Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI)
Up to 15 scholarships may be available in 2010 to outstanding international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academic discipline. Benefits are payment of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program. The sole selection criteria for the Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI) will be academic merit. Unlike the IPRS, the AFSI applicants do not need to be applying to an area of research strength in the University. The Research Priority Areas of the University will be taken into consideration when awarding these scholarships.
Conditions AFSI Scholarships
There is no separate application process for Adelaide Fee Scholarships International (AFSI). An application for admission to the University in 2010 will constitute an application for a scholarship in this instance
Closing Date: 31 August 2009. We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date.
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UK: Undergraduate Scholarships 2009 / 2010, The University of Westminster
Scholarships for UK/EU students
The University has a generous scholarship scheme for UK/EU students. Our gold level scholarships are worth £12,000 over three years and our silver scholarships are worth £6,000 over three years.
All scholarships will be paid as tuition fee costs, except in cases where the award exceeds the cost of the fees, where the excess will be paid as a cheque. All cheques will be made available in January 2010.
The scholarship is guaranteed for the first year, but subject to satisfactory academic progress for subsequent years.
The scholarships are available for any undergraduate course in the University. These are open to all applicants. For half of the available scholarships, priority will be given to you if you are from our associate and partner colleges and schools.
Typically, a gold level scholarship is set at three As at A level, or equivalent qualification, and silver level is set at three Bs at A level, or equivalent qualification. Please note this academic criterion is not an absolute criterion, and other factors such as financial need, difficulties overcome, being the first in your family to attend university and your supporting statement will be taken into consideration. The average entry qualifications for particular courses will also be a consideration.
Deadline: 3 April 2009.
For all UK/EU scholarships in this section.
Helena Kennedy Foundation
The University is pleased to be associated with the Helena Kennedy Foundation, and will make a number of awards to those of you coming through this route. The Helena Kennedy Foundation exists to tackle injustice and social exclusion through education, by supporting you if you are disadvantaged and come from further and adult education sectors to complete your studies and move on successfully into employment.
For further information email the Helena Kennedy Foundation at enquiries[ at ]hkf.org.uk
or visit www.hkf.org.uk
Terry Chalk Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Terry Chalk, a longstanding senior member of our Estates and Facilities Department. The scholarship is for three years, guaranteed for the first year, but subject to satisfactory academic progress for subsequent years.
Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, plus accommodation in the University’s halls of residence for the first year of study.
Eligibility: You must hold an offer of a place for a full-time degree within the School of Architecture and the Built Environment. It is intended for you if your family has no history of university education and whose annual income is below £27,500.
Criteria: Academic excellence and financial need.
Undergraduate UK/EU section
Care Leavers Scholarship
Care leavers have a less than one per cent participating ratio in higher education. The University has developed new scholarships specifically for care leavers to encourage them to take up the opportunity of a university education. Up to ten scholarships of £4,000 or £2,000, depending on academic achievements, will be available for care leavers from London boroughs. Care leavers from outside London will also be considered sympathetically for our gold and silver scholarships.
Eligibility: Students must be holding the offer of a place on an undergraduate course at the University and must have recently been in the care of their local authorities. Priority will be given to students from London boroughs but we encourage all care leavers to apply for these scholarships. Scholarships will be of £4,000 or £2,000 per annum subject to previous academic achievements.
Organ Scholarship
The University has two historic cinema organs. We are looking for students who can play the organ to use these on a regular basis to keep them in good order. The successful applicant will be expected to play each instrument at least weekly. A cash award of £2,000 per annum is available to the successful candidate. Students should supply details of their ability and achievements as a musician. Students may apply at anytime for this scholarship but priority will be given to early applicants.
Scholarships for students with disabilities
In line with its commitment to providing education for all, the University has a number of scholarships available for you if you have achieved academic excellence in spite of severe disabilities. These will be at gold or silver levels, and you must have an offer of a place on a full-time undergraduate course at the University. These scholarships will not take into account any other funding you may have from other sources.
Progression Scholarships and Westminster Careers Awards
The University has a number of progression scholarships for you if you are a current full-time UK/EU undergraduate student who is about to enter your second year.
There are two types:
* If your entry qualifications were not exceptional but you have achieved a minimum 60 per cent average at the end of your first year at the University.
* Westminster careers awards. These are open to you if you have outstanding entry qualifications and have achieved an overall average at the end of your first year of 60 per cent minimum. These scholarships will provide enhanced careers advice and opportunities.
Both scholarships will be worth £3,000 per annum, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Applications will open on 14 July 2009 and close on 31 August 2009.
You will need to provide evidence of your entry qualifications and a transcript of your first year results. These scholarships are not open to you if you hold any other University scholarships. These scholarships will pay your tuition fees and are not available as cash.
The application form for these scholarships is only available on our website at www.westminster.ac.uk/page-9316
Maud Tyler Scholarship
Dr Maud Tyler, who retired as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in December 2006 after 35 years at the University, has made a generous donation. This scholarship will be available to you if you are applying for the progression or career awards scholarships, and have a specific or hidden disability.
Amount: £4,000 per annum, £3,000 available as tuition fee waiver plus £1,000 towards
living costs.
Eligibility: You must be a Year 1 University of Westminster UK/EU student applying for the progression or career awards scholarships, and have a specific or hidden disability.
Scholarships for international students
Full International Scholarships
Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. The scholarship will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University.
Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
Deadline: 31 May 2009.
Diplomatic Scholarships
Amount: 65 per cent fee waivers.
Eligibility: These scholarships are available to you if you are a child of diplomats from developing countries, whose countries are unable to contribute to the fees. Your parent in the diplomatic post must be based in the UK, and you must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. The scholarship is for the length of the course (3 or 4 years) and is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Criteria: Academic excellence.
Deadline: 31 May 2009.
East Timor Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the Ai-Kameli Trust and International Students House.
Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London for the period of study.
Eligibility: You must be from East Timor and wish to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. You must be interested in studying a subject useful to the development of East Timor, and intend to return on completion of the course.
Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
To contact the Ai-Kameli Trust for further details and application procedures visit www.aikameli.com
Gambia Biomedical Sciences Scholarship
This scholarship is only open to you if you have successfully completed the University of Westminster Diploma in Biomedical Sciences. It is a three year scholarship, subject to satisfactory academic progress, for the full-time BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences.
Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and annual flights to and from London.
Eligibility: You must be a citizen of the Gambia and hold an offer for the full-time BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences.
Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. You must make a case as to how the skills and knowledge acquired on the course will be helpful to the development of the Gambia. You must also commit to return to the Gambia on completion of the course.
Deadline: 31 May 2009.
Ken Bird Memorial Scholarship
Ken Bird was formerly Chair of the University’s Technology and Design Department. This scholarship reflects Ken’s interest in South Asia as well as his desire to help provide educational opportunities for women. The family of Ken Bird will take an active role in the choice and welfare of the scholar. The scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House.
Amount: Full tuition fee waiver and accommodation at International Students House.
Eligibility: Preference will be given to you if you are a female student from India or Sri Lanka and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree in a technology based subject. The scholarship will be renewed each year based on your academic performance.
Criteria: Academic excellence and financial need. Read More..
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USA: Research Scientist in Bioinformatics, The Department of Computer Science, The University of Chicago
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago invites applications from exceptionally qualified candidates for the position of Research Scientist in Bioinformatics. The successful candidate will work with world-leading faculty in Computer Science and Human Genetics to pioneer novel computational solutions to leading problems in statistical, population, and human genetics (http://www.genes.uchicago.edu). This position is funded for three-years, with subsequent renewal contingent on funding and performance. Salary and benefits are competitive.
This position requires a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with biological problems and/or a strong background in statistics.
Please send applications to:
Professor Stuart A. Kurtz, Chairman
Department of Computer Science
The University of Chicago
1100 E. 58th Street, Ryerson Hall
Chicago, IL. 60637-1581
or to: apply-075352@mailman.cs.uchicago.edu (attachments can be in pdf, postscript, or Word).
Complete applications for research scientist positions require three letters of recommendation sent to recommend-075352@mailman.cs.uchicago.edu or to the above postal
address. We will begin screening applications on March 20, 2007. Screening will continue until the position is filled. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
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Canada: Ryerson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Spacecraft Dynamics and Control, Ryerson University
Ryerson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Spacecraft Dynamics and Control, Ryerson University, Canada
Please kindly mention Scholarship when applying for this position
One Ryerson Post Doctoral Fellowship (RPDF) is immediately available from October 2009 in Spacecraft Dynamics and Control for three years (i.e. 36 months) renewable annually. The annual salary is $41,000 plus benefits (approximate total value of award $50,000). The aim of this RPDF program is to attract outstanding post-doctoral fellows who will enhance Ryerson’s Scholarly, Research and Creative (SRC) productivity.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria: (a) Have completed or received a PhD degree in dynamics and nonlinear control discipline no more than two years before the application deadline; or (b) Be expected to complete their PhD degree in dynamics and nonlinear control no later than six months after taking up the PDF. (c) There must be evidence of significant and exciting promise in Scholarly, Research and Creative (SRC) in relation to the candidate’s career stage and background. (d) If an applicant has at least six months of full-time relevant work experience in industry or government after receiving the doctorate, the eligibility period is extended to three years. (e) If an applicant has withdrawn from the workforce and active research for maternity or paternity leave or to raise a child for at least one year after receiving a doctorate, the eligibility period is extended to six years.
The RPDF will work in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Ryerson University (www.ryerson.ca/aerospace). The research will be supervised by Dr. Krishna Kumar, Canada Research Chair. Dr. Kumar’s areas of research/projects include Nonlinear Dynamics and Control, Fault Tolerant Control, Orbit and Attitude Dynamics and Control, Flexible Spacecraft, Formation Flying, and Underactuated Systems (www.kdkumar.com). These projects are challenging and involve theoretical and experimental work. The candidate should have a Ph.D degree in dynamics and nonlinear control. The candidate must have a strong background in mathematics, dynamics and control. Experience with MATLAB is essential. Knowledge of orbital or attitude dynamics and designing spacecraft is desirable. Practical experience in designing controller is desirable.
The prospective candidate should send (preferably by email) their resumes, along with names and contact information of three references, as well as copies of research papers, before August 20, 2009, to:
Dr. Krishna Kumar, Associate Professor
Canada Research Chair in Space Systems
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Tel.: 416-979-5000, Ext. 4908; Fax: 416-979-5056
Email: kdkumar[ at ]ryerson.ca
http://www.kdkumar.com
Please kindly mention Scholarship when applying for this position
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The Netherlands: PhD Studentship at Department of Microbial Physiology, University of Groningen
This project will be a unique collaboration between the Microbial Physiology department and the Groningen Bioinformatics Centre
using a newly acquired state-of-art ultra-high resolution LTQ-Orbitrap mass spectrometer in the Medical Biomics Facility to determine the metabolome of Streptomyces coelicolor.
Project objectives
Comprehensively explore the cellular and secreted metabolome of Streptomyces species to identify novel antibiotic biosynthesis
pathways, using ultra-high resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry Understand the fundamental changes of the metabolome during the switch from primary to secondary metabolism, i.e. when antibiotics are produced, in S. coelicolor, our model organism.
Requirements
Candidates should have training in biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology. Experience in bioinformatics, and handling Streptomyces, would be a plus.
Environment
The University of Groningen is one of the largest and oldest research universities of the Netherlands. Its Microbial Physiology
department is one of the leading institutes of Microbiology in Europe. It is part of the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB), which houses 13 different research groups and provides access to state-of-the-art research facilities to more than 100 PhD students and 30 faculty members.
Research in the Microbial Physiology group focuses on structure/function relationships of enzymes acting on carbohydrates,
and differentiation, regulation and metabolic engineering of antibiotic production in Streptomyces. The Bioinformatics Centre is a major player in the development of modern Systems Biology approaches.
Relevant publications:
- Breitling et al. (2006) Trends Biotechnol. 24(12):543-8.
- Breitling et al. (2006): Metabolomics 2: 155-64.
- Hsiao et al. (2007) Microbiology 153:1394-404.
- Takano (2006) Curr Opin Microbiol. 9:287-94.
You can apply for this job before September 16th, 2007. For further information and direct applications please contact:
Dr Eriko Takano
Microbial Physiology
University of Groningen
Kerklaan 30
9751 NN Haren, The Netherlands
Phone +31-(0)50-3632143
Fax +31-(0)50-3632154
Email e.takano[ at ]rug.nl
Dr Rainer Breitling
Groningen Bioinformatics Centre
University of Groningen
Kerklaan 30
9751 NN Haren, The Netherlands
Phone +31 (0)50-363-8088
Fax +31 (0)50-363-7976
Email r.breitling[ at ]rug.nl
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The Netherlands: PhD Assistanship in Mathematics, University of Groningen
Applications are invited for a Ph.D. position to work on Interacting stochastic models on complex networks
Complex networks with small-world properties occur in a multitude of real-world communication networks. In this project we shall investigate the nature of interacting systems on such networks and understand their phase-transitions.
The student will be supervised by C. K ulske, A. C. D. van Enter (Groningen) and R. van der Hofstad (Eurandom, Eindhoven). The Ph.D. student will be based in Groningen with longer visits to Eurandom.
The Groningen group working on the probability theory of interacting systems will consist of two sta members, two senior part-time positions and 4 Ph.D. students, and has strong international ties.
The contract is for 4 years and the Ph.D. student will be a full employee of the University of Groningen, with monthly salary according to the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. This is at the moment 1956, 2279, 2387, 2502 Euro for the rst year up to the
fourth year. The position is nanced by an NWO (Netherlands Organisation for Scienti c Research) "Open Competitie" grant. It is open for both non-Dutch and Dutch applicants.
For further information please contact Dr. Christof Kuelske, e-mail:
kuelske[ at ]math.rug.nl and see the web-site at:
http://www.math.rug.nl/~kuelske/
Interested candidates should direct a pdf-file with their application to the above email address.
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The Netherlands: PhD Position in Computer Science, the University of Groningen
PhD Position in Computer Science, the University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Please kindly mention Scholarship when applying for this position
About the MyCare Project
The MyCare project is a joint initiative of the Computer Science Department of the University of Groningen and of the Department of Psychiatry of the Groningen University Medical Hospital. MyCare aims at building information technology tools to support patients with schizophrenia for personal recovery and risk assessment. The tools are tested with actual patients in a controlled environment. This exciting PhD project combines the creation of innovative software tools with actual medical field work.
The position is financed in the context of the Dutch ZonMW program for medical innovation. Another PhD student will be hired to work on the MyCare project in the field of Psychiatry.
The position is open in the Distributed Systems unit lead by Prof. Marco Aiello in close collaboration with the Intelligent Systems unit lead by Prof. Nicolai Petkov .
Required profile
-You should have a M.Sc. or equivalent in computer science or a related discipline
-You are expected to have an excellent academic record (list of examination marks from your university degree) and be curious, creative and ambitious.
-You should be able to write scientific articles and reports (proven by your graduation thesis or another comparable report) and be fluent in both written and spoken English.
-You should enjoy programming and designing medium/large size (Web-based) information systems.
Conditions of employment
The University of Groningen offers outstanding candidates a Ph.D. position. The position is for a period of four years which should result in the Ph.D. defense of the candidate. The salary starts from about 1500 euros per month in the first year and will be adjusted to general price movements once a year. After one year, the performance of the candidate will be evaluated to decide whether there is sufficient progress to expect a successful completion of the Ph.D. thesis within the remaining three years. A training program is part of the agreement to support the Ph.D. candidates in their professional and personal development as well as their career planning. The University of Groningen strives to offer an inspiring environment for research providing generous technical and financial support in order to motivate young researchers. The positions are immediately available and applications should be sent by August 31st, 2009. The positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
How to apply
Applications for the position should include a Curriculum Vitae (name, address, degree(s), date, etc.) and the names and (email) addresses of at least two references. Please send your application in PDF format indicating in the subject “Application for PhD position MyCare” to Marco Aiello - Tel: +31 50 3633948 - E-mail: aiellom[ at ]cs.rug.nl - Web: http://www.cs.rug.nl/~aiellom
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