Archive for December, 2010

University Doctoral Studentships for UK/EU and Overseas Fee-paying Students

Study Subject: Business and Management, Computer Science,Cultural Policy and Management , Economics, Engineering and Mathematics, Food Policy, Information Science, International Politics, Language and Communication Science, Law, Justice and Journalism, Music, Nursing and Midwifery, Optometry and Visual Science, Psychology, Sociology
Employer: City University, London
Level: Doctoral

City University London is continuing its investment in academic excellence by offering up to 75 fully-funded, full-time, 3-year Doctoral Studentships commencing in October 2011.
Each University Doctoral Studentship provides:

An annual bursary (£15,000 for 2011/12, expected to rise in line with inflation in subsequent years)A full tuition fee waiverA one-off allowance of £1,000. This may be used across the three-year period to cover the cost of attending conferences, purchasing equipment or other activity in support of the research. Read the rest of this entry »

Max-Planck-Institute for Plant Breeding Research and University of Cologne invite applications for Ph.D. fellowships in the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) in Cologne, Germany.

The training includes regular seminars, yearly retreats, supervision of a thesis committee, and soft skill and practical courses on modern laboratory techniques.
The program is taught in English and open to students from all countries holding a Master’s degree or a corresponding Diploma degree.

Requirements
The IMPRS is intended for highly motivated students with a strong training in molecular sciences. The constellation of participating institutions provides excellent conditions in the area of plant sciences with expertise in plant genetics, plant biochemistry, structural biology, bioinformatics, cell biology, and molecular microbiology.

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Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships for Students Outwith the EU

Scholarships are offered to students who are nationals of countries outwith the EU for undergraduate study in any subject offered by the University. 20 scholarships are available for the 2011-2012 session with each award worth £2,000 per year. Awards are tenable for the duration of the programme of study.
The scholarships are competitive and awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit.
They are awarded to students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for undergraduate study at the University of Edinburgh.
Students already on a programme are not eligible.
Applicants must also be nationals of a country outwith the EU

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IMPRS-gBGC PhD Program for Well-Motivated and Highly-Qualified Students from All Countries

Study Subject: Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System
Employer: IMPRS
Level: PhD

The “International Max Planck Research School for global Biogeochemical Cycles” located in Jena, Germany, offers fellowships to outstanding students interested in research on biogeochemical cycles in the Earth system. The school offers excellent research possibilities for students to obtain a PhD degree in a 3-years graduate program.
The elements key to life such as carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen are continuously exchanged among the land, ocean and atmosphere in what are known as global biogeochemical cycles. Research in the IMPRS discovers how these cycles function, how they are interconnected, and how they can change with climate or human activity. Students can choose research that combines field observations, laboratory methods development, manipulative experiments, and numerical modelling to tackle current questions in global biogeochemistry. Students will also benefit from a three-month external research visit, specialised courses in e.g. statistics, Earth observation, modelling and analytical techniques, as well as in soft skills.

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Japanese Government (MEXT)  and Asia Special Scholarship for Asian Students

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for 9 Master’s or Doctoral candidates entering in September 2011 (MEXT stands for Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology): This scholarship is awarded for foreign students who are accepted to International Graduate Program (Master’s and Doctoral Program) after entrance examination (AO method). This Scholarship provides monthly allowance of 158,000 Yen for two years, Screening fees (refunded after enrollment), Tuition Fees and a round trip air ticket to Japan.

Asia Special Scholarship for 6 Master’s or Doctoral candidates entering in September 2011: This scholarship is awarded for students who are accepted to International Graduate Program (Master’s and Doctoral Program) after entrance examination (AO method). Students must be nationals of Asian countries excluding Japan (refer to the “List of Participating Countries for Asia Special Scholarship”), and must apply for this program from overseas. After enrollment, students are provided 150,000 Yen as a round trip air ticket to Japan, and monthly allowance of 200,000 Yen for two years in Master’s program, three years in Doctoral program at a Read the rest of this entry »

Scholarship for dual degree programs combining a Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management with an International MBA

In today’s business environment companies must produce innovative products at a low cost and effectively deliver them to customers around the world. Globalization has driven supply chain management and logistics to the forefront of business strategy and created the need for a new kind of business leader. In recognition of this development, ZLC has partnered with leading business schools to offer dual degree programs combining a Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management with an International MBA. These dual degree Master’s programs are intended to prepare high-profile candidates to undertake managerial positions that combine general management capabilities with specialized logistics and supply chain management skills. The need for this new kind of professionals with a sophisticated understanding of complex management issues and the ability to design and operate global networks is patent.
Coverage
ZLC will award scholarships consisting of reductions in tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which currently amounts to €21,500. The reductions will depend on the applicants’ academic achievements and distinctive personal accomplishment in addition to an interest in pursing a career in Logistics/Supply Chain Management. The reductions available are as followed:
- 25 % (€5,375) – Average evaluation grade of 6 – 7.9
- 50 % (€10,750) – Average evaluation grade of 8 – 8.9
- 100 % (€21,500) – Average evaluation grade of 9 – 10
The scholarships will not include all other costs like administrative fees, books, health insurance and living or travel expenses to Zaragoza or Boston for the international exchange.

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ZLOG Eastern and Central Europe Scholarship, the Foundation hopes to attractoutstanding future leaders from Eastern and Central European countries. Candidates will be expected to show extraordinary potential for leadership and professional success, bringing new vision and commitment to the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Zaragoza Logistics Center Scholarship currently provides a number of scholarships each year
for students of the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.
Coverage
The scholarship covers full tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which amounts to €21,500 for a student of the academic year 2011-2012.
The scholarship will not include other costs such as living or travel expenses to Zaragoza or to Boston for the international exchange.
Eligibility
Scholarships are awarded only to students who have been admitted to the MITZaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program through the Foundation’s regular admissions procedure.
Furthermore, the applicants should display exceptional academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment in addition to an interest in pursing a career in Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
To be eligible you must comply with the following criteria:
? Granted admission to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.
? Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
? Fluency in English, competitive TOEFL score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals whohave demonstrated evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language. Read the rest of this entry »