Switzerland: International PhD Program University of Zurich

Switzerland: International PhD Program in Life Science, ETH and University of Zurich

International PhD Program in Life Science, ETH and University of Zurich, Switzerland

The Life Science Zurich Graduate School houses several Ph.D. programs that cover distinct areas of the life sciences. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree. Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout.

Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Masters degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group. Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application.

Application
Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format. Submission of application only via Internet at:

http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108

Lowongan Penelitian di Belanda 2008/2009

PhD Studentship
Design of Bulk Material Handling Equipment with Discrete Element Modelling
Delft University of Technology Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Delft, (Zuid-Holland), 40 hours per week
Lowongan Penelitian di Belanda 2008/2009
Job description
This four-year PhD project aims at developing a new approach in modelling the interaction of behaviour of bulk materials and their handling equipment (such as conveyor belt systems, unloading and loading systems). This will be done by computer simulation using the Discrete Element Method grounded in experimental and/or field research to support and validate the simulations. This project will provide new insights into the behaviour of material in interaction with equipment.

These insights will result in an applicable, tailor-made design tool for bulk materials handling equipment with a focus on efficiency, sustainability and environmental aspects. In addition, this research will contribute to the validation and development of the existing Discrete Element Method simulation models. The project will be carried out in close cooperation with Dutch industry and other universities.The research will be completed by submitting a PhD thesis at Delft University of Technology.

Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Applicants should have an MSc degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering or another relevant research area. An affinity with powder, soil or particulate materials as well as with mechanics and dynamics is required. A good command of English is required, as well as initiative and communication skills. The candidate must be able to work autonomously and function as part of a team (including interaction with industrial partners) as well as supervise MSc graduation projects (starting from the second year).
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers

Organization
Delft University of Technology
Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

The focus of the Department of Marine and Transport Technology (MTT) is developing, designing, building and operating marine, dredging, offschore and transport systems and their equipment. Due to strong public pressure for more efficient, cleaner (sustainable) and safer transport, and in order to improve the competitive position of the Dutch and European marine, dredging and transport sector, the pace of new developments is expected to increase.MTT offers education and conducts research to further develop knowledge of the dynamics and physical processes involved in transport, dredging. offshore and marine systems; the logistics and control of these systems; and the interaction between the equipment and the material to be handled.
Date of entry: 18/09/2008

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 – 3000

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 40
Additional conditions of employment:
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the ‘IKA’). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.For more information about this position, please contact D. L. Schott, phone: 31 (0)15-2783130, e-mail: d.l.schott@tudelft.nl. For information about the application process, you are welcome to contact Arsha Timmermans, phone: 31 (0)15-278822, e-mail: a.r.timmermans@tudelft.nl.To apply, please send a detailed curriculum vitae, a letter stating why the proposed research topic interests you, your course programme and corresponding grades, names and addresses of reference persons, and any other information that might be relevant to your application. E-mail your materials by December 1, 2008 to: Application-3mE@tudelft.nl.When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number 3ME08-44.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

D. L. Schott
Telephone number: 31 (0)15-2783130
E-mail address: d.l.schott@tudelft.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

* About the organization (http://www.tudelft.nl)
* Technische Universiteit Delft (http://www.tudelft.nl)

Application
You can apply for this job before 01-12-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

D. L. Schott/MTT
E-mail: Application-3mE@tudelft.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 3ME08-44.

HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2009

Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships enable Indonesian mid-career professionals to participate in non-degree programs that combine academic course work at the graduate level with professional development activities in the U.S. for a period of one academic year (9 months).  Candidates are typically administrators in leadership positions with a minimum of five years of work experience who represent either the public or non-profit private sectors, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) who are committed to public service.

• a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0scale)
• a minimum TOEFL score of 525.

PRIORITY  DISCIPLINES

Agricultural Development/Agricultural Economics; Communications/Journalism; Economic Development; Finance and Banking; Human Resources Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration; Technology Policy and Management; Urban & Regional Planning; and Public Health Policy and Management (including HIV/AIDS policy and prevention, drug abuse education, treatment, and prevention).  Researchers, treatment providers, prevention specialists, and program planners at governmental or non-governmental organizations will also be considered).

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PhD scholarship at the Graduate School ITMAN

PhD scholarship at the Graduate School ITMAN

Carnegie Mellon University-AusAID Scholarships

AusAID Scholarship Applications have been extended until the 15th August 2008 for Commencement January 2009 for applicants from Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines

MSPPM Scholarships & MSIT Scholarships

The Heinz School is committed to making a graduate education affordable for talented students. No separate application is necessary. Students who note in the application for admission that they would like to be considered for financial aid will be automatically considered for any applicable scholarship opportunity. Examples of scholarships include:
Carnegie Mellon University-AusAID Scholarships

Carnegie Mellon University-AusAID Scholarships are funded by the Australian Government to support a limited number of students from countries where Australia has a bilateral aid program, to study at the university’s Heinz School in Adelaide, Australia. These scholarships are available to full time students.

Scholarship benefits include full tuition, return economy airfares, a contribution to living expenses, and basic medical insurance. Applicants must satisfy both AusAID’s general eligibility criteria and the specific criteria established for their country of citizenship.

A detailed listing of eligible countries, criteria (general eligibility and country specific), and scholarship benefits can be found by visiting the AusAID website.

Applications for the January 2009 intake are now being accepted (the closing date for AusAid applications is the 30/06/08.) Carnegie Mellon University-AusAID Scholarships are only available to students who have already been offered a place at Carnegie Mellon University.

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NOHA Mundus Scholarships for third country nationals

NOHA Mundus Scholarships
International Association of Universities

Deadline: 15th December 2008

The NOHA European Master’s in International Humanitarian Action has been selected by the European Commission among the first Erasmus Mundus masters courses for five years. This implies that the European Commission will grant scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students and scholars to students to follow the NOHA Mundus Masters Course, to scholars to carry out teaching and research assignments and scholarly work in the NOHA universities participating in the Course.

Third-country graduate student

Third-country graduate student means a national of a third country other than those from EEA-EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Union; who has already obtained a first higher education degree; who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries (EEA-EFTA States and EU candidate countries for accession); who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries.

The amount of the student grant is EUR 35, 600. Each grantee will receive EUR 1,600 each month for living costs during the 16 months duration of the program plus a fixed amount of EUR 10,000 to be paid in two instalments of EUR 5,000 each per year.

Third-country students eligible for receiving an Erasmus Mundus scholarship fall into two different categories: one general category in which grantees can come from any third country and one specific category (“Asian windows”) in which funds are earmarked for nationals from specific Asian countries.

With regard to the general category NOHA consortium will reserve a 13 to 18 places for third-country students and 3 to 4 places for third-country scholars every year.With regard to the specific category (“Asian windows”) the NOHA consortium will have the possibility to select 8 or 9 additional Asian students every year.

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Graduate Scholarships for International Students – International College Zhejiang University

Graduate Scholarships for International Students

I. Basic Information on the Scholarships

The scholarships are provided by the Chinese Government and Zhejiang University jointly for prospective international students to study for Ph.D. Degrees at Zhejiang University.

1. 60 scholarship students will be accepted for the fall semester of 2008 and spring semester of 2009;

2. Details:

Awardees will be exempt from tuition and fees for registration, laboratory experiments, internship, basic learning materials, and intramural accommodation;

- Living allowance: CNY 1,400 per month for doctoral students;

– Fee for outpatient medical services and Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China: CNY 600 per person per annum;

– A one-off settlement subsidy for new students after registration: CNY 600 per person.

3. Duration:

The duration of the scholarship for all programs with English as the media of instruction is the same as the normal length of the specific programs.

II. An Overview of Zhejiang University:

Zhejiang University is located in the coastal city of Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province, which lies 180 km away from Shanghai, a metropolitan city in China. As one of the China’s Seven ancient capitals, Hangzhou is a world-famous tourist resort praised as “a paradise on earth”, boasting very favorable natural conditions, with a mild climate, convenient transportation systems, picturesque scenery and rich cultural heritage.

The university is one of the few top-ranking research institutions of higher learning in China. It has a full coverage of disciplines in 11 major branches of Learning, Namely Philosophy, Literature, History, Education, Sciences, Economics, Law, Management, Engineering, Agriculture and Medicine. With a history of more than 80 years of graduate education, the university now offers 331 academic and professional Master’s Degree programs and 283 Doctoral programs. Under its administration there are 14 Nation Key Laboratories, 2 National Engineering Research Centers and 3 National Engineering Technology Centers and 43 post-doctor stations. At present, the university has a full-time student body of over 39,000, with 22,900 undergraduates, over 15,700 Master’s Degree students and over 6,600 Ph.D. candidates, and the university also has about 1,700 international students coming from over 100 countries.

A truly comprehensive institute with developing into a world-class institution as its goal, Zhejiang University aims to provide an outstanding education that will enable its students to build a future of professional, intellectual and personal success, capable of leadership in different areas. Equally important, however, is the role the university has been playing in research. With a faculty capable of top-level and large-scale research and a high proportion of graduate students, the university has been undertaking projects, both basic and applied, to address pressing issues of today and the future.

III. Application

l Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals and in good health.

2. Applicants must have a Master’s Degree.

3. Applicants must be under the age of 40.

4. Applicants should have a competitive academic record.

5. Applicants should have strong scientific research ability.

6. Applicants must NOT be beneficiaries of any other kinds of sponsorships.

l Language Used in Teaching

- English is used as instructional language for programs in Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Economics, Business, and Medicines.

l Application Materials

All applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truly and correctly.

1. The Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (Download) in Chinese or in English.

2. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy). If applicants are university students or already employed, they should also provide documents of being university students or on-post employees. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.

3. Applicants for doctoral studies need to provide notarized copies of their undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.

4. A photocopy of the passport and a recent photo (white background, 35mm × 45mm in size).

5. A study or research proposal in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words).

6. Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors (in Chinese or English).

7. Published academic papers or other academic achievements (if applicable).

8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority. Applicants are expected to keep the original copies) filled in English. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration as they plan to take the medical examination.

Applicants should submit the above materials to the International College of Zhejiang University before May 30, 2008 for the programs starting in fall 2008 and before Sept. 20 2008 for those starting in spring 2009. Application materials will NOT be returned regardless of the result of application.

l Choices of Programs

Please check the Major Doctoral Programs. Applicants are encouraged to contact their prospective supervisors at Zhejiang University prior to application and are expected to enclose in their application package the relevant recommendation letters written by those supervisors.

l Approval and Notification

Zhejiang University will review all the application materials. Decisions for admission and for granting the scholarships will be made on the basis of the applicants’ competitiveness, academic and otherwise. The name list of the scholarship awardees for programs starting from the fall semester of 2008 will be publicized before July 31, 2008 after it is reviewed by China Scholarship Council. Admission Notices and other relevant documents will be sent to the awardees afterwards.

Contact Information

International College of Zhejiang University:

Mr. YI Honghui Tel: +86 571 87953101 Email: zjuyhh@zju.edu.cn
Fax: +86 571 87951755
Office of Degree Student Affairs, International College
Room 229, No. 31 Dorm, Yuquan Campus, Zhejiang University

Postal Address:
P.O. Box W-99, International College, Yuquan Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China 310027

Note:

1. Awardees must go through the Annual Review of the Chinese Government Scholarship Status.

2. The duration of the “Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Zhejiang University for International Students” is not to be extended if the awardees fail to finish the studies due to personal reasons.

3. Scholarship students who have to suspend their studies because of illness should return to their home country for further treatment and rest. Expenses for the international travel to and from the uni

versity will be borne by the students themselves, and their scholarship status will be reserved for one year at most, with the monthly living allowance stopped during the suspension. Scholarships of the students who suspend their studies for reasons other than illness will not be reserved.

Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship.rar

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