phone at (+632)
9263253 or (+632) 4266001 (local 5296), or fax at (+632) 9263254.
Deadline of application is on Friday, 12 February 2010.
For admission to the M.A. program, a separate set of application forms are required. These are also available from ACFJ or Ateneo?s Office of Graduate Studies (OGS).
Contact:
Jasmine Sabrina Rombaoa
Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University
Tel Nos. (+632) 9263253 / (+632) 4266001 (local 5296)
Fax No. (+632) 9263254
E-mail: newsroom@admu.edu.phThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Website: http://www.ateneo.edu/acfj
Friday, July 25, 2008
Italy: Master Scholarships in Design, Master Politecnico di Milano
Research of eligible students’ for Masters Scholarships
Master Politecnico di Milano www.polimi.it
POLI.design – Consorzio del Politecnico di Milano addresses your institution, which is a relevant reference point in the cultural and commercial exchange with Italy.
www.polidesign.net
POLI.design requests your cooperation in propagating news about qualified opportunities of post-university training:
MDS - Master in Strategic Design. Design of the Value Offering (in cooperation with MIP Politecnico). – 1st level – 10th edition, held in English. Duration 13 months. Design, management, technology and empowerment, for those oriented to work on the borderline between design and management. www.polidesign.net/mds
MBC - Master in Brand Communication, the Project, the Construction and the Brand Management (in cooperation with AssoComunicazione) – 1st level – 8th edition. Duration 12 months. To manage the strategic thought of the brand as a Strategic Planner, Product Manager, Account and Media manager. www.polidesign.net/mbc
MA&C - Master in Art Direction e Copywriting. The creative couple of the future – 1st level – 2nd edition. Duration 12 months. From advertising to global communication, with 11 art directors of important agencies, for the communication of the brand of the future. www.polidesign.net/mac
MDSPI - Master in Design for the Development of the Industrial Product – 1st level – 2nd edition. For the Product Design specialists, to run the entire procedure of realization of industrial products, from their conceiving to their production. www.polidesign.net/mdspi
The complete information about the masters and the courses is on line in the site www.polidesign.net
For each of these courses our Academic Partners offer some scholarships to the eligible foreign designers, students and architects interested in specializing in Italy.
In order to be considered for a scholarship it is necessary to send a curriculum vitae by 10th september 2008 and have a fairly good knowledge of the Italian language.
For further information you may contact us at the phone number +39 02 23995864 or e-mail address: formazione[ at ]polidesign.net
Deadline: 10th september 2008
Master Politecnico di Milano www.polimi.it
POLI.design – Consorzio del Politecnico di Milano addresses your institution, which is a relevant reference point in the cultural and commercial exchange with Italy.
www.polidesign.net
POLI.design requests your cooperation in propagating news about qualified opportunities of post-university training:
MDS - Master in Strategic Design. Design of the Value Offering (in cooperation with MIP Politecnico). – 1st level – 10th edition, held in English. Duration 13 months. Design, management, technology and empowerment, for those oriented to work on the borderline between design and management. www.polidesign.net/mds
MBC - Master in Brand Communication, the Project, the Construction and the Brand Management (in cooperation with AssoComunicazione) – 1st level – 8th edition. Duration 12 months. To manage the strategic thought of the brand as a Strategic Planner, Product Manager, Account and Media manager. www.polidesign.net/mbc
MA&C - Master in Art Direction e Copywriting. The creative couple of the future – 1st level – 2nd edition. Duration 12 months. From advertising to global communication, with 11 art directors of important agencies, for the communication of the brand of the future. www.polidesign.net/mac
MDSPI - Master in Design for the Development of the Industrial Product – 1st level – 2nd edition. For the Product Design specialists, to run the entire procedure of realization of industrial products, from their conceiving to their production. www.polidesign.net/mdspi
The complete information about the masters and the courses is on line in the site www.polidesign.net
For each of these courses our Academic Partners offer some scholarships to the eligible foreign designers, students and architects interested in specializing in Italy.
In order to be considered for a scholarship it is necessary to send a curriculum vitae by 10th september 2008 and have a fairly good knowledge of the Italian language.
For further information you may contact us at the phone number +39 02 23995864 or e-mail address: formazione[ at ]polidesign.net
Deadline: 10th september 2008
USA: AAUW International Fellowships
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Fellowships support one year of study in the United States at the Master’s, PhD or Postdoctural level. Six of these awards are available to members of International Federation of University Women affiliate organizations.
* Award Amount: $18,000; $20,000; $30,000
* Type of Award: Assistantship
* Grade Level: Graduate, Doctoral, Postdoctoral
* Postmark deadline: 1st of December
Questions about applications must be directed to the Iowa City office. Please do not contact the AAUW Educational Foundation office in Washington, D.C., or local branches for application information.
Please call 319/337-1716 ext. 60, e-mail aauw@act.org, or write to the customer service center at
AAUW Educational Foundation
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
* Award Amount: $18,000; $20,000; $30,000
* Type of Award: Assistantship
* Grade Level: Graduate, Doctoral, Postdoctoral
* Postmark deadline: 1st of December
Questions about applications must be directed to the Iowa City office. Please do not contact the AAUW Educational Foundation office in Washington, D.C., or local branches for application information.
Please call 319/337-1716 ext. 60, e-mail aauw@act.org, or write to the customer service center at
AAUW Educational Foundation
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
Undergraduate Scholarship - Ateneo de Manila University
A. DURING APPLICATION
Those who cannot be in the Philippines to take the Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) may replace it with the Scholastic Aptitude Test I (SAT I). Applicants who will take the SAT I in lieu of the ACET must submit a photocopy of the official SAT I results together with all the other requirements.
Take note that the SAT I must have been taken within the last two years prior to application. For those who have yet to take the SAT I, be sure to sign-up for the December 2008 schedule at the latest. Late SAT I results will not be accepted.
No financial aid is granted to foreign applicants.
B. APPLICATION PROCESS
Acquisition of Application Forms
Applicants may secure the application form from the Office of Admission and Aid, G/F Kostka Hall, Ateneo de Manila University or may download the application form at www.ateneo.edu. In downloading the Ateneo application kit, the following guidelines must be noted:
o Print the Ateneo application kit using black ink and short bond paper (8.5″ x 11″).
o Make sure to print out all required forms listed below:
+ Application Form
+ Principal’s Recommendation Form and Secondary School Records
+ Two (2) Recommendation Forms
+ Exam Permit
+ Acknowledgement Slip
Filling out the Application Form
o Fill out the application form carefully by printing (using ink) or typing all the information requested. Write N/A if the information is not applicable to you.
o missions can delay processing of application.
o Only application forms correctly and completely filled out will be accepted and processed
Submission of Requirements
o Submit all the requirements listed below:
+ Accomplished Application Form
+ Principal’s Recommendation and Secondary School Record (in sealed envelope)
+ Recommendation Form 1 (in sealed envelope)
+ Recommendation Form 2 (in sealed envelope)
+ Personal Essay
+ Exam Permit
+ Acknowledgement Slip
o Submit or mail requirements to the following address: Office of Admission and Aid, Kostka Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Schools, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1108.
o Make sure to enclose the application fee of USD 50 or PHP 2,800 (cash or cheque). Cheques must be from a major US bank or its affiliated local banks. Please make cheque payable to “Ateneo de Manila University”. Application fee is non-refundable.
Deadline for submission:
+ Applicants taking the ACET must submit all requirements on or before August 15, 2008, Friday, 5:00 pm.
+ Applicants replacing the ACET with the SAT I must submit all requirements on or before November 22, 2008, Saturday, 12:00 nn.
Application Decisions
o Decision letters will be mailed directly to the applicant.
o Please get in touch with the office if no decision letter is received by March 2009
C. UPON ACCEPTANCE
An annual “foreign / non-resident student fee” of PHP 27,825.00 (may vary slightly per schoolyear) will be collected upon enrollment from accepted foreign students / non-resident Filipinos. A Filipino is considered “non-resident” if he or she has not met the residency requirement of three years of schooling in the Philippines. Exemptions may be granted to missionaries and religious; Filipinos who are children of Overseas Filipino Workers; and children of returning Filipino expatriates. A letter requesting for exemption and supporting papers must be submitted upon confirmation.
The foreign student / non-resident student fee is not applicable to the following: special exchange students, non-degree students and students on audit.
Accepted foreigners are required to take three (3) courses in the National Language - Filipino as part of the Ateneo curriculum.
Foreign transfer applicants must read up on the transfer guidelines.
Downloadable Application Form
The application form is available for download for FOREIGN FRESHMAN APPLICANTS ONLY. Please click here.
Contact:
Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108, Philippines
TELEPHONE (+63.2)426.6001 (trunkline connecting to all departments)
EMAIL webmaster@admu.edu.ph
Copyright © 2006 Ateneo de Manila University.
more info click here
Those who cannot be in the Philippines to take the Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) may replace it with the Scholastic Aptitude Test I (SAT I). Applicants who will take the SAT I in lieu of the ACET must submit a photocopy of the official SAT I results together with all the other requirements.
Take note that the SAT I must have been taken within the last two years prior to application. For those who have yet to take the SAT I, be sure to sign-up for the December 2008 schedule at the latest. Late SAT I results will not be accepted.
No financial aid is granted to foreign applicants.
B. APPLICATION PROCESS
Acquisition of Application Forms
Applicants may secure the application form from the Office of Admission and Aid, G/F Kostka Hall, Ateneo de Manila University or may download the application form at www.ateneo.edu. In downloading the Ateneo application kit, the following guidelines must be noted:
o Print the Ateneo application kit using black ink and short bond paper (8.5″ x 11″).
o Make sure to print out all required forms listed below:
+ Application Form
+ Principal’s Recommendation Form and Secondary School Records
+ Two (2) Recommendation Forms
+ Exam Permit
+ Acknowledgement Slip
Filling out the Application Form
o Fill out the application form carefully by printing (using ink) or typing all the information requested. Write N/A if the information is not applicable to you.
o missions can delay processing of application.
o Only application forms correctly and completely filled out will be accepted and processed
Submission of Requirements
o Submit all the requirements listed below:
+ Accomplished Application Form
+ Principal’s Recommendation and Secondary School Record (in sealed envelope)
+ Recommendation Form 1 (in sealed envelope)
+ Recommendation Form 2 (in sealed envelope)
+ Personal Essay
+ Exam Permit
+ Acknowledgement Slip
o Submit or mail requirements to the following address: Office of Admission and Aid, Kostka Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Schools, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1108.
o Make sure to enclose the application fee of USD 50 or PHP 2,800 (cash or cheque). Cheques must be from a major US bank or its affiliated local banks. Please make cheque payable to “Ateneo de Manila University”. Application fee is non-refundable.
Deadline for submission:
+ Applicants taking the ACET must submit all requirements on or before August 15, 2008, Friday, 5:00 pm.
+ Applicants replacing the ACET with the SAT I must submit all requirements on or before November 22, 2008, Saturday, 12:00 nn.
Application Decisions
o Decision letters will be mailed directly to the applicant.
o Please get in touch with the office if no decision letter is received by March 2009
C. UPON ACCEPTANCE
An annual “foreign / non-resident student fee” of PHP 27,825.00 (may vary slightly per schoolyear) will be collected upon enrollment from accepted foreign students / non-resident Filipinos. A Filipino is considered “non-resident” if he or she has not met the residency requirement of three years of schooling in the Philippines. Exemptions may be granted to missionaries and religious; Filipinos who are children of Overseas Filipino Workers; and children of returning Filipino expatriates. A letter requesting for exemption and supporting papers must be submitted upon confirmation.
The foreign student / non-resident student fee is not applicable to the following: special exchange students, non-degree students and students on audit.
Accepted foreigners are required to take three (3) courses in the National Language - Filipino as part of the Ateneo curriculum.
Foreign transfer applicants must read up on the transfer guidelines.
Downloadable Application Form
The application form is available for download for FOREIGN FRESHMAN APPLICANTS ONLY. Please click here.
Contact:
Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108, Philippines
TELEPHONE (+63.2)426.6001 (trunkline connecting to all departments)
EMAIL webmaster@admu.edu.ph
Copyright © 2006 Ateneo de Manila University.
more info click here
Europe: 13 PhD Positions in New EU Funded Marie Curie Initial Training Network
13 PhD positions in new EU funded Marie Curie Initial Training Network:
DESIRE – Creative Design for Innovation in Science and Technology
Coordinator: Lancaster University, UK
Partners: Eindhoven University of Technology in The Netherlands, Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, University of Milan in Italy, The Portuguese Catholic University in Portugal, University of Aveiro in Portugal, and Philips Research in The Netherlands.
Initial Deadline: 15 September 2008
DESIRE aims to make theoretical contributions to the field of creative design by bringing together expertise in human computer interaction, psychology, arts and design. The network aims to advance our understanding of creative design processes applied in the scientific and technological problem solving. This will lead to the elaboration of (i) theories and models of creative processes in general, and those involved in creative problem solving in particular, and (ii) a toolbox of methods, techniques and systems to support both creative design processes and creativity training.
The network places particular emphasis on the research training to be provided to successful candidates. Thus, each researcher will benefit from a rich training program that will take advantage of both local and network wide activities, as well as of conferences and summer schools.
Applications are invited for 13 studentships on creative design, 4 of which at Lancaster University, UK. The positions are funded by the EU for 36 months. The network requires expertise from various disciplines and the specific requirements as well as details about each individual projects can be found at: http://www.comp.lancs.ac.uk/~corina/DESIRE. Aligned with the specific requirements of each project, the applicants should have a good degree in Computer Science, Psychology, Design or Arts. They should also have the ability to work independently and as part of a group, possess good communication skills, and be able to write high quality technical reports. The working language in this project is English. We encourage applications from all interested students, regardless of gender, race, disability, etc. The network aims to appoint women to at least 40% of the positions.
Restrictions: Candidates should have less than 4 years of research experience. Positions are open to candidates of any nationality with the exception that the student may not have resided in the country of the host institution for more than one year in the 3 years before appointment.
Application process: To discuss project opportunities, please contact either the lead supervisor, for information on a specific project, or the Coordinator for general enquiries (see contact details below).
The initial closing date for formal applications is 15 September. Review of applications and references will begin in October 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled. We expect successful candidates to join the network between October and December 2008. Formal applications should be
emailed to the Coordinator and should include:
1. Full CV
2. Names of three referees
3. A statement of your academic interests, including the DESIRE projects in which you are interested (up to 3 in rank order) and the reasons for your preference. Please do not exceed 2 sides of A4.
4. Publication list
Coordinator:
Dr. Corina Sas
Computing Department
InfoLab21
South Drive
Lancaster University
LA1 4WA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1524 510318
Fax: +44(0)1524 510492
Email: corina[ at ]comp.lancs.ac.uk
DESIRE – Creative Design for Innovation in Science and Technology
Coordinator: Lancaster University, UK
Partners: Eindhoven University of Technology in The Netherlands, Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, University of Milan in Italy, The Portuguese Catholic University in Portugal, University of Aveiro in Portugal, and Philips Research in The Netherlands.
Initial Deadline: 15 September 2008
DESIRE aims to make theoretical contributions to the field of creative design by bringing together expertise in human computer interaction, psychology, arts and design. The network aims to advance our understanding of creative design processes applied in the scientific and technological problem solving. This will lead to the elaboration of (i) theories and models of creative processes in general, and those involved in creative problem solving in particular, and (ii) a toolbox of methods, techniques and systems to support both creative design processes and creativity training.
The network places particular emphasis on the research training to be provided to successful candidates. Thus, each researcher will benefit from a rich training program that will take advantage of both local and network wide activities, as well as of conferences and summer schools.
Applications are invited for 13 studentships on creative design, 4 of which at Lancaster University, UK. The positions are funded by the EU for 36 months. The network requires expertise from various disciplines and the specific requirements as well as details about each individual projects can be found at: http://www.comp.lancs.ac.uk/~corina/DESIRE. Aligned with the specific requirements of each project, the applicants should have a good degree in Computer Science, Psychology, Design or Arts. They should also have the ability to work independently and as part of a group, possess good communication skills, and be able to write high quality technical reports. The working language in this project is English. We encourage applications from all interested students, regardless of gender, race, disability, etc. The network aims to appoint women to at least 40% of the positions.
Restrictions: Candidates should have less than 4 years of research experience. Positions are open to candidates of any nationality with the exception that the student may not have resided in the country of the host institution for more than one year in the 3 years before appointment.
Application process: To discuss project opportunities, please contact either the lead supervisor, for information on a specific project, or the Coordinator for general enquiries (see contact details below).
The initial closing date for formal applications is 15 September. Review of applications and references will begin in October 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled. We expect successful candidates to join the network between October and December 2008. Formal applications should be
emailed to the Coordinator and should include:
1. Full CV
2. Names of three referees
3. A statement of your academic interests, including the DESIRE projects in which you are interested (up to 3 in rank order) and the reasons for your preference. Please do not exceed 2 sides of A4.
4. Publication list
Coordinator:
Dr. Corina Sas
Computing Department
InfoLab21
South Drive
Lancaster University
LA1 4WA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1524 510318
Fax: +44(0)1524 510492
Email: corina[ at ]comp.lancs.ac.uk
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Study Visits to Germany by Foreign Students
Group Visits to Germany by Foreign Students for Study Trips / Study Seminars and Practicals. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) funds Study Visits and Study Seminars and Practicals in the Federal Republic of Germany by groups of foreign students under the direction of university teachers.
I. Funding Objectives
In the case of Study Seminars and Practicals, the programme aims to encourage a policy of reciprocal invitation, although this does not constitute a condition of support, which means that funding can initially also be given for visits in only one direction.
Cultural events (e.g. concert trips) may be funded if the focus is on subject-specific meetings between students and the relevance to higher education is proven.
A maximum of one application per year can be considered per department, institute and applicant. Required/mandatory excursions or measures which have already been carried out cannot be funded.
II. Target Group and Length of Stay
Funding can be provided for groups of students who are fully matriculated in their third semester or higher in a respective degree programme at a foreign university and who travel under guidance and direction of a university teacher. Groups must be made up of at least 10 participants and must not, as a rule exceed 15 persons. One university teacher may additionally be funded as an accompanying person.
Group Visits and Study Seminars and Practicals should last no less than 7 days. Funding is available for a maximum 12 days (including travel days), although the stays may last longer.
III. Funding
The DAAD takes out health, accident and public/private liability insurance for each funded group. Due to the limited financial resources, the DAAD reserves the right to reduce the level of funding. It is assumed that the universities or other sponsors (e.g. support associations, companies from business and industry) will contribute to the overall costs, so that the personal contribution to be made by participants remains at a reasonable level.
Regulations applying to Indonesia (among other countries)
a) Programme planning
The DAAD plans the programme design. Wishes and preferences stated in the application form will, as far as possible, be taken into consideration. However, it is likely that cuts or changes will be made to the programme due to decisions reached by the selection committees. The DAAD provides a travel guide fluent in the agreed group language who is responsible for the smooth running of and compliance with the programme drawn up by DAAD Head Office
b) Meals and accomodation
As a rule, groups will be accommodated in twin or three-bed rooms in hotels or youth guesthouses/hostels. The DAAD pays the subsistence costs (meals and accommodation) for the group (including for the group leader and, where appropriate, bus driver) during the stay in Germany.
c) Transport
The DAAD decides on the choice of means of transport. In many cases, a coach/bus will be used to ensure that the visit programme schedule can run smoothly. In the case of groups that cannot travel to Germany with their own coach/bus, the DAAD can hire a coach/bus for travel within Germany. If the group travels in a coach/bus not hired by the DAAD, a seat must be available for the DAAD guide; in such cases, the DAAD will pay the fuel costs for travel within Germany. For some programme points, however, use of public transport may be more suitable. The conditions will be advised on an individual basis.
The DAAD regrets that it is unable to pay any international travel costs.
IV. Application papers
1. Application form (download here ) ; including budget and list of participants
2. Reasons for and contentual description of the programme for one subject area, including a precise list of the visit and tour preferences, both in terms of subject-related (academic) content and of German area studies content. Vague or generally-worded descriptions (e.g. visits to museums, universities) are not acceptable.
3. Schedule (in tabular form)
4. Description of the contentual preparation for the group trip (e.g. preparatory seminars).
5. Proof of contacts on the German side (in the case of Study Trips), especially in higher education (e.g. by sending invitations or letters of confirmation).
Proof of contacts on the foreign side (in the case of Study Seminars and Practicals) who state their opinion on the importance of the Study Seminar and Practical specified in the application and on how this seminar or practical is integrated into the academic progress of the foreign participants.
(General agreements, cooperation agreements and so on are not, on their own, sufficient proof and can only be submitted as support for the proof of contacts)
Applications must be submitted in such good time as to ensure that they reach the DAAD by the following deadlines (Date of Receipt at the DAAD in Bonn).
- 01 February for trips to begin at the 01.06 (DAAD decision made at the mid of April)
- 01 May for trips to begin at the 01.09 (DAAD decision made at the mid of July)
- 01 November for trips begin at the 01.03 (DAAD decision made at the mid of January)
Applicants are recommended in all cases to use the most recent version of this information Sheet and the corresponding Application Form when submitting their application.
V. Study Trips
Applications may be placed by university teachers from foreign universities. Applications must be written in German or English and submitted to DAAD Jakarta Office one month prior to the deadline specified above. DAAD Jakarta will forward the applications to the DAAD in Bonn together with a statement of opinion.
Before placing the application, please inquire the DAAD Jakarta Office as to the latest date by which the application must have been submitted (recieved) there in order to ensure that the application reaches the DAAD in Bonn by 01 February, 01 May respectively 01 November.
VI. Study Seminars and Practicals
Applications may be placed by university teachers from German universities. Applications must be submitted to the DAAD via the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) of the German university.
Addresses
DAAD Jakarta Office
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 61-62
Summitmas I, 19th Floor,
Jakarta 12190
Tel.: (021) 520 08 70, 525 28 07
Fax: (021) 525 28 22
Email: info@daadjkt.org
Consultation hours:
Monday - Thursday (13:30 - 16:00)
DAAD
Referat 224
Kennedyallee 50
D - 53175 Bonn
Germany
Responsible desk officer:
Ms. Katharina Klein
Phone:+ 49 228 882 370
Fax: + 49 228 882 447
Email: k.klein@daad.de
Ms. Julia Loellgen
Phone:+ 49 228 882 328
Fax: + 49 228 882 447
Email: loellgen@daad.de
I. Funding Objectives
In the case of Study Seminars and Practicals, the programme aims to encourage a policy of reciprocal invitation, although this does not constitute a condition of support, which means that funding can initially also be given for visits in only one direction.
Cultural events (e.g. concert trips) may be funded if the focus is on subject-specific meetings between students and the relevance to higher education is proven.
A maximum of one application per year can be considered per department, institute and applicant. Required/mandatory excursions or measures which have already been carried out cannot be funded.
II. Target Group and Length of Stay
Funding can be provided for groups of students who are fully matriculated in their third semester or higher in a respective degree programme at a foreign university and who travel under guidance and direction of a university teacher. Groups must be made up of at least 10 participants and must not, as a rule exceed 15 persons. One university teacher may additionally be funded as an accompanying person.
Group Visits and Study Seminars and Practicals should last no less than 7 days. Funding is available for a maximum 12 days (including travel days), although the stays may last longer.
III. Funding
The DAAD takes out health, accident and public/private liability insurance for each funded group. Due to the limited financial resources, the DAAD reserves the right to reduce the level of funding. It is assumed that the universities or other sponsors (e.g. support associations, companies from business and industry) will contribute to the overall costs, so that the personal contribution to be made by participants remains at a reasonable level.
Regulations applying to Indonesia (among other countries)
a) Programme planning
The DAAD plans the programme design. Wishes and preferences stated in the application form will, as far as possible, be taken into consideration. However, it is likely that cuts or changes will be made to the programme due to decisions reached by the selection committees. The DAAD provides a travel guide fluent in the agreed group language who is responsible for the smooth running of and compliance with the programme drawn up by DAAD Head Office
b) Meals and accomodation
As a rule, groups will be accommodated in twin or three-bed rooms in hotels or youth guesthouses/hostels. The DAAD pays the subsistence costs (meals and accommodation) for the group (including for the group leader and, where appropriate, bus driver) during the stay in Germany.
c) Transport
The DAAD decides on the choice of means of transport. In many cases, a coach/bus will be used to ensure that the visit programme schedule can run smoothly. In the case of groups that cannot travel to Germany with their own coach/bus, the DAAD can hire a coach/bus for travel within Germany. If the group travels in a coach/bus not hired by the DAAD, a seat must be available for the DAAD guide; in such cases, the DAAD will pay the fuel costs for travel within Germany. For some programme points, however, use of public transport may be more suitable. The conditions will be advised on an individual basis.
The DAAD regrets that it is unable to pay any international travel costs.
IV. Application papers
1. Application form (download here ) ; including budget and list of participants
2. Reasons for and contentual description of the programme for one subject area, including a precise list of the visit and tour preferences, both in terms of subject-related (academic) content and of German area studies content. Vague or generally-worded descriptions (e.g. visits to museums, universities) are not acceptable.
3. Schedule (in tabular form)
4. Description of the contentual preparation for the group trip (e.g. preparatory seminars).
5. Proof of contacts on the German side (in the case of Study Trips), especially in higher education (e.g. by sending invitations or letters of confirmation).
Proof of contacts on the foreign side (in the case of Study Seminars and Practicals) who state their opinion on the importance of the Study Seminar and Practical specified in the application and on how this seminar or practical is integrated into the academic progress of the foreign participants.
(General agreements, cooperation agreements and so on are not, on their own, sufficient proof and can only be submitted as support for the proof of contacts)
Applications must be submitted in such good time as to ensure that they reach the DAAD by the following deadlines (Date of Receipt at the DAAD in Bonn).
- 01 February for trips to begin at the 01.06 (DAAD decision made at the mid of April)
- 01 May for trips to begin at the 01.09 (DAAD decision made at the mid of July)
- 01 November for trips begin at the 01.03 (DAAD decision made at the mid of January)
Applicants are recommended in all cases to use the most recent version of this information Sheet and the corresponding Application Form when submitting their application.
V. Study Trips
Applications may be placed by university teachers from foreign universities. Applications must be written in German or English and submitted to DAAD Jakarta Office one month prior to the deadline specified above. DAAD Jakarta will forward the applications to the DAAD in Bonn together with a statement of opinion.
Before placing the application, please inquire the DAAD Jakarta Office as to the latest date by which the application must have been submitted (recieved) there in order to ensure that the application reaches the DAAD in Bonn by 01 February, 01 May respectively 01 November.
VI. Study Seminars and Practicals
Applications may be placed by university teachers from German universities. Applications must be submitted to the DAAD via the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) of the German university.
Addresses
DAAD Jakarta Office
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 61-62
Summitmas I, 19th Floor,
Jakarta 12190
Tel.: (021) 520 08 70, 525 28 07
Fax: (021) 525 28 22
Email: info@daadjkt.org
Consultation hours:
Monday - Thursday (13:30 - 16:00)
DAAD
Referat 224
Kennedyallee 50
D - 53175 Bonn
Germany
Responsible desk officer:
Ms. Katharina Klein
Phone:+ 49 228 882 370
Fax: + 49 228 882 447
Email: k.klein@daad.de
Ms. Julia Loellgen
Phone:+ 49 228 882 328
Fax: + 49 228 882 447
Email: loellgen@daad.de
Australia: PhD Scholarships for Research in Indonesia on Community, Environment and Local Governance Issues
Expressions of interest are sought for two PhD scholarship positions to carry out field research in Indonesia on community, environment and local governance issues.
The successful candidates will work with a team of experienced researchers - Dr Greg Acciaioli (UWA), A/Prof Anton Lucas and Dr Jim Schiller (Flinders), Dr John McCarthy (ANU), and A/Prof Carol Warren (Murdoch), as well as collaborating researchers in the Netherlands and Indonesia on an Australian Research Council Discovery Project entitled `Social Capital, Natural Resources and Local Governance in Indonesia`. The project will focus on case studies of local decision-making on environmental issues in the context of conservation and development programs in different regions of Indonesia. It aims to improve understanding of contemporary community dynamics in a range of cultural and ecological settings, as well as the practical implications of local participation and capacity building interventions for achieving equity and sustainability outcomes.
The two candidates will be based at Flinders University in Adelaide and Murdoch University in Perth respectively, with location and supervision determined by the focus and site of each student`s component of the project. It is anticipated that one student will work in a coastal community where marine conservation issues are the focus of research, while the second student will focus on a primarily agrarian research site in which World Bank / AusAID / NGO local capacity building, conservation and development projects are being conducted.
Essential criteria include:
* a first-class Honours or Masters degree with a thesis component in a relevant social science field
* advanced fluency in Indonesian language
* field research or other equivalent community/overseas experience
* ability to work independently and as part of a team
Potential applicants should send an initial expression of interest (2 pages) addressing the following points:
a) personal details - name, birth date, citizenship status, address, phone and email
b) academic qualifications - degrees, major areas of study, undergraduate grade point average, honours result
c) title of honours thesis or other significant piece of research, and a brief account of the main argument and approach/methodology adopted
d) level of competence in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
e) level of proficiency in the Indonesian language
f) study, work or volunteer experience in Indonesia
g) research interests
h) contact information for two referees who can comment on your academic background and suitability for undertaking this research project
Each scholarship is for a three-year period with a stipend of $25,118 per annum (tax free) and up to $10,000 of additional funding for fieldwork in Indonesia. A relocation allowance will be provided where a move to Adelaide or Perth is required to join the project.
A shortlist will be determined by the research team in September, at which point applicants will be requested to submit full formal applications and documentation to either Flinders or Murdoch University. The successful candidates are expected to take up their appointments no later than February 2009.
Please forward initial expressions of interest as outlined above by email to:
Professor Carol Warren,
Asia Research Centre, Murdoch University
c.warren[a-t]murdoch.edu.au
The successful candidates will work with a team of experienced researchers - Dr Greg Acciaioli (UWA), A/Prof Anton Lucas and Dr Jim Schiller (Flinders), Dr John McCarthy (ANU), and A/Prof Carol Warren (Murdoch), as well as collaborating researchers in the Netherlands and Indonesia on an Australian Research Council Discovery Project entitled `Social Capital, Natural Resources and Local Governance in Indonesia`. The project will focus on case studies of local decision-making on environmental issues in the context of conservation and development programs in different regions of Indonesia. It aims to improve understanding of contemporary community dynamics in a range of cultural and ecological settings, as well as the practical implications of local participation and capacity building interventions for achieving equity and sustainability outcomes.
The two candidates will be based at Flinders University in Adelaide and Murdoch University in Perth respectively, with location and supervision determined by the focus and site of each student`s component of the project. It is anticipated that one student will work in a coastal community where marine conservation issues are the focus of research, while the second student will focus on a primarily agrarian research site in which World Bank / AusAID / NGO local capacity building, conservation and development projects are being conducted.
Essential criteria include:
* a first-class Honours or Masters degree with a thesis component in a relevant social science field
* advanced fluency in Indonesian language
* field research or other equivalent community/overseas experience
* ability to work independently and as part of a team
Potential applicants should send an initial expression of interest (2 pages) addressing the following points:
a) personal details - name, birth date, citizenship status, address, phone and email
b) academic qualifications - degrees, major areas of study, undergraduate grade point average, honours result
c) title of honours thesis or other significant piece of research, and a brief account of the main argument and approach/methodology adopted
d) level of competence in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
e) level of proficiency in the Indonesian language
f) study, work or volunteer experience in Indonesia
g) research interests
h) contact information for two referees who can comment on your academic background and suitability for undertaking this research project
Each scholarship is for a three-year period with a stipend of $25,118 per annum (tax free) and up to $10,000 of additional funding for fieldwork in Indonesia. A relocation allowance will be provided where a move to Adelaide or Perth is required to join the project.
A shortlist will be determined by the research team in September, at which point applicants will be requested to submit full formal applications and documentation to either Flinders or Murdoch University. The successful candidates are expected to take up their appointments no later than February 2009.
Please forward initial expressions of interest as outlined above by email to:
Professor Carol Warren,
Asia Research Centre, Murdoch University
c.warren[a-t]murdoch.edu.au
China: Ph.D Scholarship in China - Sun Yat-sen University
My university is recruiting oversea graduate students including master and Ph.D with Ph.D the preference. The students will be fully supported by the Chinese government fellowship including tuition fee and living allowance for 3 years. I will accept 1 to 2 students in the major of Hydrology, water resources, GIS/remote sensing. If you have appropriate students who are interested in pursuing master or Ph.d degree in China, please ask them to contact me and send me their CV, Chinese or English proficiency is required, otherwise, one more year for learning Chinese will be needed that will also be supported by the fellowship.
Contact:
Yangbo Chen Dr. Prof.
Secretary, International Commission of Remote Sensing(ICRS) of IAHS
Director, Joint Lab of Water Disaster and Hydroinformatics
Vice-Director, Natural Disaster Research Center
Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, China, 510275
Tel(Fax): +86(20)84114269
E-mail: eescyb@mail.sysu.edu.cn
Contact:
Yangbo Chen Dr. Prof.
Secretary, International Commission of Remote Sensing(ICRS) of IAHS
Director, Joint Lab of Water Disaster and Hydroinformatics
Vice-Director, Natural Disaster Research Center
Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, China, 510275
Tel(Fax): +86(20)84114269
E-mail: eescyb@mail.sysu.edu.cn
Italy: Scholarships for the PhD Program in Business Administration, University of Bologna
The PhD program in Business Administration of the University of Bologna trains brilliant researchers in the fields of management, by offering courses in several areas such as organization theory, business strategy, marketing, technology and innovation management, research methods, statistics, econometrics. In addition to the courses, PhD students have the opportunity to attend seminars held by internationally renowned scholars, present their work at conferences, spend a research period of at least 6 months in international academic institutions. The courses are held in English. The PhD in Business Administration (3-year program) is organized by the Department of Management of the University of Bologna (www.sa.unibo.it), in cooperation with the University LUISS Guido Carli of Rome and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
In order to apply, a Master degree (laurea specialistica/magistrale) is required. The 2009 edition of the PhD in Business Administration (24th cycle) will start in January 2009. 10 students will be admitted to the program and 5 scholarships will be offered. The number of scholarship-assisted places may increase thanks to the financial support of public or private institutions. The net amount of the scholarship is around 1000 Euro per month, for a 3-year period. The amount of the scholarship can be increased during the research period spent abroad (+50%) and through assistantships in teaching or contract research activities. Applications from foreign students are encouraged.
For further details on the PhD program in Business Administration, the admission requirements and the selection procedures, please visit the website.
or contact the PhD Coordinator, Professor Federico Munari (federico.munari[ at ]unibo.it).
The call for application will be published at the beginning of August 2008 on this website.
The deadline to submit all the application documents (approx. 10th September 2008) will be specified in the call.
In order to apply, a Master degree (laurea specialistica/magistrale) is required. The 2009 edition of the PhD in Business Administration (24th cycle) will start in January 2009. 10 students will be admitted to the program and 5 scholarships will be offered. The number of scholarship-assisted places may increase thanks to the financial support of public or private institutions. The net amount of the scholarship is around 1000 Euro per month, for a 3-year period. The amount of the scholarship can be increased during the research period spent abroad (+50%) and through assistantships in teaching or contract research activities. Applications from foreign students are encouraged.
For further details on the PhD program in Business Administration, the admission requirements and the selection procedures, please visit the website.
or contact the PhD Coordinator, Professor Federico Munari (federico.munari[ at ]unibo.it).
The call for application will be published at the beginning of August 2008 on this website.
The deadline to submit all the application documents (approx. 10th September 2008) will be specified in the call.
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USA: Postodoctoral Position in Age-Related Diseases, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Biology of Aging & Age-Related Diseases Training Grant is an established, multidisciplinary grant funded by NIH that focuses on basic mechanisms of aging, preventive interventions & clinical problems of older adults. There are 25 faculty trainers from 14 departments, including Project Dir. Sanjay Asthana.
For further information about the training grant and a list of training grant faculty, see www.biologyofaging.wisc.edu. Earliest Start Date: October 1, 2008. Must be US citizen or permanent resident by time of appointment and must have completed the advanced degree by the start of the appointment. This opening is intended for individuals who are committed to a research career in the biology of aging and intend to spend a minimum of two years in the postdoctoral position.
TO APPLY, submit the following BY August 22, 2008. Include a cover statement that describes the biology of aging research you wish to pursue while on this grant, the name of a UW faculty trainer with whom you wish to work, your thesis title and preceptors name. Also provide your CV, transcripts of all college coursework (copies okay), transcript of GRE or MCAT scores, and 3 letters of recommendation. If advanced degree is outside U.S., include certification of equivalency to a U.S. college degree. Submit to Training Grant Application, Institute on Aging, 2245 MSC, 1300 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706, dweber[ at ]wisc.edu.
For questions, call 608-263-6404. THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
For further information about the training grant and a list of training grant faculty, see www.biologyofaging.wisc.edu. Earliest Start Date: October 1, 2008. Must be US citizen or permanent resident by time of appointment and must have completed the advanced degree by the start of the appointment. This opening is intended for individuals who are committed to a research career in the biology of aging and intend to spend a minimum of two years in the postdoctoral position.
TO APPLY, submit the following BY August 22, 2008. Include a cover statement that describes the biology of aging research you wish to pursue while on this grant, the name of a UW faculty trainer with whom you wish to work, your thesis title and preceptors name. Also provide your CV, transcripts of all college coursework (copies okay), transcript of GRE or MCAT scores, and 3 letters of recommendation. If advanced degree is outside U.S., include certification of equivalency to a U.S. college degree. Submit to Training Grant Application, Institute on Aging, 2245 MSC, 1300 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706, dweber[ at ]wisc.edu.
For questions, call 608-263-6404. THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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Monday, May 19, 2008
India: Chevening 2008 Programme
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
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
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
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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
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