PhD position in electricity generation systems modeling at University of Leuven, Belgium

PhD position in electricity generation systems modeling at University of Leuv

Overview
I would like to draw your attention to a vacancy for a PhD in the TME group (http://www.mech.kuleuven.be/en/tme/research/energy_environment ) of the University of Leuven (http://www.kuleuven.be ), Belgium. Please forward this message to potentially interested candidates.

Focus of this PhD is on the modeling of electricity generation in future low carbon power systems. Demand-supply balancing in systems consisting of large amounts of intermittent renewables, nuclear and fossil-fired power plants with carbon capture and storage will pose important challenges in the future. Advanced modeling techniques are required to address these issues at hand. This PhD has a technical focus (electrical/mechanical), but also relates to techno-economic and energy policy aspects.

The following skills and qualifications are required:
Master Degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, electrical or energy engineering
Advanced knowledge of electricity markets operation and optimization
Knowledge of operations research/optimization theory is a strong advantage
For more information on this specific vacancy, see http://www.mech.kuleuven.be/en/tme/Jobs/Job_electricitygeneration

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a brief statement of their research experience and interests to: Erik Delarue erik.delarue@mech.kuleuven.be

International Undergraduate Scholarships at University of New York in Tirana (UNYT)

The University of New York in Tirana (UNYT) provides competitive scholarships for outstanding undergraduate students wishing to begin full time study in the Fall 2011 academic semester leading to a UNYT.

Bachelor’s degree. The purposes of the scholarships are:
i. to recognize students of outstanding aptitude and scholarship;
ii. to provide an opportunity for incoming students to receive an exceptional education without a monetary burden;
iii. to encourage and broaden the student`s opportunities while attending UNYT
UNYT offers scholarships to students to be enrolled in any of the degree programs. The subject areas covered by UNYT at this time are as follows:
- Business Administration
- Business Communication
- Economics
- Finance

- Management
- Marketing
- English Language and Literature
- Communication and Journalism
- International Relations and Political Sciences,
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?
In order to be eligible for a scholarship from UNYT, you must meet certain conditions relating to academic qualifications. The following provides a general guide to these qualifications.
You should be a graduate of a recognized high school, a student expecting to graduate from a high school before 31 August 2011, or a holder of an equivalent diploma (i.e. International Baccalaureate, etc.) with a Grade Point Average of no less than 8/10 (or equivalent). You should be a student planning to enrol with UNYT in the Fall 2011 for full-time studies. You should not hold any other scholarships or award for study at UNYT.
There is NO age limit for applicants, and applications from candidates of whatever age will be considered on their merits, taking into account all the circumstances of the case and the purposes of the scholarship scheme set out in paragraph 1.
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS
UNYT offers two types of scholarships to incoming students based on the percentage of fees covered. Five full-fee scholarships will be provided to the five first winners of UNYT`s competition. For these students, all fees associated with registration and course work will be provided. Four other scholarships will provide 50% of the fees to the sixth up to the eleventh winner of UNYT`s competition. Each of these scholarships will be provided for the students` complete course of study. Assuming compliance with the terms and conditions set out in paragraphs 23 to 26, scholarships will cover all four years of study leading to a UNYT Bachelor`s degree. However, scholarship holders wishing to obtain a Bachelor`s from the State University of New York / Empire State College (SUNY/ESC) together with their UNYT degree are required to cover the fees of the SUNY/ESC concentration courses through their own financial means.
APPLICATION AND COMPETITION ARRANGEMENTS
You should complete your application on the given form, which is available from UNYT and submit it with all supporting documents to the UNYT reception desk. Applicants applying from abroad may post their application folder for the attention of Mr. Hektor Ruci; all posted applications, though, should have been received by Monday, September 26, 2011, at 17.00 (GMT +1)
You should read the notes of the form carefully before you begin to fill it in. The first part of the form asks for information about you and your proposed program of study. The second part consists of two reference forms. These should be filled out by two persons as defined in paragraph 12. These forms should be signed and sealed, placed in two corresponding envelopes and must be turned in along with your application form and a certified copy of your high school diploma and transcript(s) for all 4 years of your high school studies. The deadline for the receipt of the completed application is Monday, September 26, 2011 at 17.00. This deadline will be strictly enforced and no applications or reference forms will thereafter be accepted.
Applications must be accompanied by two reference forms. You should choose two individuals that have known you in an academic or work related manner. High school teachers, counsellors or employers are generally ideal references. You should not request a reference from a family member or friend as these individuals cannot provide us with objective recommendations.
Applications must be accompanied by copies of your high school diploma and transcript(s) for all 4 years of your high school studies.
Closing Date
The closing date for the receipt of all parts of your application form is September 26 at 17.00. That closing date will be strictly enforced. Incomplete applications will not be considered for approval. It is imperative that you take this date into account when requesting references and high school transcripts as such processes can sometimes take time.
Selection Procedures
UNYT appoints assessors from among senior academic staff. They consider all the available information relevant to a decision whether to support a particular student. There are no quotas to the number of applications accepted. Applications are assessed on their merits by assessors, who take account of:
i. your performance in high school based on the high school transcript (30% of the total assessment grade);
ii. your performance on examinations in English, Mathematics and Computer Usage (60% of the total assessment grade; for further information on these examinations and the timeline please refer to paragraph 16).
iii. your references and an interview (10% of the total assessment grade).
Applicants with a high school Grade Point Average of no less than 8/10 (or equivalent) are expected to complete examinations in English (September 27, 2011, at 10.00 a.m.), Mathematics (September 28, 2011, at 10.00 a.m.), and Computer Usage (September 29, 2011, at 10.00 a.m.). Applicants must be present for all examinations as their scores will significantly affect the awarding of scholarships (60% of the total assessment grade). UNYT reserves the right to differentiate the level of tests` difficulty according to the desired discipline of studies.
Applicants will be invited for an interview with assessors after notification. This interview will help assessors to determine which of the applicants will receive scholarship offers (10% of the total assessment grade).
You will be notified of the result of your application by letter no later than October 6, 2011. In order for an applicant to qualify for a scholarship, he/she must have achieved a score of no less than 80% in each of the three exams. In some cases candidates will be informed that they are on a reserve list, and that a scholarship can be offered only if another candidate declines the offer of an award.
Please do not telephone to ask about the outcome of your application. The staff members of UNYT are not authorized to give you such information over the phone. Assessors will contact you as soon as possible regarding the results.
Contact Details
Please address any inquiries about scholarships to:
University of New York Tirana
Rruga “Komuna e Parisit”, Pranë Kopshtit Botanik
Tirana, Albania
Telephone: +355 042 273056, -57, -58
Fax: +355 042 273059
Web: http://www.unyt.edu.al
Email: hruci@unyt.edu.al

Further scholarship information and application, download:

Beasiswa S2: University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship Programme 2012-2013, Finland

University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship Programme 2012-2013, Finland
Finland – University of Oulu announce Master’s Scholarship for International Students in the field of architecture, business, economics, education, engineering, and sciences, academic years 2012-2013.

Eligibility:
Applicants are eligible to apply for a University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2012, if they are: Non-EU/EEA** citizens who do not have a permanent residence permit in Finland. (Applicants not eligible for the International Master’s Scholarship are: 1) non-EU/EEA citizens who have a permanent residence permit in Finland, 2) EU/EEA citizens or comparable persons , 3) University of Oulu students who have been accepted to study BEFORE the academic year 2012 – 13.)


Eligible to apply for a Master’s degree programme* at the University of Oulu for academic year 2012 – 13. The applicant has obtained their first academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education. – applicants who are in their last term/semester of studies during the application period, can apply for the scholarship. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of study placement for a Master’s programme will receive a conditional scholarship offer.
Scholarship Description:
The University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarships provide EURO 2.4 million in financial aid to academically talented international students in architecture, business, economics, education, engineering, and sciences. The scholarship is aimed at students studying for a Master’s degree in the University of Oulu two-year international Master’s programmes*. The scholarship is for one academic year and covers the full international tuition fee. In order to retain the scholarship in the second year of study, a student must have completed 45 ECTS by the end of their first academic year. If a student does not achieve this requirement, they will be liable to pay the full international tuition fee if they wish to complete their Master’s degree programme.
How to Apply: Online, see the official website from the link provided below.
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 21st, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

ANZCA International Scholarship for 2012 in Australia or New Zealand

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists invites suitable applicants for the ANZCA International Scholarship
for 2012.

This prestigious award is directed at anaesthetists/pain medicine specialists who are destined to be medical leaders in their home countries. The scholarship is offered to a recently qualified specialist (up to 40 years of age) from a developing country. It is intended to provide an opportunity for the specialist to develop skills to manage a department, act as a role model to local clinicians and promote education and training in their home country.
The scholarship is tenable for up to one year in a department of a major hospital in Australia or New Zealand. It covers travel expenses between the home country and Australia or New Zealand. A living allowance will be provided. During the tenure of the scholarship it is expected that the appointee will attend the annual scientific meeting of the College
and other relevant activities.


OBJECTIVES
The scholarship is designed to increase the recipient’s capacity to advance anaesthesia and/or pain medicine for the benefit of his or her community. The scholarship will provide an opportunity for the recipient to improve knowledge, skills and attributes across the following roles:
Medical expert in anaesthesia and/or pain medicine
Communicator and collaborator
Manager
Health advocate
Scholar and teacher
Professional
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants are required to satisfy the following criteria:
A graduate of his or her country’s specialty training program to local fellowship or masters level.
Aged between 25 and 40 years.
Citizenship of a developing country.
Must not have residency status in Australia or New Zealand.
Meets the relevant Australian and New Zealand government immigration requirements.
Meets the eligibility criteria imposed by the government of his or her country of citizenship.
Adequate knowledge of the English language to satisfy Australian or New Zealand medical registration requirements (e.g. IELTS)
Capacity to become a leader in anaesthesia and/or pain medicine in his or her own country.
Timely submission of a detailed application on the appropriate form, supported by sponsorship statements and contact details of referees.
Ability to commence the scholarship in the calendar year for which it is offered.
Must not hold another scholarship during the period of this scholarship.
The closing date for applications is Friday, August 12. No late applications will be considered.
The scholarship guidelines and application form can be downloaded below.
Guidelines
Application form
To obtain additional information please contact:
Paul Cargill
Phone: + 61 3 8517 5393
Fax: + 61 3 9510 6931
E-mail: pcargill@anzca.edu.au
Website: http://www.anzca.edu.au/anzca1/structure/committees/Overseas_Aid_Committee/anzca-international-scholarship-page.html

Go Global Merit Scholarship 2012 Curtin University for Undergraduate Students

Asutralia – Go Global Merit Scholarship 2012 for Current Student Undergraduate, Curtin University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Undergraduate scholarship for International students who study health sciences at Curtin University.

Scholarship Details:
Go Global Merit Scholarships are available to students who have demonstrated a high-level of academic achievement in their current studies. The scholarship is based on academic merit, designed to reward/assist students who have demonstrated academic excellence through their current studies. For more detail on the Go Global program – see http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/international/go_global.cfm
Two Merit Scholarships are available.


The Scholarship will be a one off cash payment of $2000 to assist with costs associated with participating in the Go Global program.
Faculty: Health Sciences
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for a Go Global Merit Scholarship:
Be enrolled part time or full time at Curtin University
Must have a status of Good Standing
Must have a Course Weighted Average of 60.00 or more
Must be completing their third undergraduate year or first postgraduate year of study
Be enrolled in one of the following specified courses by coursework (not a Master or PhD by research program)
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Speech Pathology
Nursing and Midwifery
Pharmacy
Health Promotion
Social Work
Nutrion/Dietetics
Oral Health Therapy
Value:
The Scholarship provides a one off cash payment of $2,000 to assist with costs associated with participating in the Go Global program.
Tenable at: Curtin University
Further Information:
Scholarships Office
Student Central
Building 101, Level 1
Telephone: 9266 2992
Email Scholarships: scholarships@curtin.edu.au
Further Scholarship information and download application:
http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=657

Go Global Merit Scholarship 2012 Curtin University for Undergraduate Students

Asutralia – Go Global Merit Scholarship 2012 for Current Student Undergraduate, Curtin University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Undergraduate scholarship for International students who study health sciences at Curtin University.

Scholarship Details:
Go Global Merit Scholarships are available to students who have demonstrated a high-level of academic achievement in their current studies. The scholarship is based on academic merit, designed to reward/assist students who have demonstrated academic excellence through their current studies. For more detail on the Go Global program – see http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/international/go_global.cfm
Two Merit Scholarships are available.

The Scholarship will be a one off cash payment of $2000 to assist with costs associated with participating in the Go Global program.
Faculty: Health Sciences
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for a Go Global Merit Scholarship:
Be enrolled part time or full time at Curtin University
Must have a status of Good Standing
Must have a Course Weighted Average of 60.00 or more
Must be completing their third undergraduate year or first postgraduate year of study
Be enrolled in one of the following specified courses by coursework (not a Master or PhD by research program)
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Speech Pathology
Nursing and Midwifery
Pharmacy
Health Promotion
Social Work
Nutrion/Dietetics
Oral Health Therapy
Value:
The Scholarship provides a one off cash payment of $2,000 to assist with costs associated with participating in the Go Global program.
Tenable at: Curtin University
Further Information:
Scholarships Office
Student Central
Building 101, Level 1
Telephone: 9266 2992
Email Scholarships: scholarships@curtin.edu.au
Further Scholarship information and download application:
http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=657

Master Scholarships in Business Administration at Portsmouth Business School, UK

Eligibility: The Master of Business Administration (MBA) scholarships are open to Home, EU and International self-funding applicants.
Scholarship Details: MBA Executive, the scholarship is a 25 per cent discount off the course fee for each year of the three years of study and will not affect any other discount to which you may be entitled such as the 20 per cent discount for Portsmouth alumni. Our decision to award is based on your managerial/professional experience, academic record, financial need, how you intend to contribute to the programme, what value undertaking the MBA will offer you and how it will fit into your professional and personal development.
How to Apply:
To apply for a scholarship, please complete the relevant form and return to:
Admissions Office
Portsmouth Business School
Richmond Building



Portland Street
Portsmouth PO1 3DE
Download the Postgraduate Scholarship form (.doc)
Download the MBA Scholarship form (.doc)
Bursaries for International Students
International self-funding students can find out about the International Student Bursaries scheme by visiting the international student bursary page.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July 2011
Further MBA Scholarship Information and Application:
http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/faculties/portsmouthbusinessschool/postgraduatescholarships/