2008

MA in Advanced European and International Studies Anglophone Branch: Istanbul-Nice-Berlin

CfA: Call for Scholarships

MA in Advanced European and International Studies Anglophone Branch: Istanbul-Nice-Berlin

Applications for Scholarships in Master in Advanced European and International Studies (M.A.E.I.S.) at Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales (Nice/France) in cooperation with IstanbulBilgi University is open!

The Master Program offers the unique opportunity to learn Europe “in Europe” and develop perspectives for Europe’s future. The programme includes semesters in Istanbul, Nice and Berlin and guarantees an international education with an excellent academic staff and environment.

A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available for qualified candidates.

Location: Istanbul, Nice, Berlin, Poznan
Duration: 9 months (From October to July)

Deadline for scholarship applications for the M.A.E.I.S.: The deadline for scholarship applications is May 31st, 2008
In any case, applications and especially request for financial aid should reach the I.EH.E.I. as early as possible in order to be considered under the best conditions.

Deadline for Master Applications:
The deadline for applications is on July 31st, 2008.

Curriculum Highlights: Students who successfully complete the program acquire 60 ECTS credits. In addition to the stays in Istanbul, Nice, Berlin, the Institute offers a study trip to European and international organizations in Geneva, Strasbourg, and Brussels.

Program Value: The program is taught by academics from various European countries, as well as experts from research institutions and international organizations. Over the last years, the Institute has graduated 5000 students coming from more than 80 different countries, having offered them many scholarship opportunities.

Subject Areas: International Relations, European Integration, Democracy and Society, Federalism.

This program is supported by the European Union.

For more information, you are welcome to consult our web site at: http: www.iehei.org

Please address further requests to: Students Service 10 avenue des Fleurs
06000 NICE - France
Email : melanie.hobaoloc@cife.eu

phone: +33 (0)4 93 97 93 70 - Fax : +33 (0)4 93 97 93 71

Centre International de Formation Européenne
Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales
10 avenue des Fleurs
F – 06000 Nice
http://www.iehei.org

Postgraduate students to study at Al-Maktoum Institute

AL MAKTOUM FOUNDATION

Open Scholarships Competition for Postgraduate Students

Scholarships Opportunities for Postgraduate Studies

Al-Maktoum Foundation offers an open scholarships competition for
postgraduate students to study at Al-Maktoum Institute, Dundee
(University of Aberdeen) in the following one year postgraduate
programmes:

MLitt in Islamic Studies
MLitt in Islamicjerusalem Studies
MLitt in Multiculturalism
MLitt in Muslims, Globalisation and the West

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to outstanding
candidates on the basis of academic distinction.

Deadline for applications 16 May 2008

Further details are available from: www.almaktoumfoundation.com or:

The Secretary, Scholarships Committee,
Al-Maktoum Foundation
124 Blackness Road, Dundee DD1 5PE, Scotland, United Kingdom
Tel:01382 908074 Fax: 01382 908077
email: info@almaktoumfoundation.com
http://www.almaktoumfoundation.com/index.php?id=16
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/jobs_jobdetails.asp?
source=jobalert&ac=56132

DAAD International Summer School Computational Logic and Its Applications Faculty of Computer Science University

DAAD International Summer School Computational Logic and Its Applications Faculty of Computer Science University of Indonesia, Jakarta/Depok August 4th, 2008 - August 15th, 2008

http://www.cs.ui.ac.id/summerschool/

Call for Participation

This summer school is an academic and cultural event sponsored by the German
Academic Exchange Service (DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)
and Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. This event will be hosted by
the Faculty of Computer Science, University of Indonesia. It provides an
in-depth introduction into computational logic and its applications.

It is primarily intended for graduate students and researchers with
interests in logical foundations of intelligent systems and related issues.

The courses are conducted in English. The number of participants is limited.

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School site

The school will take place in the Faculty of Computer Science, University of
Indonesia Kampus UI Depok/Jakarta, Indonesia. Information on how to reach
the school location can be found here or here.

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Registration

Registration is requested before June 12th, 2008; please fill in the
registration form and email it to cl-ss@cs.ui.ac.id (or click the apply
button to register online), making sure you include a very brief biography
(5-10 lines) stating your experience, interests, home page (if available),
etc. We select applicants in case of excessive demand. Final decisions will
be made on June 19th, 2008.

We ask for a participation fee of 50 EUR or Rp.700 000,-. Please pay this
fee in cash on your arrival at the school.

A limited number of grants covering basic expenses are available; please
indicate in your application if the only possibility for you to participate
is via a grant. Applications for grants must include an estimate for
economic travel costs and they should be sent together with the
registration. We provide assistance in finding an accommodation in
Depok/Jakarta.

Apply here

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Course Program

The courses are scheduled over two weeks from 4 August until 15 August 2008.
The time table is described below, whereas the abstracts of each course as
well as the course materials can be found here

First week: 4 August - 8 August Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
09:30 - 10:30 Opening Hölldobler Großmann Stefanus Alumni Day
11:00 - 12:00 Hölldobler Großmann Tiu Hölldobler Alumni Day
13:30 - 14:30 Großmann Tiu Hölldobler Tiu Alumni Day
15:00 - 16:00 Hölldobler Großmann visit to a German company Stefanus Alumni
Day
16:30 - 17:30 Großmann Tiu visit to a German company Tiu Alumni Day
Evening joint dinner

Second week: 11 August - 15 August Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
09:30 - 10:30 Stefanus Stefanus Posegga Ganter Posegga
11:00 - 12:00 Turhan Ganter Turhan Turhan Ganter
13:30 - 14:30 Ganter Posegga Ganter Posegga Farewell
15:00 - 16:00 Posegga Stefanus guided city tour Turhan
16:30 - 17:30 Turhan funding infos by DAAD guided city tour infos by German
Embassy
Evening joint dinner

On the first day (Monday August 4, 2008), an opening ceremony is planned to
start at 9:30 AM.

Cultural Programs

The city of Jakarta, being the capital of Indonesia, is by far, the largest
and most important city in Indonesia. Amidst crowded and dynamic city life,
you can find many interesting and historic sightseeing sites accross the
city. To discover what Jakarta is really like, a guided city tour will be
organized for all participants of the summer school on Wednesday, August 13,
2008.

Aside from the guided city tour, there will be two joint dinners for
lecturers and students. The first dinner will be held on Wednesday August 6,
2008, whereas the second one on Wednesday August 13, 2008.

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Accomodation

University of Indonesia has a Hotel inside the Depok Campus, called Wisma
Makara. See the information in English or in Bahasa Indonesia. The cost of a
standard plus room is Rp. 290.000,00 per night, whereas a standard room
costs Rp. 260.000,00 per night. This cost includes breakfast.

There is also a guesthouse at the Japanese Study Center inside UI. A suite
double room costs Rp. 210.000,00 per night, whereas the cost of a single
room is Rp. 210.000 (with Air Conditioner) Rp. 120.000,00 per night without
breakfast and dinner.

To reserve your accomodation, please fill in the accomodation form before
July 11th, 2008. For information about currency exchange rates, please click
here. (Note: all values are in thousands; actual rates may vary slightly).

PhD Arabic and Islam

PhD Arabic and Islam “Islam and the Performing Arts in the Middle East”Nijmegen, Gelderland), 40 hours per week Radboud University Nijmegen

Job descriptionThe project entitled ‘Islam and the performing arts in the Middle East and Europe: from cultural heritage to cultural citizenship’ focuses on new discourses and practices in Western Europe and the Middle East in which Islam and the performing arts are creatively merged.

The project consists of three interrelated projects carried out by two PhD students and one post-doc. The project is funded by NWO. The successful applicants will become members of staff of Radboud University Nijmegen and will conduct their research within the framework of the research programme called ‘The Dynamics of Islamic Culture’. The subproject ‘Islam and the Performing Arts in the Middle East’ studies performing art productions by performers who view
themselves as Muslims and their productions as pious. The subproject focuses particularly on new genres of Islamic performing art productions, the way they are connected to new waves of piety, and the reception of these new Muslim art projects by diverse publics. The project will particularly focus on Morocco and Egypt. The study will be based on interviews with the performers and various publics, fans and critics. The candidate can state a preference for certain genres of the performing arts to be studied. The candidate will also assist in organizing academic and cultural activities.

Requirements :

University Graduate
You have a Master’sdegree in Anthropology, Middle East Studies, or Arabic Studies with anextensive knowledge of the social sciences. You have a good command ofspoken Arabic.

Organization

Radboud University Nijmegen Faculty of Arts

Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

The Faculty of Arts consists of eleven departments in the area of language and culture, history, history of arts, linguistics and business communication, which together cater to about 2,800 students and work closely together in teaching and research.

Conditions of employment

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2.612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period

Duration of the contract:

Maximum hours per week: 40

Additional conditions of employment:
Starting salary € 2.000. The initial appointment for the PhD position is 1.5 years with the possibility of extension by 2 years.

Additional InformationAdditional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. K. van Nieuwkerk
E-mail address: k.v.nieuwkerk@let.ru.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
About the organizationAbout the departmentAbout the functionRadboud University Nijmegen
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ApplicationYou can apply for this job before 07-05-2008 by sending your application to:

Faculteit der Letteren
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen Afd PZ P Stunnenberg
Postbus 9103 6500 HD Nijmegen

E-mail address: vacatures@let.ru.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 23.15.08.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00345-309.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL www.academictransfer.org/

PhD Student, Leiden University, Netherland

Dutch & Phonology of Aphasia: PhD Student, Leiden University, Netherlands
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Institution/Organization : Leiden University
Department : LUCL
Web Address : http://www.lucl.leidenuniv.nl

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Phonology; Psycholinguistics

Required Language(s): Dutch (nld)

Description:

One PhD Position / promotieplaats full time

Vacancy number: to be announced

Project description:

Studying the phonology of aphasia in a research project on ‘Child language, aphasia and general sound laws revisited.’

Most of the recent research into sound structure in aphasia has been conducted within the area of psycholinguistics. Phonological errors have been studied, plus the functional loci of these errors, but much less the phonological representations or the phonological grammars that could give a theoretical account of these errors. This project will contribute to working out a model of
aphasia which is inspired by phonological theory as well as psycholinguistic modeling, by studying the linguistic principles that could govern the structure of consonant and vowel inventories in the speech of people with aphasia, while talking into account findings from psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic studies.

The focus will be on data from Dutch. Since the amount of reliable phonological data of aphasics is not very large, the candidate will have to invest a substantial amount of time collecting relevant data, both from production and from perception. Patients will be recruited from a Rotterdam revalidation centre, which will also make available to us a relatively large sample of recorded data. All these different types of data will have to be interpreted in collaboration with a PhD student working on segment inventories in child language acquisition, and with a postdoc working on the typology of segment inventories, in a research project which has as its main goal reexamining Roman Jakobson’s famous claims about the role of a phonological feature in child
language, aphasia and general sound laws.

Tasks:

performing repetition and naming experiments and collecting of spontaneous
speech samples with aphasics;
performing phoneme detection studies using mismatch negativity tests,
measured in an EEG;
giving a theoretical interpretation of the data, in collaboration with
colleagues and supervisors;
reporting the results in international journals and a dissertation;
presenting the results in national and international conferences;
following graduate courses offered at the LUCL graduate school.

Requirements:

an MA or MPHil degree in general linguistics, theoretical or
patholinguistics, or a comparable field;
demonstrable interest in both phonological theory and experimental research;
good working knowledge of Dutch and English;
good organisational and contactual skills;
independence of mind.

More information about the position and project is available at http://www.lucl.leidenuniv.nl/index.php3?m=&c=571 and

Conditions of employment:

The successful applicant will be appointed at the department TUCL for one year and after a positive evaluation, followed by a fixed- term period of three years.

Gross salary will be ? 2000,- per month in the first year, gradually rising, also depending upon the evaluation, to ? 2612,- per month in the final year conform the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities.

Applications:

Please send your letter (in Dutch or English) within two weeks after the publication of these vacancy, with your curriculum vitae, marks and motivation under indication of the vacancy number on letter and envelop to: De afdeling P&O, t.a.v. mw. E.M. Bakker.

Application Deadline: 15-May-2008

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Ms E.M. Bakker
Faculteit der Letteren
Postbus 9515
Leiden 2300 RA
Netherlands

Contact Information:

Prof.Dr. Marc van Oostendorp
marc.van.oostendorp@meertens.knaw.nl

Graduate Research Position in Germany

A graduate research position in biogeochemistry is available for a highly motivated and talented Ph.D. student to investigate peatland responses to climate change by field studies and modeling as part of the Research group “Soil processes under extreme meteorological conditions” funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG, FOR562; see http://www.bayceer.uni-bayreuth.de/fg_bp/index.php?lang=en).
The study relies on centrally maintained and well supported experimental ecosystem manipulations of soil moisture and water table levels by roofs and drainage systems and is located in the Fichtelgebirge mountains east of Bayreuth, Germany. The study aims at elucidating the coupled biogeochemical dynamics of carbon, sulfur and iron in the soils and their impact on methane production and fluxes.

The modeling part will address carbon and methane dynamics and use the model ECOSYS in collaboration with Dr. Robert Grant from the University of Alberta, Canada. The position encompasses a net salary of about €1000/month (EG 13TV-L 50%) and additional benefits such as health and unemployment insurance. It should begin as early as 01/04/2008 but a later begin can be accommodated if necessary. Students with background and interest in biogeochemistry, environmental modeling, hydrology, or soil science are strongly encouraged to apply. For additional information contact:

Dr. Christian Blodau
Limnological Research Station
University of Bayreuth, 95445 Bayreuth
E-mail : christian.blodau@uni-bayreuth.de
Telphone : + 0049 921 552223.
Women are encouraged to apply. Severely disabled persons will be preferred, provided equal qualifications and scientific performance. Applications including curriculum vitae, publication list and statement of research interests, and the names of two potential referees should be sent to Dr. Christian Blodau no later than March 30th.
Von:
Christian Blodau
christian.blodau@uni-bayreuth.de
Limnologische Station, Universität Bayreuth
Bayreuth

Scholarship for Broadcast Journalism

Broadcast Journalism on Social Conflict and Cohesion International Course Broadcast Journalism (Radio/TV) Theme: Social Conflict and Cohesion 12 week course from February 2nd – April 24th, 2009

RNTC application deadline: 15th August 2008 Embassy NFP application deadline: 1st October 2008

The deadline for non-fellowship applicants is November 15th, 2008

Further information please contact: liza.marsin@nesoindonesia.or.id

Course Aims: To strengthen the capacity of broadcast journalists and the organisations they work for to research, investigate and report for broadcast and new media in a responsible and ethical way on issues that divide individuals and groups in their countries and thereby (potentially) threaten social cohesion.
Role of the media in changing societies Societies in development are societies undergoing change. Inherent in such a process of change is the potential for tension and conflict among individuals and groups in society. Some of this potential for tension and conflict may be the reflection of longstanding divisions - political, religious, ethnic. Some will have more to do with a circumstantial clash of interests – for instance between the old and the new (tradition versus modernity) and between individuals and groups competing for greater influence and prosperity in the society that is evolving. Broadcast journalists and the organisations they work for have an important role to play here; they have to ensure that the great issues of concern to their societies and the attendant debates are given attention to and that the voices and views of those involved are heard.

Integrity and credibility They also have to be prepared to tackle controversial issues which are not being given the attention they deserve and by so doing help set the political agenda. But they also have a responsibility to do so without exacerbating existing divisions or threatening the social cohesion of the societies they serve. To achieve this, the maintenance of their integrity and of their credibility as broadcast journalists is crucial; they may not be perceived as representing certain population or interest groups at the expense of others. In addition they must develop the journalistic knowledge and skills they need to investigate and present potentially divisive issues accurately and in
a balanced non-partisan way.

Investigative research and analysis The courses will focus on the role, responsibility and requirements of the broadcast journalist in meeting this challenge. Special attention will be given to developing and putting into practice the appropriate knowledge and skills for (investigative) research and analysis and for the production of various broadcast and internet assignments as well as to other essential broadcast journalism skills such as interpretation, speed and accuracy under pressure, communication and teamwork. There will be a considerable measure of interaction and exchange of knowledge and skills between radio and television.

Multimedia Course participants will work with analogue and digital technology for radio and television and be involved in the design and development of material for an Internet site related to the theme and focus of the course. As well as attending sessions devoted to developing their knowledge and skills in the field of news and current affairs participants will be sent out on assignments to various locations in the Netherlands linked to the theme of social conflict and cohesion and to the role and responsibility of the broadcast journalist in this field. After leaving the Netherlands at the end of the course participants will become part of a network of journalists and other experts through RNTC’s website, intended to foster co-operation and the further exchange of ideas and experience in the field of broadcast journalism.

WHO-TDR Fellowship

WHO-TDR Fellowship on Project Management of Tropical Diseases Research
Call for applications: TDR Fellowship on Project Management of Tropical
Diseases Research*
• The above Fellowship is a time-limited post-graduate training
opportunity funded by TDR. The Fellowship will be in the SEA Regional Office
located in New Delhi, India. The monthly stipend is set at US$2500 per month
in addition to other minor benefits. The duration of the Fellowship is
initial one-year, renewable for a second year subject to mutual agreement.
• More details on business line 2:
Empowerment http://www.who.int/tdr/about/strategy/pdf/bl2.pdf*

http://www.who.int/tdr/grants/grants/files/faf_form_52_1.doc *The Special
Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) and the WHO
South East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) invite nationals from the WHO South
East Asia Region (SEA) to apply for a 12-24 month fellowship on Project
Management of Tropical Diseases Research. The training involves a placement
in the WHO Regional Office (New Delhi) working with the professional staff
involved located in the Departments of Communicable Diseases (CDS) and
Health System Development (HSD).

Summary of the Training Programme and Activities
Under the supervision of CDS and VBC/SEARO-TDR/SEARO focal point, the
successful candidate will perform the following tasks:
In coordination with the technical units involved in TDR/SEARO, assist VBC/SEARO unit-the focal point TDR/SEARO in administration of SEARO/TDR Small Grants Scheme including: preparation of call for applications, review of proposals for funding, preparing and conducting Selection Committee meetings.

Assist VBC/SEARO-TDR/SEARO focal point in preparation of TSA for selected projects, active follow-up of the projects’ implementation, analysis of reports, disseminating the new research information and promoting utilisation of the results by the control programmes.
Promote TDR activities at all levels with the aim of improving tropical disease control in SEA countries including preparation of research methodology workshops, strengthen coordination and communication among all relevant unites in SEARO and TDR/HQ.

Develop comprehensive SEARO/TDR computerized database based on the already available database for SEARO/TDR Small Grant Scheme. Produce specific outputs from the database (reports, circular letters, website entries, etc.), as needed.

Prepare research portfolio containing summaries of final reports of the research projects to ensure communicating the results of the TDR research projects to all concerned parties. Support TDR/HQ activities in the region as requested by TDR/HQ including site visits, preparation of reports for TDR’s Research Strengthening Group (RSG), Scientific & Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), and the Joint Coordinating Board (JCB).

*Eligibility*
Applications are requested from nationals of the WHO South East Asia Region working or involved in the Ministries of Health, academic or research institutions and/or who recently completed a period of post-graduate training (M.Sc., MD or Ph.D.). Preference will be given to candidates under 35 years old, holding an advanced degree in health related sciences. Computer skills (MS Office) are required. A good working knowledge of English is required..

*How to apply*
The following documents should be sent to the electronic address given below (no application forms are required). The email subject field must include: “SEARO CDF “.
1. Full name in capital letters with the family name underlined.
2. Date of birth and nationality
3. Name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of
institution where the applicant is employed (all applicants must have
permanent employment).
4. Educational qualifications, including place of study, date of
conclusion and grade obtained (transcripts and photocopies of qualifications
are not required but may be requested later).
5. A brief description of the applicant’s current post and of the post
held immediately before (1 page).
6. A description of the applicant’s current work/research interests
and how this fellowship would contribute to the applicant’s future career (1
page maximum).
7. A list of the applicant’s publications and other abstracts or presentations.
8. A letter of recommendation from two senior scientists/professors/supervisors that includes their address, telephone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses. (Please include with the
application).
9. An endorsement from the director of the applicant’s home institution testifying to the ability of the applicant to successfully undertake the proposed fellowship and certifying that the applicant, if awarded TDR support, will be granted a leave of absence and on completing the training will be assured of a post. The director must also indicate how the proposed fellowship will strengthen the capabilities of the institution.

*A copy of all applications should be sent to the WHO Representative’s Office in their home country for information purposes.*
*All **applications** must be received by** **29 February** 200**8** at rcstraining@who.int*
*Fellowship is planned to start as soon as possible** *

*Further information*
Steven Wayling
Manager - Empowerment
Research Capability Strengthening
Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
E-mail: waylings@who.int
Further information on TDR’s activities may be found at TDR
website http://www.who.int/tdr/

Post-Doctoral Position at Forschungszentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Germany)

Applications are invited for a 36 month post-doctoral position at Forschungszentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Germany) starting from the 1st of April 2008.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Physics and has background in solid-state physics or physical metallurgy with experience in atomic simulation and numerical mathematics.
*Working field:*

Atomic modelling (e.g. molecular dynamics) of irradiation induced defects in reactor materials and their influence on mechanical properties
Computer simulation of the interaction of dislocations with irradiation defects

Model validation using experimental data
*Application deadline:* March 15, 2008
*Ref. No.* 02E/2008
*Contact:*
Prof. F.-P. Weiss
Tel: +493512603480
f.p.weiss@fzd.de
http://www.fzd.de
http://physicsworld.com/cws/company/C000013085

Singapore Technologies Engineering Scholarships

RSIS invites applications for the Singapore Technologies Engineering Scholarships. The Singapore Technologies Engineering Scholarship is open to Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and International candidates to pursue the full-time Masters programme at RSIS.

Applicants should have (a) an excellent academic record; and (b) a very good command of the English language.

Terms and Conditions :
Each scholarship is tenable for one year only for full-time Master of Science (Strategic Studies), Master f Science (International Relations), Master of Science (International Political Economy) and Masters of Science (Asian Studies) programmes. Successful candidates are expected to complete their studies within the tenable period. There is no bond attached to the scholarships.

Each scholarship shall cover the following:
• A monthly stipend;
• A book allowance (one-time payment only);
• Thesis Allowance (one-time payment only at the end of the programme);
• A return air-ticket (economy class) from home country to Singapore (if applicable);
• Your tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by NTU)

How to apply :
Apply for the Masters programme of choice online;
Applications for the ST Engineering Scholarship open on 1st January and close on 31st March 08.
Application form can be obtained from here.
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the MSc Selection Committee.
Only successful applicants will be notified.

For enquiries, please contact the RSIS Graduate Programmes Office at rsisprogrammes@ntu.edu.sg

MS Graduate Scholarship

SEARCA invites applications for its graduate scholarship (MS and PhD) in agriculture and related fields (including biological sciences, social sciences, economics and statistics, forestry and fisheries, environmental sciences, agro-industrial technology and engineering, and biochemistry) for School Year 2009-2010. The scholarship is open to Southeast Asian nationals, including Indonesians, who are regular employees of academic or research institutions or government agencies and not older than 35 years old.
Applicants may submit their applications to the Head, Bureau for International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education (MONE) in Jakarta. The MONE then submits the list of applicants accompanied by the complete set of requirements to SEARCA not later than 30 July 2008. All applicants are required to check with their Ministries of Education for the deadline of applicants' submission set by the Ministry.
Any one of the following universities may serve as study posts of SEARCA scholars: Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia; Kasetsart University and Thammasat University, Thailand; Institut Pertanian Bogor, Universitas Gadjah Mada and University of Indonesia, all in Indonesia; University of the Philippines (UP) Los Banos, UP Diliman, and UP Visayas, Philippines; and National University of Singapore, Singapore. SEARCA reserves the right to make the final decision on the choice of the scholars' study post. Therefore, applicants are required to submit to SEARCA applications for admission to the Graduate Schools of at least three universities in the list.
The list of requirements for application as well as all the required forms for scholarship application and admission to the graduate study programs of universities where SEARCA scholars may study may be downloaded from the SEARCA website at http://www.searca.org.
The topic of the research that the applicants plan to conduct for their thesis must be in line with the thrusts of SEARCA (i.e., promotion of agricultural competitiveness, sustainable land use and water management, and biodiversity conservation by addressing economic and institutional constraints, expanding access to productive resources and technology, and strengthening local governance capability to deliver agricultural services).

SEARCA shall not evaluate applications with incomplete documents.
Applicants who are denied admission by the Graduate School concerned will not be considered for scholarship.
Interested parties may also contact the Graduate Scholarship Department of SEARCA via email at gsd@agri.searca.org or ecc@agri.searca.org.
S E A M E O
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
SEARCA, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines
Tel.: (63-49) 536-7164 • Fax: (63-49) 536 7097
Email: gsd@.agri.searca.org or ecc@.agri.searca.org

PhD Research Scholarships

SEARCA invites qualified Indonesians and other Southeast Asians to apply for the following scholarships and grants:
PhD Research Scholarships. Open to students pursuing PhD in agriculture or related fields whose research focuses on SEARCA's priority thrusts, i.e., promotion of agricultural competitiveness and/or natural resource management.

Scholars are required to spend two months at SEARCA, located in the Philippines, and present a seminar related to the research. Scholarship support is up to a maximum of US$8,400 per awardee. Deadlines for application are 1 April 2008 and 1 September 2008.

The list of application requirements and application form may be downloaded at http://www.searca.org/web/scholarship/regxilar scholarships/phdresearch.html.
SEARCA Travel Grants. The grant provides financial support to qualified staff of development-oriented institution or graduate students of reputable universities in Southeast Asia who will present scientific papers in international or local scientific conferences or fora. Travel grant is up to a maximum of US$1,200 per awardee. Applications must be submitted at least two months before the second month of each quarter. The SEARCA Committee on Travel Grants evaluates applications on a quarterly basis (every third week of the last month of every quarter) for travels that fall within the quarter following each evaluation period.
For more details about SEARCA scholarships and travel grants, please visit http://www.searca.org/web/scholarship/index.html or contact gsd@agri.searca.org.
S E A M E O
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
Los Banos 4031 Laguna, Philippines
Tel.: 63-49 536 2365 to 67; Fax: 63-49 536 7164; URL: http://www.searca.org

The University of Manchester PhD Studentship

The University of Manchester PhD Studentship

Zebrafish As A Model Organism To Study Lowe Syndrome Faculty of Life Sciences Dr Martin Lowe Project to start September 2008

Lowe syndrome (LS) is an X-linked disorder affecting the brain, kidneys and eyes. It is caused by mutation of OCRL1, an inositol polyphosphate 5-phosphatase localised to the Golgi apparatus, endosomes and lamellipodia. OCRL1 appears to regulate actin dynamics and membrane traffic, but the mechanisms involved are poorly defined, and consequently we do not understand how loss of OCRL1 brings about the symptoms associated with LS. Progress in this area has been hampered by the lack of a model organism that recapitulates the syndrome pathology.

This project aims to utilise zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a model to investigate the role of OCRL1 in development, and to gain insight into how loss of the protein brings about the defects associated with LS. During the first part of the project ablation of OCRL1 by morpholino injection and over-expression of exogenous OCRL constructs will be performed, and the phenotypic consequences of these manipulations during early embryogenesis studied, focussing on the developing brain and kidney.
A variety of modern microscopy and molecular techniques will be used for this purpose.

The analysis will be then be expanded by obtaining zebrafish containing mutant OCRL1 alleles. This will permit a detailed investigation of the role of OCRL1 during both early and later stages of development, and hopefully serve as a valuable model for future screening of potential therapeutics.

For more details about this project please contact Dr Martin Lowe (martin.p.lowe@manchester.ac.uk ) or the Faculty of Life Sciences Graduate Office (Email: pg.lifesciences@manchester.ac.uk , Tel: 0161 275 5608)
This studentship is available to applicants from all nationalities.
Applicants will need a UK upper second class or first class honours degree (or overseas equivalent).
Full details of how to apply can be found at:
www.manchester.ac.uk/lifesciences/postgraduate/apply/

Doctoral Studentships in Management Mathematics, Statistics or Computing

Doctoral Studentships in Management Mathematics, Statistics or Computing: Stipend up to £15,300 (+fees)

The only 6 star Management School outside London. Ranked joint 2nd in the UK and 9th in the world for PhD programmes by the FT 2006. The Department of Management Science (a part of the 6* rated Lancaster University Management School) is looking to recruit excellent doctoral students with a strong quantitative background including mathematics, statistics or computing.

Career prospects in management science and operational research are excellent with skills shortages in universities and research oriented organisations including private sector consultancies and government.

Topics include the analysis of queues and networks, optimisation and scheduling (applicable to logistics problems), forecasting and computer intensive methods including simulation and high performance computing.
Supervision is available in all areas of Management Science in one of the largest departments in Europe, see www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/Departments/ManSci/Research
Full scholarships are only available to home students and there are generous scholarships also available to EU and overseas students.
Find out more: www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/phd
Contact Gay Bentinck +44 (0)1524 592408: email g.bentinck@lancaster.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 7th March 2008
website link:
http://www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/files/13105.doc
or
http://www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/departments/ManSci/Research/

PhD Position available in Business Management H.N.B Garhwal University (India)

University Profile: University is residential cum affiliating with more than 150 affiliated colleges and institutions through out hilly of northern India spreading over an area of 30,000 Sq.kms. At present there are around 31 Departments in the University campus including the Department of Business Management. The University provides the most ideal conditions for serious study with the surrounding area abounding in natural grandeur with river Ganges flowing with its sylvan beauty and green forest accompanied by snow clad peaks invisible range offering a clean and fresh air, water besides a salubrious peaceful environment, all requisites for both learning and Yoga.

The Department of Business Management, set up by the university in the year 1996 with the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education and the then State Government of Uttar Pradesh is offering two – year full time MBA Degree course. The Department is functioning in a spacious, airy and well built building situated in the heart of the new University campus at Chauras across river Ganges. The class rooms are equipped with overhead/LCD projectors and other modern audio – video gadgets. Case studies, simulation exercises, classroom presentation, class lectures including group activities like seminars, workshops, guest lectures by outside experts, brain games, quizzes and field works are some of the techniques used in the course. Besides exercises relating personality development, enriching communication skills, and building team spirit are regular features. Meditation and the participation in cultural and social activities are unique features.
Vacancy: Two Positions Areas: Cross-culture study, Marketing Management, Customer Relationship Management, E-commerce and Entrepreneurship Development Duties: Research work, Project work, Teaching Assignment, field work etc Deadline: 31 April 2008 Eligibility: Master in Business Management and related Discipline Duration: 3 years

Applicants should send a CV (including details of 2 referees) and a personal statement in support of their application by post or email as given below address :
Contact Person: Dr Gajendra Singh, Associate Professor Department of Business Management Chauras Campus, H.N.B Garhwal University Srinagar Garhwal, Uttaranchal India-246147 Mobile: +919412029869 E-mail: gajendra_kashyap @ rediffmail.com

Scholarship in National Central University ( Taiwan)

National Central University (Taiwan) will visit University of Indonesia
on January 24th (next Thursday).

Prof. Benjamin Fong Chao, Dean and Professor of College of Earth Science will lead Sheng Jo-Pan (Professor of Civil Engineering), Lin Fa Cheng (Professor of Electrical Engineering), Emma (Assistant of International Affairs Division), Hadi Kuntjara (PHD student) for this visit.

We’d already asked the permission from University of Indonesia to invite students, alumni or staffs of ITB university who are interested in studying in Taiwan to join our interview at University of Indonesia.

For the qualified students, we wish to reserve scholarship and admission for them. As for NCU scholarships, a PhD student could get up to NT25,000/per month, Master: up to NT15,000/per month.

And the required documents for the interview:
• A copy of the student’s highest diploma
• A copy of transcript
• Additional relevant documents (research proposal, English or
Chinese proficiency certificate, thesis, publication and etc.)

Note: If students don’t have these documents, they are still welcome to
join us and submit the document at least April 20th.
http://www.ncu.edu.tw/e_web/admission.php

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