Thursday, August 30, 2012

Postgraduate Scholarship in UK


School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics Postgraduate Scholarship

£1,500 Scholarship towards tuition fees for international postgraduate applicants

School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics Articulation Agreement Scholarship

£3,000 Scholarship towards tuition fees for applicants applying through a recognised articulation agreement

How to Apply

Once you have been given an offer to study in the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics at the University of Dundee, we will send you an email telling you how to apply for a Scholarship.
You must complete the form, as soon as possible, and return it as per the instructions provided.
We will notify you after the closing date, to let you know whether you have been successful in being awarded a Scholarship or not.

Deadline

The closing date for Scholarship applications for courses starting September 2012 is 1st July 2012, and for courses starting in January 2013 the closing date is 15th November 2012.

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Friday, July 6, 2012

Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery


Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery
Industry:
Medical, Healthcare, Hospitals
Functional Area:
Medical, Healthcare, R&D, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
Role Category:
Medical Professional
Role:
Medical Officer
Keyskills:
Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgery
Desired Candidate Profile
Education:
(UG - MBBS - Medicine) AND (PG - Other)
M.Ch or DNB Neurosurgery. Candidate should be well versed in advance techniques used in Neurosurgery
Company Profile
HIHT University is a premier Institute of northern India providing education and health services It is spread over a area of 185 acres A Medical College and 750 bedded multispeciality hospital with all modern facility is attached to the University.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Ph.D. Positions in Berlin


At the Technische Universitat Berlin is the following vacancy to be filled:

7 Ph.D. Positions − Research Assistant −
3/4 working time − Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen/ Part-time employment may be possible

School II - Institute of Theoretical Physics/ Research Training Group 1558 (GRK1558) „Nonequilibrium Collective Dynamics in Condensed Matter and Biological Systems“
Reference number: F0-686 (to be filled from 01.10.2012 or 01.12.2012 for up to 18 month, extension to 3 years in the second funding period is planed, closing date for applications 26.07.2012)
Working field: The Research Training Group, funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG), and associated with the Technische Universitat Berlin and its partner institutions, the Potsdam University, the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt, and the Fritz-Haber Institute offers a platform for educating doctoral students in interdisciplinary research by applying and developing concepts for describing the collective dynamics of nonlinear dissipative systems chosen from three project areas: A Hard matter: Nonlinear transport and quantum optics in semiconductors B Soft matter: Collective dynamics and hydrodynamic interactions in complex fluids C Biological Systems: Self-organization and non-linear waves in active media. The projects are mostly theoretical in nature, except: project C1. For more information on the single projects, please consult the website:http://www.itp.tu-berlin.de/GRK1558.
Requirements: as a successful candidate you should hold a master, diploma degree or equivalent in physics. Applicants should have expertise in theoretical work related to the project area they are interested in.
For more information please contact Prof. Dr. Stark (email: holger.stark@tu-berlin.de; phone: +49 (0)30 314 29623)
Please send your written application with the reference number and the relevant documents (curriculum vitae, list of publications, a cover letter indicating the project you are interested in, and certificates of academic qualifications) to die Technische Universitat Berlin − Der Präsident, Fakultät II, Institut fUr Theoretische Physik, GRK 1558, Sekr. EW 7-2, Hardenbergstr. 36,10623 Berlin or by email to julia.eckert@tu-berlin.de
Please arrange for two letters of recommendation. Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview.
To ensure equal opportunities between men and women, applications from women with the respective qualifications are explicitly desired.
Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications are preferred.

Monday, June 11, 2012

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


Wednesday, May 23, 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/

Friday, May 4, 2012

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.
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

Thursday, May 3, 2012

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

Tuesday, April 3, 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).

Sunday, April 1, 2012

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