Beasiswa S2 Management (MM) di UGM

[Indonesia] Master of Management Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada

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Over the years, the Master of Management Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (MMUGM) has established itself as one of the finest business schools and the leading provider of management education in Indonesia. This is achieved by realistic visions for the future and strategic directions of the program coupled with strong commitment of the faculties and staff in achieving high quality of standard of management education. Our tradition of quality basically is grounded in the heritage and reputation of Universitas Gadjah Mada.
MMUGM also claims itself as the`first-mover` in creative and innovative thinking with a focus on real business applications. The program delivers learning and development process tailored to the needs of business. MMUGM has the resources and capacity to deliver value-added education solutions for business. Our high-caliber academics are renowned for their research and teaching. It is a faculty that aims to open mind, inspire and impart knowledge, combining top quality teaching with a program of active research and business consulting in the area of Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, Strategic Management, Accounting, General Management and e-Business.

MMUGM offers comprehensive selection of master degree programs in business (M.M., M.B.A., M.Sc.B.A., M.Sc.Ib., M.A.C.) conducted within the program or in collaboration with its partner universities as well as non-degree programs ranging from short courses specifically designed for middle to high-level managers, applied research and management consulting. This is delivered via a diverse, but integrated number of activities: a range of structured post-graduate courses conducted within the program or in collaboration with business partner; executive development programs that are customized to corporate development need; series of academic seminars; and topical business discussion forums.

MMUGM Scholarships will be granted to cover tuition fee for Regular Class in MMUGM Yogyakarta campus. Administration fee, books expenses, thesis expenses, cost of living and other expenses are excluded.Scholarships are granted to 3 (three) applicants in every trimester. Final result is decided fully by MMUGM Board of Directors and will be announced after interview test process is complete.

Application Deadline:
Term 1. Aug 18, 2007
Term 2. Oct 20, 2007

For further information please contact us via official site Office of Admissions MMUGM

1. Jl. Teknika Utara, Yogyakarta 55281
Phone: +62 274 515536, 511035, 511036, 562222
Facsimile: +62 274 564388
e-Mail: admissions@mmugm.ac.id

2. Jl. R.P.Soeroso No.2-4 (former BAPINDO Head Office) Gondangdia
Lama, Jakarta Pusat 10310
Phone: +62 21 2302980, 2302981
Facsimile: +62 21 2302982
e-Mail: admissions@mmugm.ac.id

Beasiswa S2 di Switzerland

Switzerland: International Master`s Scholarship at University of Bern

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Universität Bern - International Master`s Scholarship

The Universität Bern will offer international students Excellence Scholarships for postgraduate study for the academic year 2008/09. The scholarship consists of 1600 CHF per month for the entire duration of the Master`s programme.

Master`s Programmes
For further information (study programmes, major, minor, etc.) about the about the Master`s programmes offered at our university please contact the departement concerened directly.
Criteria for selection:

* Applicants must, by end of July 2008, have graduated with at least a Bachelor`s degree in the same field of study as the selected Master`s programme

* The applicant`s place of residence during the application period must be in their home country

The applicant`s file must include the following in duplicate:

* Application form (see downloads)
* Curriculum vitae /resume
* Letter of motivation and objectives
* Letter of recommendation from a professor of your home university
* Evidence of sufficient language proficiency in German or dispensation granted by the faculty concerned at Universität Bern
* Transcript of grades obtained during Bachelor studies, diploma (photocopies) or confirmation of home university that Bachelor studies in the same study field as applied Master`s programme will be completed by the end of July 2008
* Record of school-leaving examination (i.e. university entrance qualification)
* 2 passport photos
* Copy of passport

The application must be written in the language of the corresponding Master`s course.

Closing date:
Applicants` files should be submitted before December 21, 2007 to:

Universität Bern,
International Relations,
Hochschulstrasse 4,
CH-3012 Bern

Each application must be submitted in duplicate (2 paper copies).

Incomplete application files will not be considered!

The files will be examined by a selection committee. The criteria for selection are previous academic excellence and the potential of the candidate.

Contact:
Claudine Rossi
email: claudine.rossi@int.unibe.ch
phone +41 (0)31 631 80 49

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Beasiswa dari The Fulbright ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program

The Fulbright ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program For 2008-2009, the inaugural year of the program, applications will be invited from interested individuals in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

The Fulbright ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program is open to university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professional staff of think tanks and other NGOs in ASEAN member nations.

University faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professionals in think tanks and other NGOs whose work focuses on ASEAN-U.S. issues are eligible to apply. Fields of inquiry may include economics, political economy, foreign policy, international relations, and history, including such relevant sub-specialties as security, trade, and cultural issues directly related to the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. Applicants will be expected to have a significant record of scholarly or professional accomplishment; they must be citizens of their countries; and they must be proficient in English. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who have not had recent and substantial experience in the United States.

Proposals should be carefully developed projects that will deepen the applicant’s understanding of one or more aspects of the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. While it is expected that the majority of time will be spent in research, grantees are also encouraged to expand and develop their network of professional contacts so that professional relationships established during the grantee’s time in the U.S. can be sustained after the formal grant period has ended. In addition, grantees will be encouraged to seek opportunities to voice the Southeast Asian perspective during their time in the U.S. through guest lectures, seminars, or participation in academic or professional conferences. All applicants are urged to explore possible affiliations with U.S. institutions, including universities, think tanks and research institutes, in advance of submitting their formal applications. Letters of invitation will enable program organizers to make the most suitable affiliations.

Candidate should complete the 2008-2009 Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program which could be requested from AMINEF by mail or in person at the following address:
AMINEF
Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th Floor
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720.

Soft copy of the application can also be requested by sending an e-mail to infofulbright@aminef.or.id

Deadline: October 30, 2007. We do not accept e-mail application. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to AMINEF.

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Beasiswa Pemerintah Swiss Untuk Warga Negara Indonesia

[Switzerland] Swiss Government Scholarship Program for Indonesia Ctizen- Academic Year 2008/09

Beasiswa Pemerintah Swiss Untuk Warga Negara Indonesia

The Swiss Government through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) is granting a limited number of scholarships to developing countries, among which Indonesia is included. These scholarships are offered to Indonesian POSTGRADUATE students wishing to study at a Swiss university. The aim of the scholarship is to enable grantees either to further their education or to undertake research work in the fields in which the universities are particularly active. The intended study should be useful for the development in Indonesia. In principle, the scholarship holders can study at any national Swiss university or Federal Institute of Technology. The candidates should take into account the possibilities offered by Swiss universities. Following programs are not included in this scholarship:
1. Fine arts and music
2. Undergraduate studies
3. Hotel management studies
4. Student exchange programs
5. Part-time studies
6. On-the-job studies
7. Correspondence courses

The duration of grant is for the nine-month academic year. Under certain conditions, which are justified by FCS and the related university, the scholarship may be renewed.


Conditions

1. Indonesian citizen
2. University degree ( min. Sarjana Strata-1/bachelor degree or equivalent)
3. Candidates must be under 35 years old when applying (birth date after December 31, 1972)
4. Sufficient knowledge of one of the official languages in Switzerland (i.e. German, French or Italian), depending on the location of chosen university, and English for some courses. Each candidates will have to undergo a language test at the Swiss Embassy in Jakarta in order to determine the oral and written language ability.

Note: It is a general requirement that applicants must have proficient knowledge of one of the official languages spoken in Switzerland. In principle this requirement still applies to applicants with good English abilities and also if the intended study program will be held in English. The applicant should fully benefit from the offered scholarship. Without knowledge of one of the national languages it will be difficult to handle daily situations (foreign police, post office, bank, university life, etc). A qualified applicant whose language proficiency is considered inadequate may still be granted a scholarship. This, however, will be subject to the applicant’s attendance of a special three months’ intensive language course at the University of Fribourg. The FCS will also cover the expenses for these courses, which usually start in mid-July.

5. Acceptance letter from the chosen university. Before applying the candidates need to contact the professor or direction of the postgraduate program at the chosen educational institution in order to get a written confirmation of acceptance which must be submitted when filing the application. The requirements to obtain the letter have to be seen in the web site of each universities. Generally the request of the acceptance letter must be completed with a detailed and precise plan of the intended postgraduate study program, curriculum vitae and certified copies of the university diplomas including academic transcripts. A certified translation is required if the originals are not issued in English, German, French or Italian.

6. Detailed study/research plan and motivation describing clearly and precisely the aim of study. The possibilities offered by the Swiss universities should be taken into account, also the possibilities of professional reintegration when returning to Indonesia

Application Procedure

Please note that only applicants who fulfil the above mentioned requirements can obtain scholarship application forms which are available until October 17, 2007. To obtain the forms, the applicants should send a brief request letter which includes this following data and document:

1. Complete name
2. Date of birth
3. Language. Please mention one the official languages in Switzerland which you speak fluently (German, French or Italian, depending on the location of the chosen university).
4. Written confirmation from professor/university in Switzerland (by e-mail or fax) stating that your study plan is accepted and that you meet requirements and own a suitable academic background to be accepted as a student. In order to obtain this confirmation please contact directly the university (please take a look at the list of Swiss universities on the web site).
5. Intended study field and university in Switzerland
6. Copy of research/study plan
7. Copy of motivation letter
8. Complete correspondence address

Please send the request by post or e-mail to the address below:
Embassy of Switzerland
Cultural Section
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav. X 3/2
Kuningan, Jakarta 12950
E-mail: jak.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
Web site: http://www.eda.admin.ch/jakarta

The application will be sent only by post. It must be completed and returned together with supporting documents before October 31, 2007.
All documents must be submitted in quadruplicate (4 sets of copies). Every document set must be prepared in following order:

1. Application form
2. Copies of secondary school certificates
3. Translation of secondary certificates
4. Copies of certificate of bachelor degree from university
5. Translation of the certificate of bachelor degree
6. Academic transcript
7. Translation of the academic transcript
8. Letters of recommendation from 2 professors/lectures in Indonesia
9. Precise and detailed plan outlining the program of the intended study or research in Switzerland
10. Motivation letter
11. Curriculum vitae
12. Acceptance/confirmation letter of an institute or professor of the chosen institution stating that your study plan is accepted and that you meet requirements and own a suitable academic background to be accepted as a student.
13. Medical certificate (on form supplied by the Embassy)
14. Other documents (language certificates, etc.)

Photocopies of any documents such as general certificates of secondary education, university diplomas and transcripts, language certificates, etc. have to be certified as true copies. Certified translations into either English, German, French or Italian have to be attached to those documents which are not originally issued in one of these languages. Please note that only complete and orderly prepared application files will be taken into consideration. If all requirements are fulfilled, the applicants will be selected to be invited by the Embassy in order to take a written and oral language test, as well as a short personal interview. In May 2008 the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) will announce the accepted candidatures.

Scholarship Amount

CHF 1.920,-/month for post-graduate students
CHF 1.600,-/month for the language course in Fribourg.

Please note that the scholarship recipients are exempted from the general semester fees but NOT for certain postgraduate courses as for example MBA-programmes (which can reach thousands of CHF). The scholarship grant covers only living expenses in Switzerland. Therefore it is highly suggested that the applicant clarify the possibility of tuition fee exemption directly to the university.

Travel Expenses and Insurance

Recipients from Indonesia pay their own travel expenses to Switzerland, but the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) pays the return ticket (except for family members). The return travel will not be offered if the grantees extend their stay in Switzerland beyond six months after completion of their studies, or if they take up employment or move to a third country. Health insurance (except for dental care) and accident insurance are provided.

Obligations of a Scholarship Holder

Scholarship holders must live in Switzerland at the study place and must comply with the laws concerning the residence of foreigners in Switzerland and the university regulations. The scholarship holders cannot take family members to Switzerland in the first year of study but they may visit Switzerland on their own costs as a tourist. When accepting the scholarship, candidates may have to give their written agreement to return to Indonesia after completion of the scholarship in Switzerland. Scholarships of the FCS cannot be cumulated with other scholarships. If the scholarship holders have another scholarship or another financial support (such as salary), they are not entitled to be granted a Swiss scholarship.

Beasiswa Master di Inggris

UK: Futures Master’s Scholarships for MSc Environmental Mapping, University College London

New UCL Futures Master’s Scholarships for MSc Environmental Mapping

UCL is offering two scholarships of £2000 each for the new MSc in Environmental Mapping.

These scholarships are available on the basis of academic achievement and are open to students admitted to and registered on the programme in 2007/08 The successful candidates will be selected from those who have been accepted onto the course by 31 August.
The new programme in Environmental Mapping is a development of the well established masters programmes in Geomatics at UCL. The programme takes elements of the courses in Remote Sensing, GIS, Surveying, Hydrographic Surveying and Photogrammetry and combines them into a coherent programme in Environmental Mapping. It provides students with the opportunity to study, at an advanced level, the ways in which spatial data can be collected, processed and analysed to map and understand the environment.

Details and further information regarding the course can be obtained by emailing sec[ at ]ge.ucl.ac.uk.

Via: Official Announcement

Beasiswa S2 Erasmus Mundus di Sweden

Erasmus Mundus in Sweden

The EU’s Erasmus Mundus project makes Europe’s educational opportunities more accessible to the rest of the world by granting scholarships to non-European students attending select programmes. Some of these eligible programmes involve Swedish universities, and are listed here.

(More information about Erasmus Mundus in general can be found here. Scholarship applications are made directly to the institution hosting the programme; the Swedish Institute does not administer them. Please check scholarship eligibility rules before applying.)
* The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, is a partner in three Erasmus Mundus programmes. The Master of Science in European Forestry is organised by the University of Joensuu, Finland, and focuses on policy aspects of sustainable forestry. Starting from August 2007, SLU is a partner in the Sustainable Forest and Nature Management programme, coordinated by Den Kgl. Veterinær– og Landbohøjskole, Denmark. This programme deals with the challenges of pursuing a sustainable management of Europe’s natural resources - namely, that the management of forests and nature areas must be seen in an integrated landscape context. Animal Breeding and Genetics, coordinated by Wageningen University, Netherlands, focuses on building capacities in the fields of Animal Breeding and Genetics to meet challenges in developed and developing countries concerning food security, food quality, animal health, welfare and biodiversity.
* Uppsala University is a partner in a programme organised by the University of Deusto in Bilbao. The NOHA Joint European Master’s in International Humanitarian Action is an inter-university, multilingual, multidisciplinary postgraduate programme that provides high-quality academic education and professional competencies for personnel working or intending to work in the area of humanitarian action. The 16-month programme comprises 90 ECTS credits. Other partners are the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, the University of Aix-Marseille III in Aix-en-Provence, University College Dublin, and the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.
* Uppsala University is a partner in the inter-university Master’s Programme in Euroculture. The programme aims to provide its students with a good comprehension of historical, religious, linguistic and other cultural aspects that have played and will play an essential but often neglected role in the European integration process. Other partners are the University of Deusto in Bilbao, The University of Edinburgh, Ghent University in Belgium, the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, The University of Göttingen, Germany, the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Marc Bloch University in Strasbourg, and the University of Udine, Italy.
* Karolinska Institutet is a partner in a programme organised by the Charité University Medical School in Berlin; the European Master of Science Programme in International Health. Other partners are the University of Copenhagen, the University of Bordeaux, the Royal Tropical Institute at Free University Amsterdam, the Institute of Child Health at University College London, Queen Margaret University College Edinburgh and the University of Bergen. The one year programme is part of TropEd, a network of European institutions which collaborates to provide education and training aimed at providing health care in the developing world.
* Luleå University of Technology in Kiruna is co-hosting SpaceMaster – the Joint European Master in Space Science and Technology, which gives students the opportunity to study space science at six universities around Europe. SpaceMaster is offered in collaboration with Cranfield University, UK, the Czech Technical University in Prague, Helsinki University of Technology, Julius-Maximilians University in Würzburg and the University of Toulouse III. The intent is to build up a knowledge base that can benefit the European space industry. The programme takes two years to complete.
* The Masters Course in Applied Ethics is a new one-year programme coordinated by Linköping University and offered in collaboration with Utrecht University in the Netherlands and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Linköping and Utrecht are the degree-awarding institutions. The programme’s purpose is to develop ethical reflection and competence in topics as diverse as multicultural conflicts, bioethics, business and IT.
* Linköping University is a partner in the PhoenixEM Dynamics of Health and Welfare programme, co-ordinated by the Ecole de Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris.
* Umeå University is a partner in MSPME, the Master in Strategic Project Management (European), co-ordinated by Heriot-Watt University in the UK.
* Luleå University of Technology is collaborating in AMASE, the Joint European Master Programme in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
* Chalmers University of Technology is collaborating with EMM-Nano, the Erasmus Mundus Master of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
* Lund University is collaborating with GEM, Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management
* Lund University is also collaborating with MESPOM, Environmental Science, Policy and Management
* KTH, The Royal Institute of Technology, participates in four Erasmus Mundus programmes:
- FUSION-EP - European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics
- IMIM International Master in Industrial Management
- NordSecMob - Master’s program in Security and Mobile Computing
- Erasmus Mundus Masters in Photonics
- ME3 - Masters of Science in Management and Engineering of Environment and Energy

Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses

Erasmus Mundus offers culturally enriching higher education opportunities for both European and Non-European students.

Prospective students from any country are invited to apply to participate in an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course, provided they have obtained a first degree awarded by a higher education institution.
Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses are high-quality study programmes at masters level offered by a consortium of at least three European higher education institutions. They last between one and two years and lead to the award of a recognised double, joint or multiple degree. Students have to study in at least two institutions. There exist Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses in almost all academic disciplines. An Erasmus Mundus Masters Course normally starts between August and November, depending on the usual starting date of the academic year in the countries concerned.

See the list of available Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses.

There are no Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses offered at undergraduate or doctorate levels.

Beasiswa S3 Mikrobiologi di Universitas Bangkok Thailand

[Thailand] Full Scholarships in Microbiology for International Students, Mahidol University Bangkok

Ph.D. Microbiology Scholarship Program for International Students

The program is designed to attract outstanding international graduates with a high aptitude for science and a strong desire to pursue PhD microbiological research in Thailand. Each qualified candidate accepted into this program will receive a full scholarship covering tuition fees and stipend sufficient to allow the student to devote his/her full time to graduate studies and research (except air ticket between Thailand and your home country).
The scholarships require that the accepted candidates must do research in the areas of ecology, ornithology, antimycobacterial drug discovery, dengue virus, enzyme from microbials, and avain influenza.


Interested students may contact Dakrong@hotmail.com or may go through the institution website.

Beasiswa S2 berbagai jurusan di Universitas Sydney Australia

[Australia] Master`s by Research Program in Any Disciplines at University of Sydney

The University of Sydney invites candidates who are eligible to undertake a Postgraduate Research Degree or Master`s by Research program at this University to apply for the University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USIRS).
The objective of the USIRS is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to undertake research projects which will enhance the University`s research activities. The USIRS is open to all research disciplines, however participation in the USIRS program each semester is at the discretion of the Dean of each faculty. These scholarships will be awarded to eligible applicants during the selection process for the Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarhsip (EIPRS).

The USIRS will cover tuition fees and living allowance for up to three years with a possibility of one semester`s extension for PhD students.

Applicants who wish to be considered for the EIPRS and USIRS awards for semester 1, 2008 may indicate this by completing the relevant section of the Postgraduate Research Application form.

To be considered for an award for semester 1, 2008 applications for admission to a research degree MUST be received by the International Office by 31 July 2007.

For more information, please visit the official announcement page

Beasiswa MBA dari Sampoerna Foundation National Graduate

[Indonesia] MBA Scholarship Program by Sampoerna Foundation National Graduate

Sampoerna Foundation Overview
Sampoerna Foundation was established in March 2001 in response to the urgent need to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. Amid severe budgetary cuts to education due to the prolonged economic crisis, its founders realized the importance of private sector institutions filling the gap in those educational areas critical to Indonesia`s development.
Sampoerna Foundation National Graduate in Management Scholarship Program
The Sampoerna Foundation National Graduate in Management Scholarship Program is a mean to groom Indonesia`s future business leaders. Sampoerna Foundation provides a full scholarship package to a maximum of 10 (ten) outstanding young Indonesians who demonstrate excellent academic, professional, personal and leadership qualities to pursue Magister Management or Master of Business Administration degree at leading business schools in Indonesia as recommended by Sampoerna Foundation.

Application deadline is extended to July 31, 2007. Applications should be submitted as early as possible.

Basic Requirements:
Indonesian citizen, under 30 years old; Hold a local Bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.00; Have a minimum of 2 year full-time professional work experience after completion of undergraduate degree; Have a valid proof of TPA (Tes Potensi Akademik) of 550 and Institutional TOEFL score of 550; Do not hold a Master`s degree/equivalent, and not enrolled in graduate or post-graduate program; Not graduated from an overseas tertiary institution, unless it was on a full scholarship; Not in receipt of another equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award; Demonstrate they are from financially disadvantaged family and without the scholarship, are not able to study for a graduate program.

The scholarship covers:
· University application fee reimbursement
· ITP TOEFL and TPA reimbursement
· Tuition Fees
· Living allowance
· Book and internet allowance
· Research / thesis allowance
· Graduation fee

List of Universities
· Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung
MBA Program, School of Business and Management
Jl. Gelap Nyawang No. 1, Bandung 40132
Tel. 022- 2504308 / 2534255

· Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta
Magister Management Program
Jl. Teknika Utara, Yogyakarta 55281
Tel. 0274-511035- 6, 515536, 562222

· Indonesian Institute for Management Development, Jakarta
Magister Management Program
IPMI Building
Jl. Rawajati Timur I/1, Kalibata, Jakarta 12750
Tel. 021-7970419

· Prasetiya Mulya Business School, Jakarta
Magister Management Program
Jl. R.A. Kartini, Cilandak Barat Jakarta 12430
Tel. 021-7511126, 7500463, 7657257

· Padjadjaran University, Bandung
Magister Management Program
Jl. Dipati Ukur 35, Bandung 40132
Tel. 022-2509585, 2513168, 2534389

· University of Indonesia, Jakarta
Magister Management Program
Jl. Salemba Raya 4, Jakarta 10430
Tel. 021-3103976-8, 3106990

Prospective applicants are advised to directly contact the universities to find out about the admission process and requirements for an enrolment.

How to Apply?
Candidates should complete the application and reference form and return them along with copies of required documents to Sampoerna Foundation before July 31st 2007.

Application/ reference forms, requirements, terms and conditions, and instructions can be read and downloaded from www.sampoernafounda tion.org or obtained directly from Sampoerna Foundation office at:

Sampoerna Strategic Square
Tower A, 27th floor
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta 12930

Beasiswa Fisika Jepang

The Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Advanced Studies (Sokendai) is operated by the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) at Okazaki (http://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/). NIPS consists of 19 divisions dedicated to the study of the physiological functions of living organisms including humans. Research areas cover various physiological sciences including morphology, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular and cellular biology, and information science. Research activities are extensive and comprehensive. Some of our current research involves the molecular structure of ion channels, intracellular dynamics of ions, mechanisms of secretion and cell volume regulation, development and differentiation of neuronal cells, mechanisms of synaptic transmission and neural network formation, and higher brain functions such as processing of sensory information, motor control, learning, and cognition.
To carry out the mission of the institute as a cooperative center for universities and research institutes within and outside Japan, we accept many visiting scientists from all around the world for collaborative projects.

Four types of scholarships are possible at NIPS.

The first type of scholarship is the “University Recommendation” MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship.


Each year, at least one “University Recommendation” candidate is selected for the 5-year combined Master’s/Ph.D. program, which starts in October. Please note that this scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with other awards or scholarships. Students wishing to apply for this scholarship should make sure that they discuss their application with their prospective supervisor at NIPS. More information regarding the details of the scholarship is given at the Study in Japan website (http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html) and at the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_e.html) website.
The MEXT scholarship covers the following:

Application fee (30,000 yen)
Admission fee (282,000 yen, payable only the first year of study)
Annual tuition fee (535,800 yen per year)
Return economy-class airfare between Okazaki and the student’s home country
Monthly stipend (172,000 yen)
The second type of scholarship is a Seiriken Scholarship.
Exceptional students wishing to enter 5-year and 3-year Ph.D. programs at NIPS are eligible to apply for this type of scholarship. It covers the admission fee and the annual tuition fees for successful applicants. Further information can be obtained from scholar@nips.ac.jp

The third type of scholarship is an “Embassy Recommendation” MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship.
Through this system, a certain number of 5-year combined Master’s/Ph.D. scholarships are awarded annually. Applications should be made through Japanese embassies/consulates in the applicant’s home country. (Please note that this application procedure is different from the “University Recommendation” MEXT Scholarships noted above.) Applications are open to candidates of any nationality except Japan, and the scholarship details are the same as those noted above. Please see the Study in Japan website (http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html) for more information as well as the list of Japan’s Embassies and Consulates (Ministry of Foreign Affairs website http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/index.html).

Finally, a certain number of scholarships are provided by JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization), as well as private foundations.
For more information on these scholarships, please see the JASSO website at http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_sfisij_e.html

Eligibility
In general, candidates must have completed (or be expected to obtain before starting study in NIPS) a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university for acceptance into the 5-year combined master’s/Ph.D. Candidates wishing to enter the 3-year program must have completed a master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university. People who currently hold Ph.D. degrees are not eligible for any of the above scholarships.

Candidates must be well prepared for the course for which they are applying within the Department of Physiological Sciences. Those candidates who are not native speakers of English are required by the Board of Graduate Studies to provide the results of an English language test and are expected to meet the following standards of proficiency:

TOEFL (paper-based test):
Minimum overall score of 600, with a minimum score of 5.0 in the TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE).
TOEFL (computer-based test):
Minimum overall score of 250, with a minimum score of 5.0 in the essay writing section of the text.
TOEFL (Internet-based test):
Minimum overall score of 100, with a minimum score of 24 in the writing section of the test.
How to Apply
It is essential to secure appropriate supervision before applying for the above scholarships. Therefore, your first step in applying for a scholarship should be to get in contact with at least one of the professors in NIPS (http://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/outline/pub/staff.html) to find out about any technical requirements as well as the range and depth of background knowledge that is needed by successful candidates for admission.

After you have made contact with an appropriate supervisor, please ask him/her to send an application form for the “University Recommendation” scholarship to you. Your application form must be completed and returned to the Board by 6 February 2008.

The Board of Graduate Studies at NIPS consults with the professors responsible for determining admission to the University about the respective merits of each applicant. On the basis of that consultation, applicants who are on the shortlist for the “University Recommendation” MEXT Ph.D. Scholarship will be invited to an interview at NIPS in February every year for the Ph.D. Program starting in October of the same year.

For further information

Questions concerning admission and application procedures should be forwarded to:

scholar@nips.ac.jp
Board of Graduate Studies, National Institute for Physiological Sciences,
Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585, Japan
FAX 81-564-52-7913

Due date: 6 February 2008