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.
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Monday, May 19, 2008
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
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Postgraduate Scholarships - University of Leeds
Bibliography Scholarships is currently offered by the Institute of Medieval Studies (IMS) for international postgraduate students who are beginning either the MA programme or the PhD in the Institute. The scholarship is worth £1500 (paid in instalments over the academic year).
The successful candidates will work in the team producing the International Medieval Bibliography. They will receive training in the principles and practice of bibliographical abstracting and indexing in the different disciplines relevant to Medieval Studies, with particular emphasis on historical geography, manuscript referencing and different linguistic equivalents of index terms.
They will undertake practical work experience in the production of an electronic serial bibliography under the supervision of the Editor of the International Medieval Bibliography, and will be required to compile complete bibliographical records in appropriate areas of expertise. The work will be undertaken for half a day per week over the academic year; there will be some flexibility in working times to accommodate vacations and/or research trips.
Candidates Qualifications
Essential Attributes
* A BA degree or equivalent in the Humanities with sufficient medieval components
* A wide range of knowledge of the European Middle Ages (c. 400-1500)
* Evidence of proof-reading skills
* Computer literacy
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable attributes
* Good command of at least one modern European language in addition to English
* Specialist knowledge of medieval history and/or a medieval European language
* Previous experience of: research / publishing / bibliographic work / librarianship/archiving
* Familiarity with Microsoft Access
Applications for the Bibliography Scholarships should consist of a separate curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) along with a letter of application for the scholarship (maximum 2 pages). Scholarship applicants may be required to attend an interview and/or undertake a written test.
Bibliography Scholarships applications may be submitted either in conjunction with applications for IMS MA and PhD programmes or at any point subsequently up to the deadline for receipt of Bibliography Scholarship applications: 12 May 2008. Applications should be submitted to Ms Alison Martin at the address given below.
Payment of the scholarships will be contingent on satisfactory performance. In awarding the scholarship, priority may be given to applicants who have not secured full scholarship funding for their studies.
In addition, two smaller IMS bursaries (of £1000 each) are available for students beginning the MA in autumn 2008. To apply and for further details, please contact:
Ms Alison Martin
Secretary
Teaching and Postgraduate Research Institute for Medieval Studies
Parkinson Building Room 4.05
University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
email: medieval@leeds.ac.uk.
Decisions about the award of the scholarship will be announced to applicants in the week of 21 July 2008.
The successful candidates will work in the team producing the International Medieval Bibliography. They will receive training in the principles and practice of bibliographical abstracting and indexing in the different disciplines relevant to Medieval Studies, with particular emphasis on historical geography, manuscript referencing and different linguistic equivalents of index terms.
They will undertake practical work experience in the production of an electronic serial bibliography under the supervision of the Editor of the International Medieval Bibliography, and will be required to compile complete bibliographical records in appropriate areas of expertise. The work will be undertaken for half a day per week over the academic year; there will be some flexibility in working times to accommodate vacations and/or research trips.
Candidates Qualifications
Essential Attributes
* A BA degree or equivalent in the Humanities with sufficient medieval components
* A wide range of knowledge of the European Middle Ages (c. 400-1500)
* Evidence of proof-reading skills
* Computer literacy
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable attributes
* Good command of at least one modern European language in addition to English
* Specialist knowledge of medieval history and/or a medieval European language
* Previous experience of: research / publishing / bibliographic work / librarianship/archiving
* Familiarity with Microsoft Access
Applications for the Bibliography Scholarships should consist of a separate curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) along with a letter of application for the scholarship (maximum 2 pages). Scholarship applicants may be required to attend an interview and/or undertake a written test.
Bibliography Scholarships applications may be submitted either in conjunction with applications for IMS MA and PhD programmes or at any point subsequently up to the deadline for receipt of Bibliography Scholarship applications: 12 May 2008. Applications should be submitted to Ms Alison Martin at the address given below.
Payment of the scholarships will be contingent on satisfactory performance. In awarding the scholarship, priority may be given to applicants who have not secured full scholarship funding for their studies.
In addition, two smaller IMS bursaries (of £1000 each) are available for students beginning the MA in autumn 2008. To apply and for further details, please contact:
Ms Alison Martin
Secretary
Teaching and Postgraduate Research Institute for Medieval Studies
Parkinson Building Room 4.05
University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
email: medieval@leeds.ac.uk.
Decisions about the award of the scholarship will be announced to applicants in the week of 21 July 2008.
Two Master scholarships - University of Manchester
Two scholarships are being made available to developing country applicants wishing to study on either of the following University of Manchester one-year Masters degrees:
* MSc in ICTs for Development
* MSc in Management and Information Systems: Change & Development
One full (£21,000) scholarship is available on a competitive basis for applicants to any development- related Masters degrees. One partial fee-waiver (£5,500) scholarship is available exclusively for applicants to these two information systems and development- related Masters degrees.
Applicants must have applied, received and accepted a formal offer by 30 June 2008 to be considered.
For further details of these programmes, please visit http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/idpm/postgraduate/taught/courses/
Do please pass on details to any relevant final-year undergraduates.
Richard Heeks
E-mail : richard.heeks@manchester.ac.uk
Development Informatics Group, IDPM, SED,
University of Manchester, UK
* MSc in ICTs for Development
* MSc in Management and Information Systems: Change & Development
One full (£21,000) scholarship is available on a competitive basis for applicants to any development- related Masters degrees. One partial fee-waiver (£5,500) scholarship is available exclusively for applicants to these two information systems and development- related Masters degrees.
Applicants must have applied, received and accepted a formal offer by 30 June 2008 to be considered.
For further details of these programmes, please visit http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/idpm/postgraduate/taught/courses/
Do please pass on details to any relevant final-year undergraduates.
Richard Heeks
E-mail : richard.heeks@manchester.ac.uk
Development Informatics Group, IDPM, SED,
University of Manchester, UK
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
UK: MPhil/PhD in Rural Tourism Studies - University of central Lancashire
MPhil/PhD Funded Studentship
Rural Tourism and Farm Diversification: An Analysis of Farmers as Entrepreneurs
Reference No RS/07/18
A full-time MPhil/PhD funded studentship is available in the Lancashire Business School. The studentship is tenable up to 3 years (subject to satisfactory progress) with an expected commencement date of 1 July 2008. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK/EU and Overseas rates plus a maintenance based grant (currently £12,600 per annum).
This project critically appraises the nature and extent of the entrepreneurial skills, activities and needs of farmers as providers of rural tourism products and experiences, locating the analysis within contemporary rural development and diversification policies. Its purpose is to develop a model of successful entrepreneurship skills and strategies for farm diversification into tourism as a basis for developing appropriate rural development and diversification policies.
Applicants are required to submit a two-page outline research proposal for their research degree, AND a sample of their written work taken from their previous higher education. (eg chapter from dissertation, or essay) along with their completed application form
Applicants should have, or expect to receive, an upper second class or first class honours degree or an MSc in a related discipline.
Informal enquiries (project related) may be directed to Professor Richard Sharpley (+44 01772 894622, or email rajsharpley@ uclan.ac. uk)
Requests for an application pack (quoting the reference number RS/07/18) should be directed to the Graduate Research Office. Tel +44 (0)1772 894287 or e-mail researchdegrees@ uclan.ac. uk
Closing Date: 16th May 2008
Rural Tourism and Farm Diversification: An Analysis of Farmers as Entrepreneurs
Reference No RS/07/18
A full-time MPhil/PhD funded studentship is available in the Lancashire Business School. The studentship is tenable up to 3 years (subject to satisfactory progress) with an expected commencement date of 1 July 2008. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK/EU and Overseas rates plus a maintenance based grant (currently £12,600 per annum).
This project critically appraises the nature and extent of the entrepreneurial skills, activities and needs of farmers as providers of rural tourism products and experiences, locating the analysis within contemporary rural development and diversification policies. Its purpose is to develop a model of successful entrepreneurship skills and strategies for farm diversification into tourism as a basis for developing appropriate rural development and diversification policies.
Applicants are required to submit a two-page outline research proposal for their research degree, AND a sample of their written work taken from their previous higher education. (eg chapter from dissertation, or essay) along with their completed application form
Applicants should have, or expect to receive, an upper second class or first class honours degree or an MSc in a related discipline.
Informal enquiries (project related) may be directed to Professor Richard Sharpley (+44 01772 894622, or email rajsharpley@ uclan.ac. uk)
Requests for an application pack (quoting the reference number RS/07/18) should be directed to the Graduate Research Office. Tel +44 (0)1772 894287 or e-mail researchdegrees@ uclan.ac. uk
Closing Date: 16th May 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
UK: PhD Studentship at University of London
PhD Studentship - Comorbid and persistent psychological distress in adolescence: a longitudinal study of preventive and risk mar Barts and the London School of Medicine & Dentistry Queen Mary, University of London
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic graduate with a strong interest in adolescent mental health research and quantitative methodology to undertake secondary analyses of the longitudinal RELACHS (Research with East London Adolescents: Community Health Survey) cohort data (www.relachs.org.uk). A graduate with at least an upper second class BSc (Hons) in psychology/sociology/epidemiology/or related social science or a lower second class BSc (Hons) with a relevant MSc is required for this project. The successful candidate will seek to establish a research career in epidemiology, psychology or social science.
The project will involve a literature review, as well as statistical analyses examining the role of preventive and risk markers at the individual, school, family, and neighbourhood level for comorbid and persistent psychological distress in early- to mid-adolescence. Analyses will examine patterns of psychological distress in early- and mid-adolescence; investigate factors which influence the persistence and non-persistence of psychological ill-health, as well as preventive and risk markers for comorbid psychological ill-health; and explore the effects of comorbid and persistent psychological distress in early adolescence on health and social outcomes in mid-adolescence. The successful candidate will be organised and systematic in their management and analyses of the dataset and show initiative in developing their analysis plans. The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English is essential.
The student will be based in the Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine at the School’s Charterhouse Square Campus.
Study information
* Qualification: PhD
* Study duration: Minimum three years
* Study mode: Full time
* Start month: October 2008
* Entry requirements: 2.1 or 2.2 with a MSc
* Language requirements: 6.5 IELTS
* No. of students per year: 1
* Fees: EU/UK tuition fees paid by scholarship
Funding information
* Funder: Medical Research Council
* Value: EU/UK tuition fees plus annual tax free stipend of £15100.00
* Number of awards per year: 1
* Funding applies to: EU applicants (including UK)
* Funding notes:
This studentship is funded by the Medical Research Council and the School of Medicine & Dentistry and comes with a tax free stipend of £15,100.00 per annum. This studentship is open to UK Nationals, EEA/Swiss migrant workers and non UK nationals with indefinite leave to remain in the UK who all have three years ordinary residence in the UK prior to the start of the studentship.
* Funding duration: Three years
Application deadline: 23 May 2008
Contacts and how to apply
Academic contact:
For an informal discussion, please contact the lead project supervisor:
Dr Charlotte Clark - Email: c.clark@qmul.ac.uk
Administrative contact and how to apply:
To apply, please download the School of Medicine & Dentistry application form from our website: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/index.html and return to the Admissions Office - email: pgsmd@qmul.ac.uk with a copy to the lead project supervisor.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic graduate with a strong interest in adolescent mental health research and quantitative methodology to undertake secondary analyses of the longitudinal RELACHS (Research with East London Adolescents: Community Health Survey) cohort data (www.relachs.org.uk). A graduate with at least an upper second class BSc (Hons) in psychology/sociology/epidemiology/or related social science or a lower second class BSc (Hons) with a relevant MSc is required for this project. The successful candidate will seek to establish a research career in epidemiology, psychology or social science.
The project will involve a literature review, as well as statistical analyses examining the role of preventive and risk markers at the individual, school, family, and neighbourhood level for comorbid and persistent psychological distress in early- to mid-adolescence. Analyses will examine patterns of psychological distress in early- and mid-adolescence; investigate factors which influence the persistence and non-persistence of psychological ill-health, as well as preventive and risk markers for comorbid psychological ill-health; and explore the effects of comorbid and persistent psychological distress in early adolescence on health and social outcomes in mid-adolescence. The successful candidate will be organised and systematic in their management and analyses of the dataset and show initiative in developing their analysis plans. The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English is essential.
The student will be based in the Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine at the School’s Charterhouse Square Campus.
Study information
* Qualification: PhD
* Study duration: Minimum three years
* Study mode: Full time
* Start month: October 2008
* Entry requirements: 2.1 or 2.2 with a MSc
* Language requirements: 6.5 IELTS
* No. of students per year: 1
* Fees: EU/UK tuition fees paid by scholarship
Funding information
* Funder: Medical Research Council
* Value: EU/UK tuition fees plus annual tax free stipend of £15100.00
* Number of awards per year: 1
* Funding applies to: EU applicants (including UK)
* Funding notes:
This studentship is funded by the Medical Research Council and the School of Medicine & Dentistry and comes with a tax free stipend of £15,100.00 per annum. This studentship is open to UK Nationals, EEA/Swiss migrant workers and non UK nationals with indefinite leave to remain in the UK who all have three years ordinary residence in the UK prior to the start of the studentship.
* Funding duration: Three years
Application deadline: 23 May 2008
Contacts and how to apply
Academic contact:
For an informal discussion, please contact the lead project supervisor:
Dr Charlotte Clark - Email: c.clark@qmul.ac.uk
Administrative contact and how to apply:
To apply, please download the School of Medicine & Dentistry application form from our website: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/index.html and return to the Admissions Office - email: pgsmd@qmul.ac.uk with a copy to the lead project supervisor.
UK: Frank Parkinson Scholarship Session 2008-2009
The Frank Parkinson Scholarship was established in 1936. The fund was bequeathed by Mr Frank Parkinson who was a former student and Baines Scholar of the University of Leeds. In announcing his gift, he stated, “I have long cherished the ambition to do something to ensure that the kind of assistance which was extended to me as a student should be available to a larger number of Yorkshire students, especially those who might otherwise be unable to contemplate a University career, or who, in spite of proved ability, might be unable to carry on postgraduate research work through lack of means.”
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates must complete all sections of the application form, using the space provided on the form and with strict observation of any word limits. Attachments (with the exception of degree transcripts) should be avoided. The Selection Panel will be at liberty to disregard any information that is not on the application form.
The completed form should be returned to the Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT by no later than Monday 2 June 2008.
If you have not already done so, you should complete and return a Research Degree Study Application form as soon as possible. This form can be downloaded from:
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/appfmweb.doc Please return the study application form together with full transcripts of degree marks to the Research Degrees Office, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT. Scholarship applications from candidates who have not received a formal offer of a place at the University will not be considered.
REGULATIONS
Two scholarships will be available from October 2008 and must be taken up on that date. The award is tenable within any Faculty of the University of Leeds.
Beneficiaries under the Fund must be born of British parents who have been domiciled in Yorkshire for a period of not less than ten years. The years of domicile need not be successive, but must amount to ten in the aggregate. All candidates will be required to supply proof of eligibility in respect of British nationality and the Yorkshire domicile of parents.
This scholarship is only open to new PhD students who are commencing their first year of study in October 2008. If you are already registered as a PhD student, or if you have already obtained a PhD, you are not eligible for this award.
The award will cover academic fees at the UK rate and a maintenance grant of £8,000 per annum. There are no additional allowances for travel or research costs.
The award will be made for one year in the first instance, renewable for a further period of up to two years subject to satisfactory progress.
The University will publish the name of the successful candidate within the University and externally upon the University website.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & RESULT
Applications are logged by the Scholarships Office and passed on to the relevant Schools for consideration. Each School selects a shortlist of candidates who they wish to recommend for the award. The Group on Scholarships, Studentships and Prizes then meets to consider the shortlists and select the successful candidate. Candidates can expect to be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of July 2008.
Closing Date: 2 June 2008
Contact:
University of Leeds
Leeds - LS2 9JT - UK
Switchboard:
+44 (0) 113 243 1751 -
Fax: +44 (0) 113 244 3923 -
Email: enquiry@leeds.ac.uk
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates must complete all sections of the application form, using the space provided on the form and with strict observation of any word limits. Attachments (with the exception of degree transcripts) should be avoided. The Selection Panel will be at liberty to disregard any information that is not on the application form.
The completed form should be returned to the Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT by no later than Monday 2 June 2008.
If you have not already done so, you should complete and return a Research Degree Study Application form as soon as possible. This form can be downloaded from:
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/appfmweb.doc Please return the study application form together with full transcripts of degree marks to the Research Degrees Office, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT. Scholarship applications from candidates who have not received a formal offer of a place at the University will not be considered.
REGULATIONS
Two scholarships will be available from October 2008 and must be taken up on that date. The award is tenable within any Faculty of the University of Leeds.
Beneficiaries under the Fund must be born of British parents who have been domiciled in Yorkshire for a period of not less than ten years. The years of domicile need not be successive, but must amount to ten in the aggregate. All candidates will be required to supply proof of eligibility in respect of British nationality and the Yorkshire domicile of parents.
This scholarship is only open to new PhD students who are commencing their first year of study in October 2008. If you are already registered as a PhD student, or if you have already obtained a PhD, you are not eligible for this award.
The award will cover academic fees at the UK rate and a maintenance grant of £8,000 per annum. There are no additional allowances for travel or research costs.
The award will be made for one year in the first instance, renewable for a further period of up to two years subject to satisfactory progress.
The University will publish the name of the successful candidate within the University and externally upon the University website.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & RESULT
Applications are logged by the Scholarships Office and passed on to the relevant Schools for consideration. Each School selects a shortlist of candidates who they wish to recommend for the award. The Group on Scholarships, Studentships and Prizes then meets to consider the shortlists and select the successful candidate. Candidates can expect to be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of July 2008.
Closing Date: 2 June 2008
Contact:
University of Leeds
Leeds - LS2 9JT - UK
Switchboard:
+44 (0) 113 243 1751 -
Fax: +44 (0) 113 244 3923 -
Email: enquiry@leeds.ac.uk
Thursday, April 10, 2008
UK: Masters in Petroleum Engineering Scholarships - Imperial College London
The Centre for Petroleum Studies at Imperial College London are looking for students for its Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering Scholarship. Imperial College is ranked fifth among the best universities in the world (2007) .
The degree course in Petroleum Engineering operates as a 12-month intensive “conversion” Naturally, equip graduates in science and engineering disciplines other with the academic and technical specialties necessary for the exercise as a petroleum engineer in the oil and related services industries. The course is also desirable, before embarking on more focused research programmes doctorate.
The course is designed for those with industrial experience and for new graduates to find a career in the oil industry. The course begins in early October, and will result in obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) degree and diploma from Imperial College (DIC).
The minimum qualification for admission is a First Class Honours degree (or eqivalent) in science or engineering from a British university or its European equivalet in a university or abroad.
The MSc course is supported by grants and fellowships by the oil industry (the United Kingdom and overseas), which cover subsistence costs of college, course notes and work on spending. These are only available to British students and CE. Master’s awards interviews will be held on 2 and 3 June 2008. Applicants must apply before May 31, 2008.
Applications can be made online at: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment/phdstudentships or can be sent to the address below:
The Registrar (Postgraduate Admissions)
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus
Exhibition Road
London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 8001
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7594 8004
Email: admissions@imperial.ac.uk
Further information is available online in the prospectus and postgraduate on Earth Science and Engineering website:
http: / / www3.imperial.ac.uk/earthscienceandengineering
Or by contacting the director of course:
Professor Alain Gringarten
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 7440
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7594 7444
E-mail: a.gringarten@imperial.ac.uk
Or the administrator in progress:
Caroline Baugh
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 7338
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7594 7444
Email: c.baugh@imperial.ac.uk
Closing Date: May 31, 2008
Masters in Petroleum Engineering Scholarships
The degree course in Petroleum Engineering operates as a 12-month intensive “conversion” Naturally, equip graduates in science and engineering disciplines other with the academic and technical specialties necessary for the exercise as a petroleum engineer in the oil and related services industries. The course is also desirable, before embarking on more focused research programmes doctorate.
The course is designed for those with industrial experience and for new graduates to find a career in the oil industry. The course begins in early October, and will result in obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) degree and diploma from Imperial College (DIC).
The minimum qualification for admission is a First Class Honours degree (or eqivalent) in science or engineering from a British university or its European equivalet in a university or abroad.
The MSc course is supported by grants and fellowships by the oil industry (the United Kingdom and overseas), which cover subsistence costs of college, course notes and work on spending. These are only available to British students and CE. Master’s awards interviews will be held on 2 and 3 June 2008. Applicants must apply before May 31, 2008.
Applications can be made online at: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment/phdstudentships or can be sent to the address below:
The Registrar (Postgraduate Admissions)
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus
Exhibition Road
London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 8001
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7594 8004
Email: admissions@imperial.ac.uk
Further information is available online in the prospectus and postgraduate on Earth Science and Engineering website:
http: / / www3.imperial.ac.uk/earthscienceandengineering
Or by contacting the director of course:
Professor Alain Gringarten
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 7440
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7594 7444
E-mail: a.gringarten@imperial.ac.uk
Or the administrator in progress:
Caroline Baugh
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 7338
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7594 7444
Email: c.baugh@imperial.ac.uk
Closing Date: May 31, 2008
Masters in Petroleum Engineering Scholarships
Saturday, March 29, 2008
UK: PhD Studentship at Institute of Cellular Medicine
PhD Studentship - Xenobiotic Exposure as a Trigger for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, Institute of Cellular Medicine
* Institute: Institute of Cellular Medicine and the Medical Toxicology Unit
* Sponsor: The British Toxicology Society
* Supervisor(s): Dr Matthew C Wright, Professor Peter G Blain and Professor Faith M Williams
* Duration: 3 years from 1 October 2008
Project description
Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a liver disease of unknown aetiology characterised by the destruction of the intra-hepatic bile ducts, cholestasis, liver cirrhosis and death. The only treatment at present is liver transplantation. PBC is often thought to be an auto-immune disease. However, the auto-antigens exist in all cells of the body, yet inflammation is restricted to the bile ducts.
The aims of this project are to screen a range of xenobiotics for their oestrogenic activity in hepatocytes and for their ability to modulate mitochondrial polarisation in hepatocytes and bile duct epithelial cells. Bile duct inflammation will then be examined in an animal model of PBC using selected xenobiotics shown to have both oestrogenic and mitochondrial effects.
Person specification
The studentship is available to UK and EU applicants with an upper-second class degree or higher in a biologically-related subject or equivalent.
Value of the award
The award covers fees and a stipend of £13,000 per annum.
How to apply
You must complete the University’s postgraduate application form (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply), quoting the reference number CAL44, and attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter. Select PhD in Medical Sciences as the programme of study.
Further information
Please contact Dr Matthew Wright (m.c.wright@ncl.ac.uk), tel: +44 (0) 191 222 7094.
Closing date: 2 May 2008.
Funding information : EU applicants (including UK)
* Institute: Institute of Cellular Medicine and the Medical Toxicology Unit
* Sponsor: The British Toxicology Society
* Supervisor(s): Dr Matthew C Wright, Professor Peter G Blain and Professor Faith M Williams
* Duration: 3 years from 1 October 2008
Project description
Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a liver disease of unknown aetiology characterised by the destruction of the intra-hepatic bile ducts, cholestasis, liver cirrhosis and death. The only treatment at present is liver transplantation. PBC is often thought to be an auto-immune disease. However, the auto-antigens exist in all cells of the body, yet inflammation is restricted to the bile ducts.
The aims of this project are to screen a range of xenobiotics for their oestrogenic activity in hepatocytes and for their ability to modulate mitochondrial polarisation in hepatocytes and bile duct epithelial cells. Bile duct inflammation will then be examined in an animal model of PBC using selected xenobiotics shown to have both oestrogenic and mitochondrial effects.
Person specification
The studentship is available to UK and EU applicants with an upper-second class degree or higher in a biologically-related subject or equivalent.
Value of the award
The award covers fees and a stipend of £13,000 per annum.
How to apply
You must complete the University’s postgraduate application form (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply), quoting the reference number CAL44, and attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter. Select PhD in Medical Sciences as the programme of study.
Further information
Please contact Dr Matthew Wright (m.c.wright@ncl.ac.uk), tel: +44 (0) 191 222 7094.
Closing date: 2 May 2008.
Funding information : EU applicants (including UK)
UK: 3 year funded PhD Studentship at University of Aberdeen
3 year funded PhD Studentship - Spirituality and Breast Cancer: Interdisciplinary PhD scholarship award College of Arts and Social Sciences Graduate School University of Aberdeen
As part of an interdisciplinary initiative the Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability is offering a 3 year funded PhD studentship.
The area of research covers aspects of the relationship to and role of spirituality and religion in the care of women diagnosed with breast cancer. The successful student will be managed and supervised between the Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability, which is located within the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy. (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/cshad) and the Breast Cancer Unit at Foresterhill and the school of Medicine. This is a unique cross-college research and educational collaboration between the arts and medicine and is ground-breaking in terms of interdisciplinary research. It is also an exciting and innovative project which has important implications for medicine and the humanities.
The Studentship consists of an award of £5,240 per annum for three years (subject to satisfactory progress) to cover tuition fees (European rates) and a contribution to maintenance. The start date for the studentship will be October 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The selected candidate will have to fulfil the general requirements for a PhD at University of Aberdeen (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/postgraduate/index.shtml).
To apply for the award students must
* Have either received an offer to study for a PhD in Divinity at the University of Aberdeen or have submitted a completed application to study for a PhD in Divinity at the University. Information on how to apply is available at http://www.abdn.ac.uk/prospectus/pgrad/.
* submit (by email), a letter of application for the Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability studentship, a completed (unsigned)
copy of their postgraduate application form for the University of Aberdeen (www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/word_docs/pgapp.doc). Part of the application requires a detailed research proposal. This proposal should include a description of the area of interest, the relevant research questions, and the possible methodologies that might be considered within the PhD. The application letter, copy of postgraduate application form and research proposal should be sent by email no later than 30th March 2008 to Ms Linda Ibbotson (l.ibbotson@abdn.ac.uk).
For informal enquiries and any further information about the studentship and application process please email Professor John Swinton (j.swinton@abdn.ac.uk).
Study information
* Qualification: PhD
* Study duration: 3 years
* Study mode: FT
* Start month: October
* Entry requirements: Strong First degree in related Subject
* Funding applies to: EU applicants (including UK)
Contacts and how to apply
Academic contact:
Professor John Swinton (j.swinton@abdn.ac.uk).
Administrative contact and how to apply:
The application letter, copy of postgraduate application form and research proposal should be sent by email no later than 30th March 2008 to Ms Linda Ibbotson (l.ibbotson@abdn.ac.uk).
As part of an interdisciplinary initiative the Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability is offering a 3 year funded PhD studentship.
The area of research covers aspects of the relationship to and role of spirituality and religion in the care of women diagnosed with breast cancer. The successful student will be managed and supervised between the Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability, which is located within the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy. (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/cshad) and the Breast Cancer Unit at Foresterhill and the school of Medicine. This is a unique cross-college research and educational collaboration between the arts and medicine and is ground-breaking in terms of interdisciplinary research. It is also an exciting and innovative project which has important implications for medicine and the humanities.
The Studentship consists of an award of £5,240 per annum for three years (subject to satisfactory progress) to cover tuition fees (European rates) and a contribution to maintenance. The start date for the studentship will be October 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The selected candidate will have to fulfil the general requirements for a PhD at University of Aberdeen (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/postgraduate/index.shtml).
To apply for the award students must
* Have either received an offer to study for a PhD in Divinity at the University of Aberdeen or have submitted a completed application to study for a PhD in Divinity at the University. Information on how to apply is available at http://www.abdn.ac.uk/prospectus/pgrad/.
* submit (by email), a letter of application for the Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability studentship, a completed (unsigned)
copy of their postgraduate application form for the University of Aberdeen (www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/word_docs/pgapp.doc). Part of the application requires a detailed research proposal. This proposal should include a description of the area of interest, the relevant research questions, and the possible methodologies that might be considered within the PhD. The application letter, copy of postgraduate application form and research proposal should be sent by email no later than 30th March 2008 to Ms Linda Ibbotson (l.ibbotson@abdn.ac.uk).
For informal enquiries and any further information about the studentship and application process please email Professor John Swinton (j.swinton@abdn.ac.uk).
Study information
* Qualification: PhD
* Study duration: 3 years
* Study mode: FT
* Start month: October
* Entry requirements: Strong First degree in related Subject
* Funding applies to: EU applicants (including UK)
Contacts and how to apply
Academic contact:
Professor John Swinton (j.swinton@abdn.ac.uk).
Administrative contact and how to apply:
The application letter, copy of postgraduate application form and research proposal should be sent by email no later than 30th March 2008 to Ms Linda Ibbotson (l.ibbotson@abdn.ac.uk).
UK: 11 MPhil/PhD Studentships in Humanities and Social Sciences
Join our internationally recognised research community and benefit from cutting edge research facilities and great funding opportunities. We are currently offering 11 MPhil/PhD studentships worth £40,200 over three years across our humanities and social sciences disciplines.
Available to students enrolled on our programmes beginning in 2008/09, the awards cover:
* Direct payment of tuition fees (at the standard UK/EU rate – International students will have to the pay the difference between UK and International fees)
* Maintenance allowance for accommodation and living expenses
* Payment for limited teaching and other duties carried out by the student for their department
The awards will be made across our Humanities and Social Sciences Departments as follows:
# 4 awards in History or Classics and/or Ancient History
# 3 awards in Politics and International Relations
# 1 award in Arab and Islamic Studies
# 3 awards in Sociology, Philosophy, Theology (including the Centre for Genomics in Society)
Studentships are awarded on academic merit and are open to applicants from the UK/EU and overseas. To be eligible you must have received an offer from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences for full-time study for MPhil/PhD by 13 June 2008.
If you’re an exceptional researcher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a faculty with RAE 5 for all disciplines, £6 million in research grants, good postgraduate facilities and high student satisfaction, contact us.
Tel: +44 (0)1392 264019; s.ghosh@exeter.ac.uk.
See more at www.huss.ex.ac.uk
Funding information
* Value: £40,200
* Number of awards per year: 11
* Funding applies to:Open to applicants from a range of countries
Contacts and how to apply
Academic contact: Tel: +44 (0)1392 264019; s.ghosh@exeter.ac.uk. See more at www.huss.ex.ac.uk
Application deadline: 13 June 2008
Available to students enrolled on our programmes beginning in 2008/09, the awards cover:
* Direct payment of tuition fees (at the standard UK/EU rate – International students will have to the pay the difference between UK and International fees)
* Maintenance allowance for accommodation and living expenses
* Payment for limited teaching and other duties carried out by the student for their department
The awards will be made across our Humanities and Social Sciences Departments as follows:
# 4 awards in History or Classics and/or Ancient History
# 3 awards in Politics and International Relations
# 1 award in Arab and Islamic Studies
# 3 awards in Sociology, Philosophy, Theology (including the Centre for Genomics in Society)
Studentships are awarded on academic merit and are open to applicants from the UK/EU and overseas. To be eligible you must have received an offer from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences for full-time study for MPhil/PhD by 13 June 2008.
If you’re an exceptional researcher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a faculty with RAE 5 for all disciplines, £6 million in research grants, good postgraduate facilities and high student satisfaction, contact us.
Tel: +44 (0)1392 264019; s.ghosh@exeter.ac.uk.
See more at www.huss.ex.ac.uk
Funding information
* Value: £40,200
* Number of awards per year: 11
* Funding applies to:Open to applicants from a range of countries
Contacts and how to apply
Academic contact: Tel: +44 (0)1392 264019; s.ghosh@exeter.ac.uk. See more at www.huss.ex.ac.uk
Application deadline: 13 June 2008
UK: Partial Fee Waiver Scholarships, the Institute for Development Policy & Management, University of Manchester
Partial fee waiver scholarships available to International students to undertake a Development related Masters in one of the following postgraduate taught programmes within the Institute for Development Policy & Management, University of Manchester:
MSc Organisational Change & Development
MSc International Development: Urban Development
MSc Globalisation & Development
MSc Industry, Trade & Development
MSc Development Finance
MA International Development: Public Policy & Management
Further details available from:
Paul Arrowsmith
Recruitment & Admissions Administrator
School of Environment & Development
University of Manchester
Arthur Lewis Building, Rm 2.022
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
Tel: 0044 161 275 0800
Fax: 0044 161 275 0421
Email: Paul.Arrowsmith[ at ]manchester.ac.uk
MSc Organisational Change & Development
MSc International Development: Urban Development
MSc Globalisation & Development
MSc Industry, Trade & Development
MSc Development Finance
MA International Development: Public Policy & Management
Further details available from:
Paul Arrowsmith
Recruitment & Admissions Administrator
School of Environment & Development
University of Manchester
Arthur Lewis Building, Rm 2.022
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
Tel: 0044 161 275 0800
Fax: 0044 161 275 0421
Email: Paul.Arrowsmith[ at ]manchester.ac.uk
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
UK: Full Time PhD Scholarship for entry in October 2008
Funding is available for an additional PhD scholar to study full time at the ICCSR, starting in October 2008. The scholarship will cover full tuition fees as well as tax-free living expenses of £ £12,940 per year (ESRC rate).
Applications must be for study in one of the following ICCSR priority areas:
* Constructing socially responsible investment in the United Kingdom
* The role of regulation and social and environmental reporting in the United Kingdom
* Government Policies for CSR (UK, Comparative or International research)
* CSR in India (eg CSR and government, CSR and sustainable development)
* CSR and Non-market Activities (e.g. corporate political activity, lobbying or the media)
* CSR and sustainable development
Your entry into the scholarship competition will require your acceptance onto the Doctoral Programme. Students who want to be considered for this scholarship competition should submit their postgraduate application by 25 April 2008 at the latest. You can complete your Postgraduate Application in hardcopy or online at http://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk.
Indicate that you are interested in this scholarship in the personal details section of the online postgraduate application form or section 3 of the hardcopy postgraduate application form. In response to the question ‘how do you expect to pay for you studies’ you need to state ‘ICCSR Scholarship applicant’.
You should also submit, with your application, your research proposal, two academic references, academic transcripts and English language (if required). Scholarship applications will be evaluated on the basis of former qualifications, academic background, references and research proposal.
All of the documentation relating to this must be submitted by the scholarship deadline of 25 April 2008.
Contact Us
International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility
Nottingham University Business School
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
NOTTINGHAM
NG8 1BB
United Kingdom
For general inquiries please contact iccsr@nottingham.ac.uk
Telephone 0115 846 6976/846 7854
Fax 0115 846 8074
Further guidance on the application process, preparation of a research proposal and English language requirements are available on the doctoral programme pages of the Business School website. Preliminary advice on preparing your full application may be available, please see the ICCSR website for further details.
Applications must be for study in one of the following ICCSR priority areas:
* Constructing socially responsible investment in the United Kingdom
* The role of regulation and social and environmental reporting in the United Kingdom
* Government Policies for CSR (UK, Comparative or International research)
* CSR in India (eg CSR and government, CSR and sustainable development)
* CSR and Non-market Activities (e.g. corporate political activity, lobbying or the media)
* CSR and sustainable development
Your entry into the scholarship competition will require your acceptance onto the Doctoral Programme. Students who want to be considered for this scholarship competition should submit their postgraduate application by 25 April 2008 at the latest. You can complete your Postgraduate Application in hardcopy or online at http://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk.
Indicate that you are interested in this scholarship in the personal details section of the online postgraduate application form or section 3 of the hardcopy postgraduate application form. In response to the question ‘how do you expect to pay for you studies’ you need to state ‘ICCSR Scholarship applicant’.
You should also submit, with your application, your research proposal, two academic references, academic transcripts and English language (if required). Scholarship applications will be evaluated on the basis of former qualifications, academic background, references and research proposal.
All of the documentation relating to this must be submitted by the scholarship deadline of 25 April 2008.
Contact Us
International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility
Nottingham University Business School
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
NOTTINGHAM
NG8 1BB
United Kingdom
For general inquiries please contact iccsr@nottingham.ac.uk
Telephone 0115 846 6976/846 7854
Fax 0115 846 8074
Further guidance on the application process, preparation of a research proposal and English language requirements are available on the doctoral programme pages of the Business School website. Preliminary advice on preparing your full application may be available, please see the ICCSR website for further details.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
UK: PhD Studentships in Representation and Democracy, University of StrathClyde
PhD Studentships, Department Of Government.
The Department of Government is recognised as one of the leading Political Science departments in the UK. It has a thriving postgraduate community and can provide research supervision across a wide range of sub-disciplines.
Studentship in Representation and Democracy (UK/EU/Overseas fees + annual maintenance grant of £10,000)
Candidates should have a research interest in any aspect of political and legislative representation, either from an institutional or behavioural perspective. Topics may seek to further existing research on legislative representation or may seek to compare ‘traditional’ models of political representation with alternative models such as direct, deliberative or participatory democracy.
University Studentships (UK/EU/Overseas fees + annual maintenance grant of c£11,500)
ESRC 1+3 / +3 Studentship Open Competition (UK fees + annual maintenance grant of £12,940)
Studentships are tenable from September 2008 for three years (ESRC 1+3 four years) subject to satisfactory progress.
Applications should consist of a research proposal of around 2 A4 pages and a full curriculum vitae. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Department to discuss their proposed research prior to submitting an application.
For further details of postgraduate research in the Department of Government see
http://www.strath.ac.uk/government/postgraduatestudents/
http://www.strath.ac.uk/search/scholarships/index.jsp
Closing dates:
University / ESRC Studentships Friday 4 April 2008
Studentship in Representation and Democracy Friday 4 July 2008
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor S Padgett, Director of Postgraduate Studies (Research); e: stephen.padgett[ at ]strath.ac.uk, t: 00-44-141-548-2917
The Department of Government is recognised as one of the leading Political Science departments in the UK. It has a thriving postgraduate community and can provide research supervision across a wide range of sub-disciplines.
Studentship in Representation and Democracy (UK/EU/Overseas fees + annual maintenance grant of £10,000)
Candidates should have a research interest in any aspect of political and legislative representation, either from an institutional or behavioural perspective. Topics may seek to further existing research on legislative representation or may seek to compare ‘traditional’ models of political representation with alternative models such as direct, deliberative or participatory democracy.
University Studentships (UK/EU/Overseas fees + annual maintenance grant of c£11,500)
ESRC 1+3 / +3 Studentship Open Competition (UK fees + annual maintenance grant of £12,940)
Studentships are tenable from September 2008 for three years (ESRC 1+3 four years) subject to satisfactory progress.
Applications should consist of a research proposal of around 2 A4 pages and a full curriculum vitae. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Department to discuss their proposed research prior to submitting an application.
For further details of postgraduate research in the Department of Government see
http://www.strath.ac.uk/government/postgraduatestudents/
http://www.strath.ac.uk/search/scholarships/index.jsp
Closing dates:
University / ESRC Studentships Friday 4 April 2008
Studentship in Representation and Democracy Friday 4 July 2008
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor S Padgett, Director of Postgraduate Studies (Research); e: stephen.padgett[ at ]strath.ac.uk, t: 00-44-141-548-2917
Saturday, March 15, 2008
UK: PhD Scholarship in Information Security, University College London
Applications are invited for a PhD Scholarship from students interested in pursuing a PhD in Computer Science on a topic in Information Security. The PhD work can be on cryptography, network security or critical infrastructures etc
We are seeking a talented graduate with at least an upper second class honours degree (first class honours preferred), or equivalent, in computer science, information security or similar. Students with a strong background in mathematics (in particular algebra, combinatorics, discrete mathematics and number theory) and/or algorithms are encouraged to apply.
University College London (UCL) is a leading UK research university. It is regularly ranked in the top five universities in the UK. The Department of Computer Science at UCL is one of the largest Computer Science departments in the UK, and UCL’s Adastral Park Postgraduate Campus has been established by UCL as an independent research and postgraduate teaching institute at Adastral Park, Ipswich.
The studentship is for three years and covers payment of tuition fees at either the UK/EU or overseas rate plus an annual stipend of £14,622.
In order to be considered for the above studentship, please complete an application form from http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission where guidelines can also be found.
Candidates should indicate on the application form under ‘UCL Department’ - Adastral Park, and ‘Programme of Study’ - the name of the supervisor, Professor Y Desmedt.
Two complete sets of the application should be sent, one to UCL Registry in London (as indicated on the website) and the other to:
Mrs C Churcher, UCL Adastral Park Postgraduate Campus, Ross Building PP3, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3RE, UK, or to c.churcher[ at ]adastral.ucl.ac.uk (to whom informal enquiries may also be directed, telephone 01473-663723).
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 1st May 2008.
We are seeking a talented graduate with at least an upper second class honours degree (first class honours preferred), or equivalent, in computer science, information security or similar. Students with a strong background in mathematics (in particular algebra, combinatorics, discrete mathematics and number theory) and/or algorithms are encouraged to apply.
University College London (UCL) is a leading UK research university. It is regularly ranked in the top five universities in the UK. The Department of Computer Science at UCL is one of the largest Computer Science departments in the UK, and UCL’s Adastral Park Postgraduate Campus has been established by UCL as an independent research and postgraduate teaching institute at Adastral Park, Ipswich.
The studentship is for three years and covers payment of tuition fees at either the UK/EU or overseas rate plus an annual stipend of £14,622.
In order to be considered for the above studentship, please complete an application form from http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission where guidelines can also be found.
Candidates should indicate on the application form under ‘UCL Department’ - Adastral Park, and ‘Programme of Study’ - the name of the supervisor, Professor Y Desmedt.
Two complete sets of the application should be sent, one to UCL Registry in London (as indicated on the website) and the other to:
Mrs C Churcher, UCL Adastral Park Postgraduate Campus, Ross Building PP3, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3RE, UK, or to c.churcher[ at ]adastral.ucl.ac.uk (to whom informal enquiries may also be directed, telephone 01473-663723).
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 1st May 2008.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
UK: 2008 / 2009 Lancaster University MBA Scholarships
For the 2008/09 programme, the Lancaster MBA is offering three types of scholarship. In each case, you can only be considered for these once you have already been offered a place on the programme.
The Lancaster MBA Director’s Leadership Scholarships
A number of scholarships up to £5,000 are available for highly motivated self-funded candidates from any part of the world. In awarding these scholarships we will be looking for evidence of exceptional leadership qualities in your career to date.
Closing dates: 14 March 2008 and 16 May 2008 (two rounds of scholarship selections)
No decisions can be made until after the closing date.
Lancaster MBA Open Scholarships
Several scholarships of £1,000-£3,000 are available to self-funded candidates. Selection for these scholarships will focus on the insights provided by your business and managerial experience, and how these, together with your interpersonal skills, can be used to enhance learning and group work on the Lancaster MBA.
Closing dates: 14 March 2008 and 16 May 2008 (two rounds of scholarship selections)
No decisions can be made until after the closing date.
Lancaster MBA E-Fellows Scholarship
Designed for German-speaking students and sponsored exclusively for members of the German website e-fellows.net, this merit-based scholarship provides a tuition waiver covering upto a maximum of 50% of the programme fee (equivalent to £8250, approx €11,000). The selection process focuses on the leadership skills or potential demonstrated by candidates in their academic and/or professional life.
Further details of the e-fellows scheme and its corporate sponsors can be found on e-fellows.net site: www.e-fellows.net
Closing date: 14 May 2008.
Decisions will be taken by mid-June.
PLEASE NOTE:
For all of these Lancaster MBA scholarships, we can only consider you once you hold an offer of a place on the programme.
For further information, please contact the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) MBA team.
The Lancaster MBA Director’s Leadership Scholarships
A number of scholarships up to £5,000 are available for highly motivated self-funded candidates from any part of the world. In awarding these scholarships we will be looking for evidence of exceptional leadership qualities in your career to date.
Closing dates: 14 March 2008 and 16 May 2008 (two rounds of scholarship selections)
No decisions can be made until after the closing date.
Lancaster MBA Open Scholarships
Several scholarships of £1,000-£3,000 are available to self-funded candidates. Selection for these scholarships will focus on the insights provided by your business and managerial experience, and how these, together with your interpersonal skills, can be used to enhance learning and group work on the Lancaster MBA.
Closing dates: 14 March 2008 and 16 May 2008 (two rounds of scholarship selections)
No decisions can be made until after the closing date.
Lancaster MBA E-Fellows Scholarship
Designed for German-speaking students and sponsored exclusively for members of the German website e-fellows.net, this merit-based scholarship provides a tuition waiver covering upto a maximum of 50% of the programme fee (equivalent to £8250, approx €11,000). The selection process focuses on the leadership skills or potential demonstrated by candidates in their academic and/or professional life.
Further details of the e-fellows scheme and its corporate sponsors can be found on e-fellows.net site: www.e-fellows.net
Closing date: 14 May 2008.
Decisions will be taken by mid-June.
PLEASE NOTE:
For all of these Lancaster MBA scholarships, we can only consider you once you hold an offer of a place on the programme.
For further information, please contact the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) MBA team.
UK: PhD Studentships in Computational Models of Visual Processing, University of Edinburgh
PhD Studentship - Computational Models of Visual Processing, Institute of Communicating and Collaborative Systems
The Institute of Communicating and Collaborative Systems (ICCS) within the School of Informatics and the Human Communication Research Centre (HCRC) invites applications for a three-year PhD studentship funded by the European Research Council, starting in September 2008.
The successful applicant will work on a project that investigates the synchronous processing of linguistic and visual information. The project studies key features of synchronous processing by tracking participants’ eye movements when they view a naturalistic scene and listen to a speech stimulus at the same time. The experimental results will feed into a series of computational models that predict the eye-movement patterns that humans exhibit when they view a scene and listen to speech at the same time. These models will incrementally construct aligned linguistic and visual representations, and will be evaluated against eye-tracking data.
The PhD student will be part of a team of experts in linguistic and visual processing, including both experimentalists and computational modellers. The student will contribute to the modelling component of the project, and should have previous experience in image processing,
computer vision, or computational models of perception and attention. Applicants should have a good honours degree or equivalent in cognitive
science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or a related discipline. Good programming skills, preferably in Matlab, Java, C, or C++, are required. Familiarity with probabilistic modelling and machine learning is essential.
The studentship will provide maintenance only funding at an enhanced UK research council rate.
Informal enquiries regarding this studentship can be made to Dr Frank Keller (keller[ at ]inf.ed.ac.uk). Further details about the project can
also be found at: http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/events/news/kellerercgrant.html
Applications are welcome from UK, EU and overseas candidates. To apply please submit an application form and the required application papers, including a statement of research interests (which should include details regarding the particular research direction you would be interested in within the remit of this studentship). Application forms and details on how to apply are available from our website at http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply.html (at question 21 on the application form, please indicate “ICCS ERC Studentship”).
Application deadline: 31 March 2008.
Applications after that date may be considered if the studentship has not been allocated.
The Institute of Communicating and Collaborative Systems (ICCS) within the School of Informatics and the Human Communication Research Centre (HCRC) invites applications for a three-year PhD studentship funded by the European Research Council, starting in September 2008.
The successful applicant will work on a project that investigates the synchronous processing of linguistic and visual information. The project studies key features of synchronous processing by tracking participants’ eye movements when they view a naturalistic scene and listen to a speech stimulus at the same time. The experimental results will feed into a series of computational models that predict the eye-movement patterns that humans exhibit when they view a scene and listen to speech at the same time. These models will incrementally construct aligned linguistic and visual representations, and will be evaluated against eye-tracking data.
The PhD student will be part of a team of experts in linguistic and visual processing, including both experimentalists and computational modellers. The student will contribute to the modelling component of the project, and should have previous experience in image processing,
computer vision, or computational models of perception and attention. Applicants should have a good honours degree or equivalent in cognitive
science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or a related discipline. Good programming skills, preferably in Matlab, Java, C, or C++, are required. Familiarity with probabilistic modelling and machine learning is essential.
The studentship will provide maintenance only funding at an enhanced UK research council rate.
Informal enquiries regarding this studentship can be made to Dr Frank Keller (keller[ at ]inf.ed.ac.uk). Further details about the project can
also be found at: http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/events/news/kellerercgrant.html
Applications are welcome from UK, EU and overseas candidates. To apply please submit an application form and the required application papers, including a statement of research interests (which should include details regarding the particular research direction you would be interested in within the remit of this studentship). Application forms and details on how to apply are available from our website at http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply.html (at question 21 on the application form, please indicate “ICCS ERC Studentship”).
Application deadline: 31 March 2008.
Applications after that date may be considered if the studentship has not been allocated.
Friday, March 7, 2008
[UK] 4 Scholarships & Award at University of Liverpool
The Duncan Norman Research Scholarship at the University of Liverpool was established in 2004 following the receipt of a generous donation from The Duncan Norman Charitable Trust in memory of the late Mr Duncan Norman.
The objective of the Scholarship is to enable academically gifted students who also have the personal qualities to make them leaders in society, to pursue MPhil/PhD study at the University of Liverpool. The Scholarship may be used to fund research in any University department.
The University has established an Advisory Panel of internationally renowned persons to oversee the award of the Scholarship. The Scholarship is available to all prospective full-time postgraduate research students, irrespective of nationality or tuition fee status (i.e. whether UK, EU or overseas).
To be eligible for consideration, prospective students must have had their application for MPhil/PhD research approved by the University by the application deadline.
Deadline : Monday 31 March 2008, 5pm
The University of Liverpool International Scholarships - Undergraduate
Unlimited scholarships offering 25% fee reduction for students achieving AAB in A level examinations or the international equivalent. To be eligible, you must have an offer for a full-time, non-clinical, undergraduate programme and be classified as an international student. You do need to make an application for this scholarship and, in addition, you will need to choose Liverpool as your firm choice through UCAS (accepted our offer as your first choice). The scholarship will be tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to good academic progress (normally min 60% average each year).
Deadline: 2 May 2008 and 4 July 2008
The University of Liverpool International Scholarships - Postgraduate
Up to thirty scholarships offering 25% fee reduction are available for international students applying for full-time, non-clinical, postgraduate taught masters courses. These scholarships will be awarded primarily on the basis of academic merit and will be tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to good academic progress.
Deadline: 2 May or 4 July 2008
International Baccalaureate Award
Unlimited scholarships offering a 25% fee reduction for students achieving 36 points. To be eligible, you must have an offer for a full-time, non-clinical, undergraduate programme and be classified as an international student.
You should be registered at an IB School and taking the full IB Diploma. You do need to make an application for this scholarship and, in addition, you will need to choose Liverpool as your firm choice through UCAS (accepted our offer as your first choice). The scholarship will be tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to good academic progress (normally min 60% average each year)
Deadline: 2 May 2008
The objective of the Scholarship is to enable academically gifted students who also have the personal qualities to make them leaders in society, to pursue MPhil/PhD study at the University of Liverpool. The Scholarship may be used to fund research in any University department.
The University has established an Advisory Panel of internationally renowned persons to oversee the award of the Scholarship. The Scholarship is available to all prospective full-time postgraduate research students, irrespective of nationality or tuition fee status (i.e. whether UK, EU or overseas).
To be eligible for consideration, prospective students must have had their application for MPhil/PhD research approved by the University by the application deadline.
Deadline : Monday 31 March 2008, 5pm
The University of Liverpool International Scholarships - Undergraduate
Unlimited scholarships offering 25% fee reduction for students achieving AAB in A level examinations or the international equivalent. To be eligible, you must have an offer for a full-time, non-clinical, undergraduate programme and be classified as an international student. You do need to make an application for this scholarship and, in addition, you will need to choose Liverpool as your firm choice through UCAS (accepted our offer as your first choice). The scholarship will be tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to good academic progress (normally min 60% average each year).
Deadline: 2 May 2008 and 4 July 2008
The University of Liverpool International Scholarships - Postgraduate
Up to thirty scholarships offering 25% fee reduction are available for international students applying for full-time, non-clinical, postgraduate taught masters courses. These scholarships will be awarded primarily on the basis of academic merit and will be tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to good academic progress.
Deadline: 2 May or 4 July 2008
International Baccalaureate Award
Unlimited scholarships offering a 25% fee reduction for students achieving 36 points. To be eligible, you must have an offer for a full-time, non-clinical, undergraduate programme and be classified as an international student.
You should be registered at an IB School and taking the full IB Diploma. You do need to make an application for this scholarship and, in addition, you will need to choose Liverpool as your firm choice through UCAS (accepted our offer as your first choice). The scholarship will be tenable for the duration of the programme of study, subject to good academic progress (normally min 60% average each year)
Deadline: 2 May 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Harvard Summer School Program 2008-2009
In association with the Harvard University Summer School, the Center for Tropical Forest Science and the Arnold Arboretum (CTFS-AA) will offer a field biology course to be held in Sarawak and Sabah (East Malaysia) from 1 July to 5 August 2008. Ten Southeast and South Asian participants will join 10 US students to study terrestrial and marine biodiversity, ecology and conservation, with instructors from Harvard University and other institutions.
The forests and reefs of northwest and north Borneo have some of the highest levels of alpha diversity in the world. The forests are home to orang-utans, hornbills, rhinos and thousands of tree species, and the reefs offer some of the best diving in the world. We will visit world-class parks and reserves (e.g., Lambir, Kinabalu and the Maliau Basin), to gain a thorough understanding of abiotic controls on species composition, and will contrast processes that maintain biodiversity in forests with those operating on coral reefs. Throughout Borneo, intensive logging and marine harvesting have occurred for many years. Our course will explore the complexities of conservation today, including trips to sustainably-managed, carbon-traded, and restored forests. We will also provide opportunities for the students to meet people living in and off the forest, to understand their motivations for forest conversion and conservation, and to consider the human health dimensions of forest change.
A key feature will be the development of skills in research project design, execution and analysis, based around the statistical platform `R.’ The students will complete two independent projects, from conception to presentation, and participate in a group project on the coral reef. The students will gain database and web publishing skills by developing a community digital record of the trip.
The course is aimed at advanced undergraduates, recent graduates currently active in biological research, and postgraduate entry-level students. Travel, food, accommodation and course fees will be funded for Tropical Asian nationals (ASEAN, PNG, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China) by the CTFS-AA program. Students will be responsible for other costs and some students may be requested to pay their international travel. Places may be available for non-Harvard, non-Asian, paying students. Students will be selected to provide broad international representation.
For more information on the course (including instructions for application) see:
* http://www.summer.harvard.edu/2008/programs/abroad/borneo/
* http://phylodiversity.net/borneo-course/.
A flyer is available for posting on notice boards:
* http://phylodiversity.net/borneo-course/docs/borneo2008_flyer.pdf
Completed application materials should be directed to Cam Webb (c/oborneo2008@phylodiversity.net.
The application deadline is 15 March 2008.
The forests and reefs of northwest and north Borneo have some of the highest levels of alpha diversity in the world. The forests are home to orang-utans, hornbills, rhinos and thousands of tree species, and the reefs offer some of the best diving in the world. We will visit world-class parks and reserves (e.g., Lambir, Kinabalu and the Maliau Basin), to gain a thorough understanding of abiotic controls on species composition, and will contrast processes that maintain biodiversity in forests with those operating on coral reefs. Throughout Borneo, intensive logging and marine harvesting have occurred for many years. Our course will explore the complexities of conservation today, including trips to sustainably-managed, carbon-traded, and restored forests. We will also provide opportunities for the students to meet people living in and off the forest, to understand their motivations for forest conversion and conservation, and to consider the human health dimensions of forest change.
A key feature will be the development of skills in research project design, execution and analysis, based around the statistical platform `R.’ The students will complete two independent projects, from conception to presentation, and participate in a group project on the coral reef. The students will gain database and web publishing skills by developing a community digital record of the trip.
The course is aimed at advanced undergraduates, recent graduates currently active in biological research, and postgraduate entry-level students. Travel, food, accommodation and course fees will be funded for Tropical Asian nationals (ASEAN, PNG, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China) by the CTFS-AA program. Students will be responsible for other costs and some students may be requested to pay their international travel. Places may be available for non-Harvard, non-Asian, paying students. Students will be selected to provide broad international representation.
For more information on the course (including instructions for application) see:
* http://www.summer.harvard.edu/2008/programs/abroad/borneo/
* http://phylodiversity.net/borneo-course/.
A flyer is available for posting on notice boards:
* http://phylodiversity.net/borneo-course/docs/borneo2008_flyer.pdf
Completed application materials should be directed to Cam Webb (c/oborneo2008@phylodiversity.net.
The application deadline is 15 March 2008.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
PhD Research Studentship in Engineering - University of Cambridge
PhD Research Studentship
Interacting Turbulent Flames Using Dns And Laser Diagnostics
Department of Engineering
A Research Studentship position is available on an EPSRC funded research project in the study of interacting turbulent flames using DNS and laser diagnostics. This project involves collaboration with Rolls-Royce Plc. and Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd. in the UK. The main aim of the project is to develop close understanding of interacting turbulent premixed flames using Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) methodology and laser diagnostics. The interacting flames are one of the fundamental root cause for "noisy" combustion, but this is still a terra incognita for modelling. The research student will be involved in the experimental part of the project but there will be constant interaction between the experimental and computational parts. The Ph.D student will work closely with one of investigators and will be using state of the art multi-scalar imaging and particle image velocimetry (PIV) facilities available in the Engineering Department.
The successful candidate will have a first class degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical engineering. Applications from overseas students will also be considered. Funding, covering all fees and maintenance will be available for the three years. The studentship will commence from 1st October 2008.
Further details on the project may be obtained from Dr E. Mastorakos or Dr N. Swaminathan. An application form may be downloaded from the Board of Graduate Studies (BGS) office. More information on the graduate studies at the Engineering Department is available http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/ If you submit your application on-line via BGS website, send a copy in PDF format to Mrs. Kate Graham so as to reach her not later than 10th May 2008.
Quote Reference: NA03047, Closing Date: 10 May 2008
Interview Date(s): Interviews will take place as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
Interacting Turbulent Flames Using Dns And Laser Diagnostics
Department of Engineering
A Research Studentship position is available on an EPSRC funded research project in the study of interacting turbulent flames using DNS and laser diagnostics. This project involves collaboration with Rolls-Royce Plc. and Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd. in the UK. The main aim of the project is to develop close understanding of interacting turbulent premixed flames using Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) methodology and laser diagnostics. The interacting flames are one of the fundamental root cause for "noisy" combustion, but this is still a terra incognita for modelling. The research student will be involved in the experimental part of the project but there will be constant interaction between the experimental and computational parts. The Ph.D student will work closely with one of investigators and will be using state of the art multi-scalar imaging and particle image velocimetry (PIV) facilities available in the Engineering Department.
The successful candidate will have a first class degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical engineering. Applications from overseas students will also be considered. Funding, covering all fees and maintenance will be available for the three years. The studentship will commence from 1st October 2008.
Further details on the project may be obtained from Dr E. Mastorakos or Dr N. Swaminathan. An application form may be downloaded from the Board of Graduate Studies (BGS) office. More information on the graduate studies at the Engineering Department is available http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/ If you submit your application on-line via BGS website, send a copy in PDF format to Mrs. Kate Graham so as to reach her not later than 10th May 2008.
Quote Reference: NA03047, Closing Date: 10 May 2008
Interview Date(s): Interviews will take place as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
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