Tuesday, November 25, 2014

CSC Full PhD Scholarship for Engineering

CSC Full Scholarship
Date：2014-09-21 Attention：7793       
Program introduction:
China Scholarship Council(hereinafter referred to as CSC), entrusted by the ministry of Education of China, is responsible for the enrollment and administration of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs. China Three Gorges University is one of the authorized universities to accept the CSC full scholarship students for PhD programs. We welcome all the international students to participate in these programs.

Programs open for the scholarship application of academic year 2015-2016:
1. PhD program in Civil Engineering
2. PhD program in Hydraulic Engineering.

The CSC full scholarship will cover all the expenses as below:
1.Tuition fees
2.Accommodation fees
3.Insurance
4.Registration fees
5. Monthly living allowance
6. Establishment Stipend

Documents for application:
1. Passport copy ( photo page)
2. Academic transcripts
3. Notarized Highest Dipoloma
4. Completed CSC application form
5. Recommendation letters from at least two associate professors
6. A study plan or Research Proposal ( Minimum 800 words)

Application deadline: 
30th of April

Contact:
Tel: +86-717- 639 4999 / 3369 / 2033       Fax: +86 -717-639 3309
Email: admission@ctgu.edu.cn  hxl@ctgu.edu.cn  
Website: www.ctgu.edu.cn
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Monday, November 17, 2014

Ghent University Master Grants

Master Grants for students from developing countries

Ghent University provides Master Grants to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University. They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year of the programme. The scholarship consists of an insurance, an allowance of 1000 euro per month, an installation fee of 500€ and a refund of the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 105€.

Deadline and decision

There are different procedures according to what kind of applicant you are. The procedures are explained below.
The selection date is the 28th of May 2015. Results will be communicated in the first week of june 2015.
Important information: every student needs to have academic admission before he/she can apply for the Master Grants. Detailed information below sorted by category.

About the Master Grants

Each year, a maximum of 10 scholarships can be awarded.
The master scholarships are awarded for the duration of the studies, aiming at the delivery of a Ghent University diploma after max. 2 years of study. The scholarship is paid for the total duration of the studies.
In case of a 2-year study programme, the 2nd year will be paid upon successful completion of 60 credits.
The scholarship fee consists of:
  • Allowance of €1000 per month.
  • One-time only installation fee of €500
  • Insurance (health, civil liability, repatriation)
  • Yearly reimbursement of the tuition fee with a maximum of €105
Warning: in case of increased tuition fee for the master's programme, Ghent University will only reimburse the refundable part. Fees vary according to the programme and can be up to €8000 e.g. certain Erasmus Mundus programmes.
Airline ticket and visa costs are not included in the grant.

Which programmes?

+ 7 International Course Programmes (ICP)*


Who can apply?
Applicants who already received a Master Grant in the past, are not eligible.

Degree

You have to have a bachelor degree when you submit your application.

Nationality

Master programme:

Language and proficiency

You should have a very good command of the English language. Check the language requirements.

Selection procedure

Eligibility check

Application files that do not comply with all eligibility criteria or submission requirements, will not be considered for selection.

Selection Committee

The Council for Development Cooperation (COS or Commissie Ontwikkelingssamenwerking) makes a selection of the applications based in part on the recommendations obtained from a working group of this Council.
The Council then proceeds to formulate well-founded recommendations to the Executive Committee of Ghent University.

Selection criteria

The recommendations are based on:
  • The qualifications of the applicant for the master grant (this also implies that the chances of overly qualified candidates might increase).
  • Students who successfully follow the first year of a Master Grant programme at Ghent  University may have a higher chance of selection.
  • There is no strict age limit, altough applicants below 40 years are preferred.
  • The significance of the master's programme for the student's country.
  • Validation of the knowledge in the student's country.
  • The student's nationality (see nationality).
  • The motivation of the applicant.
  • IMPORTANT selection criterium: Proof of relation with UGent: Demonstrate that the university of your studies, your current or future employer has a relation with Ghent University (former or current). For example: staff exchange, research projects, publications, etc.
For Ghent University it's important that for this type of grants, the student will return to his/her home country upon their study and add to the UGent international network in developing countries. Therefore as a prerequisite we ask that you can demonstrate that the university of your studies, your current or your future employer already has a former or current relation with UGent. It's an asset if this is in the field of your study, but if there's already collaboration in another field, that's also good.
In view of the extremely high number of Master Grant applications we normally receive, your application will not be eligible if there's no relation at all. It's up to the applicant to add documents or letters that support this institutional link.

How to apply?

There are 4 types of students. Choose the type you belong to, to see how you need to apply.

I. Application for new students applying for List A of Master programmes

II. Application for new students applying for List B of Masters programmes

III. Application for students already in their first master at Ghent University

IV. Application for students already having official admission to Ghent University


I. Application for new students applying for List A of Master programmes

STEP 1:
Send an e-mail to admission@UGent.be with the following information:
Title of your e-mail: Admission - Master Grant 2015-2016
Content of your e-mail:
  • Your first and last name (surname) separately
  • Your complete postal address
  • Date and place of birth
  • The programme you are applying for
IMPORTANT: The deadline for application for admission(complete file) is 24th December 2014.
STEP 2:
You've got officially admitted? The student administration will forward all the names of the admitted applicants to the Development Cooperation Office on the 15th of March 2015.
STEP 3:
On the 16th of March 2015 you will get an invitation by e-mail to apply online by the UGent Master Grant application tool.The deadline will be 15th of April 2015. All your documents (diploma, admission letter, etc.) will be automatically uploaded into the application tool. You'll need to write a motivation and future plans, give 2 references and proof that the university of your studies or your current or future employer has a relationship with Ghent University. For example: staff exchange, research projects, publications, etc. Note that questions about this will not be answered. If you do not know this, please go to the administration office of your university or employment and ask them to guide you.

II. Application for new students applying for List B of Master programmes

+ 7 International Course Programmes (ICP)
STEP 1:
Please visit the website of the program and apply before the 24th of December 2014.
How to apply is mentioned on their website.
STEP 2:
The programme coordinators will forward all the names of the admitted applicants to the Development Cooperation Office on the 15th of March 2015.
STEP 3:
On the 16th of March 2015 you will get an invitation by e-mail to apply online by the UGent Master Grant application tool.The deadline will be 15th of April 2015. All your documents (diploma, admission letter, etc.) will be automatically uploaded into the application tool. You'll need to write a motivation and future plans, give 2 references and proof that the university of your studies or your current or future employer has a relationship with Ghent University. For example: staff exchange, research projects, publications, etc. Note that questions about this will not be answered. If you do not know this, please go to the administration office of your university or employment and ask them to guide you.

III. Application for students already in their first master at Ghent University

The application should be made online through a new application tool from the 15th of January on.
The link to this tool will be posted here on the 15th of January. The deadline will be the 15th of April 2015.
NOTE: you'll need to upload the results of your first semester, write a motivation and future plans and upload 2 references.

IV. Application for students already having official admission to Ghent University

The application should be made online through a new application tool from the 15th of January on.
The link to this tool will be posted here on the 15th of January. The deadline will be the 15th of April 2015.
NOTE: you'll need to upload a valid admission letter, copy of your diploma and ECTS, write a motivation and future plans, give 2 references and proof that the university of your studies or your current or future employer has a relationship with Ghent University. For example: staff exchange, research projects, publications, etc. Note that questions about this will not be answered. If you do not know this, please go to the administration office of your university or employment and ask them to guide you.

 http://www.ugent.be/en/research/funding/devcoop/master-grants/mastergrants.htm


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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Masters Scholarships in Development 2015

AFD - PSIA Student Scholarships in Development 2015 
Call for Applications

 Based on a special partnership between the Paris School of International Affairs of Sciences Po (PSIA) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), multiple scholarships ranging from partial to full tuition fee grants will be offered every year to incoming students in the Development programs of PSIA. The AFD is the main implementing agency for France’s official development assistance to developing  countries and overseas territories.

Eligibility to apply
 The AFD-PSIA Scholarship is dedicated to nationals of African countries only. Priority will be given to students coming from the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Liberia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
 Applicants must have already submitted a full application to the Paris School of International Affairs of Sciences Po (PSIA) for the 2015 intake through the Sciences Po Admissions Portal (including all supporting documents and references) and must have applied to one of the following programs in Development:

 PSIA’s Master in Development Practice (one-year program)
 PSIA’s Master in International Development (two-year program)

 Please note that only applicants successfully admitted to PSIA will be considered for the scholarship.
 Students applying to a dual degree program are not eligible.
Scholarship Conditions
 Multiple scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to the best candidates on the basis of
their academic record and their project at Sciences Po.
 In principle, the AFD-PSIA Scholarship goes towards covering tuition fees.
 The AFD-PSIA scholarship is offered for the entire length of study at PSIA on condition of sufficient academic performance (top 50% of the class). Students who do not meet this requirement will have their scholarship withdrawn.
 Master in Development Practice: in principle, the scholarship is offered for one year. Students
enrolled on this program must show sufficient academic performance during the first semester or
their scholarship will be withdrawn in the second semester.
 Master in International Development: in principle, the scholarship is offered for both years of
study. Students enrolled on this program must show sufficient academic performance over the
course of the first year or their scholarship will be withdrawn in the second year.
 The scholarship is dependent on the awardees completing their course of study at PSIA. A change in Master will lead to the withdrawal of the scholarship.
 Please note that the scholarship offer is for students beginning their studies in September 2015 and
may not be deferred.
Application
To apply, please send the following materials by email to Ms Heather Clarke at
heather.clarke@sciencespo.fr with ‘AFD-PSIA Scholarship Application 2015’ in the subject line
For applicants coming from Sciences Po’s Undergraduate College only, in addition to the two above 
mentioned items (CV and cover letter), please also provide:
 Copy of the official academic transcripts for the entire length of your time in higher education 
(including periods spent abroad on exchange programs)
 Two letters of reference from professors. To ensure confidentiality, these letters should be sent by 
the professors directly by email to: heather.clarke@sciencespo.fr
 The AFD-PSIA joint selection committee will review the scholarship applications. 
For more information

 Agence Française du Développement & Paris School of International Affairs
 Sciences Po Admissions
 Academic inquiries: Ms Kate Vivian, Academic Advisor: kate.vivian@sciencespo.fr
 Scholarship inquiries: Ms Heather Clarke, Scholarships Assistant: heather.clarke@sciencespo.fr

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Call for PhD Candidate on Woody invasive alien species in Ethiopia

Call for PhD Candidate
Woody invasive alien species in Ethiopia: assessing their impacts on ecosystem services and rural livelihoods on watershed level Background: CABI Switzerland, in collaboration with Swiss, Ethiopian, Kenyan, Tanzanian and South African  research institutions, is implementing a project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the  Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC). This project aims to help mitigating the effects of woody invasive alien species (IAS) on biodiversity, ecosystem services (ES) and human well-being in selected study areas  in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. To achieve this goal, we will generate and share knowledge on invasion processes and on context-dependent effects of woody IAS. Additionally, we will elaborate sustainable control measures and develop and document Sustainable Land Management (SLM) strategies that mitigate the negative effects of woody IAS in Eastern Africa.

PhD Position: Within this project, an exciting PhD position is available at the Water & Land Resource Centre (WLRC; http://www.wlrc-eth.org). The PhD aims to assess and understand effects of woody IAS on ecosystem  services within the watershed, and on the ability of competing agro-pastoral and pastoral communities to secure access to grazing land and water through adequate watershed and conflict management. Specific goals of the study include: (1) the assessment and mapping of the spatial extent of IAS distribution; (2) the assessment ofnon-monetary and monetary impacts on biodiversity, ES and rural livelihoods. Existing woody IAS distribution data of Gabi Rasu (Afar region) will be updated with recent Landsat 8 and field data, and used for training and validation of models integrating existing digital elevation models, soil type data, hydrologic network data, census data, livelihood data, data on pastoral migration pattern, climate data and biodiversity hotspot data. A modelling approach based on the identification and assessment of functional landscape units will be selected.

The PhD candidate will be based at WLRC in Addis Abeba and registered at Haramaya University
(http://www.haramaya.edu.et). He/she will have to conduct extended field research in Gabi Rasu.
Required competences
 Master in natural science or related fields, preferably with a background in GIS or remote sensing
 Excellent skills in geospatial modelling and/or remote sensing
 Experience with stakeholder or institutional analysis are an asset
 High social competences in interacting with stakeholders at different levels
 Excellent skills in oral and written communications (English)
 Great interest in working with an interdisciplinary and international team
 Willingness to travel and work in the field for extended periods
What the research project offers
 Work in a strong international team
 Training in inter- and trans-disciplinary research 
 PhD salary – as per the Centre’s scale (in addition to salary being paid by home institution). 
 Field expenses and travel allowances
 Supervision by experts from WLRC, University of Haramaya and the Centre for Development and 
Environment (CDE; https://www.cde.unibe.ch), Switzerland

Application: Please send a CV, academic transcript, contact details for at least two academic references, and a brief outline of research interests to Dr. Tena Alamirew Agumassie (tena.a@wlrc-eth.org). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 31. December 2014. Informal inquiries are welcome. Short-listed candidates will be contacted immediately after the deadline to set up interviews. The envisaged start date for the project is March/April 2015.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Georg Forster Research Award

The Georg Forster Research Award is granted in recognition of a researcher's entire achievements to date to academics of all disciplines whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond and who are expected to continue developing research-based solutions to the specific challenges facing transition and developing countries.
Nominees must be nationals of a developing or transition country (excluding People's Republic of China and India; cf. detailed list of countrieshttp://www.humboldt-foundation.de/pls/web/wt_show.text_page?p_text_id=1513). Furthermore, at the time of nomination, they must have had their main residence and place of work in one of these countries for at least five years.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly encourages the nomination of qualified female researchers.
The award amount totals EUR 60,000. In Germany, research awards are generally exempt from income tax under German tax law.
In addition, award winners are invited to conduct a research project of their own choosing in Germany in close collaboration with a specialist colleague. To support the collaboration, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation may grant additional funding of up to EUR 25,000, particularly for participating in scientific conferences, additional material resources, e.g., specialist literature and scientific equipment for the nominee’s own institute, as well as for involving junior researchers.
An established academic employed by a university or research institution in Germany must take the initiative to nominate a candidate for the Georg Forster Research Award. Nominations may also be initiated by award winners of the Humboldt Foundation working abroad, provided that the nomination is made jointly with a colleague working in Germany. Self-nomination is not possible.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is granting up to four Georg Forster Research Awards annually.

The deadline for nominations is 15 January of each year; the selection meeting is scheduled for summer.
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Thursday, October 30, 2014

A fully funded PhD position on the subject of Data Management

PhD student on the subject of Data Management for Big Data Analytics



Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) has a vacancy in the Database Architectures research group for a talented
PhD student on the subject of Data Management for Big Data Analytics.

Job description
A fully funded PhD position is available to work under the direction of prof. S. Manegold on data management technology for big data analytics. The position is funded by the PROMIMOOC --- Process Mining for Multi-objective Online Control --- project, supported by the Data Science program “challenging Big Data” of the Dutch Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).
Research topics for the candidate include data models and technologies to integrate the various data sources, including numerous types of sensors that provide numerical as well as image data, as well as high-performance, scalable, distributed data management technologies to support big data analytics. We strongly favour research that can be disseminated through the open-source channels, e.g., as part of our open-source columnar analytical DBMS MonetDB.
The preferred starting date is 1 January 2015, or earlier.
Requirements: 
Candidates are required to have a Master’s degree in computer science (or a five year diploma). Specialization in software engineering, data management, data mining, machine learning or distributed systems, is a pre-requisite. Preferable qualifications for candidates include proven research talent, system programming skills (C, Java), and practical experience in machine learning and/or database technology, as well as an excellent command of English, and good academic writing and presentation skills.
Terms and conditions: 
The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres ("CAO-onderzoeksinstellingen"). The gross monthly salary, for a PhD student on a full time basis, is €2,057 during the first year and increases to €2,636 over the four year period. Employees are also entitled to a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.33%. CWI offers attractive working conditions, including flexible scheduling and help with housing for expat employees.
An internship at one of the partnering database research labs world-wide is considered part of the PhD track for qualified candidates.
Application & Information: 
Applications can be sent before 1 December 2014 to apply@cwi.nl. All applications should include a detailed resume, motivation letter, list of your MSc courses and grades, copy of your Master’s thesis and preferably a list of publications.
For residents outside the EER-area, a Toefl English language test might be required.
For more information about the vacancy, please contact prof. Stefan Manegold, emailStefan.Manegold@cwi.nl.
For more information about CWI, please visit www.cwi.nl or watch our video “A Fundamental Difference” about working at CWI.

About Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science and linked to the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). The mission of CWI is to conduct pioneering research in mathematics and computer science, generating new knowledge in these fields and conveying it to trade, industry, and society at large.

CWI is located at Science Park Amsterdam. It is an internationally oriented institute, with 150 scientists from approximately 25 countries. The facilities are first-rate and include excellent IT support, career planning, training, and courses.
Research group
Please check for more information: https://www.cwi.nl/
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

SCHOLARSHIP AT UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE SCHOLARSHIP



The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.
Please note:
The UTS is not available for Dutch and/or current UT Bachelor students.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

UTS APPLICATION (FIRST ROUND)

30 December 2014
Step 1:
Admission (before 15 December 2014)
Step 2:
UTS application (before 30 December 2014)
Step 3:
Applicants will be notified whether their application was successful by 1 February 2015.
Application round 2:
Open for application as from the beginning of January 2015.
apply utwente
In order to apply for this scholarship, you already need to be (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying Master programmes.
apply utwentehttp://www.utwente.nl/master/how-to-apply/




UTS

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

LEVEL OF STUDY

·
EU/EEA Countries
·
Non-EU/EEA countries

Master

QUALIFYING (PRE-)MASTER PROGRAMMES

·
Applied Mathematics
·
Applied Physics
·
Biomedical Engineering
·
Business Administration
·
Business Information Technology
·
Chemical Engineering
·
Civil Engineering and Management
·
Communication Studies
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Computer Science
·
Construction Management and Engineering
·
Educational Science and Technology
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Electrical Engineering
·
Embedded Systems
·
European Studies
·
Health Sciences
·
Human Media Interaction
·
Industrial Design Engineering
·
Industrial Engineering and Management
·
Environmental and Energy Management
·
Mechanical Engineering
·
Nanotechnology
·
Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society
·
Public Administration
·
Science Education and Communication
·
Sustainable Energy Technology
·
Systems and Control
·
Telematics

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE

value
€ 6,000 - € 25,000 for one year (approximately 30 scholarships available).
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If you have applied for a two-year programme, make sure you read the information about two-year study programmes below.
cost of living utwente
For an overview of the estimated costs of living in the Netherlands (excluding tuition fees), click here.

UTS BENEFITS

·
Attend the opening of the academic year together with VIPs from the University
·
Become one of the most promising UT students
·
Exclusive opportunity to take part in an intake for one of the three honours programmes: Research honours, Design honours, or Change leaders.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

In order to be eligible for a UTS scholarship, you should meet all the requirements below.
·
Your programme starts in September 2015;
·
For this application round, you have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the above mentioned UT graduate programmes before 15 December 2014 (note: there will be another UTS application round for students that have been (provisionally) admitted to the University after this date. The deadline for the second round will be published in the second week of January);
·
You have to include a motivation letter in your application (250 – 500 words), this motivation letter explains):
o
What you have studied in the past;
o
What goal you want to reach through your study at UT;
o
How you plan to receive this goal;
o
Why you particularly choose to study at the University of Twente;
·
You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable);
·
You comply with the general English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills
·
You are not eligible for a Dutch study grant;
·
You have completed a pre-master at the University of Twente (if applicable);
·
You may already apply for a UTS even if you have to do a pre-master programme at the University of Twente first. However, you must complete your pre-master programme with a CGPA of 7.5 (out of 10) to be eligible for a UTS and comply with above mentioned requirements.

TWO-YEAR STUDY PROGRAMME

In case of a two-year study programme, students can receive an additional UTS of an amount equal to that in the first year to cover the expenses of the second year. However, the scholarship will only be continued during the second year when students meet the process requirements for the UTS.
You must have obtained:
·
An average grade of 7 (out of 10) at the end of the third quartile of the first year
·
At least 50% of European Credits at the end of the third quartile of the first year
·
90% of European Credits before start of the second year programme

DO YOU MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS? APPLY!

If you meet all the above requirements, click here to start the application process for a UTS scholarship.
Please note: if you apply for a UTS scholarship without meeting all the requirements, your application will not be considered!
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