31 PhD positions at Scuola Normale Superiore, Italy

31 PhD positions at Scuola Normale Superiore

Overview
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO PhD PROGRAMMES FACULTY OF SCIENCES - ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012

Positions available and subjects
The Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) is accepting applications for 31 PhD positions in the Faculty of Sciences. Spring and autumn selections will be held for the 2011/2012 academic year as follows:
4 positions in Molecular Biophysics (in partnership with IIT-Italian Institute of Technology)
4 positions in Chemistry
8 positions in Physics
3 positions in Condensed Matter Physics (in partnership with the Silvio Tronchetti Provera Foundation and with the IIT-Italian Institute of Technology)
7 positions in Mathematics
2 positions in Mathematics for Industrial Technologies or for Finance (in partnership with the INGV-National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology)
3 positions in Neurobiology


Admission requirements
The following are application requisites:
MS, MSc or equivalent. Candidates may apply prior to completing their MS/MSc but must present their diploma by 31 October 2011
less than 30 years of age as of 31 October 2011
knowledge of English or Italian
never to have been expelled from the SNS
not to have applied more than once for a PhD at the SNS
never to have been definitively sentenced to prison
results from the ETS - GRE – General Test and the GRE-Subject Test
(http://www.ets.org/gre/) if the MS/MSc was not completed in a nation member of the European Higher Education Area (http://www.ehea.info/members.aspx). See Further Information pages for subject test details.
Application deadline and process
Application for admission to the competition must arrive at the SNS:
by Thursday 31 March 2011 for the spring session;
by Monday 12 September 2011 for the autumn session.
The application must be made on plain paper, in either Italian or English, using the format provided in the Application Form, accompanied by all required attachments listed on the Further Information pages, and signed by the candidate.
These complete application materials may be delivered by hand or sent by mail to: Scuola Normale Superiore, Servizio Segreteria Allievi, piazza dei Cavalieri 7, 56126 Pisa, ITALY, or sent, exclusively in .pdf format, by electronic mail to the address: concorso.ammissione@sns.it

Refer to the Further Information pages for all other important details, including information concerning GRE subject tests, required attachments, the calendar for the written and oral exams and student responsibilities and rights.

The Further Information pages are considered an integral part of this Call for Applications.

27 January 201 (signed by) Prof. Fabio Beltram http://www.sns.it/en/scuola/ammissione/corsodiperfezionamento/scienze/

County Scholarships for Post Graduate Studies at University of Glasgow

County Scholarships for Post Graduate Studies at University of Glasgow

Overview
Scholarship Summary: The University of Glasgow offers County Scholarships for Post Graduate Studies. The scholarships worth £3000 for 5 candidates each.

Description: The University of Glasgow will award a total of 50 postgraduate scholarships worth £3,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount and are for students who are resident in the following countries:
Brazil
China
India
Indonesia


Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Pakistan
Thailand
USA
Only 5 scholarships are available per country and all clinical courses are excluded.

Value: £3000

Eligibility: Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree.

Closing Date: 30 April 2011

Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application after this date. Scholarships will be offered to successful applicants once they have committed to study at the University of Glasgow.

For further details please visit County Scholarships for Post Graduate Studies, Glasgow. http://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/internationalscholarships/

Contact:
Caren Cunningham

Email: caren.cunningham@glasgow.ac.uk

Beasiswa S2 S3: King Fahd University (KFUPM) Master and PhD Scholarships 2011, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia – King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Scholarship program for pursuing Masters and PhD studies in the field of engineering, business administration, and science at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) Saudi Arabia.


Graduate students are subject to the general regulations of the University which apply to all students and, in addition, to various rules which have been adopted specifically for graduate students on the recommendation of the Graduate Council and approved by the Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research.
An applicant for admission to the Graduate Studies must supply or arrange for the University to receive certain formal documents attesting to his good health and character, and certifying that he has graduated from an approved secondary school system with the equivalent of twelve (12) or more years of combined elementary and secondary school studies in an approved program, that he has graduated from an approved four-year university system with a bachelor-s degree in a subject area which is pertinent to the graduate course offerings at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and that he has an adequate command of English, the language of instruction at KFUPM.
For admission to the Ph.D. Program, the applicant must hold an M.S. degree equivalent in quality and involving the same length of study as those granted at KFUPM. The specific documents required are cited in “Admission Procedures” (see page 36) and on the application forms. Inquiries should be directed to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Students are admitted to the academic program and the area of specialization which are identified in their application. If this program differs from their previous program of study, they will be required to make up deficiencies after admission. A request for a change of academic program is required for any continuation beyond the original program requested, or for a change to a new program before an existing program is completed. A request for a change in program will be considered as if it were an entirely new application, subject to procedures and standards current at that time.
Application:
Formal application for admission to the College must be submitted not less than six weeks in advance of the Registration date for the semester or term in which admission is sought. Registration dates are listed in the University’s Academic Calendar.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 6 April 2011
Scholarship Official Website:
Further scholarship information and application please visit the KFUPM website: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/main/Information.asp

Chinese Government Scholarship Program for International Students

Full and Partial Funded Scholarships for International Students by the Government of China
Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Chinese language training, Senior and General Scholar


Chinese Government Scholarship program is established by the Ministry of Education of P.R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) in accordance with educational exchange agreements or understandings reached between Chinese government and governments of other countries, organizations, education institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships to international students and scholars. MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to manage the recruitment and carry out the routine management of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs.
Scholarship Application Deadline: April 30th, 2011
APPLICATION
Applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomatic missions or dispatching authorities between January and April every year. Applicants may contact the above authorities for deadlines for application.
CRITERIA and ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.
2. Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for undergraduate program must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.
- Applicants for master’s degree program must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for doctoral degree program must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
- Applicants for Chinese training program must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35, Chinese language is the only subject available.
- Applicants for general scholar program must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study and be under the age of 45, all subjects besides Chinese language are available.
- Applicants for senior scholar program must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.
VALUES OF SCHOLARSHIP
1. Full Scholarship
- Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, and fee for basic learning materials; and accommodation fee for dormitory on campus;
- Living allowance;
- One-off settlement subsidy after registration;
- Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Program for International Students in China;
- One-off inter-city travel subsidy.
Note:
1) Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship beyond the institution’s arrangements should be self-afforded.
2) Fee for basic learning materials only covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other textbooks and materials shall be self-afforded.
3) Monthly allowance is granted to the students through the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
- Undergraduates & Chinese language students: CNY 1,400 Yuan
- Master’s degree students & general scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan
- Doctoral degree students & senior scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan
Scholarship students shall receive their monthly living allowance after registration. New students who register before 15th (15th included) of the registration month will get the full amount of living allowance of that month, and those who register after 15th will get half amount of that month. Students upon graduation will get a living allowance for another 15 days after the graduation date set by the university. The allowance will be terminated from the following month after students suspend their studies, drop school or complete schooling from the university. Monthly living allowance covers school holidays. Scholarship students who missed the monthly living allowance during holidays could be reimbursed upon their return on campus. The allowance will be suspended for at least one month for those students who do not register on time without permission from the university, leave for non-health reasons or are absent from university over a month.
Students who have to suspend their studies for pregnancy or for health reasons are required to go back to their home countries for labor or for treatment. The international travel expenses should be covered by the students themselves. With the university’s approval, the scholarship status can be reserved for up to one year and their living allowances will be suspended during their leave. The scholarship status will not be reserved for those who suspend their studies for other reasons.
4) New students will get a one-off settlement subsidy upon their arrival in China.
- CNY 1,000 Yuan for new students who will study in China less than one academic year
- CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China for one academic year and above
5) Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense in the institution’s hospital or the hospitals entrusted by the institution. The students are to cover a certain percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s regulations.
6) Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Program for International Students in China is provided by MOE for the scholarship students in China in case of hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental injuries. The institutions or the entrusted medical assistance agencies provide advancement service for insurance expenses, and claim for compensation with relevant payment receipts from the insurance company according to the stipulated insurance articles. For scholarship student, the individual claim will not be accepted by the insurance company.
7) One-off inter-city travel subsidy (each for coming-in and leaving China)
A hard-seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for scholarship students traveling
From the port of entry upon registration to the city where the admitting institution or Chinese language training institution or preparatory education institution is located;
From the Chinese language training institution or the preparatory education institution to the city where the university for major study is located;
From the city where the institution is located to the nearest port for departure upon graduation.
Meal and excess of baggage should be self-afforded.
In principle, the port of entry is Beijing, or a port of entry near where the university is located.
2. Partial Scholarship
One or several items of full scholarship (one-off settlement subsidy and one-off inter-city travel allowance excluded).
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The applicants must fill in and provide the following documents truly, correctly and completely (in duplicates).
1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship ?filled in Chinese or English?
Those who are available for online application shall fill in and print the application form after submitting it online.
The CSC Online Application System for Study in China is available on http://laihua.csc.edu.cn .
Those who cannot apply online shall contact the dispatching authorities to get the application form and fill it truly, correctly and completely.
2. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy): Applicants shall also provide proof of studying on application. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
3. Academic transcripts (notarized photocopy): Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
4. A study or research plan. All applicants are required to submit a study or research plan. It must be in Chinese or in English.
5. Recommendation letters: Applicants for postgraduate studies, or study in China as senior scholars must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors. Applicants who apply in China shall submit the Admission Notice or Invitation Letter issued by the targeted university.
6. Applicants for music studies are requested to submit a CD of the applicants’ own works. Applicants for fine arts programs must submit a CD of the applicants’ own works (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works).
7. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the legal documents of their legal guardians in China.
8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (The original copy should be kept by the applicant. The form printed by Chinese quarantine authority could be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn). The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take medical examination as it is valid for only 6 months.
The above documents should be forwarded to CSC by April 30th, 2011 via either the Chinese diplomatic mission in the applicant’s home country or the embassy of the applicant’s home country in China. Individual applications are not accepted by CSC. Application documents will not be returned.
SELECTION OF INSTITUTIONS AND SPECIALTIES
Applicants can choose one academic program and three institutions as their preferences from the Chinese HEIs designated by MOE. Please check the Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program. Only the listed Chinese HEIs in the Directory are available to the applicants for their study in China.
APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION
1. CSC will assess all the application documents and CSC reserves the right to make necessary adjustments on the proposed institutions, specialties and duration of study. The qualified applications will be forwarded to institutions for academic competence and they will forward their nominations to CSC for agreement. The applications will be regarded as invalid and will not be accepted if they fail to meet the enrollment requirements or the application documents are incomplete.
2. If overseas applicants for degree programs with exemption of examinations are academically ineligible to the proposed programs, the institution reserves the right to decide the academic program they could attend or whether to give them conditional offers for their proposed programs. Students who attend Chinese language courses prior to their university study or those attend the college preparatory program must pass the university entrance examinations or other examinations required before they start their major studies. Students attending the college preparatory program, who fail to pass the required examinations within the due period, shall complete their study as Chinese language students.
3. Applicants are required to enclose the admission notice from Chinese HEIs, if they have, in the documents submitted to CSC.
4. Scholarship applicants academically accepted by Chinese HEIs will be officially awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship with the approval from CSC.
5. Students are not permitted, in principle, to apply to change their specialties, institutions or the duration of study as specified in the Admission Notice.
6. CSC will send the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) to dispatching authorities by July 31st , 2011, who will forward the documents to the students.
Further scholarship information and application, including information about study in China, please see the official website:
http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/4acd2f2e7d2d454ab1af1233ad4fc7b5.shtml

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

Overview

The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are funded by the New Zealand Government. Recipients are selected upon Academic Merit and the NZIDRS provides full tuition fees, plus living and other allowances for successful applicants. New Zealand offers a stimulating and internationally trusted academic environment, exceptional living conditions and is a recreational paradise!

NZIDRS scholarships include:

full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study
NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).
up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance
NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research


NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.
Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.
Evidence of available supervision
You need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms and conditions for more information.

NZIDRS application close date
The NZIDRS closes to applications on the 15th of July each year. Applications will be accepted from late May until 5pm (NZ time) on Friday the 15th of July 2011. Please note that NZIDRS applications received after the closing date and/or incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection panel under any circumstances. This is non-negotiable.

Application form can be downloaded at here.

Find out more
If you have questions about the NZIDR scholarships, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Manager - scholarships@educationnz.org.nz

http://www.newzealandeducated.com/int/en/institutions_courses/scholarships/incoming/international_doctoral_research_scholarships

MSc/PhD Opportunities at KFUPM, Saudi Arabia

MSc/PhD Opportunities at KFUPM

Overview
Applications for Graduate Studies at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
Welcome to the Online Application for Graduate Studies at KFUPM for the Fall Semester 2011-2012.

Before you proceed with the online application, it is strongly recommended that you read very carefully the guidelines mentioned in the forthcoming pages and follow their sequence:
Deadline for submitting an online application is 6 April 2011.
Deadline for uploading mandatory documents is 16 April 2011.
Deadline for recommendation letters to be received via the online recommendation system is 16 April 2011.


Eligibility
Please make sure you are eligible to apply and satisfy the following:
Basic application requirements for Master Programs in Science and Engineering:
A four-year Bachelor`s Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent, and a GPA of 3.00 in the subject of the major field.
Basic application requirements for Ph.D. Programs:
An M.S. degree in engineering or science (after a four-year B.S. degree) from an institution whose graduate programs are equivalent to those of KFUPM, with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field. A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both B.S. and M.S. degrees.

Basic application requirements for M.B.A. and Executive M.B.A.:
A four-year Bachelor`s Degree from a recognized institution.
A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent.
At least one course in college level calculus which covers both differentiation and integration.
A working knowledge of computers as evidenced by at least one course in that area (e.g. data processing, programming, information systems, etc.)
At least one-year of full-time work experience. This requirement may be waived for graduate assistants, research assistants, and applicants with exceptional academic records.
Programs
Below is a comprehensive list of all Master and PhD programs offered at KFUPM. The disciplines are hyperlinked and will take you to the respective department`s homepage for detailed course and program information:

DEGREES
Aerospace Engineering M.Sc
Architectural Engineering M.Sc., M. Engg.
Chemical Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Chemistry Ph.D., M.Sc.
City & Regional Planning M.C.R.P.
Civil Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc., M.Engg.
Computer Engineering M.Sc.
Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D.
Computer Networks M.Sc.
Construction Engineering & Management M.Sc., M.Engg.
Electrical Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Engineering Management Master
Geology M.Sc., M. Geol.
Geophysics M.Sc., M. Geoph.
Environmental Science M.Sc.
Information and Computer Science M.Sc.
Business Administration M.B.A., E.M.B.A
Mathematics Ph.D., M.Sc.
Mechanical Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Petroleum Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Telecommunication Engg. M.Sc.
Physics M.Sc.
Medical Physics M. Med. Phys.
Systems Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Minimum Requirements
Be sure you have scanned copies of the following mandatory documents in PDF or JPEG format. Each file size can be a maximum of 2 MB.Each document should be stored in the correct folder in the upload system. Documents stored in the wrong folders will be deleted or ignored. Along with the mandatory documents, be sure you have the NAMES and EMAIL ADDRESSES of three referees. It will be asked during the online application in "Additional Information Section" If you do not have them now, please prepare and come back later.

Mandatory Documents for submitting an online application:
Copy of identification (National ID – Saudi nationals /Passport – Applicants from outside Saudi Arabia/ Iqama – Foreigners living in Saudi Arabia/)
Complete official transcripts [For PhD Applicants – MS & BS Transcript / For Master Applicants– BS Transcript] (The transcript should contain names and grades of all courses taken and should be an official transcript)
Three (3) Recommendation Letters from your referees submitted through the online recommendation system after you submit the online application. Statement-of-Purpose (A one-page essay focusing on your career and research goals at KFUPM)
GMAT (For International MBA Applicants)
Note: Application will not be processed at all without the above mandatory documents. Non-mandatory

Documents for online application but needed before final admission:
TOEFL or IELTS score sheet [IF AVAILABLE]
GRE (General) score sheet (Required for Engineering & Science programs) [IF AVAILABLE]
MS thesis abstract (for PhD applicants) [IF AVAILABLE]
Degree(s) Certificates [If a degree was awarded]
Short Resume (CV) [IF AVAILABLE]
Note the following carefully:

Documents which are not mandatory for submitting the application DO NOT imply that they are not required before admission. It simply means that we can process your application without such documents. The university can ask for these documents at any stage of processing the application.2. Please make sure the above documents are uploaded to the upload system before the deadline of XXX. 3. In order to upload the above documents, please prepare scanned copies of them as well.

Financial Benefits
Saudi graduate students with a GPA of 3.00 and above on a scale of 4.00 can be admitted as Full-Time MS or PhD students. Similarly, Research Assistantship for Master students and Lectureship for Ph.D. students are available for all outstanding graduate students who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and performance. Research Assistants and Lecturers-B expected to spend up to 50% of their time supporting teaching and research activities of the university, with the other 50% devoted to their respective graduate programs. They receive the following benefits:
Free tuition.
A monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
Free furnished air conditioned bachelor housing.
Essential medical care.
Free textbooks.
Subsidized meals in the University cafeteria.
A chance to participate along with the University faculty in the Research and Bookwriting
Projects funded by the University.
A prepaid air passage for initial travel to Dammam at the start of the contract, and a return ticket after his completion of the Degree (for RA and Lecturers-B).
Other benefits are also available in accordance with University policy.
Application Deadline : 6 April 2011
Web Link : http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/application/preonline.asp

Biosciences International Scholarships at University of Exeter, UK

Three scholarships of £3,000 each for high-calibre international students starting one of the following Masters programmes in 2011:

MSc Applied Biochemistry and Biocatalysis
MSc Aquatic Biology and Resource Management
MSc Bioinformatics
MSc Biotechnology and Enterprise



MSc Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
MSc Medical Informatics
MSc Systems Biology
Application deadline: 30th June 2011
Number of awards: 3
Value: £3,000
Duration of award: for 1 year
How to apply
Please submit an application for the programme, together with a supporting statement of up to 500 words describing what you hope to achieve with this MSc, plus your transcripts. The Course Director will award scholarships on the basis of both your application to the programme and your scholarship supporting statement.
Further scholarship information and application, visit the official scholarship website:
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding/award/?id=716
Contact: James Cresswell pgt-bio-admissions @ exeter.ac.uk

Bachelor Degree Scholarships at University of Queensland: A G McCready Memorial Scholarship

A G McCready Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1996 by Mrs I C McCready in memory of her late husband Alfred Glen McCready, lecturer in the classics from 1946-49, the scholarship supports high achieving students of classical languages (Greek or Latin).


Additional Information
All eligible students are considered for this scholarship. There is no application process.
Duration and Value
Duration: 1.0 year
Annual value: $A 1,795.00
Total value: $A 1,795.00
Extra Details: The value of the scholarship varies depending on the income of the fund. Approximately $1,795 was available in 2010.
Important Dates
Application closing date: No application required
Eligibility criteria
General information
The scholarship is open to Bachelor of Arts graduates of UQ, who are enrolled either full-time or part-time in an honours program in classical languages at UQ. Selection is based on academic merit.
Organisation
Name: University of Queensland
Website: http://www.uq.edu.au
Contact Information
Phone: +61 (7) 33652620
Fax: +61 (7) 33651968
Email: hprc@uq.edu.au

Masters Overseas Scholarships at Kent Law School, UK

For entry in September 2011, Kent Law School offers a limited number of scholarships to students who are liable to pay overseas students’ fees. The scholarships are open to all overseas applicants on the LLM programmes offered at the Canterbury campus.


The scholarships will provide tuition fees at the full overseas rate. For the academic year 2010/11, the overseas rate was £10,850.
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29th April 2011. A decision will be taken as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates who have not been contacted by 31 May 2011 can assume that they have not been successful.
How to Apply
To be considered for the scholarship, following the completion of the online LLM application process, please forward a letter (quoting your application number) making a case for the award of the scholarship to the attention of:
Dylan Williams
Postgraduate Office
Kent Law School
University of Kent
Canterbury CT2 7NS
United Kingdom
Email: kls-pgoffice@kent.ac.uk
Official scholarship website:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/law/postgraduate/funding/overseas.html

BSc Scholarships in Computer Eng at Politecnico di Torino, Italy

BSc Scholarships in Computer Eng at Politecnico di Torino

Overview
Call for applications for the 2011/2012 academic year

Bachelor of Science
The project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending the Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering (Ingegneria Informatica) at the Verr¨¨s campus.

The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and supported by Regione Valle d`Aosta.

General information on the Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering Location: Verr¨¨s

Language in which the courses are held: Italian
Length: 3 years
The activities will begin in September 2011.

For more information on the university campus and on teaching methods, please visit the Verr¨¨s campus website.

The Verr¨¨s Campus is a Struttura Decentrata di Supporto agli Studenti (SDSS); for further information, please visit the SDSS webpage.

Requirements
Being not an Italian citizen, or being an Italian citizen who is also in possess of another citizenship
Being at least 18 years old (by 15/09/2011)
Having successfully submitted a complete application for the Bachelor program in Computer Engineering (corso di Laurea in Ingegneria Informatica) of the Politecnico di Torino for the 2011/2012 academic year through our Apply@Polito website.
Knowledge of the Italian language, preferably demonstrated by an international certification
Not having enrolled at the Politecnico di Torino before the 2011/2012 academic year
Not being the recipient of other scholarships, Italian or foreign.
http://international.polito.it/en/financial_aid/politecnico_international_scholarships/complete_list_of_scholarship_projects/verres_campus_project/call_for_applications_for_the_2011_2012_academic_year

32 PhD Fellowships from FBK at University of Trento

32 PhD Fellowships from FBK at University of Trento

Overview
Project Specific Grants - Fondazione Bruno Kessler 2011
FBK, in partnership with the University of Trento, is offering the following project specific grants for research activities to be carried out within our labs. Interested applicants are invited to get in contact with the reference person indicated for each grant, to know more about the research topic and the grant application procedure. Applications must be filled using the online application.

The deadline for applications is the 16th of March, 2011, 13:00 (GTM+1)

Project Specific Grants 2011 Information Technology Research Units >> details
Acoustic scene analysis and distant-talking speech recognition (1)
Adaptation and Evolution of Service-Based Applications (1)
Algorithms and Cloud infrastructures for Semantic Search Engines (1)
Automatic Speech Recognition (1)
Combining ontological and process-based reasoning (1)
Content Processing (Textual Entailment, NLP technologies, Semantic Linking) (3)
Dynamic Wireless Sensor Networks (1)
Formal Requirements Engineering (1)
ICT for Development (2)
Intelligent Monitoring (1)
Internet of Services (1)
Mixing logical and statistical reasoning (1)
Multi-sensor acoustic processing for immersive audio applications (1)
Multiuser and tangible interaction devices (1)
Neuroinformatics: Machine Learning for Neuroscience (2)
Requirements Engineering (2)
Software Testing (1)
Social human behavior analysis and understanding (1)
Statistical machine translation (4)
Verification of Critical Systems (1)
Vision Based Scene Understanding (1)
Web Security (1)
Project Specific Grants 2011 Materials and Microsystems Research Units >> details

CMOS Image Sensors for Advances Applications (1)
Sensors and Technologies for flexible electronics (1)

https://risorseumane.fbk.eu/it/node/235

Ph.D. in Stem Cell Biology, University of Aachen, Germany

The group „Stem Cell Biology and Cellular Engineering“ is offering a position for a Ph.D. student. The focus of this project is generation and characterization of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and their interaction with different biomaterials.
Specific epigenetic modifications will subsequently be analyzed under different expansion conditions. Methods for retroviral reprogramming are concurrently refined and all relevant techniques are established in the lab (including culture expansion, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy, qRT-PCR, blotting techniques, microarray platforms for mRNA, microRNA and DNA-methylation profiles and epigenetic analysis with sequencing technology (home page: http://www.ukaachen.de/content/page/10209369).
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious PhD student with a strong background in cell biology. Experience in stem cell biology would be appreciated. Willingness for teamwork is a prerequisite.
We offer a highly interactive and well equipped environment in a team with national and international partners, a broad spectrum of methods and a relevant topic. The position is funded by the Stem Cell Network North Rhine-Westphalia (TV-L E13/2).
The University RWTH Aachen supports women in science and especially encourages them to apply. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be preferred.
Your application should include a cover letter, CV and copies of the most important certificates. It can be send by mail or by e-mail. We are looking forward to your application!
Prof. Dr. Dr. Wolfgang Wagner
Helmholtz Institut für Biomedizinische Technologien
- Stammzellbiologie und Cellular Engineering -
Pauwelsstraße 20
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PhD Student in Enterprise Risk Management at VTT Technical Research Center, Finland

PhD Student in Enterprise Risk Management at VTT Technical Research Center

Overview

VTT is a globally networked multitechnological contract research organization. VTT provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services to a broad range of industries worldwide. As a workplace we offer new challenges at the forefront of technological development. VTT employs 2900 professionals. Our turnover is 280 M€. Main locations in Finland include Espoo, Tampere, Oulu, and Jyväskylä.

Job description
VTT is launching second international graduate school in 2011 to attract new, PhD students. We are looking for 15 new PhD students (incl. one Post Doc Researcher) that are expected to contribute to development of our prominent technological competences.

PhD students and Post Doc Researcher participate in high level research work at VTT on selected strategically relevant topics within a collaborative project environment. PhD work is done for four consecutive years under professional scientific supervision by highly experienced and competent senior researchers with PhD degrees. The PhD thesis should be finalized within the four-year period and fulfill high level scientific standards. The employment of Post Doc Researchers is for two years. The open positions are related to applied materials, services and the built environment, industrial system management, bio and chemical processes, energy, information and communication technologies, and microtechnologies and electronics.

PhD Student - Enterprise Risk Management
Our risk and reliability research has a strong background and knowledge basis in the risk management of technological systems in industry. The current research aims at more comprehensive approaches by developing methods and models to handle business risks in different phases of the innovation process and enterprise networks. The understanding on risk, reliability, safety and security issues and their management also builds up capability to support companies in developing new service business related to safety and security.

The task is to develop methods and models for total comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). The more detailed research focus can be in supporting business continuity management, in modeling of the effects of safety and security measures, or in security business development.

Expectations
Success in this position requires a background in risk and reliability management, or in safety and security management. An important expertise area is to understand industrial management, industrial systems and enterprise networks.

Further expectations:
a solid academic background with an MSc in relevant fields
scientific ambition, motivation and strong interest in cutting-edge research
team working skills in an international working environment
inventiveness and initiative personality
good analytical and problem solving skills
excellent English language skills.
We offer : For PhD Students
an opportunity to contribute to the strategic capabilities of a world-class research organization
outstanding PhD supervision by top research scientists of your field
excellent prospects for personal development
an innovative work community for aspiring researchers
a work contract for 1 + 3 years
assistance with housing and other relocation issues
Knowledge centre/Service area
Risk and reliability management

Location
Tampere

More information about the position
For further information, please contact Research Professor Veikko Rouhiainen, veikko.rouhiainen@vtt.fi, tel. +358 20 722 3262

For conditions of employment (incl. relocaton service issues) , please contact Merja Grönberg, merja.gronberg@vtt.fi or Marja-Liisa Virtanen, marja-liisa.virtanen@vtt.fi

Sending your application
Please fill in your application at www.vtt.fi/careers

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Application deadline : March, 20th 2011

Scholarships in Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science: University of Kent UK

Scholarships offered by the School of of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science.
University of Kent Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2011
The University of Kent has established a scholarship fund of £1.5M to support research students. This fund allows the University to provide support for more than 100 students in any one year.

The School Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science is offering one University Postgraduate Research Scholarship which will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate plus a maintenance grant of £13,590 in 2011-12 .
The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science Scholarships 2011
These scholarships will be offered for one year in the first instance, renewable for a maximum period of three and a half years subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
The EPSRC offers postgraduate awards for research or advanced courses by means of quota allocations and open competition. Some research awards are available in collaboration with industry.
Further scholarship information:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/postgraduate/departmental/maths.html