The Hertie-School of Governance Doctoral Researcher – Economics or Political Science

The Hertie-School of Governance (HSoG) is a partner in the collaborative research center SFB 700: “Governance in Areas of Limited Statehood”, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). We invite applications for

1 Doctoral Researcher – Economics or Political Science
within a research project directed by Prof. Dr. Henrik Enderlein. The project analyses financial crises in developing countries, in particular sovereign debt crises and related creditor litigation. For a detailed description of the project, see www.sfbgovernance.de/psi

Job profile:

  • An excellent university degree in economics or political science.
  • A strong background and interest in project-related research (e.g. development economics, international political economy, macroeconomics, international finance and law).
  • Good knowledge of applied empirical methods. Skills in econometrics and statistical software such as Stata would be an asset.
  • An excellent command of English; command of German would be an asset.
The position involves research at the intersection between economics and political science. You would become part of a motivated team of researchers working in an interdisciplinary environment with excellent resources and strong exposure to relevant international organizations (e.g. IMF, IADB, World Bank).

Contract duration and remuneration:
From early 2010 until end 2013. The positions is part-time (50%), remuneration is according to DFG guidelines.

To apply:
Please send your application (including a CV, letter of motivation, and grade-listings)by 31 December by email to enderlein@hertie-school.org and christoph.trebesch@fuberlin.
de. Please indicate your availability for an interview in the period 17.12.2009 - 09.01.2010.
The Hertie School of Governance is a project of the Hertie Foundation (www.ghst.de).

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Hannover Biomedical Research School PhD Infection Biology / Molecular Medicine / Regenerative Sciences

Job Description : Hannover Biomedical Research School, as part of Hannover Medical School (MHH), invites applications for its three PhD programs to commence in October 2010.

HBRS is one of Germany’s leading graduate schools, funded by the Excellence Initiative and offering top-level research, education and training possibilities. Under this umbrella our three international PhD programs Infection Biology, Molecular Medicine and Regenerative Sciences provide fully-funded studentships for a three-year course. In all three programs the focus is placed on individual research projects, complemented by program specific seminars as well as an individualized curriculum comprising lab and soft-skill courses, congresses, symposia and summer schools. Communication and teaching language throughout HBRS is English. Upon graduation students are awarded a PhD – life scientists may alternatively choose a Dr. rer. nat.

All three PhD programs are aimed at highly motivated postgraduates with a background in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or the Life Sciences. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates of all nationalities who have a keen interest in one of the research foci offered by our programs.

PhD Infection Biology: The program’s objective is to investigate the complex interactions between host and pathogen. For more information please see www.mh-hannover.de/zib.html.

PhD Molecular Medicine: The program aims to form a bridge between Science and the Clinic, in research as well as in teaching. For more information please see www.mh-hannover.de/md-phd.html.

PhD Regenerative Sciences: Research and teaching concentrate on Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Biology of Ageing and Degeneration, Growth Factors, Cell Therapy, Tissue Engineering. For more information please see www.rebirth-hannover.de.

Applications are invited from 1st December 2009 onwards through www.hbrs-application.de only. Please note that any other form of application will be disregarded. Applications close on 1st April 2010. For further information on the selection process, frequently asked questions, etc please see www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html.

Job Homepage : http://www.hbrs-application.de
Category : PhD position

Contact address : daniel.marlies@mh-hannover.de

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University of Central Lancashire PhD Studentship

Occupational Epidemiology: barriers to participation in (occupational) health research or an epidemiological study of the carcinogenicity of lead (and lead compounds)

University of Central Lancashire
PhD Studentship
Reference No RS/09/12

Applications are invited for a full-time studentship in the School of Public Health & Clinical Sciences. The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years for the MPhil/PhD (subject to satisfactory progress). The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK/EU rates plus a stipend (currently £13,290 for 2009/10) per annum. International applicants may apply but will be required to pay the difference between UK/EU and international fees. The successful applicant will start on 1 April 2010.There are currently 2 suggested projects which can be applied for:

Project titles:

(i) Understanding of factors that influence participation in occupational and population-based health research.

(ii) Lead and cancer mortality in a cohort of occupationally exposed UK workers.

For further details on the projects go to: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/research/research_degrees/studentships.php

Prospective candidates will have an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Informal queries about the project may be directed to Professor Damien McElvenny (+44 1946 517209 or +44 1772 895421, or email dmmcelvenny@uclan.ac.uk ).

Requests for an application pack (quoting the reference number RS/09/12) should be directed to the Graduate Research Office. Tel +44 (0)1772 895082 or e-mail researchdegrees@uclan.ac.uk .

Closing Date for Applications to the Graduate Research Office: Thursday 28 January 2010

Proposed Interview Date: 11 February 2010

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BIELLA CAMPUS ITALY - International Scholarship for Bachelor of Science

International Scholarship for Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering, Biella campus, Italy call for Applications for the 2009/2010 Academic Year

The project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending a Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Textile Engineering at the Biella campus. The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and is supported by Camera di Commercio di Biella, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella and Unione Industriale Biellese.

General information on the Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering program

Location: Biella (Città Studi university campus)
Language in which the courses are held: English
Length: 3 years
The activities will begin in September 2009.

For more information on the Biella university campus, please visit the Città Studi website.

Requirements
Having not Italian citizenship or being an Italian citizen who has obtained a secondary school diploma abroad
Being at least 18 years old (by 01/09/2009)
Meeting the minimum requirements for the admission to Italian university. For further information, please visit the Entry requirements page.
In the countries where it is required, having successfully passed the state-level university admission exam (e.g. Gao Kao in China)
Knowledge of the English language, preferably demonstrated by an international certification (students who do not provide such certification may be asked to conduct a telephone interview to test their knowledge of English)
Not having enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program of the Politecnico di Torino before the 2009/2010 academic year
Not being the recipient of other scholarships, Italian or foreign.

Scholarships

Selection criteria

Applicants will be selected based on their previous academic career and on their Curriculum Vitae.

Amount of the scholarship
The gross amount of the Biella Campus scholarship is 10.000 Euro per year (30.000 Euro for the complete period). The exact net sum is dependent upon the individual tax conditions of each student, which can be verified only upon the arrival of the student.
The amount of the scholarship will not be increased in case the student will need more time to graduate than indicated.
The allocation of the scholarship is dependent upon the submission, within 10 days from the arrival in Italy of the student, of the original documentation, which must correspond with the documentation attached to the online form (see the “Selection outcomes” section below).
Payment of the scholarship occurs periodically. The first instalment is dependent upon the possession of the relevant documentation (residence permit, Italian fiscal code, and bank account in the name of the scholarship recipient), all obtainable upon arrival in Italy; for this reason, the first instalment is not paid at the moment of arrival at the Politecnico di Torino, but in the course of the following months (most probably November).

Requirements to maintain the scholarship
Given that it is not possible to combine the benefits received from more than one scholarship, students who are assigned another study grant while receiving the Biella Campus scholarship must promptly notify the Politecnico di Torino.
Payment of the scholarship will be suspended if the academic performance of the recipient does not meet a satisfactory level.

How to apply

To apply, students must, under the penalty of being excluded from the selection process:

COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Deadlines:

application deadline: 8 p.m. (Italian time) on March 22nd, 2009.
Method: fill in the online application form by first registering and providing your biographical information, logging in and choosing your level and degree program, and subsequently submitting the application. Students must also provide information on their previous educational career, language abilities and work experience, and they must attach the necessary documentation in pdf format. After having completed these steps, the application for a scholarship will be considered complete.

N.B. The scholarship or project for which the applicant is eligible is not specified in the application form, since the Politecnico will automatically assess your eligibility for the Biella Campus scholarship based on the information you provide. At the end of the selection process, the Politecnico di Torino will inform you if you have been selected for a Biella Campus scholarship (see the “Selection outcomes” section below).

The following documentation must be attached in pdf format to the online application form:
Secondary School Diploma*
For students from the countries where it is required, a certificate showing that the state-level university admission exam (e.g. Gao Kao in China) has been passed**
For students from a national school system in which preuniversity education lasts for less than 12 years: a transcript that demonstrates that all the exams in the student’s program of study have been passed (1 or 2 years, depending on whether the national school system lasts for 11 or 10 years, respectively) OR, for students who have enrolled in a post-secondary institution, a certificate that demonstrates the attainment of a post-diploma degree
Curriculum Vitae, dated and signed (in English if possible) - maximum 3 pages
Letters of reference (optional - 2 maximum)
A personal introduction letter (written by the applicant)
Optional English language certificate

The above documents must be rendered in English (preferably), Italian, French, or Spanish.

* Applicants who have not yet obtained a diploma by March 22nd, 2009 must in any case submit their application within the said deadline; after this date, they will be allowed to re-enter the application form only to attach the document and fill in the fields relating to the diploma up until July 15th.

** Applicants who have not yet obtained such a certificate by March 22nd, 2009 must in any case submit their application within the said deadline; after this date, they will be allowed to re-enter the application form only to attach this document and fill in the fields relating to the national state-level university admission exam up until July 15th.

We emphasise that the data shown in the documents must coincide with those inserted in the online application form. Moreover, failure to attach even one of the above documents will result in exclusion from the selection process.

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THE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM FORD FOUNDATION

Scholarship / Financial aid: full for selected students
Date: up to three years of study
Deadline: varies from one country to another
Open to: students from Rusia, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, China, India, Indonesia, Philipines, Vietnam, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, South Africa, Egypt, Palestine

The International Fellowships Program (IFP) provides opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. To ensure that Fellows are drawn from more diverse backgrounds than ever before, IFP will actively recruit candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education.

IFP is the largest single program ever supported by the Ford Foundation. By investing $280 million over ten years through 2010, the Foundation intends to build on its half century of support for higher education. Foundation programs have long promoted the highest educational standards and achievement. Ford fellowship recipients have become leaders in institutions around the world and have helped build global knowledge in fields ranging across the natural and social sciences as well as the humanities and arts. IFP draws on this tradition and underscores the Foundation’s belief that education enables people to improve their own lives as well as to assist others in the common pursuit of more equitable and just societies.

General Guidelines

The International Fellowships Program provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study. Fellows will be selected from countries in Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and Russia where the Foundation maintains active overseas programs. U.S. nationals are not eligible, although Fellows may study in the United States.

Fellows are chosen on the basis of their leadership potential and commitment to community or national service as well as for academic excellence. Fellows may enroll in master’s or doctoral programs and may pursue any academic discipline or field of study that is consistent with the interests and goals of the Ford Foundation. The Foundation currently works in fifteen fields to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement.

Once selected, Fellows may enroll in universities in any part of the world, including their country of residence. The program will provide placement assistance to those Fellows not yet admitted to graduate school.

IFP support will enable Fellows to undertake language study and training in research and computer skills prior to graduate school enrollment. New Fellows will attend orientation sessions, and current Fellows may participate in learning and discussion activities designed to create information and exchange networks. Finally, the program provides resources for Fellows to conduct research or projects in their home countries after completing the fellowship period.

Who Is Eligible?

Applicants must be resident nationals or residents of an eligible IFP country.

In addition, successful candidates will:

  • Demonstrate superior achievement in their undergraduate studies and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent.
  • Have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities.
  • Possess leadership potential evidenced by their employment and academic experience.
  • Propose to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation’s areas of endeavor.
  • Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their own countries. Commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period. IFP selects Fellows on the strength of their clearly-stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin, and expects that they will honor this obligation.
Website: http://www.fordfound.org/news/more/11272000ifp/index.cfm

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WORLD BANK : The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program

The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis. Research grants cover residence costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work mainly by using the facilities and resources provided by the host institution and by interacting with peers.

Who Can Apply?

Only lecturers and researchers from eligible countries working on their doctoral thesis can apply for the fellowship. Candidates should be under 45 years, and have completed any course work or exams required for their doctoral program.

What Does the Program Support?

The purpose of the grant is to help fellows advance their doctoral research work through a residency period of five to ten months in a host institution in a country other than their home country or country of residence. During the research period at the host institution, the fellows are expected to have access to essential resources such as reference books and research publications, databases, and software; attend seminars and eventually courses; and to benefit by interacting with peers.

Host Institution

Candidates should be accepted or invited by a host institution which would designate an academic advisor to assist the fellow during his research period. Host institutions should also commit to provide the fellow with basic amenities such as office space and access to a computer, and to facilitate his/her research activities.

Fields of Research

Candidate's field of research should be related to development at the master's level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.

Fellowships Award

Eligible candidates are evaluated by external reviewers based on three criteria: academic performance, teaching and research experience, and relevance of the proposed research program. The top candidates are submitted to the Selection Committee, which includes World Bank senior experts and Donors representatives, for final selection. In addition to the merit criteria, the Selection Committee takes into account other factors such as availability of budget, geographical diversity and gender balance.

Grants

Candidates are requested to submit a budget for their fellowship covering the costs related to their research program: travel; insurance and living expenses; fees for courses and participation to seminars; and a books and software allowance. The grant amount to be awarded to each fellow will be decided by the Selection Committee. The maximum amount of the grant is US$ 25,000.

Fellow’s Commitment

Fellows are required to issue two reports, a mid-term report during the fellowship period and a final report containing the results of the research. The results of the McNamara fellows research work may be considered for publication by the World Bank. Fellows are expected to return to their home countries and resume their academic or research position upon completion of the fellowship. They are also expected to mention the McNamara fellowship award in any publication related to their doctoral research work, including their thesis, and to provide the Program with a copy of their thesis upon graduation.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following general criteria to be eligible for a fellowship award :

  • Be a national and resident of a World Bank member country which is currently eligible to borrow;
  • Candidates should be under 45 years. Candidates born before January 1, 1965 will not be considered;
  • Must have completed and been awarded at least a Master's degree, or equivalent, at the time of application;
  • Be regularly registered in a development related doctoral program in their home or another country;
  • Must have completed all coursework and exam requirements for their doctoral program;
  • Be employed as full time lecturer or researcher by an academic or research institution in their home country;
  • Be accepted as a visiting scholar by a renowned university for a period of five to ten months.

Application Forms

Application forms for Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowships Program are available in English, French, and Spanish in PDF format.

Each application consists of the three documents: 1) 2009 RSM Application Form; 2) Letter of Reference (Professional or Academic), and 3) Statement of Acceptance by Host Institution & Research Adviser

Applications in PDF format on this site require Acrobat Reader to be viewed. You can download the free Acrobat Reader.

Application forms for Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowships Program
Language, Applications, Supporting Documents

English
2009 RSM Application Form(pdf, 1, 477 KB)
Letter of Reference(Professional or Academic)(pdf, 636 KB)
Statement of Acceptance by Host Institution & Research Adviser(pdf, 634 KB)

Español
Formulario de solicitud para el Ciclo de 2009(pdf, 1, 477 KB)
Carta de referencia(Profesional o académica)(pdf, 649 KB)
Declaración de conformidadde la institución anfitriona y del asesor de la investigación(pdf, 633 KB)

Français
Dossier de candidature 2009(pdf, 1, 268 KB)
Lettre de Recommandation(professionnelle ou universitaire)(pdf, 638 KB)
Déclaration d’acceptation de l’Institution d’accueil et du conseiller(pdf, 634 KB)

Português
Formulário de Candidatura para 2009(pdf, 1, 782 KB)
Carta de Referências (Profissional ou Académica)(pdf, 662 KB)
Declaração de Aceitação pela Instituição Acolhedora e pelo Patrono da Investigação(pdf, 634KB)

Applicants should download and fill-in the application forms, then submit their application packages including all the required documentation. To be considered for the 2009 cycle, all completed application forms must be received in Washington, DC, by February 28, 2009. Late applications will not be considered. The awards will be announced in May 2009.

Contact

Applications and correspondence should be mailed to:

The World Bank
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
1818 H Street, NW - MSN J2-204
Washington, DC 20433
USA


The Program Office can also be contacted at:

Tel.: +1 (202) 473-6849:
Fax: +1 (202) 522-4036
email: rsm_fellowships@worldbank.org
Website: http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/

Warning!

Any change of the original formatting of the application is not acceptable and the application will not be processed.

Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be processed.

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Beasiswa S2, S3 Depkominfo 2009 di Luar Negeri

Departemen Komunikasi dan Informatika pada Tahun 2009 kembali membuka kesempatan dan menyediakan beasiswa pendidikan S2 dan S3 di luar negeri bagi PNS di lingkungan lembaga pemerintah, karyawan/karyawati di lembaga pendidikan dan industri teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (TIK), serta masyarakat umum.

Persyaratan :

  • Lulusan sarjana S1 untuk pendidikan S2 dan lulusan Sarjana S2 untuk pendidikan S3.
  • Memiliki IPK minimal 2,75 (dari skala 4)
  • Memiliki nilai Institutional TOEFL (ITP) minimal 550 atau IELTS minimal 6.5
  • Memiliki nilai Tes Potensi Akademik (TPA) minimal 550
  • Mendapat rekomendasi dari pejabat yang berwenang
  • Diutamakan :
    • Memiliki pengalaman kerja minimal 2 tahun
    • Berusia maksimal 35 tahun untuk pendidikan S2 dan 40 tahun untuk pendidikan S3
    • Belum memiliki gelar dan tidak sedang menerima beasiswa lain dan/atau sedang mengikuti program pendidikan S2 (bagi pelamar program S2) atau S3 (bagi pelamar program S3)
  • Pendaftaran dan penyerahan berkas lamaran beasiswa paling lambat tanggal 18 Februari 2009.
Persyaratan dan formulir beasiswa dapat di download dibawah ini :

formulir_pendaftaran_-_2009
informasi_persyaratan_beasiswa_-_2009
lampiran_1_-_2009
lampiran_2_-_2009
lampiran_3_-_2009

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BEASISWA TANOTO FOUNDATION PROGRAM S1 & S2 TAHUN AKADEMIK 2009/2010

BEASISWA TANOTO FOUNDATION PROGRAM S1 & S2

TAHUN AKADEMIK 2009 / 2010

Tanoto Foundation, yayasan yang memiliki kepedulian pada pengembangan sumber daya manusia Indonesia melalui bidang pendidikan, mengundang Mahasiswa S1 dan S2 yang berprestasi untuk bergabung dalam program beasiswa S1 dan S2. Program beasiswa diselenggarakan berlandaskan prinsip – prinsip kecakapan masing – masing pelamar tanpa memandang suku, agama, ras, gender serta menjunjung tinggi kebijakan non-diskriminatif.

Saat ini Tanoto Foundation menyediakan beasiswa kepada 300 mahasiswa S1 dan 50 mahasiswa S2, dari berbagai disiplin ilmu yang berasal dari enam Perguruan Tinggi mitra Tanoto Foundation yaitu :
  • Universitas Indonesia
  • Universitas Gadjah Mada
  • Institut Teknologi Bandung
  • Institut Pertanian Bogor
  • Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Universitas Riau

FORMULIR PENDAFTARAN TIDAK BOLEH DIKETIK ULANG :

PERSYARATAN :

A. PROGRAM SARJANA STRATA SATU ( S 1 )

  1. Warga Negara Indonesia
  2. Telah terdaftar sebagai mahasiswa di Perguruan Tinggi mitra Tanoto Foundation
  3. Usia maksimum 21 tahun di bulan Juli 2009
  4. Minimum IPK = 3,00 ( skala 4,00 )
  5. Bagi mereka yang baru duduk di tahun pertama Perguruan Tinggi, minimum nilai rata – rata raport kelas 3 SMU = 8,0 ( skala 10 )
  6. Membutuhkan dukungan financial
  7. Berjiwa kepemimpinan dan memiliki kepedulian serta komitmen untuk ikut memajukan bangsa Indonesia.
  8. Melengkapi formulir pendaftaran yang diperoleh melalui website Tanoto Foundation
  9. Bagi yang lulus seleksi Beasiswa Tanoto Foundation tidak diperbolehkan menerima Beasiswa dari institusi lain.

B. PROGRAM SARJANA STRATA DUA ( S 2 )

  1. Warga Negara Indonesia
  2. Telah terdaftar sebagai mahasiswa di Perguruan Tinggi mitra Tanoto Foundation
  3. Usia maksimum 40 tahun pada bulan Juli 2009
  4. Memiliki pengalaman kerja minimum selama 2 tahun, setelah menyelesaikan program S1
  5. Minimum IPK = 3,25 ( skala 4,00 )
  6. Berjiwa kepemimpinan dan memiliki kepedulian serta komitmen untuk ikut memajukan bangsa Indonesia.
  7. Melengkapi formulir pendaftaran yang diperoleh melalui website Tanoto Foundation
  8. Bagi yang lulus seleksi Beasiswa Tanoto Foundation tidak diperbolehkan menerima Beasiswa dari institusi lain.

PENGEMBALIAN FORMULIR PENDAFTARAN :

DIKIRIM LANGSUNG KE :
TANOTO FOUNDATION, P.O. BOX 2117 JKP 10021
DENGAN MENCANTUMKAN TULISAN “ BEASISWA “ PADA BAGIAN KIRI ATAS AMPLOP, PALING LAMBAT 31 DESEMBER 2008 CAP POS.
HANYA APLIKASI YANG MEMENUHI PERSYARATAN AKAN DIPROSES LEBIH LANJUT.
KEPUTUSAN BERSIFAT MUTLAK DAN TIDAK BISA DIGANGGU GUGAT

INFORMASI LENGKAP : info@tanoto-foundation.or.id

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