Scholarship for International students for PhD

Scholarship for International students at IMT Institute for Advanced Studies

Study Subject(s):Economics, Computer Science and Engineering, Management of Cultural Heritage and Institutions, Politics and Policies

Knowledge of the English language is compulsory. Courses and seminars are held in English. English is the official language of all academic and administrative activities. Foreign Ph.D. students will benefit from Italian language and culture courses.
-talian Degree holders: – “Laurea Magistrale” (or “Specialistica”), according to DM n° 509, of November 3, 1999 – Four- or five-year degree according to the previous rules of the Italian higher education system

-Foreign Degree holders: Foreign degrees are considered and their eligibility is assessed by the Selection Committee. The minimum duration of university studies is equivalent to four years full time. If admitted, foreign degree holders are required to hand in a “Dichiarazione di valore”. This document is not required to apply (see documents for enrollment).
-Graduating Applicants: applicants obtaining their degree by no later than December 24, 2009 may apply (Italian or foreign degree according to the previous descriptions). Graduating applicants will be accepted “under reserve” and must send by e-mail to phdapplications-at-imtlucca.it the MS certificate or a declaration under their own responsibility including a full list of exams with obtained marks, not later than the first working day after the announced deadline for graduating applicants.

IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca is an international Graduate School and Institute of Technology that acts as a research university with the aim of forming human capital –specifically with regard to its PhD programs- in disciplines characterized by their high potential for concrete application. IMT strives to reach the fusion of theoretical comprehension and practical relevance. The following goals are at the core of IMT’s mission statement: •to establish itself as a research center that promotes cutting-edge research in key areas, structuring its Ph.D. Programs in close connection with research activity; •to attract top students, researchers and scholars through competitive international selections; •to contribute to technological innovation, economic growth and social development.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 26th 2012

PhD in Engineering

PhD Position available in in Information Technology in the fields of Computer Science, Electronics, Systems and Control, Telecommunications:
90 positions, most of which are covered by scholarship from public Institutions, private Companies or by the Department.

At DEI, young students graduated in scientific disciplines can find an international and stimulating environment, where core research goes in parallel with interdisciplinary initiatives.
The joint projects with renowned international research institutions make it easier to enter the world of international research, thanks to interaction with scientific personalities and visiting periods in laboratories worldwide.

Call for applications
The call for applications is available on PhD School website (http://www.polimi.it/phd) and the deadline is May 25, 2012. The PhD Program starts in November 2012 or, for those students graduated after October 2012, on January 2013. Please refer to the official call for details on the application procedure and requirements.
Preliminary contacts among applicants and faculty members of DEI are highly encouraged. Please take a look at the list of professors of the department, at their personal web pages and at the research labs on the DEI website.

DEI
The Department of Electronics and information (DEI) is one of the largest European ICT departments, for size and for scientific production. The research is the main goal of departmental activities and is conducted according to the highest international standards.

Links
Call 2012: http://www.ricerca.polimi.it/index.php?id=4732 (please select Information Technology among the areas)
PhD Program in IT web site: http://dottorato.iinfo.polimi.it/

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are being offered in 2012 for Master’s

2012 Distance Learning Scholarships – information for candidates

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are being offered in 2012 for the following Master’s courses. Full details of these courses and the application process must be obtained from the institution itself.

• Bangor University – MSc Forestry
• Cardiff University – MSc Palliative Medicine/Palliative Care
• Institute of Education, University of London – MA Education and International Development
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Clinical Trials
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Epidemiology
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Global Health Policy
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Infectious Diseases
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Public Health
• London South Bank University – MSc Education for Sustainability
• Open University – MSc Advanced Networking
• Open University – MSc Computing for Commerce and Industry
• Open University – MSc Development Management
• Open University – MSc Software Development
• Royal Veterinary College, University of London – MSc Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health
• School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London – MSc Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice
• University of Bath – MSc International Construction Management (for Tanzanian citizens only)
• University of Edinburgh – MSc Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health
• University of Edinburgh – MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases
• University of Edinburgh – MSc Global Health: Non-Communicable Diseases
• University of Edinburgh – MSc International Animal Health
• University of Leicester – MSc Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management
• University of Liverpool – MPH Master of Public Health
• University of Manchester – MPH Master of Public Health
• University of Oxford – MSt International Human Rights Law
• University of Southampton — MSc Gerontology
• University of Stirling – MSc Dementia Studies
• University of Warwick – MSc Engineering Business Management
• University of York – MPA Master of Public Administration – International Development

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, candidates should:

• be Commonwealth citizens of a developing Commonwealth country, refugees or British protected persons AND be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
• normally hold a first degree of upper second-class standard, or higher qualification. In certain cases, we will consider a lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience

Further information is available in the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships prospectus 2012.

How to apply

The CSC expects all candidates being considered for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship to have completed an application form using our Electronic Application System (EAS).

The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on 28 May 2012.

Singapore International Graduate Award -SINGA 2012

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). PhD training will be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NUS or NTU. Students will be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a PhD degree by either NUS or NTU.


"We want to encourage more such exchanges, to build friendships and mutual understanding. This is why we are introducing a new Singapore International Graduate Award (or SINGA), for international students to do their PhD training in a multi-disciplinary environment in Singapore. 240 SINGA Awards will be given every year to top students from all over the world. I hope that this will enhance the close educational ties between our countries and will bring our young talents even closer together."

Please Xplre if you have interest..https://www.singa.a-star.edu.sg/theaward.php

Oxford University Scholarships for Master’s Students

Oxford University Scholarships for Master’s Students, UK, 2012 in Business, Hospitality and Publishing,Health and Life Sciences, Humanities,Technology, Design and Environment and Social Sciences

Applications will only be accepted from students who have already been made conditional or unconditional offers by Oxford Brookes University. You should apply for your place on the relevant courses below, and then submit your scholarship application.

 Through the Graduate School, we are offering a number of scholarships across a range of subject areas for UK, EU and international students wishing to undertake full-time taught master’s degrees in September 2012.Scholarships will be awarded for academic excellence and each award will be paid towards the tuition fee for a taught master’s degree. These scholarships do not include a maintenance grant

How to Apply: By Electronically and Post

Application Deadline: 29 June 2012

The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Chair Position

The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is seeking a distinguished scholar for the position of Chair -- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (http://www.ece.iit.edu). 

IIT is a private research university in the heart of Chicago. IIT's recently developed strategic plan places engineering excellence among its highest priorities. As the largest department in the Armour College of Engineering, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is central to this vision. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering plays a leading role in two key interdisciplinary themes identified in the strategic plan, through its Perfect Power initiative and Medical Imaging Research Center. 

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering and computer engineering. It currently has 23 full-time faculty members, including 21 tenured/tenure-track faculty members; 296 undergraduate students; and, 520 graduate students. The department's research, which is focused in the areas of power engineering, image and signal processing, communications engineering, computer engineering and electronics, had expenditures totaling $10.5M in the most recent fiscal year. 

Candidates for the position of department chair are expected to merit appointment as full professor and have records of distinguished research and educational achievements. 

For full consideration, applicants should submit letters of interest, outlining their qualifications and vision for the position, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of at least three references. Application materials should be submitted electronically, as single .pdf files (ece_search@iit.edu). Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. 

Questions and inquiries should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Robert Carlson, Dean -- School of Applied Technology (carlson@iit.edu; 630-682-6002).

PhD in Physics in Poland

The Copernicus Center Scholarship for PhD Researchers, funded by The John Templeton Foundation, is
offered to individuals who hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the fields of: physics, cosmology,
astronomy, mathematics, philosophy of science, history of science. The dissertations should be written
in English and pertain to one of the following topics:

•  Noncommutative geometry and its application in physics;
•  Physical viability of metric nonlinear (higher derivative) gravity theories;
•  Scientific method at its limit. Philosophical consequences of aspects theories and models.

The Copernicus Center offers two scholarships. The place of the PhD studies can be negotiated with the Copernicus Center, preferably at one of the Institutes with which the members of the group are affiliated.

Eligibility

Elligible to apply are individuals who hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the fields of: physics, cosmology, astronomy, mathematics, philosophy of science, history of science (adequate to the proposed research project) and are fluent in English. The candidates should either already be PhD students (for no longer than 2 years before the deadline of the contest) or should begin PhD studies (alternately obtain the status of a visiting graduate student) before the start of the scholarship.

Scholarship

The scholarship in the amount of $1000 (gross amount before deductions which include: taxation,
social security and health insurance; the scholarship will be converted to PLN using current
exchange rate) is awarded for 18 months (proposed starting date October 2012).

Application

The applications should include:

• Motivation letter
• CV + the list of academic achievements (courses and marks, transcript of records)
• A scanned copy of the MA/MS diploma(s) or information on the expected date of their acquisition
• Research project (dissertation outline)

Apply to:
info@copernicuscenter.edu.pl
(with the title: CCPHD)
Application deadline: May, 15, 2012

Algorithms Engineer Job in UK

Algorithms Engineer - Stevenage - upto 40k 

This is your chance to be part of an exciting and fast paced engineering team involved in the feature definition and implementation the RF transceiver portion of a mobile tester product range. 

The client currently has an urgent requirement for an Algorithms Engineer to join their team. You will have previously experience of DSP algorithms with a Wireless Communication environment and have a strong understanding of Matlab. 

Essential: Algorithms engineering, Matlab, DSP 
Desirable: C/C 

You will be working with a company that values a diverse, inclusive work environment. They treat people with respect and offer challenging assignments, development opportunities, competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. 

Please submit your CV for the full job description and web link. All applications in confidence. Your CV will not be sent anywhere until you have authorised us. Edgar Cowen provides services as an agency and an employment business. 

Algorithms Engineer - Stevenage - upto 40k 

This job was originally posted as www.cwjobs.co.uk/JobSeeking/Algorithms-Engineer---Stevenage---upto-40k_job53211216

PhD Program in “Computer Science” @ University of Venice, Italy

3-year PhD Program in “Computer Science”
DAIS – Computer Science
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy

- Deadline for application: October April 11th, 2012.
Applications *must be received* by the deadline.

- Start of program: September 2012

- Scholarship: Euro 13,600.00 per year (net).

- Admission Requirements: A graduate degree equivalent to
or higher than the Italian “Laurea Magistrale” degree
(MSc. degree)

- Number of available positions with scholarship: 6.
These include 3 thematic scholarships, on the following subjects:

- Cloud-based techniques for privacy-preserving information mining
- Calculations with resources and differentials
- Classification models for non-vectorial data

- The application form can be downloaded from the following link:

http://www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=124585

The application must include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two recommendation letters
- Information about degree and degree program
- Research Statement (max 20,000 chars)

- For more information, please contact phd@dais.unive.it

Post Doc In Physics @ University of Houston

Perform scientific research at the ion beam processing laboratory in the Texas Center for Superconductivity at UH, operate and maintain laboratory operations and equipment, train students, participate in preparation of scientific proposals and publications, and present work in local/international conferences.

The applicant should also be experienced in operation and maintenance of ion sources, tandem accelerators/beam lines, and ion implanters.

The following qualifications are highly preferred:

• Metal nanoparticle synthesis by ion implantation. Modification and control of embedded nanoparticle morphology by MeV energy ion beam and ion-laser co-irradiation. Nanoscale control of implantation induced synthesis by use of stencile mask. Fabrication of nano-scale implantation mask by focused ion beam and chemical synthesis of implantation mask.

• Luminescence propertied of ion-irradiated surface and ion-bombardment-induced nano-structured materials.

• Nanoscale patterning of the solid surface by energetic ion beam irradiation. Dynamics of patterned surfaces under ion bombardment, scaling properties.

• Morphological, compositional and structural analysis of ion beam modified surface using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning electron Microscopy(SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy(TEM), X-ray microanalysis(EDS), Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry(RBS) and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry(SIMS).

• Ion implantation in semiconductor and related effects, study of damage and recrystallization of solid and subsequent redistribution of implanted species under annealing.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires as Ph.D. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in Physics and experience in ion beam modification of surface structures and morphology.

Security Sensitive Position:
No

Retirement Program:
TRS

Job Open Date:
03/29/2012

Expected Closing Date On or Before:
04/05/2012

Application Information

Contact:	University of Houston
Online App. Form:	https://jobs.uh.edu//postings/12862