Teaching and Research Fellowships at the OSCE Academy Location: Bishkek - Kyrgyzstan DL: 30 October 2011

5 Teaching and Research Fellowships at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Application Deadline: October 30, 2011

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a public foundation designed to promote the principles and aims of the OSCE in the Central Asian region, enshrined in its fundamental idea of comprehensive security. Located in Bishkek, the OSCE Academy is strongly embedded in the wider Central Asian academic and political context and follows a distinctive regional approach in its activities. The Academy is looking for five Teaching and Research Fellows for the winter/spring semester of its MA in Politics and Security program 2011/2012.

Requirements:

The qualified candidate holds at least an MA/MSc but preferably a Ph.D. degree in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies or a related field and has teaching experience.

The fellowship has the following terms and components:

1) A teaching assignment -- one of the following courses: Comparative Politics: Topics in Democratization Studies, Political Economy, Cases in International Relations, International Development and Foreign Policy Analysis during the winter/spring semester of the 2011/2012 academic year.

All five courses are four credit elective courses, meeting twice a week for 1 hr 25 min from January 9, 2012 to April 30, 2012. The period of contract is from January 2012 to May 2012.

The overall task is to provide graduate level survey of these fields introducing the students to major approaches and theories, important topics, and the contemporary developments. The courses are expected to be taught on graduate level involving lectures, seminars, research assignments, and individual student mentoring. The specific course topics as well as the course design should be discussed with the academic management of the OSCE Academy. Additionally, we expect the fellow to spend 6 hours per week for personal preparation to the courses with lecture/seminar notes, preparation of assignments, and grading/evaluation of students.

2) The fellowship also includes office hours for students of approximately 4 hours a week.

3) Overall, the commitment at the Academy will not exceed 20 hours per week. However, due to the nature of an academic environment, the load may vary from about 15 to 25 hours per week.

During the rest of the time, the fellows are encouraged to conduct their research and will receive full support of the Academy and our partners. We expect the fellows to present their research to the students and the greater audience at the end of the fellowship period with us.

The OSCE Academy will provide/cover:

a) Economy class roundtrip airfare from the city of current residence to Bishkek;

b) Entry visa expenses to Kyrgyzstan, if any;

c) Housing allowance (for international fellows only);

d) Honorarium of 750 Euros per month for teaching the four credit hour course;

e) 100 Euro one-time settling-in fee (for international fellows only);

f) office space and a computer, as well as access to all of our facilities, including library and JSTOR.

NOTE: The Academy will not be able to provide health insurance.

Interested applicants should submit their CV, a short summary of their research project (500-1000 words), and two letters of reference from people familiar with the candidate's academic work to Aigoul Abdoubaetova by e-mail:a.abdoubaetova@osce-academy.net by October 30, 2011. For any questions on this call, please contact Ms. Aigoul Abdoubaetova by e-mail: a.abdoubaetova@osce-academy.net

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is an equal-opportunity institution. It operates on the principle of non-discrimination. All recruitment decisions are taken on the basis of best qualification of the candidates, with consideration of regional and gender balance. Both local and international applicants are eligible to apply.

International Doctoral Fellowship Program in Informatics, Kyoto University

International Doctoral Program In Informatics Graduate School Of Informatics, Kyoto University 2012

Study Subject(s):Informatics
 
Course Level:Doctoral
 
Scholarship Provider: The Japanese Government
 
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:
(1) Eligibility: Applicant must be from a country with which Japan has official diplomatic relations, and must be currently studying/working outside of Japan. Those who are currently staying in Japan are not eligible for this program.
(2) Age: Applicant must be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2012.
(3) Academic qualifications: Applicant must satisfy one of the following conditions by the end of September 2012.
i. Holds a master’s level degree.
ii. Has completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country and subsequently spent at least two years conducting research in a university, research institute, or other such facility, and is recognized through research achievements as having scholastic ability on a par with or higher than that of a person who has completed a master’s degree at a graduate school in Japan.
iii. Is recognized by the school, on the basis of individual screening of application, as having scholastic ability on a par with or higher than that of a person with a master’s degree, and is at least 24 years of age.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description:  The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) offers a 2012 scholarship for admitted Ph.D. course students who wish to engage in research on Informatics, mainly in English, at the Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University. The Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University, consists of the following departments: • Intelligence Science and Technology • Social Informatics • Applied Analysis and Complex Dynamical Systems • Applied Mathematics and Physics • Systems Science • Communications and Computer Engineering

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: January 6, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Internship Program at HP Labs China Location: Beijing - China

HP Labs China (http://www.hpl.hp.com/china/) is now seeking global top talents to fill multiple internship positions in two research areas: information analysis and networking.
We are looking for exceptionally talented students in Computer Science or related disciplines. Students from China, North America, Europe and other parts of the world who are passionate about working on challenging research problems are encouraged to apply. The selected students will work with HP Labs researchers to conduct fundamental and applied research in the two research areas.
Research areas include (but are not limited to):
(1) Information Analysis

Information extraction Information retrieval Data mining Natural language processing Large scale data management High performance and distributed computing (2) Networking High-performance networking algorithms (packet classification, deep packet inspection) Parallel algorithms and architectures using reconfigurable hardware Enterprise and datacenter networks Programmable software-defined networks Information and network security Cloud computing and services Network monitoring and management Network virtualization Quality-of-Service Energy efficiency Wireless mesh, ad hoc, and sensor networks WLAN Mobile networks, systems, and applications For students from China, the internship is for at least 6 months. Work schedule could be flexible based on the students' availability. Overseas students are encouraged to apply for full-time intern positions for at least three months. Interested candidate should indentify only one research area (information analysis or networking) and email your resume to hplchina@hp.com with the following email subject: "HPLC_intern_XXXX" where "XXXX" is the name of the research area you plan to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all the positions are filled. HP Labs China (http://www.hpl.hp.com/china/)

International Summer School on Religion and Public Life, Negotiating Space in Diversity: Religions and Authorities, Yogyakarta and Bali, Indonesia, 3-17 July 2012

International Summer School on Religion and Public Life Negotiating Space in Diversity: Religions and Authorities, Yogyakarta and Bali, Indonesia July 3-17th 2012

The International Summer School on Religion and Public Life (ISSRPL) is a unique, global initiative providing an annual international, inter-religious summer school of approximately two weeks. Each year the school explores critical issues around religion and society that influence the nature of community. It combines pluralistic perspectives on religious thought with social scientific research on tolerance, civil society and an open, dialogic, and reflective approach to pedagogic practice.

Increasingly and throughout the world, societies are facing the challenge of renewed religious identities and the negotiation of such identity claims in the public sphere. In essence they are facing the challenge of how to acknowledge diverse identities while at the same time finding common ground for conversation, often, in a highly contested public space. Related issues include questions of (individual) freedom (of speech, of religion) and the need to maintain (communal) identity and inter-group harmony in such contested locales.

This year’s ISSRPL will explore these issues in the context of Indonesia, a Muslim majority country (with more Muslims than all the Arab countries combined) but also, historically, one of great religious diversity. Under the authoritarian New Order (1966-1998) diversity was acknowledged in Indonesia, but was strictly regulated. The transition to democracy in 1998 saw an opening of political space for the expression of multiple social interests based on ethnic, religious, and other identities, while at the same time weakening the authorities of the central government and the military. The combination of these two forces contributed to new trends (at least in some areas) such as more frequent conflicts between communities, the aspiration to implement shari’a at the local level supported by some secular political parties, and the phenomenon of “religious radicalization”. New barriers between diverse identity-based communities (as well as within such communities) arose, posing challenges for the creation of a civil, pluralist democracy.

Indonesia is not alone in witnessing the rise of identity politics. In many parts of the world, including in Europe and the US, the old 19th and 20th century political ideologies seem to be receding, as identity becomes the new determinant of politics and economy. Multiple and new actors, often divided and mobilized on the basis of their identity claims (including prominently, religious ones), compete in the common public sphere, asserting alternative visions of politics and society.

This year’s ISSRPL will be located in two very diverse places in Indonesia, Yogyakarta (which has a majority of Muslims but also a strong presence of other religions) and Bali (which is a Hindu majority area). Contrasting and comparing these different locales will allow participants to reflect on these issues based on the Indonesian experience as well as those of the participants from many different countries. The school’s host this year will be the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (www.icrs.ugm.ac.id) and Center for Religious and Cross Cultural Studies, Graduate School Gadjah Mada University (www.crcs.ugm.ac.id), Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

The school’s goal is to transform both the theoretical models and concrete practices through which religious orientations and secular models of politics and society engage one another. Its guiding principle is that in order to build relations of tolerance and understanding between groups and to shape a civil society, the perceived barrier between secular, modern and more traditional religious values must be questioned. Political orientations and social practices must be developed that will draw on both religious traditions and the insights of secular modernity in new and creative ways. The program is centered on three different kinds of learning (formal, informal and experiential) together with intense processes of group building and the construction of working relationships across religious and ethnic identities. Commitment to all forms of learning and group work is expected of school participants. Thus, the didactic goals of the school are social as well as cognitive. It is expected that, as a result of attendance at the school, fellows develop and operationalize programs in their home countries.

In 2003 the ISSRPL met in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia to study The Role of Religion in the Conflicts of ex-Yugoslavia. In 2004 it met in Bosnia and Herzegovina to study The Muslim Question in Europe. In 2005 it met in Israel, focused on the problem of Religion, Nationalism, and Fundamentalism: The Challenge of Coexistence. In 2006 it met in both Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Boston, USA and was focused on Religion and Civil Society: A Comparative Perspective. In 2007 it met in Istanbul, Turkey to study comparative perspectives on State, Ethnos, Religion: The Legacy of Empire and the Nation-state. In 2008 the school met in Birmingham, England around the theme of The Good City: Living Together Differently. In 2009 it met again in Birmingham, one of two major English cities likely soon to have an “ethnic minority, majority”. We then explored these norms on the micro-scale of neighborhoods, and so that year’s title was The Language of Neighborhood and Practices of Public Life. In 2010 the school met in Nicosia, Cyprus and Jaffa, Israel and compared the dynamics of divided and mixed cities, in a program entitled Together and Apart: Divided Cities. In 2011 the school met in Sofia and Plovdiv Bulgaria focused on a study of A Mosaic of Margins: Ethnicity, Religion and Belonging.

We look forward to a small but select group of international fellows who may include, religious elites, NGO leaders, school teachers, major actors in the non-profit world and civil society, as well as political leaders, academics and members of the business communities of different countries. Fellows will be joined by an international faculty and so comprise a cohort from the Americas, the Balkans, Central and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Western Europe and elsewhere. The success of the school has always depended on the wide range of people, commitments and views presented. It is through the intense encounter with the truly different that we are forced to rethink our fundamental assessments and so break-through to new ways of knowing, thinking, feeling, and hence, acting.

The deadline for receiving applications is 11 March 2012, with application material found at http://www.issrpl.org/programs/application.html

Ph.D.-MBA at the National University of Singapore Location: Singapore DL: 15 November 2011

A keen, open and independent mind, common sense, appreciation for the importance of science, technology and business, the ability to act and get things done alone and in a team are hallmarks of students suitable for the NUS PhD-MBA. Valuing the wide range of backgrounds of potential students, factors that the recruitment committee will weigh when making decisions on admissions into the NUS PhD-MBA are: academic records, standardized test scores, research experience, startup and industry experience, completed internships, interest in and involvement in entrepreneurship and business, as well as good English.

Women and men of all nationalities, with an undergraduate or Masters degree in any scientific, engineering, maths or IT discipline, previously awarded or expected in 2012, are eligible to apply.

Application Process

Information about the application process for the August 2012 intake can be found below.
Application Website
Application Instructions
When creating a new account on the application website, in the Degree Preference Section, select NUS Grad Sch for Int Sci & Eng as faculty. Select Research as degree type. Select the Doctor of Philosophy as degree. Under double degree select the Master of Biz Adm (w NGS PhD)(MBA (with NGS PhD)). Select the NGS scholarship. Select Full Time.
There is no need to submit a separate application for the NGS PhD (without MBA) as applicants to the NUS PhD-MBA will, if the candidate indicates this preference (see Questionaire section on the application website), be considered for the NGS PhD in case the application to the PhD-MBA was not successful.
Applicants are welcome to contact potential PhD mentors/advisors before submitting an application.
We require the GRE (Institution code: 0677) and, if the native language or the language used in undergraduate instruction is not English then either the TOEFL (Institution code: 3720) or the IELTS (Institution code: 0677). The GMAT (Institution code: DRT-MK-35) is required later in the application process ONLY from shortlisted candidates and does NOT need to be submitted with the initial application. The PhD-MBA essay (see application website for details) gives applicants the chance to think about a technology business problem, express thoughts, devise actions and show effective communication skills. The application deadline (online applicaton) for the August 2012 intake is 15th November 2011. The deadline for the receival of recommendation letters is 15th December 2011. The deadline for the receival of GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores is 15th January 2012.

Application and Admissions Time Line, Deadlines

- 1st Sep 2011: Applications open
- 15th Nov 2011: Application deadline (online application)
- 15th Dec 2011: Deadline for the receival of the hardcopy of the application form and the recommendation letters
- Jan 2012: NGS interviews and shortlisting
- 16th Jan 2012: Deadline for receival of GRE general and TOEFL/IELTS scores
- 1st Mar 2012: GMAT scores to be sent by shortlisted candidates (if not sent with the initial application)
- Feb - Mar 2012: Business School interviews of shortlisted candidates
- Apr 2012: Admissions decisions and sending of decision letters
- 1st May 2012: Final deadline for receival of replies by admitted students

Important Application Documents and Forms

- Academic transcripts
- Recommendation letters (two academic required, one industrial optional)
- PhD-MBA admissions essay
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Applicatin form
- Declaration form
- Resume
- TOEFL (only if native language or language of University instruction is/was not English)
- GRE general score
- GMAT score (for shortlisted candidates)

For more details please visit the application instructions and application websites

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals offers Full Masters and PhD Scholarships, Saudi Arabia

Scholarships for International students to study Masters and PhD program at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Study Subject(s):Engineering, Sciences and Business.
 
Course Level:Masters and PhD
 
Scholarship Provider: King Fahd University
 
Scholarship can be taken at: Saudi Arabia

Eligibility:
Basic application requirements for Master Programs in Science and Engineering:
A four-year Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent, and a GPA of 3.00 in the subject of the major field.
Basic application requirements for Ph.D. Programs:
An M.S. degree in engineering or science (after a four-year B.S. degree) from an institution whose graduate programs are equivalent to those of KFUPM, with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both B.S. and M.S. degrees.
Basic application requirements for M.B.A. and Executive M.B.A.:
A four-year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution.
A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent.
At least one course in college level calculus which covers both differentiation and integration. A working knowledge of computers as evidenced by at least one course in that area (e.g. data processing, programming, information systems, etc.)
At least one-year of full-time work experience. This requirement may be waived for graduate assistants, research assistants, and applicants with exceptional academic records.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The University currently offers 32 Master programs and 11 Doctoral programs in a full range of traditional disciplines, as well as interdisciplinary programs that anticipate market trends and respond to national needs. KFUPM provides full MS and PhD scholarships for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering, Sciences and Business.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 12 October 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Internship at Michael Page International Location: Hong Kong

Ensure IT solutions satisfy requirements Aid in conducting business and functional analysis to formulate product requirement specificationsCollaborate with the Product Development Team to ensure that finished products correspond to user and business requirementsTake part in technical writing activities such as preparing documents Assist Senior Business Analysts when necessary to take on other challenging tasks

The Successful Applicant

Degree in Business Administration, Mathematics/Statistics, or Shipping & Logistics
Excellent capability to assess and evaluate business processes from both technical and business perspective
Outstanding analytical ability and technical writing skills
Enthusiastic and persistent individual who can work under pressure
Sharp communication and presentation skills
Experience in gathering requirements from multiple users and business analysis is an advantage

What's on Offer
Aside from working for a leading logistics giant, you will gain great exposure working alongside experienced Project Managers. Additionally this position entails a very attractive salary package and opportunities for local, regional and global career advancement. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Zohair Ahmed quoting reference number H1015060 on + 852 2258 3500

To apply for this position, please go to www.michaelpage.com.hk/apply or simply Click Here

The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Graduate Studies for International Students

The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship For Overseas Students Scheduled to Enroll in a Japanese University or Graduate School
Study Subject(s):Subjects taught at University
Course Level:Graduate
Scholarship Provider: Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:
The Program’s Eligibility Requirements
(1) Have already chosen the university or graduate school s/he will apply for
(2) Be in the process of applying for admission
(3) For the subject university to have a system for issuing “pre-arrival admission approval(*).” * “Pre-arrival admission approval” is system whereby applicants to Japanese universities and graduate schools are allowed to take the entrance examination and apply for admission while in their countries without having to come to Japan to do so.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation, Inc. will start a new scholarship program for overseas students scheduled to enroll in a Japanese university or graduate school under Japan’s Pre-arrival University Admission System. The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Applicants Residing Abroad, or “Overseas Application Scholarship” for short, is carried out as special program to support overseas students in the most-difficult first years of their enrolment in Japanese universities and graduate schools.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 October 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Renaissance College Scholarship for International Students, Hong Kong

The Renaissance College Hong Kong (RCHK) scholarship programme invites applications from students who have the potential to fulfill the challenging requirements of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes.
Study Subject(s):Arts, Sports, Music/Drama and other Academic subject
Course Level:International Baccalaureate
Scholarship Provider: Renaissance College
Scholarship can be taken at: Hong Kong
Eligibility:
Are full-time students
• Demonstrate evidence of an outstanding academic record
• Are committed to extra-curricular and community service activities: participation in school or community clubs and projects
• Demonstrate leadership either in their academic, extra-curricular activities, or community activities
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Students at Renaissance College share an academic experience that emphasises critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and exposure to many different points of view. The goal is to provide students with the values and opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment, make wise choices, and respect others within the global community. The language of instruction at the college is English.

How to Apply: By Post or Send via email
Scholarship Application Deadline: March 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Japan&World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries in Public Policy and Taxation at Yokohama National University Location: Yokohama - Japan DL: 30 September 2011

Japan&World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries in Public Policy and Taxation at Yokohama National University Location: Yokohama - Japan DL: 30 September 2011 The World Bank annually awards five scholarships to the PPT program. The first level of screening of candidates will be done at Yokohama National University. The final decision regarding scholarship recipients will be made by the World Bank. The scholarship covers a monthly allowance of JPY170,000 (the amount is subject to change), and a round-trip air ticket to Japan plus a travel allowance of JPY60,000. The monthly stipend is intended to cover living, commuting and other incidental expenses during the student's study period. The next scholarship program runs from April 2012 to March 2014. This cannot be changed under any circumstances. In addition, the scholarship covers tuition, entrance examination and admission fees. Travel expenses for some program-sponsored field trips are also included.

JOINT JAPAN/WORLD BANK GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT POLICY FOR JJ/WBGSP SCHOLARS

The Grant Agreement between the World Bank and the Government of Japan states: "It is anticipated that scholars would return to their countries to apply their enhanced knowledge and skills towards helping accelerate the pace of economic and social development." To maintain high levels of home return, it has been an established agreement between the Government of Japan (the sole Program donor) and the World Bank that JJ/WBGSP scholars are not entitled to seek employment of any kind at the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for three years after they finish their academic program. The three-year employment restriction applies to World Bank and IMF headquarters and field offices. This restriction covers regular staff appointments, short term consulting contracts, and all other types of employment during the three-year period.

Junior Research Fellowship at Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, India

Call for Walk in-interview for DBT funded JRF position at Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Study Subject(s):A Virtual screening and docking method for incorporating phamacophore features towards developing drugs (acetylcholinesterase inhibitor) of natural origin against Alzheimer’s disease
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: DBT
Scholarship can be taken at: India
Eligibility:
M.Sc. (First Class) in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related areas of Biological sciences. Practical knowledge of it is essential. The candidate should have a strong theoretical background and working knowledge in Bioinformatics.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: no
Scholarship Description: Candidates fulfilling above requirements may walk in for an interview on 18th JULY 2011 (Monday) by 2.00pm at Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore- 641046, along with two copies of bio-data and two testimonials. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidate for appearing in the interview.
How to Apply: Walk-in-Interview
Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Scholarship for Foreign Artists by the Styrian Provincial Government 2012, Austria

The Styrian Provincial Government offers scholarships to young artists in all fields for the year 2012.
Study Subject(s):all fields
Course Level:Non-degree program
Scholarship Provider: Styrian Provincial Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Styria
Eligibility:
artists from European and non-European countries who are looking for cooperation with Styrian artists.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Recipients will be allowed € 850,– per month for extension studies and living expenses including residence. Artists will be charged for a contribution to the administration costs. The granted duration of scholarship will depend upon the scope of the cultural project.
The printed application (max. 20 pages) should include a short curriculum vitae, as well as duration of stay, an explanation or description of the respective project and a documentation of previous works (no originals). Applications should be sent by mail. If it is necessary to send along a data medium (film, audio, performance….) please use .jpg or .wmv.
How to Apply: Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: until August 19st, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2011 Brunei Darussalam Scholarship at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University of Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan

Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam Scholarships For Bachelors, Masters And PhD Programmes In Al-Qura’an and Al-Qiraat funded by Higher Education Commission Pakistan
Study Subject(s):History, Civilization, Law, Science, Philosophy , Finance, Banking
Course Level:Graduate, Postgraduate & PhD
Scholarship Provider: Higher Education Commission Pakistan, Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University
Scholarship can be taken at: Pakistan
Eligibility:a) Application for admission to the First Degree of the University must be made online through the Ministry of Education Higher Education Centralised Admission Systems (HECAS).
b) Applications for admission to the Master and PhD Degree programmes of the University must be made on the prescribed Application Forms available from the Office of the Admissions Office, UNISSA or The closing date for submission of application forms for Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Dissertation is 31st March 2011. .
c) The University will only consider application with qualifications obtained from a University / Institution / Examination Board recognised by the University Senate.
d) Applicants must pass the security screening and medical check.
e) Art or English as a Second Language in the Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level is not considered as a subject for entry to the first degree programmes.
f) Only short listed / successful candidates will be contacted.
g) The University reserves the right to reject applications which are incomplete, received after the closing date or containing false information.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University of Brunei Darussalam (UNISSA) is offering scholarships for the studies of al-Quran and al-Qiraat at the Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels for the Academic Year 2011/2012. To provide valuable benefits to the students at international levels through learning and teaching of the Qur’an, which will enhance the eminence of Islam and a step forward in the educational uplift of the Qur’an and the sciences related to it.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2011-2012 MMI-CSIRO PhD Materials Science Scholarship for International Students, Australia

Call for scholarship applications for The MMI-CSIRO Materials Science PhD Scholarship Program at the University of Melbourne.
Study Subject(s):Materials Science
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Melbourne Materials Institute (MMI) of the University of Melbourne and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
Open to both local (Australian citizens and permanent residents) and international students. Successful applicants will be required to satisfy the entry requirements for a PhD at the University of Melbourne.
The key academic requirements that applicants must meet are
(i) completion of tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a four-year honours degree at an Australian university, and
(ii) completion of a research project/component as part of their tertiary studies that accounts for at least 25% of their year’s work at 4th year or Masters level. Recipients of this prestigious scholarship program are expected to hold a first class honours degree or GPA above 3.6 or equivalent.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The MMI-CSIRO Materials Science PhD Scholarship Program is a newly established research initiative between the Melbourne Materials Institute (MMI) of the University of Melbourne and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to support outstanding prospective PhD candidates in the areas of materials science including physics, chemistry, chemical and bimolecular engineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology, medicine, dentistry, immunology and other related fields.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applicants should submit their EOI as soon as possible. It should be submitted by 4pm(EST), Friday, 29th July 31, 2011 at the latest for consideration in the 2011-2012 round, but the scholarships will remain open until filled
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012 The Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship Programme, Japan

Matsumae International Foundation Offers Fellowship to International applicants in the field of Natural Science, Engineering , Medicine in Japan.
Study Subject(s):Varoius (Fields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority)
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: The Matsumae International Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:1. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
2. Applicants must be under 49 years old at the time of application.
3. Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.
4. Applicants should not have been in Japan in the past and/or in the present.
5. Applicants should have firm positions and professions in their home countries, and should return to their countries on completion of their fellowship stay by the Foundation.
6. Applicants must be of sound health and not physically handicapped in any way which would not prevent from carrying out research in Japan.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: In order for Japan to co-exist peacefully with the other nations of the world, and to facilitate the tasks that await our young people in the 21st century, we are now trying to prepare a forum for Japan’s international activities. In this way, I believe we will be able to open up a path to the future that will preserve our nation and mankind
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 August 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Complex Gaze at a Complex World: Challenges of Comparison in Social Research. St. Petersburg, 25-27 May 2011‏

Centre for Independent Social Research and "Laboratorium: Russian Review of Social Research" announce an International Conference "Complex Gaze at a Complex World: Challenges of Comparison in Social Research", May 25
- 27, 2012, St. Petersburg.

We invite social researchers with the experience of empirical comparative, multidisciplinary, multi-sited projects conducted either individually, or in teams. Through exploring specific studies as examples, we would like to discuss the benefits and limitations of the studies of complex design. We plan to devote special attention to the issues and strategies involved in comparing research outcomes, the reflections of participants in collective research projects on the organization and execution of fieldwork, data analysis and interpretation, and collaborative work on co-authoring reports, articles, and books.

The working language of the conference is English; the roundtables will be conducted in both Russian and English.

Those interested in participating should fill out the application form, which is accessible on the conference website www.russianfield.info, and submit abstracts of their papers (300 words maximum) by October 1, 2011.

The deadline for proposing organized sessions is September 1, 2011.
Session organizers should send their CV, proposed session title and a short description of the session (500 words maximum), together with a list of intended participants, who have confirmed their agreement to take part in the conference, directly to the organizers of the
conference: russianfield.info@gmail.com.

The end of May is the time when the St.Petersburg white nights begin, and the conference participants will have the opportunity to experience and enjoy this beautiful season and take part in a cultural program provided by the organizers.
We welcome you to St. Petersburg!
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Please, find more detailed information about the conference in the attachment or on the website of the conference: www.russianfield.info For all questions please contact Elena Bogdanova and Anastasia Meylakhs
email: russianfield.info@gmail.com

NTS-Asia Research Fellowship at the Consortium of NTS-Asia. Deadline: 15 April 2011

NTS-Asia Research Fellowship at the Consortium of NTS-Asia. Deadline: 15 April 2011
The Consortium of NTS-Asia through the support of the Ford Foundation invites applications for the NTS-Asia Research Fellowship. To commence in July, this three-month research fellowship programme offers successful applicants an opportunity to work on a wide range of NTS issues in Asia. Three fellowship positions are available this year and each fellowship comes with a stipend of US$8,000 (all inclusive* for the duration of the fellowship). Young scholars are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates can choose to conduct their research at any of the 19 NTS-Asia member institutes. Member institutes are listed below:

1. Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (APCR2P), University of Queensland, Australia
2. Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), Bangladesh
3. Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), Bangladesh
4. Centre for International Security Studies (CISS), University of Sydney, Australia
5. Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Indonesia
6. Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), India
7. Centre of Asian Studies (CAS), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
8. Ilmin International Relations Institute (IIRI) Korea University, South Korea
9. Institute for Human Security, Latrobe University, Australia
10. Institute for Strategic and Development Studies (ISDS), The Philippines
11. Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies (IAPS), Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), China
12. Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP), Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China
13. Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP), Vietnam
14. Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
15. Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS), Sri Lanka
16. RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
17. WorldFish Center, Malaysia
18. Institute for Asian Human Community Network (AHC), Waseda University, Japan
19. Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP), Foundation for Universal Responsibility, India

NTS-Asia research fellows are expected to produce at least one publishable research paper – in the form of a journal article, monograph or working paper - at the end of the fellowship period. All interested applicants should submit their applications via email by Friday, 15 April 2011, with the following information: http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/

1. A research proposal of about 2,000 words which should include a statement on the aims and objectives of the project, the time frame for the project, the NTS-Asia institution of choice, and reasons why it is the most suitable institution for such research, and  output.
2. Information on his/her expertise in relation to the research that is to be carried out.
3. Two recommendation letters, including one from the applicant’s organisation.
4. A curriculum vitae and a copy of his/her highest level of education reached.

Click here to see the required format of proposals.

2011 International Excellence Scholarships for Students from Specific Countries at Royal Holloway University of London, UK

 Royal Holloway University of London Announce International Excellence Scholarships for Students from India, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Russia, Turkey, USA countries 2011, UK

Study Subject:All courses
Employer :  Royal Holloway University of London
Level : Master’s or Bachelor
Scholarship Description: The regional International Excellence Scholarships, worth £4,000, aim to support students applying from specific regions. Nine scholarships are available to students applying from the following countries: India (3 awards available), Kazakhstan (1 award available), Nigeria (1 award available), Russia (1 award available), Turkey (1 award available), USA (2 awards available). Awards are made on the basis of outstanding academic achievement or potential. All non-native English speakers must meet the minimum English language requirements of their proposed programme of study. These scholarships are paid as a tuition fee discount and are therefore not available to applicants who are in receipt of full scholarships. Students with partial scholarships may apply. Student can hold only one International Excellence Award at any one time.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011 (except for USA: 31 March 2011 and India 30 June 2011)

Further Scholarship Information and Application