Thursday, July 19, 2012

2012 PhD Position in Experimental Sedimentological Study of Carbonate Oozes, Denmark

Fully Funded PhD Position in Experimental Sedimentological Study of Carbonate Oozes at Department of Geography and Geology (DGG), University of Copenhagen, Denmark 2012
Study Subject(s):Experimental Sedimentological Study of Carbonate Oozes
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Copenhagen University
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark
Eligibility:
The successful candidate should be creative, independent, and innovative. Experience with experimental sedimentology/fluid dynamics or monitoring of natural sedimentary/fluid systems is a advantage but not a prerequisite. Relevant backgrounds include geology, physical geography, engineering, fluid dynamics, environmental sciences, marine sciences or similar. We expect that the candidate will publish in international peer-reviewed journals, write a Ph. D. thesis within the project duration of three years and assist in teaching within the department. The scholarship is open for two alternative Ph.D. arrangements: A regular 3-year program; here the candidate must hold a M.Sc. degree, A special 4-year program; here the candidate must hold a B.Sc. degree and have completed one year of the M.Sc. program (equivalent to 60 ECTS).
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: We seek a highly motivated candidate to participate in an experimental sedimentological study of the basic physical behaviour of carbonate mud with special reference to cretaceous calcareous nannofossil ooze. The main tasks of the Ph.D. student will be to develop experimental techniques as well as designing and producing suitable experimental sediments. The project will be carried out within the framework of the newly established joint DGG and Maersk Oil Research Centre which will host five PhD students and two assistant professors in addition to the permanent staff at DGG and Maersk Oil. Project participants have backgrounds in sedimentology, geophysics, stratigraphy, numerical modelling, geochemistry, paleontology/paleoecology and engineering. The ultimate aim of the research centre is to improve the qualitative and quantitative understanding of chalk depositional systems.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 1st 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
21 PhD Fellowships Position at FEM, Italy
The FEM International Research School-Trentino, FIRS>T, of the Fondazione Edumund Mach in San Michele all’Adige offers 21 PhD fellowships in the fields of Environment Agriculture Food Computational and Systems Biology at FEM, Italy
Study Subject(s):Environment, Agriculture, Food, Computational and Systems Biology
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: FEM
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
Well-motivated and highly-qualified students who have, or are expecting to obtain a Master or equivalent degree in a field relevant to the research undertaken within the FIRS>T Programme, are invited to submit their application on-line. Strong interest in the field and flexibility in the research project are also prerequisites for application.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Fellowships include a salary of 20.000 Euro per year (before taxes), which is provided for 3 years with the possibility to extend it for 1 more year. Other financial supports are granted for periods abroad, travelling, University fees and conference and courses attendance. Each project is developed as collaboration between the Fondazione Edmund Mach and a partner institution. The main location will be FEM and at least one year of the PhD fellowship will be spent at the partner institute.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 20th, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

PhD Programme in Labour Studies, Political Studies, Sociology at GSSPS, Italy 2012/13

Graduate School of the University of Milan offers Doctoral position in the field of Labour Studies, Political Studies, Sociology for the foreign and Italian Students, 2012 Italy
Study Subject(s):Labour Studies, Political Studies, Sociology
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Structural Transformation to Achieve Gender Equality in Sciences – STAGES” – European FP7
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
Foreign students must hold a good honours degree and in addition a Masters degree. Italian students must hold a Laurea Magistrale or Quadriennale.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The first year is devoted to intensive course work. In the following years students are expected to start and develop their research activity in Milan and in foreign universities and research institutions. After the completion of the dissertation, students have to defend their thesis in order to be awarded the PhD.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st July 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Master’s Assistantship in Forest Resource Economics at the Department of Forestry at Mississippi State University, USA 2012
Study Subject(s):Forest Resource Economics
Course Level:Master’s
Scholarship Provider: Mississippi State University
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-Applicants should have strong analytical, quantitative, and writing skills.
-Candidates with background in forest and/or natural resources economics, econometrics and/or statistics, and
-Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The Department of Forestry at Mississippi State University has a half-time Master’s Assistantship available for an individual interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in forestry with a specialization in forest resource economics. A successful applicant will work on examining location decisions of the U.S. forest industry and identifying existing business clustering patterns.
How to Apply: Post, Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: 8/9/2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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International Graduate Research Fellowship (IGRF) at University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia 2012/2013
University Putra Malaia offers International Graduate Research Fellowship for Master and PhD Students, Malaysia 2012/2013
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Master and PhD
Scholarship Provider: University Putra Malaysia
Scholarship can be taken at: Malaysia
Eligibility:
-Candidate must be registered as a UPM student with current status of study “Good standing”.
-A student with “Probation” status or who has deferred his/her study is not eligible to apply.
-Candidate must be at the end of the second semester of their Master’s/PhD programme.
-Candidate is not enrolled on the split postgraduate programme at UPM.
-Candidate must have at least one cited journal article published or accepted (for Masters students) / two cited journal articles published or accepted (for PhD students). TOEFL – Paper test minimum score 550; Computer Test minimum score 213. Passed the Tertiary English Programme (TEP)
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: UPM student with current status of study “Good standing” can apply for this fellowship.A monthly stipend amounting to RM1,700.00 for PhD students and RM1,500.00 for Master’s students
How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 July 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

INSEAD L’Oreal Scholarship for MBA Programme

L’Oreal funded Masters scholarships in the field of Business administration for international students
Study Subject(s):Business administration
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: L’Oreal funds
Scholarship can be taken at: INSEAD Campuses
Eligibility:Candidates of any nationality, who demonstrate a capacity for creativity, innovation through diversity and entrepreneurial activity. Preference will be given to candidates who provide proof of financial need.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: L’Oreal is the worldwide leader in beauty products. L’Oreal funds one MBA scholarship per class at INSEAD with the explicit purpose of fostering.You must have imagination, you must dream. You must have a feeling for words and images. You must be able to see that things communicate not just because it is written down but because an image itself can communicate something.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 February each year for the Round 1 and 2 applicants of the July Class (starts in September). 10 May each year for Round 3 applicants of the July class. 22 August each year for the December Class (starts in January). 5 October each year for Round 3 applicants of the December class.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2013 AISTS Athlete Scholarship for Master Students, Switzerland

AISTS offers Athlete Scholarship for International Master Students in the field of Sports Administration and Technology (AISTS MSA), Switzerland 2013
Study Subject(s):Sports Administration and Technology (AISTS MSA)
Course Level:Master
Scholarship Provider: AISTS
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:
-Possess a university degree
-Be in a situation of financial need
-Be a current or former athlete at an international level, ie, participation to Olympic Games, World championships, Universiades or any other major international competitions.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The AISTS offers two athletes the opportunity to study the Master of Advanced Studies in Sports Administration and Technology (AISTS MSA) through a scholarship. There will be two scholarships available for 2013.Each AISTS Athlete Scholarship has a value of 12,800CHF and will go towards payment of the course fee of CHF 25,600 for the 2013 edition starting in January 2013. There are two scholarships available.
How to Apply: By Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 August 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012 Masters Bursaries in English at the University of Leicester, UK

School of English offers Masters Bursaries in English for UK/EU and International Applicants at the University of Leicester, UK 2012
Study Subject(s):English
Course Level:Master’s
Scholarship Provider: School of English, University of Leicester
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
Applicants must have a first-class or high upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in English and meet the University’s standard English language entry requirements.he bursaries are open to suitable UK/EU and international (i.e., outside the EU) applicants.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The School of English is pleased to offer six bursaries for October 2012 entry to its four full-time Masters programmes. Three bursaries of £1,000 are available for UK/EU applicants, two bursaries of £1,500 are available for international applicants, and a further bursary of £1,000 is available to UK/EU or international applicants to the MA English Language and Linguistics programme. The School of English at the University of Leicester excels in the whole spectrum of English Studies, from Old English to Contemporary Writing; from literary, cultural and intellectual history to the literatures and languages of North America, Ireland, Scandinavia, the Caribbean and Asia; and from critical theory to creative writing. Through our arrangements for teaching, supervision and support, we are committed to meeting the individual and shared needs of all of our postgraduate students.
How to Apply: Online, Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 01 August 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
International Graduate Research Fellowship (IGRF) at University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia 2012/2013
University Putra Malaia offers International Graduate Research Fellowship for Master and PhD Students, Malaysia 2012/2013
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Master and PhD
Scholarship Provider: University Putra Malaysia
Scholarship can be taken at: Malaysia
Eligibility:
-Candidate must be registered as a UPM student with current status of study “Good standing”.
-A student with “Probation” status or who has deferred his/her study is not eligible to apply.
-Candidate must be at the end of the second semester of their Master’s/PhD programme.
-Candidate is not enrolled on the split postgraduate programme at UPM.
-Candidate must have at least one cited journal article published or accepted (for Masters students) / two cited journal articles published or accepted (for PhD students). TOEFL – Paper test minimum score 550; Computer Test minimum score 213. Passed the Tertiary English Programme (TEP)
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: UPM student with current status of study “Good standing” can apply for this fellowship.A monthly stipend amounting to RM1,700.00 for PhD students and RM1,500.00 for Master’s students
How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 July 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
HBSACM MBA Scholarships, 2012/13 Malaysia
Masters Scholarship for the students of Malaysia in the field of Business administration, 2012/13 Malaysia
Study Subject(s):Business administration
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Harvard Business SchoolAlumni Club of Malaysia
Scholarship can be taken at: Malaysia
Eligibility:MBA scholarships to eligible Malaysians to persue their Masters in Business Administration in public universities (IPTAs).
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: HBSACM under its Foundation provide book grants to University students, scholarships for MBA students and award Gold Medal for the best student in Business School.
How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st July, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application