Thursday, February 25, 2010

PhD scholarships and fellowships at Aarhus University

Aarhus University offers attractive four-year PhD scholarships and three-year PhD fellowships. The PhD scholarships are intended for students who have yet to complete a Master’s degree, but who have the ability and ambition to complete a PhD degree within four years. The three-year PhD fellowships are intended for students who have already passed a course of education corresponding to a Master’s degree, and who are thus ready to begin PhD studies.
The university hopes that highly qualified, top-motivated students from all over the world will regard these scholarships as an opportunity for completing an internationally recognised PhD degree programme that will qualify them to play a distinct role in the knowledge society of the future.


Application procedure
All matters regarding admission to the PhD programmes are dealt with at the individual graduate schools. You can find detailed information about application announcements and deadlines as well as application procedures and guidelines on the individual graduate school websites. You can find a list of contact persons at the eight Graduate Schools at Aarhus University here.
Read the PhD Admissions Guide (pdf)
International Help Desk
After you have been accepted as a PhD student at Aarhus University, the International Help Desk offers assistance with non-academic issues related to working and living in Denmark and studying and working at Aarhus University.
Further information
Two types of PhD scholarships There are two main types of scholarships at Aarhus University: four-year scholarships and three-year fellowships.
Facts about Aarhus University Here is a brief outline of Aarhus University, along with links to information about Denmark and conditions for foreign researchers working in this country.
Housing The International Help Desk offers you assistance in finding a place to stay in Aarhus.

Friday, February 19, 2010

8 PhD scholarship in IT at Norway

Closing date for applications is March 8, 2010

The University of Stavanger invites applications for a three-year doctorate scholarship in Information Technology at the Faculty of Science and Technology in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

There are seven projects:

1. Identification of perfect adaptation sites in biochemical reaction kinetic networks from a control theoretic point of view. The applicant should have a Masters degree in cybernetics.

Contact: Associate professor Tormod Drengstig, tlf +47 51 83 20 25, mobile +47 938 85 533, e-mail tormod.drengstig@uis.no

2. Model based software development. Model integration. The applicant should have a Masters degree in computer science.

Contact: Associate professor Kåre Auglænd, tlf +47 51 83 20 20, e-mail kare.auglaend@uis.no

3. Measuring stress under simulation. The applicant should have a Masters degree in signal processing.

Contact: Associate professor Arne Rettedal, tlf +47 51 83 20 41, e-mail arne.rettedal@uis.no

4. Improving System Security through Byzantine Fault Tolerance and Replica Regeneration. The applicant should have a Masters degree in computer science.

Contact: Associate professor Hein Meling, tlf +47 51 83 20 80, e-mail hein.meling@uis.no

5. Using Workflow Management Systems for Eliminating Redundancy in Virtual Enterprising. The applicant should have a Masters degree in computer science, applied mathematics, industrial engineering, or in control systems.

Contact: Associate professor Reggie Davidrajuh, tlf +47 51 83 10 51, e-mail reggie.davidrajuh@uis.no

6. Signal analysis of physiological data from treatment of cardiac arrest patients. The applicant should have a Masters degree in signal processing.

Contact: Professor Trygve Eftestøl, tlf +47 51 83 20 35, e-mail trygve.eftestol@uis.no

7. Semantic technology for management of data recorded during therapy of cardiac arrest patients. The applicant should have a Masters degree in signal processing.

Contact: Professor Trygve Eftestøl, tlf +47 51 83 20 35, e-mail trygve.eftestol@uis.no

The applicant should give a list of up to three projects in order of interest.

Applicants must have earned a master degree or possess corresponding qualifications which could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate. It is necessary to have obtained an average grade of B or better in order to qualify.

The appointee must be able to work independently and as a member of a team, be creative and innovative. The research fellow must have a good command of both oral and written Norwegian and English.

It is a precondition for the scholarship that the research fellow is accepted into the doctoral program as a networking university and signs an agreement for the completion of the doctorate within the duration of the scholarship,

or:

The research fellow will be admitted to the doctoral program at the University of Stavanger on an agreement to complete the doctorate within the duration of the scholarship.

The program will mainly be carried out at the University of Stavanger, apart from a period of study abroad at a recognized and relevant centre of research.

The research fellow is salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, LR 20, ltr 45, of NOK 355 600,- per annum.

The position provides for automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which guarantees favourable retirement benefits. Members may also apply for home investment loans at favourable interest rates.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The University currently employs few female research fellows within this academic field and women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

The application must contain the following documents and material and be submitted in three complete verified copies: CV, the form "Utvidet søkerskjema" (information to be made available to the applicants), certificates/diplomas, references, list of publications, publications any other documentation that the applicant considers relevant

and be addressed to:

University of Stavanger
Faculty of Science and Technology
Attn: Hallgeir K Hognestad
N-4036 Stavanger

The application should be marked st.id 30033246.

Source: http://www.uis.no/about_us/vacant_positions/article23214-88.html

50 Postgraduate Research Studentships at University of Stirling, UK

Application Deadline: 17/03/2010

The University is pleased to offer over 50 Postgraduate Research Studentships commencing in Session 2010-11 for students undertaking research leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). In coming to Stirling, you will join a large postgraduate community with an international flavour. Our postgraduate researchers are guided by world-class scholars and researchers and supported by the Stirling Graduate Research School. Every one of our postgraduates enjoys an unrivalled range of social, cultural and sporting opportunities, all within our beautiful campus location. Find out more.

What Can I Study?

We have a wide range of postgraduate opportunities within our broad research themes of Health and Well-being, Environment and People, Culture and Society, Enterprise and Economy, and Sport. We encourage applications that cross disciplinary boundaries to tackle new research questions in innovative ways. Further details, including contact details, on all available research programmes within these themes are given below.

How Will It Fund My Study?

Our University Postgraduate Research Studentships will cover fees and maintenance for successful applicants for 3 years. For specific details, see Terms and conditions.

Other Studentship Funding

A number of our departments also offer studentships funded by UK Research Councils including the ESRC and AHRC, and other sponsors, and have a range of other research programmes available. These include part-time PhD programmes, professional Doctorates, and 1 (Masters) + 3 (PhD) programmes. If you are interested in any of these possibilities you can also find further information using the links to department information.

The closing date for applications for University Postgraduate Research Studentships is 17 March 2010.

Source: http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/future/studentships.htm

10 PhD/MRes Studentships 2010 at Open University Business School, UK

closing date : 30/04/2010

Ten PhD/MRes studentships are available from October 2010. The studentships cover tuition fees, research training support grant and a starting stipend of £14,200 per year. The MRes provides advanced level research methods training and is relevant to those wishing to go on to study for a PhD. Together, our MRes and PhD programmes have been awarded 1+3 recognition by the Economic and Social Research Council.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates who have a good honours degree in a related subject. PhD applicants should be able to demonstrate research training equivalent to that of an MRes in a related subject. We welcome exciting projects in any area of expertise within the school:

- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources Management, Organization Studies and Organizational Behaviour
- Managing Knowledge and Innovation
- Marketing
- Social Marketing
- Strategic Management
- Public Leadership and Social Enterprise

PhD applicants are expected to give 15-minute PowerPoint presentation about their proposal, followed by a question session.

We must receive a completed application form, previous degree certificates and transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS test result (if applicable) and a 1000-word research proposal before we can consider your application.

Closing date for receipt of complete applications is 30 April 2010.

Provisional arrangements for the interview :
Interviews will form part of the selection process and are to be held 1 -4 June 2010 via web conference or by face to face interview.

Source: http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/job-details.asp?id=5000&ref=ext

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

80 Scholarship for Master studies at Tallin University of Technology, Estonia

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TUT INTERNATIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Tallinn University of Technology provides opportunities to the international students to study without paying the tuition fees. All PhD students can study free of tuition fees at TUT and receive additional support from the University and Estonian Ministry of Education. Additionally, each year a limited number of tuition scholarships providing exemption from tuition fee will be available to international students for the following Master degree programmes:

  • Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Environmental Management and Cleaner Production
  • Technology Governance
  • Materials and Processes of Sustainable Energetics
  • Health Care Technology
  • Cyber Security

More info from study@ttu.ee
Scholarships for TUT Students

Once you are enrolled at TUT student and your academic excellence is demonstrated in your transcripts you also have a possibility to compete for a scholarships to cover your living expenses. Each year there are around 80 scholarships awarded to TUT students in the amount of around 110 000 EUR. Most scholarships are offered by the University donors - successful enterprises. Frequently these same enterprises offer additional opportunities such as thesis writing within the company, internships and even employment.

ANNUAL BACHELOR´S SCHOLARSHIPS (amount approximately 1000 EUR)

Elion Ettevõtted AS Bachelor Scholarship
EMT Bachelor Scholarship
Hansapank's Bachelor Scholarship
Harju Elekter Bachelor Scholarship
Saku Brewery Bachelor Scholarship

ANNUAL MASTER´S SCHOLARSHIPS (amount approximately 1600-2000 EUR)

Eesti Energia Master Scholarship
Eesti Raudtee Master Scholarship
Elion Ettevõtted AS Master Scholarship
AS Ensto Ensek Master Scholarship
Ericsson's Master Scholarship
Harju Elekter Master Scholarship
Merko Ehitus AS Master Scholarship
Nordecon Master Scholarship
Silberauto AS Master Scholarship
Skype Technologies OÜ Master Scholarship
Tallinna Sadam AS Master Scholarship
Teede REV 2 AS Master Scholarship
Toomas Luman's Master Scholarship


NB! These scholarships are meant only for those students who already are studying at TUT. More detailed information about scholarships and applying for a scholarship is available from Kerly Orulaid (kerly.orulaid@ttu.ee, 620 3498 620 3498, room IV 101). In Estonian, you can find the information from here.

Source: http://www.ip.ttu.ee/index.php?main_id=6&lang=est