UK : PhD Research Studentship Microbial contamination of contact lenses and associated clinical factors

Glasgow Caledonian University - Departments of Biological and Biomedical Sciences and Vision Sciences

School of Life Sciences

Supervisors

Dr Sue Lang (Department of Biomedical Sciences, GCU)

Dr Sven Jonuscheit (Department of Vision Sciences, GCU)

The Studentship

The studentship is for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress and provides payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate plus an annual stipend of £14, 275 (please note that students from outside the EU are required to pay the difference between International and EU fees, currently this would amount to £6,100 per annum). Successful candidates are expected to undertake up to 6 hours of academic support activity per week.

The topic

"Microbial contamination of contact lenses and associated clinical factors"

Contact lens wear is a significant risk factor for the development of acute bacterial eye infections (microbial keratitis). The healthy non-lens wearing ocular surface is frequently exposed to potentially pathogenic microorganisms, yet infections rarely arise. The presence of a foreign object however, such as a contact lens, impairs host defence mechanisms allowing relatively small bacterial inocula to initiate infections. The contact lens surface allows the bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus to form a structure known as a biofilm (a population of bacteria cells within a secreted matrix called extracellular polymeric substance). It is recognised that a bacterial population replicating within a biofilm differs greatly from a free-floating counterpart. Bacteria within a biofilm are physiologically heterogeneous, gene expression and protein synthesis are altered, and the cells become increasingly refractory to antibiotic therapy. This study will investigate the association of contact lens wear and biofilm formation with S. aureus keratitis.

The successful applicant will be able to combine lab-based in vitro studies within a well-resourced and experienced research team engaged in the investigation of staphylococcal biofilms within the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences with relevant clinical research involving in vivo assessments of contact lenses and the human cornea within the Eye Clinic at GCU.

For further details and informal enquiries please contact the supervisors or the postgraduate tutor:

Dr Lang, Lecturer in Microbiology (sue.lang@gcu.ac.uk, 0141 331 8092) or

Dr Jonuscheit, Lecturer in Vision Sciences (sven.jonuscheit@gcu.ac.uk, 0141 331 3059)

Prof Ann Graham, Postgraduate Research Tutor (ann.graham@gcu.ac.uk)

Requirements and further details

Applicants should normally hold a first or upper second class degree in an appropriate subject.

How to apply

An application form can be downloaded from the following web page:

http://www.gcu.ac.uk/graduatecentre/downloads/standard_app_form.doc

All enquiries for further information about how to apply for the above PhD posts and completed applications should be directed to Diane Dickie, Caledonian Graduate Centre, D.Dickie@gcu.ac.uk or 0141 331 8096.

Further information about the School of Life Sciences at GCU is available here:

http://www.gcu.ac.uk/sls/research/

Further information about the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences is available here:

http://www.gcu.ac.uk/sls/departments/deptofbiologicalbiomedicalsciences/

Further information about the Department of Vision Sciences is available here:

http://www.gcu.ac.uk/sls/departments/deptofvisionsciences/

Closing date for the applications is Friday 16^th July 2010

UK : Psychology PhD studentship Learning and Visual Attention Bangor University - School of Psychology

Prof Jane Raymond

Closing date: 28th June 2010

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship for 3 years full time study in the School of Psychology at Bangor University (start date Autumn 2010). The School of Psychology in Bangor was ranked 7th among Psychology departments in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, based on the quality of its research and academic environment.

The studentship includes payment of UK / EU level tuition fees, a maintenance allowance of approximately £13,290 p.a. and a research allowance of £750 p.a.

Project description

The project will explore the role of learning and motivation on visual attention and social cognition in healthy humans. Recent work from Prof Raymond's lab has shown that learned reward/punishment value associated with complex stimuli (e.g., faces) changes the way information is attended, perceived, remembered, and emotionally evaluated. The project will explore these effects in more detail with a specific emphasis on how reward and expectation modulate visual processing mechanisms in the brain. The project will involve EEG/ERP, behavioural approaches (chronometry and psychophysics) and/or fMRI, depending on the student's interests. Avenues for exploration include cognitive genetic phenotyping, addiction, and manipulation of emotional states.

Requirements

Applicants must have a first or upper second-class honours degree in Psychology or equivalent and we would normally expect applicants to have completed an appropriate Masters degree. International students are welcome to apply. However, our studentships only cover fees at the UK / EU level. The School offers a fee bursary of up to £4500 per annum for exceptional international students.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Raymond j.raymond@bangor.ac.uk

For details on how to apply please visit our website http://www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology/postgraduate/studentships. The closing date for applications is the 28th June 2010. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.

Committed to Equal Opportunities

UK : Research Studentship UK Airspace Regulation In an Era of Privatisation and Commercialisation

Loughborough University - Department of Civil and Building Engineering

The Transport Studies Group within the Department of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University invites applications from highly capable and enthusiastic individuals who wish to study for a PhD in the area of UK airspace regulation. The unprecedented and recurrent closure of UK and much of northern European airspace, in the spring of 2010 following the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland, demonstrated the economic importance of airspace and highlighted the legal and geopolitical complexities involved in its regulation. The UK was particularly affected by the closure. Hundreds of flights were grounded or delayed, thousands of passengers had their travel plans disrupted, and airlines, airport operators, and tourist authorities reported multi-million pound losses.

The recriminations that followed the decision to close UK airspace brought issues of (inter)national airspace governance into sharp relief and indicated the scale of disruption any future airspace closures might cause. Though an in-depth empirical investigation into the political, legal, and commercial decisions that informed the UK's response to the volcanic eruption, this research project will investigate the complex interactions that exist between aviation regulators, airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, and air transport consumer groups in the UK and explore the extent to which the progressive privatisation and commercialisation of the UK's aviation infrastructure has changed practices of airspace regulation and governance. Working with Dr Lucy Budd and Professor Stephen Ison, the successful applicant will explore the implications of the current regulatory regime and will seek to help safeguard the future resilience of the UK airspace network by enabling stakeholders to better prepare for, and respond to, future disruption.

Funding and Eligibility

The studentship is for three years and cover fees and a tax-exempt stipend (£13,590 for the 20010/11 academic year with cost of living adjustments in years 2 and 3). Tuition fees will be paid at the UK/EU rate. Candidates from countries outside of the EU will be liable for the difference between ‘home student fees' and international student fees. Applicants will need to complete the Loughborough University on-line application form (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/pg/essential/apply/index.htm).

Applicants should preferably have a Masters degree in air transport management, human geography, economics, or a cognate discipline or a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) at Bachelor level. Applicants will be judged on their academic experience, their understanding of the proposed research area, and their references. On the application form, please state under ‘additional information' that the application relates to the ‘UK airspace' research studentship.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 16th July 2010

Additional Information: For informal enquiries contact Dr. Lucy Budd (L.C.S.Budd@lboro.ac.uk) or Professor Stephen Ison (S.G.Ison@lboro.ac.uk).

Further information about the studentship can be obtained by contacting:

Ms Helen Newbold,
Research Administrator,
Department of Civil and Building Engineering,
Loughborough University

E-mail: H.Newbold@lboro.ac.uk

UK : PhD Studentship Oxford Brookes University - Department of Computing and Electronics

Applications are invited for a 3 year PhD studentship in the Department of Computing and Electronics at Oxford Brookes University. The student will join the Applied Formal Methods Research Group and will work on one of the projects below.

HOLI: a Holistic Theory of Systems’ Evolution

A Process for Risk-Driven Requirements Engineering and Analysis (APRES)
A collaborative project with the Department of Computer Science, UCL.

People at the Centre of Mobile Application Design (PACMAD)

More information about these projects can be found at http://www.brookes.ac.uk/brookesnet/graduateoffice/prospective/research/funding

The Applied Formal Methods Research Group is part of the Department of Computing and Electronics in the School of Technology. The Department provides undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Computer Science and related disciplines. Details about the School can be found at http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/about

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with:

• a solid background in Computer Science, shown by a good BSc: 2.1 or above and/or an MSc degree;
• a solid background in Mathematics; knowledge of software engineering methods;
• an appreciation of empirical techniques;
• good communication and collaboration skills.

As research deliverables we expect publications, software, and a PhD thesis. The studentship will start from enrolment on 20 September 2010 and is open to Home/EU and International students. The award will cover the cost of the full-time fees for three years and will include an annual stipend of £14,000.

If you have any queries about the projects, please contact:
Rachel Harrison: rachel.harrison@brookes.ac.uk

For more information about our research and this programme, see:
http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/research

For details on how to apply, contact tech-research@brookes.ac.uk.

UK : PhD Studentship: Nonlinear Signal Processing And Modelling In Diabetes And The Metabolic Syndrome

University of Southampton - School of Engineering Sciences

Ref: SES-74-141

A PhD studentship is available in the Computational Engineering & Design research group, School of Engineering Sciences (SES), which fully covers University tuition fees (at EU/UK level**) and provides a tax-free bursary of £13,600 per year, rising annually in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 3-year duration. **EU/UK fees £3500 p.a., Overseas fee 15,500 p.a. (figures to be confirmed, and subject to annual increase).

UK applicants and EU-eligible applicants are eligible for full funding

Eligible overseas applicants will be expected to pay the fees difference of £12,000 from other sources.

Project description:

There are currently over 200 million people worldwide, and 2 million people in the UK alone, affected by diabetes. Overall, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes and related diseases, such as obesity and cardiovascular disease is rising at an alarming rate, worldwide, prompting the WHO to refer to this as an epidemic. Model systems that can be manipulated and studied at a functional and/or physiological level will help to develop a better understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of these conditions. The aim of this research is therefore to investigate the application of a range of nonlinear systems modelling techniques to a variety of physiological data sets from a number of clinical and other studies. This will include such data as blood-glucose, lipid and cholesterol levels, vascular flow measurements, insulin/glucose sensitivity tests, age, gender and lifestyle profiling along with the identification of candidate modelling strategies together with analysis of their predictive capabilities. This project, in conjunction with the School of Medicine, would suit a talented numerate graduate able to work alongside clinicians, scientists and engineers in all stages of the study.

The School of Engineering Sciences has an international reputation for research excellence, and is a diverse community, committed to creating an inclusive working and learning environment in which all individuals are equally treated and valued, and can achieve their potential. The School considers all studentship applications in relation to academic criteria and regardless of the individual's race, nationality, gender, or belief.

Entry requirements: Candidates will have a first class or upper second class degree in relevant disciplines, Engineering, Mathematics or Analytical Sciences.

Commencing 1 October 2010

Closing date for applications: a rolling deadline applies.

If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Andrew Chipperfield , Computational Engineering/Biomedical Engineering research group, Email: A.J.Chipperfield@Soton.ac.uk , Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 8344.

How to apply: http://www.soton.ac.uk/ses/courses/pg/pgapply.html

Please read the notes carefully before applying. Applications will only be considered on receipt of a completed application form.

You can attach your supporting documents to the on-line application. If you are unable to do this, please send by email to Julia Zimbler jfz@soton.ac.uk (or send by fax or post if you are unable to send them electronically):

Julia Zimbler, Postgraduate Admissions, Graduate School Office, School of Engineering Sciences, Room 4009, Lanchester Building, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK.

Fax: +44 (0) 2380 59 5167.

Please ensure you include a personal statement in your application, stating why you particularly want to do a PhD, why you think you are suited to a research degree and what particularly attracts you to this project.

Please also visit www.soton.ac.uk/ses for further information about the School and its research activities.

UK : PhD Studentship in Physical Objects as Intermediary Objects in Design

Open University - Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology, Department of Design, Development, Environment and Materials

Ref: 100527

The Design and Innovation Group at the Open University is a leading international centre for Design research which reaches across disciplines and domains. The group is seeking well qualified PhD candidates with interests in the areas of (a) Design Processes or (b) Computational Design, to develop models and tools which can be applied across design domains. A good first degree in Design, Engineering, Mathematics or Computing, would be particularly relevant for this studentship. The candidate needs to have a keen interest in reflecting on design practice and engaging with real design processes at the same time as engaging with theoretical discussions.

Applying
Applications should be made by the 1^st July. The PhD will start on 1 October 2010 or as soon as possible afterwards. Potential applicants should contact Claudia Eckert (c.m.eckert@open.ac.uk) for informal discussions or enquiries. The studentship will provide a living stipend and will cover University fees. Non-EU candidates are eligible but may need to fund the difference between Home and Overseas fees. General information about studying for a PhD at The Open University, including an application form and details of fees, is available at http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/index.htm. Application forms can be downloaded on the website.

Please send your application to: Mr Paul Courtnage, Department Secretary, DDEM Venables Post Point D; Walton Hall; MILTON KEYNES, MK7 6AA p.j.courtnage@open.ac.uk

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

UK : 2 Full-Time PhD Studentships University of Surrey - The School of Law

The School of Law at the University of Surrey is offering 2 full-time PhD studentships starting in October 2010.

The 3 year studentships will cover fees* plus a stipend of £12,600 pa.

*Please note that, we welcome applications from outside the EU. However, we can only support fees at the Home/EU rate. Non-EU applicants will be required to make up the difference in fees themselves.

Proposals will be considered, on their individual merits, for any area of law where we can offer supervision. However, we should particularly like to encourage applicants with topics in one of the following areas:

• Bankruptcy law in theory and practice;
• Comparative constitutional law;
• Corruption;
• Discrimination law;
• Environmental Law, including international climate change regulation, water law and policy, transboundary water regulation
• EU law, including any aspect of EU constitutional law, judicial protection in the EU, EU criminal law, External political relations of the EU;
• Intellectual property law, including its relations with other areas such as competition law, contract law, environmental law;
• Public international law, including international criminal law, law of armed conflict;
• Property rights in natural resources, indigenous land rights, co-operative and community resource use;
• Sustainable natural resource governance, including customary legal frameworks

Further information and details on how to apply: http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/law/news/stories/2010/27792_postgraduate_research_studentships_available.htm

The closing date for submissions is 30^th June, 2010.

UK : PhD Studentship Medical Physics and Medical Engineering Applications of Electrocardiography and Imaging to the Assessment of Heart Dynamics

Newcastle University - Institute of Cellular Medicine

Reference Code: CL034

Closing Date: 30th June 2010

Supervisors: Dr A Sims, Dr P Langley, Professor A Murray

Institute: Institute of Cellular Medicine

Sponsor: Regional Medical Physics and Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University

Duration of the award: 3 years

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the UK. Physics and engineering are key skills required for solving many of the problems associated with cardiovascular disease. From greater understanding of disease processes through data analysis and computer modelling, to the development of diagnostic and therapeutic devices and assistive technologies, physics and engineering play a major role.

The Cardiovascular Physics and Engineering Group has a significant international reputation in this area. With expertise ranging from advanced biomedical signal processing and image analysis to device development, we offer along with our collaborators in Medical Physics and Cardiology a stimulating environment in which important clinical cardiovascular problems can be addressed.

For this PhD studentship we are looking for an outstanding candidate with good physics/engineering background who is highly motivated to undertake a challenging research project linking electrocardiography and imaging to provide diagnostic information on heart dynamics. The PhD studentship will provide training in a broad range of research skills and is the ideal launchpad for a career in the biomedical engineering industry or academic research.

Value of the Award and Eligibility

The studentship is available to UK, EU or international students. The award covers EU/UK tuition fees (£4,325, which can be used as a contribution to international fees) and an annual stipend of £13,489.

Person Specification

You should have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of an upper-second-class Honours degree in physics, engineering or related discipline. We also welcome applications from candidates with a relevant Master's award.

How to Apply

You must complete the University's postgraduate application form. Select "Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) - Cellular Medicine" as the programme of study. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement required) but you must attach a copy of your CV and a covering letter, quoting the title of the studentship and reference number CL034.

Closing date for applications: 30 June 2010

Further Information

For more details, please contact Dr A Sims andrew.sims@nuth.nhs.uk, Dr P Langley, philip.langley@ncl.ac.uk, Professor A Murray alan.murray@ncl.ac.uk

Details of the research undertaken at Newcastle into Cardiovascular Physics and Engineering are available online at http://research.ncl.ac.uk/cardio_phys_eng/

UK : Barham Benevolent Foundation Research Studentship Harper Adams University College

The role of previous experience in the motivation of dairy cows for access to pasture.

Further information on Harper Adams University College and the above Studentship can be found at: http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk.

For informal enquiries applicants may contact the supervisory team: Dr S Mark Rutter (smrutter@harper-adams.ac.uk, telephone +44-(0)1952-815463) or Dr Liam Sinclair (lsinclair@harper-adams.ac.uk, telephone +44-(0)1952-815332).

The successful applicant will normally be expected to hold either a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree in an appropriate subject.

The research student will be expected to acquire generic research skills (eg communication, data analysis) by registering for the Harper Adams Postgraduate Certificate in Research Skills (tuition fee included in the studentship).

The studentship includes tuition fees, consumables and conference allowance and a maintenance grant of £13,000 in Year 1, rising to £13,500 in Year 2 and then £14,000 in Year 3, dependent on satisfactory progress.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons from EU and non-EU countries. A minimum level of competency in English is required. International applicants need to be classed as an overall Grade 6.5 using the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or PTE score.

Applicants should send their completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, together with a Curriculum Vitae with the names and contact details of two referees and covering letter to Mrs V Slann, Research Administrator, Harper Adams University College, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB (vslann@harper-adams.ac.uk).

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 30 June 2010

UK : PhD Studentship Mechanical Strain of Keratinocyte Stem Cells and Regulation of Stem Cell Migration

Newcastle University - Institute of Cellular Medicine

Reference Code: CL030

Closing Date: 18th July 2010

Supervisors: Dr J Reichelt, Professor N Reynolds, Professor M Taggart

Institute: Institute of Cellular Medicine

Sponsor: Institute of Cellular Medicine/Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University

Duration of the award: 3 years

Keratinocyte stem cells regulate epidermal homoeostasis. Wounding stimulates them to exit their niche, proliferate and participate in wound closure. Recent data showed that keratinocyte stem cells are also activated in hyperproliferative psoriatic epidermis and psoriasis may be provoked by mechanical trauma to skin (Koebner phenomenon). The signalling mechanisms involved in activating keratinocyte stem cells to migrate out of their niche and proliferate are not well characterised.

Keratinocytes are able to sense mechanical strain and transform it into biochemical signals. Mechanical signal transduction implies an intact cytoskeleton as well as cell-cell and cell-matrix contacts. The literature on mechanical signalling in keratinocytes is based on results using differentiated keratinocytes whereas the response of keratinocyte stem cells has not yet been studied. Studies involving other types of stem cells support the hypothesis that mechanical load regulates self-renewal, lineage commitment and migration of stem cells. The aim of the project is to test the hypothesis that mechanical stress regulates KSC function in a 3D context, relevant to wound healing.

The interdisciplinary research project involves biomedical and biophysical sciences.

Value of the Award and Eligibility

The studentship covers UK/EU tuition fees and provides an annual stipend at the Research Council UK rates (was £13,290 per year in 09/10). International applicants may apply but will need to source additional funding to cover the difference between UK/EU tuition fees and international tuition fees.

Person Specification

You should have, or expect to achieve an MSc or MRes in a relevant biological sciences subject. This studentship is available to UK, EU or international students. If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS or equivalent of 7.0 or above.

How to Apply

You must complete the University's postgraduate application form. Select Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) - Cellular Medicine" as the programme of study. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement required) but you must attach a copy of your CV and a covering letter, quoting the title of the studentship and reference number CL030.

Closing date for applications 18th July 2010

Further Information

For further details, please contact Dr Julia Reichelt, julia.reichelt@ncl.ac.uk, +44 (0) 191 222 5074.

PhD Studentships University of Glasgow - Department of Economics

The Department of Economics, University of Glasgow invites applications for two fully funded PhD studentships (UK/EU/International fees and bursary) for doctoral research.

Applications are sought from exceptionally well-qualified individuals in the area of macroeconomics. Topics of particular interest are: the interaction of monetary and fiscal policy, the application of numerical techniques for solving quantitative problems in macroeconomic policy design and the impact of commitment and discretion in policy outcomes. Applicants will have a Masters degree in economics or have excellent technical qualifications in areas such as mathematics, statistics or related fields.

• The successful PhD students can expect to be supervised by Professor Charles Nolan. The studentships will be available for study beginning in September 2010 for a threeyear period on a full-time basis.
• Professor Charles Nolan: was educated at the University of Strathclyde and Birkbeck College, University of London. He worked for eight years as an economist at the Bank of England. He has formerly taught at University of Reading, University of Durham, and University of St Andrews. He is a member of the European Monetary Forum. His research interests are quantitative general equilibrium macroeconomics and monetary theory, international finance and business cycle analysis. He has several publications in highly regarded journals, including Econometrica, Journal of Monetary Economics, Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking and Economic Journal.
• Postgraduate research: All postgraduate research students are provided with dedicated office space and a PC. Students have the opportunity to present their work at a PhD workshop series and to attend the Department's research seminars, which showcase invited speakers from the UK and Europe. Students benefit from research methods courses offered by the Faculty of Law, Business and Social Sciences and may, where appropriate, attend relevant MSc courses. RAE 2008 places the Department of Economics at Glasgow joint 11th in the UK and top in Scotland on the basis of GPA and research income and ranks all research as being of international quality: 75% is considered to be world-leading and internationally excellent.
• The award: The studentship holder will receive an annual bursary (£13,649 per annum) in addition to payment of full fees at the UK/EU/International rate for three years.
• Teaching fellowships: Successful applicants will become Teaching Fellows in the Department. As a part of their duties, they will be expected to teach up to 100 hours of tutorials per year in economics (normally undergraduate). Appropriate training will be provided for this purpose.
• Applicants: Potential applicants should have a minimum of a 2.1 undergraduate degree and have/expect to achieve a Masters degree with excellent grades in a
  relevant subject from a UK university or comparable qualifications from another
  recognised university.
• Application procedure: Email Jane Brittin (J.Brittin@lbss.gla.ac.uk), Postgraduate Secretary in the Department of Economics, stating that you wish to be considered for the studentship. The closing date for applications is 10th August 2010.

UK : Fully funded International PhD Scholarships Faculty of Engineering University of Nottingham - University of Nottingham & Virginia Tech (USA)

Applications are invited for two fully-funded PhD scholarships (fees and living costs) to undertake research in the areas of Transportation Engineering or Power Electronics at the University of Nottingham (UK) with approximately one year of their research program studying at Virginia Tech (USA). Competition for these scholarships is expected to be very strong because each brings the opportunity for students to study with world-leading research groups in both countries.

Areas in which applications are invited:

TRANSPORTATION

• Sustainability assessment of the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure: This might include research questions concerning the application of environmental life cycle assessment or multicriteria decision making to infrastructure systems.
• Asset management of transport infrastructure: Data handling, deterioration modelling, integration of environmental criteria including carbon footprint.
• Condition monitoring of transport infrastructure: Challenges include repeatable location referencing, data quality, and use of private vehicle data.
• Road surface condition and safety: Understanding the combined role of road geometry and condition in crash studies and prevention, impact on driver behavior.
• Low-carbon, environmentally-friendly construction materials. Laboratory synthesis or manufacture and characterisation of materials derived from renewable, waste or recycled feedstocks.

POWER ELECTRONICS

• Electrical Systems in Aerospace (More Electric Aircraft): Power conversion technologies for high power density and high reliability converters - includes conversion topologies, thermal management, packaging and integration and reliability studies. Aircraft electrical network analysis and modelling - includes power quality and stability issues for AC, DC and hybrid systems.
• Smart Grids: High power converters for grid applications - including converter topologies and advanced grid interfacing strategies. Converters for DC grid systems and multi-terminal HVDC systems.
• Renewable Energy: Power conversion technologies for integration of renewable energy sources - includes converters for interfacing sources and energy storage and energy management control strategies.
• Power conversion: In addition to the applications above, opportunities exist to work on new generic power conversion concepts and topologies and their control.

Students are expected to have a Masters-level qualification at the highest level. They must have good English and be eligible to study in both countries or be able to obtain a visa for the country (ies) where they are not.

These studentships will be available for a start date between August and September 2010.

Applications, consisting of a full CV/bio, a transcript of your academic progress to date and a one page Masters' project summary (the summary should describe a research-style project performed by you, showing your role and the lessons you learned, this will be used to assess your appreciation of, and suitability for, research) and the names of three referees who can give an assessment of your suitability, should be sent (via Email) to, for Power Electronics, Laura Sun, Email: laura.sun@nottingham.ac.uk, or for Transportation, Andrew Dawson, Email: andrew.dawson@nottingham.ac.uk. Short-listed applications will be shared between colleagues at both universities. Final acceptance onto the program will require students to submit a formal application to the University.

Please quote ref: ENG/416.

Closing date: 18 July 2010 (for an August-October 2010 start although late applications will be considered for 2011 entry).

For all our vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham see: http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/.

UK : International Fee Waiver Studentship Molecules Get Wired: Towards Spin-Polarized Transport Through A Single Molecule

University of Hull - Department of Physics (in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry)

An international fee waiver studentship is available at the Department of Physics (in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry) at the University of Hull in the area of molecular spintronics. This cross-disciplinary research is expected to focus on the incorporation and electrical measurement of organic molecules within nanosized/atomic scale magnetic junctions. The research will have a broad remit and involve aspects of nanotechnology, organic electronics, micro-fluidics, polymer physics/synthesis, self-assembly and electrochemistry. Candidates will preferably have excellent experimental skills and/or a strong willingness to learn device fabrication and low temperature measurement techniques and will be a highly motivated, well-organized and creative individual, capable of working with minimal supervision when required. The work will involve cross-departmental, national and international collaborations.

The studentship is open to non-EU residents only and will cover fees at the overseas student rate but no maintenance so students will need to raise their own maintenance costs. Applicants will be expected to hold the equivalent of a UK upper second class honours degree or higher in Physics, Chemistry or a related subject.

The studentship will start in September 2010 (or earlier if required).

For further details, please contact Dr Neil Kemp (N.Kemp@hull.ac.uk) or visit http://www2.hull.ac.uk/pg/phd/science/moleculesgetwired.aspx where an application form can also be downloaded. More details of our research interests can be found at http://www.hull.ac.uk/physics/ntk/Webpage.htm

UK : PhD Studentship Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Legume-based Systems Scottish Agricultural College

Scottish Agricultural College and University of Edinburgh

It is well established that legume crops could play a key role in sustainable cropping systems. They contribute more to the farming system than simply the harvested part: they fix atmospheric nitrogen into forms available for plant metabolism, they break the cycles of diseases that attack the major cereal crops, and they can replace other food, feed, fibre and fuel crop products that are imported from other continents. Nevertheless, they are under-represented in European agriculture, and this research aims to remedy this situation. The consequences of growing a range of legume crops will be systematically quantified agronomically, ecologically and economically in order that an optimum usage of legumes can be defined for each of the major European agricultural zones. The basis of the PhD will be to understand and extrapolate to an EU scale using dynamic and deterministic modelling techniques that measure greenhouse gas emissions from legume rotations.

This postgraduate position is for three years, with a proposed start date of September 2010, ending September 2013.

The successful candidate must have or expect to obtain a minimum of an upper second class degree in a scientific discipline from a UK University or equivalent. They should ideally have demonstrated ability in using biological models, statistical techniques, an understanding of soil processes, and be familiar with computer software and data handling packages. Oral and writing skills in English are required to a high standard. A clean and valid European driving license is desirable.

The studentship offers a stipend of £13290 per annum. The full award (stipend and fees) is available to EU Citizens only, however, non-EU students will be considered. The student will be based at the SAC, King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG.

Application packs are available from Frances Stratford (frances.stratford@sac.ac.uk) quoting reference SAC/52740019/Topp .

For further particulars or to have an informal discussion about this studentship, contact Dr Kairsty Topp, kairsty.topp@sac.ac.uk (0131 535 4026) or Dr Bob Rees Bob.rees@sac.ac.uk

(0131 535 4365) SAC, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG.

Closing date for the return of applications is 12 noon on 27 July 2010.

UK : PhD Studentship Alcohol use in middle aged adults

University of Worcester - Institute of Health and Society

Applications are invited for a fully-funded full-time studentship on alcohol use in middle aged and older adults.

Although the level of alcohol abuse in the middle/old aged population has been estimated there is little evidence on the attitudes of such a group towards alcohol, drinking and the potential public health messages. In response to this increased prevalence, interventions aimed at changing drinking behaviour have been developed although these have been rather parsimonious in their approach and reach.

The purpose of this cross sectional study is to examine alcohol consumption in middle and late adulthood. Specifically to establish: a) level of consumption of alcohol in the target populations; b) to explore views and attitudes towards drinking in both middle aged and older adults; c) to explore any potential differences between rural and urban areas for both levels of consumption and views and attitudes regarding drinking alcohol and d) develop, deliver and evaluate potential public health interventions for such a population.

This PhD studentship is being supported by both the University of Worcester and the Worcester Public Health Directorate.

The student will carry out a research project that will, on successful completion, lead to the award of a higher research degree (PhD). The student will be expected to carry out their individual research study under the direction of Dr Penney Upton, Director of Studies along with colleagues from the University and the local Public Health Directorate.

Applicants should preferably have a good first degree in Health, Psychology or related discipline although applicants from other subject disciplines may be considered. Excellent oral and written English are a must, as are a commitment and enthusiastic approach to completing a higher research degree. The successful applicant will receive a tax free bursary of £12,300 per annum from the University of Worcester plus a limited budget to support their research. Fees will be paid in full at the UK/EU rate for home and EU citizens. Overseas students are welcome to apply but will need to fund the balance of fees for Overseas Research Students.

For further details visit: http://www.worc.ac.uk/research/studentships
Application forms can be found here: http://www.worc.ac.uk/research/studentships
For an informal discussion about the studentship please feel free to contact on +44 1905 855517 or by email to d.upton@worc.ac.uk.

For questions regarding the application process contact Mrs Helen Tabinor, Graduate Research School Manager (tel: 01905 855012, email: h.tabinor@worc.ac.uk).

Closing date for applications is 5th July 2010.

Candidates will be invited for interview on 19th July 2010.

UK : Master of Engineering (MEng)

In Mechanical Engineering

University of Limerick

University of Limerick

OLLSCOIL LUIMNIGH

IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

The University of Limerick is located on the banks of the River Shannon in Ireland at the heart of the 640 acre National Technological Park, approximately 5 km from the centre of Limerick city. The University accommodates some 12,500 students.

The Masters course (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering is based in the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering. This course will provide training in advanced topics in Mechanical Engineering and was developed in response to the decision of Engineers Ireland that a Master's degree in an engineering discipline will be the minimum educational standard for Chartered Engineer status for students graduating in 2013.

The main aim of the programme is to equip graduates with a detailed knowledge of advanced methods in mechanical engineering, including theoretical foundations, computational and experimental methods and engineering applications.

PROGRAMME OF STUDY

The programme spans a single academic year (three semesters) and requires full time attendance on campus. For the first two semesters students will study a mandatory set of core subjects and a suite of optional advanced subjects (electives). Students will engage in a research project over all three semesters with submission of a research project (thesis) at the end of semester 3. Research in the Department covers a wide range of topics-the Department has strong links with two leading research institutes: the Materials and Surface Science Institute and the Stokes Institute. The Department also houses research centres in Automation, Biomedical Engineering Wave Energy, Biofuels, Composite Materials and Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics and. Further details of research fields in the department are available at the department web page, www.ul.ie/mae.

SEMESTER 1

Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics

Research Project

Advanced Technical Communication for Engineers

Three specialist electives to be chosen from:

Non-linear Finite Element Analysis

Scientific Computation

Advanced Computer Aided Design

Composite Materials

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Advanced Mechanics of Solids

Fuels and Energy Conversion

Project Planning and Control

SEMESTER 2

Research Project

Two specialist electives to be chosen from:

Renewable Energy Technologies

Fracture Mechanics

Advanced Computational Fluid

Engineering Mechanics of Plastics and Composites

Boundary Layer Theory

SEMESTER 3

Research Project (30 credits)

To graduate from the programme a student must accumulate 90 credits, comprising 45 credits of taught modules and 45 credits of research work, as outlined in the Table. Credit may be given for prior learning, with the agreement of the Course Director.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirement to the programme is a 2.2 Honours Bachelor's undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field. For international students, the entry equivalent will be accepted as determined by the Course Director in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions. Where applicants are non-native English language speakers, certified achievement in TOEFL or IELTS Standard English Language Competency Test will be required. An interview may be part of the admission process.

FEES

Information on fees and semester dates is available from the university webpage www.ul.ie/finance.

CONTACT

For further information please visit the department web-page, www.ul.ie/mae or contact the Course Director:

Prof. Noel O'Dowd

Email: noel.odowd@ul.ie

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online at www.url.ie/4hwk.

Postgraduate Admissions Contact:

Postgraduate Admissions Office

Graduate School

University of Limerick

Limerick, Ireland

Telephone: +353 (0)61 234 377

Fax: +353 (0)61 233 287

Email: postgradadmissions@ul.ie

Web: www.graduateschool.ul.ie

UK : MSc in Water and Environmental Management (WEM) 2010/2011

University of Bristol - Department of Civil Engineering

This MSc programme provides academic and practical training for Engineers and Scientists with a special interest in management of water and the environment. The course is delivered by academics from Bristol's renowned Department of Civil Engineering, and leading practitioners from industry.

The main aim of the WEM programme is to provide graduates with a sound knowledge and fundamental understanding of integrated water and environmental management. This includes considering the relationships between human activity and the environment, and quantifying the impacts of human activities, and the technical and socio-economic approaches for preventing and controlling adverse environmental impacts.

The course is particularly suitable for graduates who wish to pursue a career in the Water Industry, Environmental Management, or International Development. Past graduates have found employment in consultancies, companies in the pharmaceutical and engineering sectors, environmental regulators, local authorities and other public sector bodies.

The MSc course consists of four core modules, four optional modules for students to select from a broad range of subject areas, and four months' individual research towards a thesis. Modules are taught through lectures, group tutorials, and private study, with field visits, and are assessed through a combination of exams and assignments.

All modules are allocated two weeks of study time: one week for timetabled activity and the other for private study and preparation of assignments. Timetabled activities are available to be taken as short-courses to meet CPD requirements.

Entrance requirements

A minimum of a second-class Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in an engineering or science subject. Other qualifications or relevant professional experience will also be considered. Applicants whose first language is not English normally require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 92, or equivalent.

Core Modules

• Environmental Quality
• Environmental Systems
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Policy and Regulation

Optional Modules

• Water Supply and Sanitation in Developing Countries
• River Engineering
• Environmental Systems
• Waste and Contaminated Land Management
• Potable Water Treatment
• Environmental Management
• Operational Management and Customer Service
• Waste Water Treatment Processes
• Environmental Policy and Regulation
• Industrial Environmental Management
• Water Resources
• Water Pollution Prevention and Control
• Air Quality
• Coastal Engineering and Shoreline Management
• Ecology and Ecosystems

For further information please contact philippa.salsbury@bristol.ac.uk.

USA: PhD Research Positions in Computational Nanomechanics at the University of Pittsburgh

Several PhD research positions are currently open in the Computational Nanomechanics Group at the University of Pittsburgh for the following research projects:

1. Thermomechanical behavior of carbon-based nanomaterials
2. Atomistic-to-continuum themomechanical theory in solids
3. Mechanics of nanoporous and nanocrystalline metals

Successful applicants will carry out challenging research projects in a highly intellectual and dynamic environment under the guidance of Professor Albert C. To. The computational tools the group employs include molecular dynamics simulations, first-principles methods, Monte Carlo simulations, and finite element/meshfree methods. The computational resources the group has access include a brand new 800-core cluster (shared with other research groups at Pitt) and a 24-core cluster. In addition, the group has access to the state-of-the-art computing facilities at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (www.psc.edu).

Highly self-motivated individuals interested in computational nanomechanics and multiscale modeling and simulations are encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess good programming and computer skills in general. Interested applicants should email Professor Albert C. To (albertto[ at ]pitt.edu) their resume, which project(s) they are interested in, and their past research works (if any), and future career goals. Questions regarding these positions are welcome and should be directed to Professor To.

UK: PhD Scholarship in the Field of Medical Engineering at Queen Mary, University of London

EPSRC PhD scholarship for a home (i.e. UK) student to work with Prof. Wen Wang in School of Engineering and Materials Science and his colleagues at Williams Harvey Research Institute in Queen Mary, University of London on ‘Targeted delivery and release of selective matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors in designated diseased tissues’

Details: Many tissues in our body produce enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases. These enzymes are required for the normal functions of the tissues, but when produced in excessive quantities, they can cause damage to the tissues, leading to diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer and arthritis. This project will develop novel ways for nanoencapsulation, delivery and site specific release of MMP inhibitors that can dampen the enzymatic activity specifically to diseased tissues. It can be used to improve the efficacy and minimize adverse effects of such agents for treatment of the diseases mentioned above.

Award: EPSRC PhD scholarship for 3 years
Starting date: September 2010
Candidates: Bioengineering and related subjects (home students only)

Appl Deadline: 25 June 2010

Contact:
Wen Wang,
PI of project,
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Queen Mary University of London
wen.wang[ at ]qmul.ac.uk

Italy: Doctoral Research Fellowships, the Fondazione Edmund Mach

the Research and Innovation Centre of the Fondazione Edmund Mach is pleased to inform you of the following open job and training opportunities:
1. Research fellowship to support a PhD in Diversity, impact and fate of cyanobacterial toxins in freshwater ecosystems (061_AMB_DCT) - open until the 11th July 2010;

2. Research fellowship to support a PhD in Ecology of cyanobacteria and Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (060_AMB_DEC) - open until the 11th July 2010;

3. Research fellowship to support a PhD in Paleo-Ecology of European lakes (059_AMB_DPEEL) - open until the 26th June 2010;

For more information:
http://www.fmach.eu/CRI_work_with_us

Spain: Fully Financed PhD Opportunity, Research Assistant Positions, IMDEA Networks

NEW CALL FOR FULLY FUNDED RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
IMDEA Networks is a networking research institute whose multinational team is engaged in cutting edge fundamental science. As a growing, English-speaking institute located in Madrid, Spain, IMDEA Networks offers a unique opportunity for pioneering scientists to develop their ideas. Our researchers share the potential to shape the future of networking science over the coming years.

Further information regarding our areas of research can be found at this page.

As funded members of our team, successful applicants will join the Ph.D. program at University Carlos III of Madrid, beginning September/October 2010. They will also benefit from full financial support throughout their Ph.D. program for up to four years.

Successful candidates should have:

• B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent in Telematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field**
• Excellent academic transcripts
• Clearly defined Statement of Purpose for Ph.D. research thesis
• Excellent level of spoken and written English
• Highly motivated
• Students who obtained their degree (B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent) in a higher education system NOT subject to the Bologna Process are strongly advised to provide their GRE scores on the online application form

** An offer of a Research Assistant position implies your acceptance to the UC3M Ph.D. program.

APPLY NOW THROUGH OUR ONLINE FORM AT WWW.NETWORKS.IMDEA.ORG

CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUATED AS SOON AS THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED

Switzerland : PhD Position in Computer Science, University of Lausanne

The Distributed Object Programming Lab (DOPLab), at the University of Lausanne, is opening a PhD position in computer science, specialization in mobile distributed systems, coupled to an assistant position at 100%. The DOPLab is part of the Information Systems Institute (ISI) of HEC Lausanne.
Work location: University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Supervisor: Prof. Benoît Garbinato

Starting date : September 1, 2010.

PhD duration : 3 years.

Further information:
http://www.hec.unil.ch/dop/phd_pos_english.pdf

Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships 2011

Deadline: June 30, 2010

The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) aim to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific, while addressing priority development issues of the region. The ALA program comprises ALA Scholarships and ALA Fellowships. These awards are for leaders or those who have potential for leadership roles that can influence social and economic reform, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region.

ALA Scholarships are for study at Masters or Doctorate level in an Australian university. Study programs must relate to a priority development area: disability, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development, water and sanitation. ALA scholars also undertake a Leadership Development Program in Australia.

As ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies in Australia.

Selection for ALA Scholarships is competitive, based on leadership qualities, academic excellence and potential impact on return home.
Applications for the 2011 intake open on 10 March 2010 and close on 30 June 2010

Click here for more information about Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships 2011

Australia: Endeavour Awards 2010

Deadline: July 31, 2010

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government's internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.

Applicants for the second round of the 2010 Endeavour Awards will be advised of the outcome of their application in April 2010.

The 2011 round is now open and will close on 31 July 2010.

Please go to Apply Now for further details on how to apply for a 2011 Endeavour Award.

For detailed information on eligibility requirements, Award values, list of participating countries and other important information please see the Applicant Guidelines.

You should download these Guidelines and ensure you read and understand them before starting your application.

The Endeavour Awards are a part of the Australia Awards initiative which was announced by the Prime Minister in November 2009. The Australia Awards have been established to maximise the benefit to Australia of its extensive scholarship programs, and to support enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours.

The Australia Awards will bring together the international development awards administrated by the Australia Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations' (DEEWR) Endeavour Awards under a single recognisable brand. The Australia Awards are being progressively phased in commencing in 2010.

Further information is available at www.AustraliaAwards.gov.au.

Indonesia: Postgraduate Courses DAAD Scholarship 2011/2012

Deadline: July 29, 2010

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst – supports a range of postgraduate courses at German universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from Developing Countries with further specialized studies.

The DAAD supports these selected programs with a certain quota of scholarships and with financial assistance for a special tutoring system. At the end of the course (programs run 12 to 36 months, depending on the particular institution) participants can obtain an internationally recognized Master's or in some courses PhD degree.

Target Group:
University teaching staff, researchers and professionals holding an academic degree and with at least two years of experience in the public or private institutions in the following areas:

• Economic Sciences / Business Administration/ Political Economics
• Development Co-operation
• Engineering and related sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional Planning
• Agricultural and Forest Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Public Health / Veterinary Medicine / Medicine
• Sociology and Education

Criteria for Applying:

• Age limit: 36 years of age at the time of application (for some courses 32 years)
• Degree: Bachelor or Master
• GPA: min 2,75 for Master candidates (some study programs applied GPA more than 2,75. Please see the detail on the website of each study program) and 3,00 for Doctoral candidates
• Work experience: at least two years after completing Bachelor degree.
• Language skill:
  • For postgraduate courses held in English request an international TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) or IELTS (band 6). Some courses may expect a different level. For detailed information see the website of the relevant course.
  • For postgraduate courses held in German: please see the details on the course list. Certain level of German language exam may be required before admission to the course.

Application documents (please set in the following order and DO NOT staple):

1. DAAD Form (see the above information)
2. Curriculum Vitae please use the Europass specimen form at europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
3. A Statement of motivation for participation in the postgraduate courses with emphasis on the relevance to his/her occupation
4. Two letters of recommendation of recent date, each from supervisor at your company/institution, and from your previous academic supervisor
5. Confirmation of employment from the candidate's employer in the home country and where possible, guarantee of re-employment upon his/her return to the home country
6. Academic Degree Certificate (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
7. Academic transcript, covering the complete duration of academic studies (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
8. Secondary School Leaving Certificates/ijazah SMA, including note of UAN (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation
9. Language certificate:
   • for course held in English: TOEFL or IELTS scores
   • for course held in German: please see the website of the relevant course

Important Notes:

1. You may apply only two study programs offered by this scholarship program. Prior to the application you are strongly recommended to visit the website of the study programs of your choice. If you find information about GPA, TOEFL, application deadline, etc. that do not match the DAAD pre-requisites, you must fulfill the pre-requisites from the study program.
2. All papers must be submitted in triplicate (1 original, 2 copies). Applications, which do not clearly specify the desired degree course, or those that are not complete in all respects, cannot be processed, and will not be considered.
3. Only complete applications will be sent to Germany. The selection at the respected universities will be held in September 2010 until the middle of February 2011. During those times it is possible for some applicants to be contacted by the university to conduct a telephone interview.
4. We are very strict about the deadline. If you think that you won't be able to submit your application (the hard copy) to the DAAD Jakarta due to the application deadline (29th July 2010), please submit it directly to the chosen study program. You will find the address at their websites.
5. Result of the scholarship: only those who are granted the scholarship will be notified via E-mail by the DAAD headquarter. You will then obtain the original scholarship documents from the DAAD Jakarta.

You are suggested to apply online. However you must send the printed form together with other application documents (triplicate) via post to the DAAD Jakarta Office before the deadline. The instruction on how to apply online is available at here

If you encounter problem with internet connection during the online application, you can obtain the DAAD form here (PDF)

Information

DAAD Jakarta Office
Summitmas I, Lt. 19
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 61-62
Jakarta 12190

Consultation hours: Monday – Thursday, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Contact person: Ms. Dwi Nurlianti/Ms. Muji Rahayu
Phone: (021) 520 0870 / 525 2807
Fax: (021) 525 2822
E-mail: info@daadjkt.org

Click here to download Postgraduate Courses DAAD Scholarship 2011/2012 (PDF)
Click here to read more information about Postgraduate Courses DAAD Scholarship 2011/2012

Australia: IWC Water Leader Scholarships

Deadline: August 1, 2010

The Masters program is custom-designed by leading practitioners and academics from a range of disciplines from four leading universities in Australia.

Students are trained to integrate various disciplines, such as environment, politics, law, science, culture, engineering, economics, health and society through project-centred approach.

The program takes a whole-of-water cycle approach and equips students with the integration, leadership and managerial skills to become part of an elite group of water leaders with sustainable and holistic solutions to global water and climate change challenges.

Scholarship value

• Full-tuition fees* for full-time or part-time/distance
• Partial-tuition fees* for full-time or part-time/distance

(Note: the scholarship does not include travel, accommodation allowance, field work, living costs. These costs will be the responsibility of successful recipients.)

Entry requirements

• A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognised institution.
• Demonstrated English language proficiency
• Two years practical experience in a related field is preferred but not required.

Scholarship Selection Criteria

• Commitment to the whole-of-water cycle, integrated and interdisciplinary approaches to water management.
• Leadership qualities: As demonstrated by professional, educational, community and other achievements. Leadership qualities include collaboration and team work, flexibility, initiative, communication skills, integrity and vision.
• Academic record: You will demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and likelihood of success in further study.
• Professional record: As demonstrated by employment experience, awards and achievements, membership of professional bodies and professional references.
• Potential outcomes: The likelihood of positive impacts on the individual and the water sector from participating in the MIWM Program.

Apply for the Water Leader Scholarships

• International students
• Aust / NZ citizens & permanent residents

  Click here to read more information about IWC Water Leader Scholarships

USA: Ford Motor Company International Fellowship Of The 92Nd Street Y

Deadline: June 30, 2010

The 2011 Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y is now accepting applications from community leaders who are citizens and residents of Brazil, India, Indonesia, Israel, Turkey, Ukraine, and Venezuela. Applications must be postmarked, faxed, or emailed by June 30, 2010 to be considered.

This annual fellowship is funded by the Ford Motor Company and organized by the 92nd Street Y to provide education and support to community leaders engaged in the nonprofit sector. To date, 210 individuals from 57 countries have received the Ford Fellowship, which is now in its eleventh year.

A successful applicant must demonstrate that he or she:

• is a community leader engaged in the nonprofit sector, either professionally or as a volunteer;
• is successfully addressing issues that affect the community’s well-being; and
• would benefit from an intensive three-week nonprofit management training course in New York .

The residency takes place June 2-June 22, 2011 in New York City. Airfare, accommodation, food, transportation, instruction, and other program-related expenses are included in the fellowship, and participants receive a small stipend upon arrival.

During the intensive three-week residency, Ford Fellows take classes in areas including nonprofit management strategy and leadership at Columbia University ’s Picker Center for Executive Education. The academic curriculum is complemented by visits to model nonprofits in New York City and meetings with academic, business, and government leaders. The experience is enhanced by Fellows’ residency at the 92nd Street Y, a Jewish community and cultural center founded in 1874 that annually serves over 300,000 people of all national, ethnic, religious, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.

The Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y provides a tremendous opportunity to international community leaders, and I would greatly appreciate your help in distributing this information and the link to our application to people and organizations that could benefit from this fellowship. Once again, if you go to our website www.92Y.org/ ford, you can download the application and brochure by clicking '2011 Application and Brochure,' and following the links on the next page. Applications for the 2011 Fellowship must be postmarked, faxed, or emailed no later than June 30, 2010.

More Information

Please contact me at 212.415.5473 or agardy@92Y.org or Amanda Raz at 212.415.5561 or araz@92Y.org if you have any question or wish to receive brochures and applications by post mail.

Visit our website at www.92Y.org/ford.

Cyprus: 16 MBA or MPSM Scholarships from CyprusAid Scholarships Scheme

Deadline: June 30, 2010

The Republic of Cyprus is offering up to a total of sixteen (16) full scholarships of 12-months duration to study for the attainment of the Master in Business Administration (MBA) or Master in Public Sector Management (MPSM) title for the academic year 2010-2011.

The Universities taking part in the scheme are: the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM), the European University Cyprus (EUC), the University of Cyprus (UCY) and the University of Nicosia (UNIC). Each University will receive up to four (4) students who will attend the above study programme as official scholarship holders from the Republic of Cyprus. Eligible candidates are citizens of the list of scholarship recipient countries for the academic year 2010-2011, as per the distribution shown below:

Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM)
Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the CIIM Master in Business Administration (MBA) or Master in Public Sector Management (MPSM) programmes are citizens of Azerbaijan, Gambia, Sudan and Uzbekistan.

Applications received until: 30 June 2010

European University Cyprus (EUC)
Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the EUC Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme are citizens of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova and Pakistan.

Applications received until: 31 May 2010

University of Cyprus (UCY)
Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the UCY Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme are citizens of Armenia, Iran and Kazakhstan.

Applications received until: 31 May 2010

University of Nicosia (UNIC)
Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the UNIC Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme are citizens of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

Applications received until: 30 June 2010

Application procedure

In order to submit an application for scholarship, the applicant must fill-in the relevant application form for the respective University programme. Along with the University application each candidate must attain an official endorsement by her/his country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs using the Endorsement Form (detailed instructions on the endorsement procedure are included in the document).

The applicant may then submit his/her application along with the endorsement form at a Competent Consular Authority of the Republic of Cyprus of their choice, not later than the deadline shown above for each University.

In order to expedite the process, it is strongly recommended that the applicant forwards a copy of the application form and a copy of the duly completed and stamped endorsement form to the Academic Institute organizing the program, as soon as he/she attains these documents.

The originals should be submitted or sent to the Competent Consular Authority of the Republic of Cyprus, before the deadline (as instructed above). It is noted that ONLY applications accompanied by duly completed and stamped endorsement forms (by the applicant΄s Ministry of Foreign Affairs) will be considered for a scholarship award. Candidates from Armenia should obtain an endorsement of their application through the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia.

Important notes concerning the award of scholarships:

1. Candidates who have received a scholarship of either short or long duration by the Republic of Cyprus within the last two (2) years 2008 or 2009 are NOT eligible to apply for these scholarships.
2. Eligible candidates must be permanent residents of their country of citizenship.
3. All scholarships are offered officially by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus to other Governments on a bilateral basis as official technical assistance and not to individuals. Therefore, it is expected that with the end of the scholarship, the scholarship recipients will return to their country of citizenship so that the recipient country is benefited to the highest possible degree by the transfer of know-how and not just the individual receiving the scholarshsip.
4. For the scholarship to be awarded it is necessary for the candidate to accept the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship.
5. General information for visa application can be found at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus webpage here. Candidates from Georgia should refer to the Honorary Consular Officers of Cyprus in Ukraine (either in Kiev or Sevastopol) for visa application, information and application submission. The contact details can be found at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus webpage here.

Click here for more information about 16 MBA or MPSM Scholarships from CyprusAid Scholarships Scheme

Germany: Heinrich Boll Stiftung Scholarship for UnderGraduate and PhD Students

Deadline: September 1, 2010

Heinrich Boll Stiftung promote those studying and graduating who have a positive attitude towards the goals of the Green project, share the fundamental ideals of the Heinrich Böll Foundation – democracy, ecology, solidarity and non-violence – and who take an active socio-political role.

Eligibility & Guiding Principles
In accordance with the guidelines of the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) as well as the Foreign Office (AA), scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Department to German and foreign students.

Students
The following requirements apply to German citizens, EU citizens and students who have gained their university entrance qualifications from a German school:

1. The maintenance scholarships which are awarded to German citizens, EU citizens and students who have gained their university entrance qualifications from a German school will be calculated on the same basis as BAföG, depending on your parent’s income and/or your own income and personal assets. Irrespective of this, an independent book grant of 80 € per month will be awarded to all successful applicants.
2. You must be enrolled at a state-recognized university or college (e.g. Fachhochschule) in Germany at the time the scholarship payments begin. The foundation also grants scholarships for Master degree courses in other EU countries.
3. Earliest application date: if you intend to enrol for a Bachelor or Masters degree, for a Diploma, Magister or State Examination, you can apply for a scholarship before your studies begin, but the earliest date for receiving payment will be the beginning of the first semester. We advise you to make your application in time for the start of your studies.
4. Latest application date: within the prescribed maximum period of study you should still have at least four semesters before your final examinations, so that the foundation can support you for at least three semesters.

The following requirements apply to foreign applicants (except EU citizens) who wish to study in Germany:

1. You must be enrolled at a state-recognized university or college (e.g. Fachhochschule) in Germany at the time the scholarship payments begin.
2. You should provide proof that you have already graduated with an initial professional qualification. This programme mainly supports students aiming for a Masters degree.
3. You need a good knowledge of German, and we kindly ask you to provide proof of your proficiency. Please note that the selection workshop (interviews, group discussions) will normally be in German. Exceptions (interview in English) are, however, possible.
4. Unfortunately, the current guidelines specify that we can not support foreign scholarship holders for stays abroad in third countries for more than four weeks.

Doctoral Studies (PhD)
The following requirements apply to German applicants, applicants from other EU countries and PhD-students who have gained their university entrance qualifications from a German school:

1. Approval: applicants for a PhD-scholarship must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent from an officially accredited institution of higher education in Germany or abroad. Furthermore, they must have been accepted as a doctoral student by an institution of higher education in Germany or in another EU country.
2. Duration of funding: normally, the scholarship will be awarded for the period of two years, plus a maximum extension of two half years, if applicable.

The following requirements apply to PhD-students from outside the EU:

1. Approval: applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and must have been accepted as a doctoral student by a German institution of higher education.

How to apply

• Undergraduates
  Click here to download application sheet (PDF) or in in German (PDF)
• PhD students
  Click here to download application sheet (PDF) or in in German (PDF)

Information
Scholarship Department
Postal address
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Studienwerk
Schumannstr. 8
10117 Berlin
E-Mail: studienwerk@boell.de
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Denmark: 19 PhD Scholarships at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen

Deadline: August 17, 2010 at 12 noon (Central European Time)

The Graduate School of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for 19 PhD scholarships starting 1 February 2011 for a period of up to three years.

It is possible to apply for scholarships within subject areas and themes related to one or more of the following PhD programmes:

• PhD Programme in Archaelogy, Ethnology, Greek & Latin, and History (SAXO/CPH)
• PhD Programme in Cross Cultural and Regional Studies
• PhD Programme in Cultural Studies, Literature and the Arts
• PhD Programme in Education (FUKU)
• PhD Programme in Language and Linguistics
• PhD Programme in Media and Communication
• PhD Programme in Philosophy
• PhD Programme in Transnational and Migration Studies (TRAMS)

A short description of the PhD programmes and their research areas is available here. Contact information for the heads of the PhD programmes is also to be found at the homepage.

Application Procedure
Applicants need to hold a two-year Master's degree (120 ECTS) or the equivalent, or expect to receive such by 31 January 2011. Applicants shall have submitted their thesis at the time of application, to the extent the thesis forms part of their Master's programme.

Applicants with a non-Danish Master's degree will have their degree assessed by The Danish Agency for International Education to establish, if the Master's degree is equivalent to a Danish Master's degree. More information about The Danish Agency for International Education is available here

Employment as a PhD student occurs pursuant to the applicable rules of the Faculty of Humanities, as well as between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Under this agreement, the PhD student is obliged - without further remuneration - to carry out allotted work to an extent corresponding to a total of 840 working hours in the case of a three-year contract.

The PhD student will be working at the same department of the faculty as the supervisor. Daily presence at the department is expected.

Enrolment as a PhD student at the Faculty of Humanities' Graduate School is a precondition for employment as a PhD student. Click here for description of the PhD study programme.

Application form and application guidelines on research proposal and required enclosures are available here

Applications shall be submitted via the electronic application system efond: www.efond.dk/ku-hum/.

A certified copy of the applicant's Master's Degree diploma needs to be submitted as one of the enclosures to the application. Certification shall be by a public authority such as the institution having issued the diploma or a public bureau specializing in diploma certification. The applicant may be asked to submit the originally certified copy of the Master's Degree diploma after the application deadline.

If the MA diploma and/or examination records are in another language than English, Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, please include a translation into either of these languages in your application.

The translation of diplomas/certificates and transcripts must be made by or approved by either:

• a Danish state-authorised translator and interpreter or
• the embassy or consulate of the country where the original document was issued or where the translation was made or
• a Danish consulate/embassy.

Closing date for applications: 17 August 2010 at 12 noon (Central European time). No supplementary documents will be considered after this deadline.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Faculty of Humanities invites applications from all interested candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin or religion.

For any further questions, please contact the PhD Centre (phdcenter@hum.ku.dk) tel. +45 3532 9223.

Click here to read more information about 19 PhD Scholarships at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen

IFUW International Fellowships and Grants 2011/2012

Deadline: October 1, 2010

The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training. IFUW's 2011/2012 competition is now open. The fellowships and grants offered are for research, study and training to be carried out between 1 April 2011 to 31 December 2012.

Who can apply?

• IFUW fellowships and grants are open only to women graduates who are members of IFUW's national federations and associations and to IFUW Independent Members.
• Students in any branch of learning may apply.
• Fellowships are offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral programme and for post-doctoral studies. First year doctoral students do not qualify.
• Grants are offered for any postgraduate programme.
• The awards may be used in any country other than the one in which the applicant was educated or habitually resides.

Deadline

• Members of IFUW's national federations and associations must apply through their national headquarters. The deadline varies by country, but normally falls beween August and mid-September 2010. Please ask your national headquarters for the exact deadline.
• IFUW Independent Members must apply through IFUW Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The deadline is 1 October 2010.

Selection Criteria

• Motivation for research, study or training
• Originality and feasibility of proposed plan of research,study or training
• Extent to which the specialized knowledge and skills to be acquired will benefit women and girls
• Extent to which the specialized knowledge and skills to be acquired will further the applicant’s career
• Planned work or activity after completion of the research, study or training

Information

• Download Instructions (PDF)
• Download Application form (PDF)
• Visit Website

Switzerland: 2 PhD Positions in Statistics/Econometrics at University of Neuchatel

The Institute of Statistics of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Neuchâtel expects to open up to two assistant positions (for a total of up to 150% working time) starting in August 2010. The successful candidates are expected to enroll in and begin working towards a Ph. D. degree in Statistics at the University of Neuchâtel. The possible topics of the thesis cover theoretical and/or empirical methods in statistics and econometrics related to the areas of expertise of the department.

The Faculty of Economics of the University of Neuchâtel, has around 400 students, over 30 full professors and guest teachers, 20 lecturers, and about 30 teaching and research assistants.

The Institute of Statistics, one of the seven institutes that constitute the Faculty, gives bachelor and graduate courses included in the university degree programs in economics, mathematics, management, social sciences, labor psychology, and informatics. Moreover, the Institute of Statistics offers a master program in statistics. The research interests of the faculty include sampling, estimation in finite populations, public statistics, extreme values, time series, statistical methods applied to finance and macroeconomics.

Ideally located at the heart of Europe (halfway between Zürich and Geneva), Neuchâtel offers its residents an exceptional quality of life and is an ideal place for study and high-level research work.

Qualifications and Assessment Grounds for Appointment
The applicants should

• have a Bachelor and Master degrees in statistics, mathematics (with some knowledge of economics), economics or finance (with a strong mathematical background), or related fields,
• be willing to start working on a Ph. D. thesis in the fields of statistics or econometrics at the University of Neuchâtel,
• poses a high level of independence, intellectual openness, creativity and scientific curiosity,
• be interested in doing research, be motivated to study, understand and finally master possibly complicated technical problems, be willing to neatly write up the results,
• poses strong quantitative skills, good knowledge of probability and statistics/econometrics,
• be interested in teaching and willing to perform to a high level in the didactic duties,
• have good knowledge of both French and English,
• have less than 30 years of age (see Règlement des assistants)

Job Description
The assistants will be employed on a fixed-term contract and will be active in the Institute of Statistics, University of Neuchâtel for the full duration of this position

The successful candidate is expected to conduct research towards the completion of a Ph. D. Thesis. They will function as a teaching assistant for bachelor and master level courses and expected to interact with the students and to assist them in their learning effort. The teaching is both in French and English.

The assistant will also play an active role in the department. She/he is expected to interact with other researchers in the school, to participate in department's activities, to contribute to the scientific life of the department by attending seminars, conferences, taking part in organizing of scientific events, supervising undergraduate/graduate theses within her/his research area, etc.

The position offers also the possibility for close academic collaboration with the other institutes and departments of the university (in particular with the Institutes of financial analysis, information management, and economic research, and the department of mathematics), as well as relevant departments of the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne (these last ones in the frame of the collaboration agreement “Triangle d'Azur”).

Salary And Benefits
The successful candidates will receive benefits and salary in accordance to the rules and regulations of the University of Neuchâtel

Rough and non-binding estimates of the salary for 100% employment go from a gross salary of around CHF 68,000 (€ 48,000)/year in the first year to roughly CHF 79,000 (€ 56,000)/year in the fourth year.

How to Apply
Each applicant should send ONE (paper) copy of the following to the address below

1. Transcripts of certificates of graduate university courses
2. Copies of bachelor/master diplomas
3. A CV including biographical information, degrees, work experiences, list of publications (if any), and list of honors, awards, scholarships, fellowships
4. A short statement (1-2 pages) describing the applicant’s interest in the research area, if possible also the work that he or she would like to do during the appointment (this statement is not a commitment to conduct the outlined work, but is important evidence of the applicant’s ability to think of an appropriate scientific project), her/his views on teaching, relevant previous experiences related to didactic activities of any kind, etc. other experiences and interests demonstrating the qualities listed in the section on Qualifications and Assessment Grounds for Appointment

Three reference letters to be sent directly to the address indicated below. The candidate should arrange for the letters to be posted by the application’s deadline. The names and addresses (including e-mail and FAX) of three referees should be included in the CV.
Address: Secrétariat de l’Institut de Statistique,
Faculté des Sciences Économiques,
Pierre à Mazel, 7
2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

In addition the documents (1) to (4) should be sent electronically to the address: messagerie.istat@unine.ch (if an electronic version of document (1) is not available, a legible digital picture or a scanned copy should be provided with the original paper version sent by normal mail to the address above).

Applications will be considered on an on-going basis and interviews will be conducted until the qualified candidates are found. The positions will begin in August 2010. The appointment will be announced on the web page of the Institute of Statistics as soon as the positions are filled.

For further information write to Catalin Starica at catalin.starica@unine.ch