Study in UK Scholarship for ASEAN students

To celebrate the official launch of the Sheffield Hallam University South East Asia regional office in Kuala Lumpur in March 2009, one full tuition-fee scholarship is available to an applicant from South East Asia for a 2009/10 postgraduate course.

All full-time postgraduate taught courses are taking part in this scheme.

The successful applicant will be awarded with a certificate to mark their achievement at an annual Prize-winners’ reception.

Eligibility criteria
You are eligible to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s ASEAN Scholarship if

• you are a national of a South East Asian country (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and are classed as an international student for fees purposes
• you can meet the course entry requirements as specified in your offer, including a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent
• you have accepted your offer
• you can demonstrate personal, academic or professional achievement in your personal statement, as part of your scholarship application

How to apply
Applications for the Vice-Chancellor ASEAN Scholarship should be submitted with, or following, an application for a full-time postgraduate taught course.

Scholarship applications for courses starting in September and October 2009 must be submitted by 30 June 2009.

Scholarship applications for courses starting in January and February 2010 must be submitted by 30 November 2009.

Postgraduate courses
To apply for any postgraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University, you should complete our standard postgraduate application form and send this direct to the University. You can download an application form online.

All completed application forms should be sent to the Direct Admissions Team at the University, either by post, e-mail or fax:

Postal address:
Direct Admissions Team
Admissions Office
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Sheffield
S1 1WB

E-mail:directadmissions@shu.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)114 225 2167
Website: http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/courses/apply.html

A Robust Service oriented Architecture based solution for GIS Interoperability

A Robust Service oriented Architecture based solution for GIS Interoperability

Dinesh Agarwal
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & communication technology,Gandhinagar, India
Mailing Address : 501, Swapnadeep appts, bhatar char rasta, Surat– 395017 Gujarat. India
Tel: +919916830811
Email: dinesh_agarwal@daiict.ac.in

Abstract
Web-Based Geographic Information Systems (WebGISs) solutions have recently emerged as a productive area of research. A flexible and robust WebGIS can cater to the increasing needs for access and exchange of spatial data. The heterogeneity of the spatial data puts an extra requirement for the Web-Based GIS solution to be interoperable so that it can benefit a large scale of users. This paper tries to propose a Web-Based GIS solution based on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), which addresses the issue of interoperability. In the context of interoperability we have discussed syntactic, structural and semantic heterogeneity. The standards of Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) have also been discussed to adduce their usage in achieving interoperability and also in the context of SOA. For the visualization of spatial data in a browser we transformed it into SVG using XSLT stylesheets, implementation of which is also discussed in this paper. All the experiments were conducted in the Laboratories of Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications & GeoInformatics (BISAG) formerly known as Remote sensing and communication Centre (RESECO). We were provided with the needed spatial data by the organization itself.

1. INTRODUCTION:
The Web-Based GIS (Geographic Information System) handling spatial data and geographic information on the Internet has been rapidly evolving with the change of the Internet and web technologies [1]. In many cases the required spatial data is available in different forms and it becomes difficult for different organizations to use it. This needs GIS solutions to be interoperable. The OpenGIS Geography Markup Language (GML) Encoding Specification is an XML encoding for the modeling, transport and storage of geographic information including the spatial and non-spatial properties of geographic features [2]. As GML is a subset of XML it separates the content from presentation. To make the spatial data, encoded in GML, available to the users on World Wide Web we need to transform this data into a display format that can be interpreted by viewer software. We have used Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) as the display format. To transform GML data into SVG We have used extensible stylesheet language transformation (XSLT) stylesheet together with XSLT processor. The XSLT stylesheet is an XML document which describes the process to transform GML document into SVG document. The same XSLT stylesheet can be applied to different datasets having a homogenous schema. To add further functionalities to SVG such as zooming, panning, coloring, labeling etc. we have used ecmascript.

2. GIS INTEROPERABILITY
Information available in one spatial database may be useful for other GIS applications. But due to heterogeneity of databases it is difficult for such applications to not only use but also locate useful data. The major hindrance in GIS interoperability in such systems is because of obscure semantics, diversity of data sets, and the heterogeneity of existing systems in terms of data modeling concepts, data encoding techniques and storage structures [3]. When two systems differ in the way data is being stored and accessed we call it Syntactic heterogeneity while if the data is stored in different structures we see it as structural heterogeneity. A most common approach to achieve GIS interoperability in such systems is to have a standard format and transform all vendor specific data to standard file format. That is where we see GML suiting the needs for interoperability. This is a standard that will support GIS interoperability because of its standard specifications of data models and data structures. Organizations creating data independently are not expected to use the same terminology to define data properties. This is what we know as semantic heterogeneity. The base schemas defined in GML provide the geometric semantics for encoding the spatial data.

2.1. GML SCHEMAS:
There are three base schemas defined in GML 2.0 to encode spatial information. To create an application schema these schemas are to be used as foundation classes. The Feature schema defines the general feature-property model to describe various elements and types of spatial data. The Geometry schema includes the detailed geometry components and the Xlink schema provides the Xlink attributes to support linking functionality. These schemas do not provide an application schema to constrain data instances but application schema with base types and structures. An application schema has to declare the feature types and property types as they may differ for different domains. An application schema defined using components in base GML schemas has an advantage of standardized constructs and it will conform to OGC feature model. The correctness of a GML document has to be checked through validation. Any GML document should be well formed i.e. it should comply with the XML standards. If the document is well formed the next step is to check it against its schema.

3. XSLT OVERVIEW:
Originally, To add style to XML documents by using Formatting Objects (FO), XSL was used. Early in the definition of XSL, the specification was split in two: XSL Transformations (XSLT), which defines the process which transforms the XML instance into an FO, and XSL which only describes the semantics and rendering of each formatting object and property. The drawback of this scheme was that the XML document could only be transformed into an FO. XSLT was designed to be more general than for use only within XSL. This allowed users to transform XML documents to various formats like HTML or SVG. XSLT is a functional language, expressed in XML syntax. An XSLT transform (or stylesheet) is in essence a list of templates, each defining a mapping between an object from the source document (element, attribute, comment, etc.) to an object in the output document.





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On top of that, XSLT defines standard programming language constructs like conditional statements and loops. An example of a for-each loop can be seen in the section “Displaying GML” in the paper.

4. SVG OVERVIEW:
SVG format is a new vector graphics standard based on XML grammar for defining vector-based 2D graphics on Web. SVG has more advantages than the most common graphic formats used on Web today. Specifically, it is a high-resolution graphics with plain text format, which are scalable, searchable text, filtering, animation and scripting etc abilities. The biggest advantage of SVG is that an SVG document itself is XML, and apparently conforms to the standards of XML. It offers all the advantages of XML, and it can be easily manipulated through standard APIs such as the Document Object Model (DOM) API and SAX. It can also be easily transformed through XML Style sheet Language Transformation (XSLT) that also utilizes DOM. Moreover SVG images can respond to user actions with highlighting, tool tips, special effects, audio, and animation.

5. OGC SERVICES OVERVIEW:
OGC formulate the specification for spatial data interoperability based on web service/XML together, such as Web Map Service (WMS), Web Feature Service (WFS), Web Coverage Service (WCS) and Geographical markup language (GML) etc. The WMS specification defines three operations: “GetCapabilities” gives the server metadata, which is a description of the service’s content and the necessary parameter; “GetMap” returns actual map; and “GetFeatureInfo” (available) give the information of the special feature on the map.

The WFS specification defines three mandatory operations. “GetCapabilities” queries the WFS service to determine available options. “DescribeFeatureType” retrieves the XML schema to allow the WFS client to parse the resultsets. “GetFeature” performs the actual query - parameters such as bounding box and any other filters should be passed in, as appropriate, and the WFS service then returns a GML resultset containing full geometry and feature attributes. Besides these mandatory services there are few more optional specifications defined by OGC. Though those are not mandatory we used them to add, delete and update features.

6. DISPLAYING GML:
According to the standards of XML technology no XML document can contain presentation details in it. Being a subset of XML same rule applies to GML too and thus a GML document cannot contain styling information. To apply styling either style can be added through external software or GML document can be transformed into SVG. Our focus here is on the latter and for that we use XSLT stylesheet. An XSLT stylesheet is a set of rules expressed in Extensible Stylesheet Language for transforming XML documents. For data visualization the role of XSLT is to convert XML documents in one of many display formats, which in our case is SVG. Once we have achieved the interoperability it is easy to create such XSLT document, which is generalized for all GML documents. These stylesheets are created such that the output produced by them is a valid SVG document and can be sent to the end users to be viewed in their SVG enabled browser window.

The following code shows a part of XSLT stylesheet to read features from GML documents and write the formatted output to SVG documents. To read all of the features of a GML document a “for-each” loop is used, along with which sorting is applied to sort the features by their name. These details are application specific and thus can be changed. Moreover there are XSLT processors available which allow grouping of features based on various attributes of a feature, But as specified earlier these details also are application specific and are not mandatory for every application.






To transform a feature into a vector graphic element we need to transform it suitably. One such scheme is shown in the code below which transforms the co-ordinates of a feature member to the attribute called points of an SVG’s element known as polygon.





Besides these things we added the ecmascript to the SVG document. The ecmascript lies on the server and controls the behavior of the SVG document and processes the actions of a user. The following code handles the click event on an SVG document and it is used to give the effect of changing the color of all polygons of a group to give the effect that they are selected.

if(evt.type == "click"){
origColor = evt.target.getAttributeNS(null,"fill");
var tempid=evt.target.getAttributeNS(null,"id");
evtText1 = document.getElementsByTagName("polygon");
for(i=0; i < node =" evtText1.item(i);" id =" node.getAttributeNS(null," id ="="" xt =" new" alist =" new" sw =" new" svgdoc =" strCurrentPath">

MBA Professional Scholarships 2009 in UK

UK University of Exeter Business School. This year the Business School is offering twelve £5,000 scholarships for entry on the Full-Time MBA programme in September 2009. The awards are made on the basis of working experience. Applications may be received up to 31 August 2009.

The Exeter MBA

The MBA programme at the University of Exeter has produced over 500 graduates since 1997. Like the larger Business Schools, Exeter offers high-quality, accredited MBA programmes delivered by faculty with world-class reputations. Unlike the larger Business Schools, we offer this on a campus built on a human scale with a lifestyle ideally suited to learning and personal development.

MBA Professional Scolarship 2009

The Business School is awarding twelve Professional Scholarships for the 2008/9 academic year to students on our Post-Experience MBA programme.

These scholarships of £5,000 each will be available for MBA students starting the Full-Time programme in September 2009.

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the contribution applicants can make to the programme, with special attention being given to the quality of previous work experience.

Applying for a scholarship

Applications for this award will be accepted up until 31 August 2009 . To apply, complete an application for the programme , ensure that you include a full Curriculum Vitae and that your personal statement includes a description of your work experience. Eligibility for the award will be assessed using the information provided in MBA application form and CV, with special attention given to the quality of work experience described as part of the personal statement.

For further information please contact the MBA Office
University of Exeter Business School, Streatham Court, Exeter, Devon, UK EX4 4PU
Telephone: +44 1392 263200
Email: m.w.costelloe@exeter.ac.uk
Website: http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/executive/mba/

Scholarship for Women | Executive MBA Programme

Scholarship for women. The Executive MBA programme office is delighted to offer scholarship support for the September 2009 (SEMBA2011) for the female participant who has best demonstrated leadership

potential and commitment to support the ongoing success of the Executive MBA programme. This substantial scholarship of up to £23,850 (the final award to be determined at the review stage) will be deducted from the balance of the first year tuition fees for the programme.

Who is eligible?
Women who have been accepted for SEMBA 2011 and who are fully self-funding. Candidates may submit a scholarship application at the time of submitting their EMBA application, however essays will only be considered for the award if candidates have been offered and have accepted their place on the programme by the scholarship deadline. Scholarship for women

Criteria for awarding the scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to an appropriate female candidate on the basis of future professional and leadership potential as demonstrated by the quality of the essay submitted in support of the scholarship application, and a proven track record of success, (i.e. educational and professional background) demonstrated at the EMBA application and interview stages. The Scholarship Committee will also consider the original and personal contribution to the ongoing success of the Executive MBA expressed through the essay and to which the scholarship winner will commit as an ambassador of the EMBA programme. Women scholarship

Judging panel
The judging panel is made up of members of the Admissions Committee and includes representatives from the Sloan and Executive MBA Admissions, Marketing and Programme Management Teams, Faculty and Career Services.

How to apply Scholarship for women
You must submit the following documents:

• Completed scholarship application form
• A short essay of not more than 1,000 words (please supply the word count) in support of your application for the scholarship award. The topic of the essay is:

‘As a female leader, please outline how you will personally support the ongoing success of the EMBA programme’.

Deadline for submission, Scholarship for women
We must receive your scholarship application before 12 noon on Monday 13 July 2009. The decision will be communicated to applicants by 17.00 on Friday 17 July 2009.

Candidates will need to have their funding in place and make all the necessary payments as outlined in the fee schedule. The full amount of the award will be deducted from the balance of the first year tuition fees for the programme.

Further Scholarship for women Information and Application click here (filetype: PDF)

PhD Studentship, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

PhD Studentship, Equatorial Waves and Intra-seasonal Oscillations

Successful candidates will be affiliated to the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (SPMS) researching into Equatorial Waves and Intra-seasonal Oscillations.

Requirements

1. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science physics or mathematics from universities of good international standing.
2. Must possess good programming skill in Fortran and have experience with LINUX OS.

Other related research opportunities can be found at
http://www1.spms.ntu.edu.sg/~sunshine/WeatherWeb/html/job.html.

How To apply:

Applications should include 1) a cover letter and a full CV/resume (including a list of publications), 2) result transcripts from Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree programmes, and 3) the names and contact information of 3 references to Teo Chee Kiat (ckteo@ntu.edu.sg)

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program Funded by the Government of Japan

Qualified citizens od developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), who intend to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development related field are invited to apply for scholarships under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program. The program especially welcomes quailed women applicants who have limited financial means to obtain university education.

The Scholarship

Level of Education: Post graduate (Diploma, Masters, and Doctorate degrees)
Duration: from 1-2 years
Coverage: tuition fees, books, subsistence and housing allowance, insurance, economy airfare, and research subsidy

Academic Institutions

• Australia
  National Centre for Development Studies/ Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney

• China, People’s of Republic of
  University of Hong Kong

• Japan
  International University of Japan, Nagoya University ( Graduate School of International Development), Keio University ( International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology), National Graduate Institute for Policies Studies, Ritsumeikan University (Master in Economic), Seitama University (Department of Civil and Environment Engineering), University of Tokyo (Department of Civil Engineering, School of International Health, Institute of Environmental Studies, and Department of Urban Engineering)

• New Zealand
  University of Auckland

• Pakistan
  Lahore University of Management Sciences

• Philippines
  Asian Institute of Management International Rice Research Institute/ Unisersity of the Philippines in Los Banos

• Singapore
  National University of Singapore

• Thailand
  Asian Institute of Technology, Thammasat University

• USA
  East-West Center

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective applicants must:

• be a citizen of an ADB developing member country
• Have at least 2 years work experience
• Have gained admission to an approved course in a designated institution
• Be proficient in Spoken and Written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies
• Be in good health
• Not more than 35 years old at the time of application

(Staff of ADB and the designed institutions and their close relatives is not eligible to apply)

Application Requirements

Applications should obtain application forms from the designed institution of their choice and submit the completed form and required documentation to the institution. applicants should indicate on the application form that they wish to be considered for an Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship. (ADB will select the scholars from among those admitted by the institution. A separate application to ADB is not necessary.) For further information, visit the ADB-JSP website.

Website: www.adb.org/jsp

Google Europe Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2009

Google has published information from Google Europe Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2009, which aims to promote women to results in the field of computers and technology as well as active role models and leaders. Scholarships are open to students that his last year bachelor’s degree or enrolled in master’s or doctoral degree (or equivalent) in 2009/2010.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive a €5,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2009/2010 academic year.

In June 2009, all finalists will be invited to visit Google’s European Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

30 Doctoral Scholarships in Mathematics at University of Bonn

The Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics), embraced by the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, a Cluster of Excellence established within the German government`s Excellence Initiative, offers a PhD program in mathematics based upon the well-known teaching and research tradition of the Department of Mathematics and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics. Research topics for dissertations can be chosen from the following sections:

1. Algebra and number theory (J. Franke, G. Harder, M. Rapoport, J. Schröer, C. Stroppel, D. Zagier)
2. Algebraic and arithmetic geometry (G.Faltings, G.Harder, D.Huybrechts, N. Perrin, M.Rapoport)
3. Differential geometry (W. Ballmann, U. Hamenstädt)
4. Discrete mathematics and complexity theory (S. Hougardy, M. Karpinski, B. Korte, T. Nieberg, N. Saxena, J. Vygen)
5. Global analysis (M. Lesch, W. Müller)
6. Mathematical models in the natural sciences (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, M. Griebel, F.Otto)
7. Moduli spaces (W. Ballmann, C.-F. Bödigheimer, G. Faltings, U. Hamenstädt, G. Harder, M. Marcolli, Y. Manin, S. Schwede, D. Zagier)
8. Numerical analysis (M. Griebel, R. Krause)
9. Partial differential equations (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, H. Koch, F. Otto, M. Rumpf, L. Székelyhidi)
10.Probability and statistics (S. Albeverio, A. Eberle, M. Karpinski, M. Schäl, K.-T. Sturm)
11.Pure and applied logic (M. Karpinski, P. Poepke)
12.Scientific computing (M. Griebel, H. Harbrecht, R. Krause, M. Rumpf)
13.Stochastic analysis (S. Albeverio, A. Eberle, F. Otto, K.-T. Sturm)
14.Topology (H.-J. Baues, C.-F. Bödigheimer, J. Hornbostel, M. Kreck, S. Schwede).

There are currently about 100 PhD students in the program, which offers a wide range of lecture courses, graduate seminars, research seminars, and winter/summer schools. The language of instruction is English. 30 doctoral grants (Hausdorff scholarships) of 1100 euros per month for a maximum of 3 years can be awarded, beginning April or October each year. The grants are supplied by a family allowance, if applicable. In addition, there are 8 qualifying grants of 800 euros per month for a qualifying year.

Applications are to be sent to:
Prof. Dr. Carl-Friedrich Bödigheimer,
Director of Graduate Studies,
Universität Bonn, Mathematisches Institut,
Endenicher Allee 60, D-53115 Bonn, Germany.

Deadline for applications
15 January annually for entry in April or October
31 May annually for entry in October.

For more details and a list of required documents see: www.bigs-math.uni-bonn.de

website link:
http://www.hausdorff-center.uni-bonn.de/doctoral-scholars

International Scholarship for Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering, Biella campus

Call for Applications for the 2009/2010 Academic Year
The project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending a Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Textile Engineering at the Biella campus.

The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and is supported by Camera di Commercio di Biella, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella and Unione Industriale Biellese.

General information on the Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering program
Location: Biella (Città Studi university campus)
Language in which the courses are held: English
Length: 3 years
The activities will begin in September 2009.
For more information on the Biella university campus, please visit the Città Studi website.

Requirements
Having not Italian citizenship or being an Italian citizen who has obtained a secondary school diploma abroad Being at least 18 years old (by 01/09/2009) Meeting the minimum requirements for the admission to Italian university. For further information, please visit the Entry requirements page.
In the countries where it is required, having successfully passed the state-level university admission exam (e.g. Gao Kao in China) Knowledge of the English language, preferably demonstrated by an international certification (students who do not provide such certification may be asked to conduct a telephone interview to test their knowledge of English) Not having enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program of the Politecnico di Torino before the 2009/2010 academic year Not being the recipient of other scholarships, Italian or foreign.

Scholarships
Selection criteria
Applicants will be selected based on their previous academic career and on their Curriculum Vitae.

Amount of the scholarship
The gross amount of the Biella Campus scholarship is 10.000 Euro per year (30.000 Euro for the complete period). The exact net sum is dependent upon the individual tax conditions of each student, which can be verified only upon the arrival of the student. The amount of the scholarship will not be increased in case the student will need more time to graduate than indicated.

The allocation of the scholarship is dependent upon the submission, within 10 days from the arrival in Italy of the student, of the original documentation, which must correspond with the documentation attached to the online form (see the “Selection outcomes” section below). Payment of the scholarship occurs periodically. The first instalment is dependent upon the possession of the relevant documentation (residence permit, Italian fiscal code, and bank account in the name of the scholarship recipient), all obtainable upon arrival in Italy; for this reason, the first instalment is not paid at the moment of arrival at the Politecnico di Torino, but in the course of the following months (most probably November).

Requirements to maintain the scholarship

Given that it is not possible to combine the benefits received from more than one scholarship, students who are assigned another study grant while receiving the Biella Campus scholarship must promptly notify the Politecnico di Torino.
Payment of the scholarship will be suspended if the academic performance of the recipient does not meet a satisfactory level.
How to apply
To apply, students must, under the penalty of being excluded from the selection process:
COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Deadlines:
application deadline: 8 p.m. (Italian time) on March 22nd, 2009.
Method: fill in the online application form by first registering and providing your biographical information, logging in and choosing your level and degree program, and subsequently submitting the application. Students must also provide information on their previous educational career, language abilities and work experience, and they must attach the necessary documentation in pdf format. After having completed these steps, the application for a scholarship will be considered complete.

N.B. The scholarship or project for which the applicant is eligible is not specified in the application form, since the Politecnico will automatically assess your eligibility for the Biella Campus scholarship based on the information you provide. At the end of the selection process, the Politecnico di Torino will inform you if you have been selected for a Biella Campus scholarship (see the “Selection outcomes” section below).

The following documentation must be attached in pdf format to the online application form: Secondary School Diploma
For students from the countries where it is required, a certificate showing that the state-level university admission exam (e.g. Gao Kao in China) has been passed

For students from a national school system in which preuniversity education lasts for less than 12 years: a transcript that demonstrates that all the exams in the student’s program of study have been passed (1 or 2 years, depending on whether the national school system lasts for 11 or 10 years, respectively) OR, for students who have enrolled in a post-secondary institution, a certificate that demonstrates the attainment of a post-diploma degree Curriculum Vitae, dated and signed (in English if possible) - maximum 3 pages
Letters of reference (optional - 2 maximum)
A personal introduction letter (written by the applicant)
Optional English language certificate
The above documents must be rendered in English (preferably), Italian, French, or Spanish.
* Applicants who have not yet obtained a diploma by March 22nd, 2009 must in any case submit their application within the said deadline; after this date, they will be allowed to re-enter the application form only to attach the document and fill in the fields relating to the diploma up until July 15th.

** Applicants who have not yet obtained such a certificate by March 22nd, 2009 must in any case submit their application within the said deadline; after this date, they will be allowed to re-enter the application form only to attach this document and fill in the fields relating to the national state-level university admission exam up until July 15th.

We emphasise that the data shown in the documents must coincide with those inserted in the online application form. Moreover, failure to attach even one of the above documents will result in exclusion from the selection process.

SCAC French Government Scholarship for Indonesia

The French Government, through the Embassy of France in Jakarta, has been providing excellence scholarships to Indonesian citizens for more than 25 years. In order to pursue its objective to improve Indonesian human resources, the Embassy of France will offer scholarships for the year 2006. These scholarships are given to government officials, lecturers, students (with a priority to those involved in a cooperation program between France and Indonesia) to undertake three kinds of training :
- Master degree (maximum duration of 2 years)
- Doctoral degree (maximum duration of 3 years, only on a shared cost basis)
- Post-Doctoral program (maximum duration of 6 months, only on a shared cost basis)

Pemerintah Prancis, melalui Kedutaan Prancis di Jakarta, telah menawarkan kembali program beasiswa bagi warga Indonesia yang ingin melanjutkan jenjang studi S2 dan S3 mereka ke Prancis. Beasiswa ini diberikan kepada para pegawai pemerintahan, dosen, maupun bagi mahasiswa (dengan prioritas bagi mereka yang menyangkut program kerjasama antara Prancis dan Indonesia) untuk jenjang :
- S2, dengan durasi maksimal 2 tahun
- S3, dengan durasi maksimal 3 tahun (only on a shared cost basis)
- Post-Doctoral, dengan durasi maksimal 6 bulan (only on a shared cost basis)

Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements :
- Minimum diploma : bachelor degree / S1.
- Fluent English.
- Less than 35 years old.
- Minimum GPA score of 3 (except for fundamental sciences - 3.5).
- 2 years of working experience (except for fresh graduate students).
- Submit all the documents specified in the application form.

Fields of studies
1. Public administration *
2. Law and political sciences *
3. Engineering (water management, agronomy, civil engineering…)
4. Fundamental sciences (mathematics, physics) - Minimum GPA score of 3.5.
* Please note that these . elds of studies (1.2) require a minimum level of French language.

Applicants from outside Java are encouraged to apply to this scholarship program.

The selection committee will greatly appreciate applicants who have already identified a master/doctoral program and have been in correspondence (via e-mail) with the Professor in charge of the program, as a proof of their motivation and interest to study in France.

Please note that applicants are not requested to get an acceptance letter.

The Edufrance offices in Indonesia may help you in order to find the study program that suits your project.

EDUFRANCE JAKARTA
Centre Culturel Français de Jakarta
Jl Salemba Raya no 25
JAKARTA 10440
Tel. : (021) 310 18 84
Fax : (021) 310 13 17
Email: edufrance@ccfjakarta.or.id

EDUFRANCE BANDUNG
CCF Bandung
Jl Purnawarman no 32
BANDUNG 40117
Tel. : (022) 421 54 30br /> Fax : (022) 420 78 77
Email: edufrance.bandung@ccfbandung.org

Selection procedure
Step one :
Selection based on the application forms and required documents submitted.
Step two :
Motivation interview (French or English languages only) in Jakarta.

The Embassy of France scholarship covers
- Intensive French language course (11 months in French Cultural Center)
- Airplane tickets
- Tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Insurance

Application deadline
All applications must be sent before Monday 30th April 2007 at the following address :

Ambassade de France en Indonesie
Service de cooperation et d`action culturelle
Jalan Panarukan no 35, Menteng - Jakarta 10310

Please note that applications sent via e-mail will not be taken into consideration.

Application Form
To get the application form, send an e-mail to infobgf@yahoo.fr
or download it by from the link: Application form

Geography Postgraduate Scholarship from University of Manchester

University of Manchester England prepare postgraduate scholarship bursary of £2,000, which is automatically deducted from student’s fee at enrollment. The full 2009-10 Overseas Fee for Masters program within the discipline of Geography is £10,800. Must be used for full time study in the 2009-10 academic year. This funding is available to international students, including Indonesia student.
Bursaries are for study on Postgraduate Taught Masters within the discipline of Geography, as detailed below:
- MA Human Geography
- MSc Environmental Governance
- MSc Environmental Monitoring, Modelling & Reconstruction
- MSc Geographical Information Science

This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study Postgraduate taught only.

Academic requirements
- Second Class Honours, Upper Division or above, or overseas equivalent. Please contact the School’s Recruitment & Admissions office for equivalency information.
- Applicants whose first language is a language other than English must have 7.0 IELTS or equivalent from another recognized English Language test (TOEFL)

Closing date is 29 Jun 2009. Applications received after the 30th June 2009 will not be considered for the bursary. Successful applicants will be notified before the end of July

For more information you can contact details for enquiries:
Mr Paul Arrowsmith
Recruitment & Admissions Administrator
Tel: 0044 (0)161 275 0800
Email: paul.arrowsmith@manchester.ac.uk

Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS)

Beasiswa Penelitian Program S2/S3 Endeavour ini diberikan untuk calon mahasiswa yang berasal dari luar New Zealand untuk menempuh pendidikan pada tahun 2009.

To be eligible to apply for the EIPRS, you must:
1. be an overseas student who is eligible to undertake a higher degree by research candidature within UTS’s areas of research strengths, and
2. be able to commence in full time enrolment for the first time in 2009, unless:
- you commenced your HDR during 2008 but, due to the timing of your applications and subsequent enrolment were not able to apply for the 2008 EIPRS, or
- you have terminated any previous HDR enrolment within six months of commencement
3. not hold a research qualification regarded by UTS as equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research by Master degree, not hold a research qualification regarded as equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Master’s degree, and
4. not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the EIPRS, and
5. not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition fee is a component under any scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.

Eligibility for admission
PhD Degree
Applicants shall:
- hold a Bachelor’s degree with First or Second Class Honours, Division 1 or a Master’s Degree by research of the University of Technology, Sydney; or
- possess an equivalent qualification.
In addition, applicants will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of their ability to undertake advanced research appropriate to their PhD program.

Master’s Degree by Research
Applicants shall:
- hold a Bachelor’s Degree of the University of Technology, Sydney; or
- possess an equivalent qualification; or
- submit such other evidence of general and professional qualifications as will satisfy the Academic Board that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies.

English proficiency
Applicants whose formal education was conducted in a language other than English are required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided by the closing dates specified in this information.

Selection criteria
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, research capacity and research potential. The applicant’s intended area of study must be in an area of research concentration of the institution.

Scholarship Application Procedure and Requirements
- You must complete the International Student Postgraduate Application [pdf 74.5kb]. Mark the top of the front page of this form EIPRS Applicant.
- You must also complete the 2009 EIPRS application form[pdf, 46.9kb]

Supporting documents essential for your applications (required for International Student Postgraduate and EIPRS application)

- Research proposal detailing your research objectives, example of your key literature in your area of interest and a broad outline of the sequence and timing of the work that you plan to do;
- Evidence of prior research experience, including work for Bachelor’s Honours or Master theses, consultancies or industry-based research;
- The name of your potential supervisors (or supervisors) at UTS with whom you have discussed your research interest or have agreed to supervise your research project
- Reports from 2 referees, preferably from someone who are familiar with your research interest and who can confirm your capacity to carry out research. Use the the Academic Referee’s Report form (pdf 24kb).
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae including:
Details of any academic prizes gained during your tertiary studies
Details of any work experience (paid or unpaid) relevant to your proposed research project
Details of publication in academic or peer reviewed journals, published books or chapters of books
Details of patents achieved or any other output, for example, exhibited works (if applicable)

All supporting documents must be properly certified, these include:
- English proficiency test results
- Copies of degree(s) awarded and full academic transcript(s) showing the subjects studied, the marks obtained and an explanation of the grading system must be provided
- For documents not in English, the original language documents and an official translation must also be certified

Photocopies that are not certified will not be accepted.
Documents certified by a Justice of Peace will not be accepted.

Closing Date
1 September, 2008 at 5.00pm.
All application requirements must be received by the closing date.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Late applications will not be considered
- Faxed applications will not be considered
It is in your interest to apply as early as possible

If you apply early and you are missing any documents you will be notified of this by UTS International and will have still have adequate time to supply the required documents before the deadline of the EIPRS application.
Applications must arrive at the address nominated on the application form by the due time on the due date. Merely posting the application by the due date is not acceptable.

Acknowledgement of receipt of EIPRS applicaton
An email acknowledgement of receipt of your EIPRS application will be sent to you when received by UTS international.

Notification of the outcome
Eligible applicants will receive email notification of the outcome of their EIPRS in late November 2008.

Beasiswa ADB - Japan Scholarship Program at University of Sydney

Beasiswa ADB (Asian Development Bank) - Japan Scholarship Program was established with financing from the Government of Japan to provide an opportunity for well qualified citizens of the Bank’s Developing Member Countries (DMCs) to undertake postgraduate studies which will assist the economic and social development of their countries at University of Sydney Australia.
Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for books and instructional materials, a monthly living allowance, medical insurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be applied to assist in field work and thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Selection criteria for ADB - Japan Scholarship:
- Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be selected.
- Preference to women candidates.
- Preference to applicants with lesser financial capacity.
- The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
- The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second master’s degree or a second doctorate degree.
- Candidates who are applying in a participating academic institution in their own country may not be selected.
- Diversification of nationality in the overall Program as well as at each participating academic institution will be considered.

The scholarship period is one year. An appropriate extension for the second or third year of study is conditional on the scholar’s maintaining a satisfactory level of performance determined by the University of Sydney and following approval by the ADB. Competition for an ADB-JSP scholarship is extremely strong. Only candidates who receive an unconditional offer of admission will be considered for the ADB-JSP scholarship.

Application closing date for courses starting in March 2010 is 31 May 2009.
Application closing date for courses starting in July 2010 is 30 November 2009.
You can complete the Application Form by following the instructions on the form.
Please download the ADB-JSP application form.

For further information please contact:
International Office
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Phone - +61 2 8627 8302
Fax - +61 2 8627 8387
Email - adbscholarships@io.usyd.edu.au

Scholarships from Council of the City of West Torrens

City of West Torrens Max & Bette Mendelson Foundation Scholarships are offered by Council through the Max and Bette Mendelson Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme.

The number of City of West Torrens Max & Bette Mendelson Foundation Scholarships made available in any year and the annual value of the Scholarships are determined by the Council of the City of West Torrens.

Conditions for Awarding Scholarships
1. Scholarships will be awarded to commencing students and to continuing students
who meet the eligibility requirements, and who best meet the selection criteria.
2. The selection criteria will include the following :
• For the commencing student, the level of Tertiary Entrance Rank as determined
by the University from time to time.
• For the continuing student, the level of academic performance during the previous
year as determined by the University.
Academic merit is the primary criterion. Any particular special need for assistance
will also be carefully considered.
3. If there are two or more applicants of equal merit, the scholarship may be divided
equally between them.
4. The award of the scholarship to each student is for one year.
5. The number of scholarships to be made available in any year is determined by the
Council.
6. The annual value of a scholarship is determined by the Council.
7. The award of scholarships is at the discretion of the Council. Its determination is
final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
8. The City of West Torrens will pay the scholarship in one lump sum. Payment will be
made at an award presentation on a date determined by the Council.

City Manager
City of West Torrens
165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Hilton SA 5033
And be received 25 May 2007

Downloads application form here

EAST-WEST CENTER GRADUATE DEGREE FELLOWSHIP

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides Master’s and Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia including Indonesia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i. Through East-West Center affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world’s most vibrant region.

Beasiswa program gelar pascasarjana tersedia bagi perorangan yang tertarik untuk mengikuti program-program pendidikan dan penelitian dari East-West Center sambil menempuh studi pascasarjana di University of Hawaii. Beasiswa tersedia untuk program gelar Master (24 bulan) dan Doctoral (48 bulan).

Center fellowships are provided for degree study at the University of Hawai‘i and participation in the Center’s international and intercultural programs. The Center and the University of Hawai‘i, located in a unique island setting with a distinctive multicultural heritage, offer premier resources for studies on Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S.
Degree fellows have opportunities to participate in graduate certificate programs offered in leadership studies, international intercultural studies, population studies and natural resource management that enhance their degree studies. Other opportunities include invited participation in the Center’s research projects in several areas of international study including politics, governance and security; economics; environmental change; population and health; education; and Pacific islands development.

Penerima beasiswa diberikan kesempatan untuk mengikuti proyek-proyek penelitian dalam berbagai bidang studi internasional, termasuk ekonomi, politik dan keamanan, lingkungan, kependudukan dan kesehatan, pendidikan, dan pembangunan di kepulauan Pasifik. Selain itu, University of Hawaii juga menawarkan program-program sertifikat pascasarjana di bidang kajian kepemimpinan, kajian budaya internasional, kajian kependudukan, dan manajemen sumber daya.

Persyaratan Beasiswa:
· Pelamar harus berkewarganegaraan atau penduduk tetap(permanent resident) Amerika Serikat atau warganegara dari negara-negara di wilayah Asia Pasifik, termasuk Rusia.
· Pelamar harus mendaftarkan diri di satu program pascasarjana di University of Hawaii, atau sudah terdaftar sebagai mahasiswa pascasarjana University of Hawaii.
· Memiliki nilai TOEFL (Internasional) minimal 213 Computer-Based Testing/ 550 Paper-Based Testing/ 79-80 Internet-Based Testing dan GRE/GMAT (sesuai dengan persyaratan masing-masing bidang studi).
· Pelamar harus memenuhi persyaratan untuk memperoleh status exchange visitor (J-visa).

Batas akhir pendaftaran periode 2009: 1 November 2008

General Requirements for EAST-WEST CENTER GRADUATE DEGREE FELLOWSHIP

* Applicants submit both the application for East-West Center Graduate Fellowship and the graduate admissions application to the University of Hawai‘i to the East-West Center Award Services Office. Applications must be postmarked by the November 1 deadline.
* Applicants already enrolled as classified graduate students at the University of Hawai‘i submit only the East-West Center Graduate Fellowship application.
* Required tests include the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for applicants from non-English speaking countries, and the GRE or GMAT for all applicants as required by university departments.
* Award recipients who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must meet exchange visitor (J-1 visa) requirements.

Informasi lebih lengkap dapat membaca Graduate Scholarship pdf dan Graduate Application

Centre for Russian, Central and East European Studies (CRCEES) Scholarship 2009

Centre for Russian, Central and East European Studies (CRCEES) present you 2009 Master Scholarships University of Glasgow. CRCEES aims to create a world-class cadre of researchers who will enhance the UK’s understanding of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. A consortium of the Universities of Glasgow, Nottingham, St Andrews, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Strathclyde, and the West of Scotland.

Suitably qualified applicants from any branch of the Social Sciences and Humanities are invited to apply for Masters studentships and Postgraduate language diplomas for study in the 2009-10 academic year.
Applications are invited for the one-year MSc in Russian and East European Studies, University of Glasgow and for intensive one-year Postgraduate diplomas (PgDip) in Russian, Polish, Czech Serbian/Croatian and Slovene language.
Applications should send a covering letter, CV and two references to Ann Mulholland, CRCEES Administrator at the address below by 27th February 2009.

Click here on how to apply Centre for Russian, Central and East European Studies (CRCEES) Scholarship 2009

Centre for Russian, Central and East European Studies (CRCEES)
University of Glasgow
8-9 Lilybank Gardens
Glasgow
G12 8RZ
Tel No: 0141 330 8539
Email: A.Mulholland@lbss.gla.ac.uk

Masters in Engineering Program at University of Technology Sydney

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

UTS: Engineering offers scholarships to international students for its masters by coursework programs. Each scholarship will be awarded based solely on academic results achieved by the applicant in their undergraduate degree.

The next intake will be for Autumn Semester 2009. Applications close 8 December 2008.

The scholarships are available for the following courses:

• Master of Engineering Studies;
• Master of Engineering Management;
• Master of Software Engineering Management;
• Master of Environmental Engineering Management.

Eligibility to apply:
You must:

1. Have completed or expect to complete an undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree with an overall mark of 65% and no fails;
2. Fulfil all academic requirements for the degree (including English language requirements)
3. Submit an International Student Postgraduate Application form prior to or at the same time as submitting the Masters Scholarship for Outstanding International Students application form.

Closing Date and Application:
Applications for Autumn Semester (February intake) 2009 close 8 December 2008.

Scholarship Details:
The scholarships consist of a total of $2,500 per student. The amount will be paid directly towards student`s tuition fees after the commencement of their studies.

For further information, please see the official announcement.
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/international/scholarships/Masters.htm

Rio Tinto Scholarship Fund for Masters in Science, Commerce, and Social Science

PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia in collaboration with Sampoerna Foundation provides one (1) qualified individual with the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in Science, Social Science or Commerce at the Universityof New South Wales (UNSW), Australia .

Upon completing the program, scholar is under a (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia , where n = the number of years receiving the scholarship grant. The scholar must apply their knowledge and contribute significantly to PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia for (n+1) year.

Application deadline is January 30, 2009

Basic Eligibility

Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:

• Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application.
• Hold a local Bachelor’s degree from any discipline with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
• Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
• Submit the required English language requirement (TOEFL/ IELTS) and the Graduate Admission Test as required by each program, after the applicant is selected as the scholarship finalists:
  • International TOEFL with a minimum score of 577 (PBT) or 233 (CBT) or 90 (IBT), OR
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of minimum 6.5
• Adhere with the scholarship rules and regulations, particularly in the (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia .
• Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, unless was on a full scholarship.
• Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
• Demonstrate that without the scholarship, applicant is not able to afford an Overseas Graduate Program.

Scholarship Value

The scholarship’s worth is approximately AUD 68,000.- depending on the program’s fee, for the duration of study. This covers the following:

• Graduate Admission Test and TOEFL/ IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice, for the test taken no more than 6 months prior to the scholarship application;
• University application fee;
• Student visa application fee;
• Return airfares from Jakarta to Sydney
• Tuition fees, for the duration of study;
• Living allowance, to support living costs during period of study;
• Literature allowance, to purchase textbooks required for study.

How to Apply?

Download the application package (application, reference and health information forms) at http://www.sampoernafoundation.org/content/section/17/139/lang,en/,
or obtained it from:

Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
NorthTower, 26th – 27th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta12930

When submitting the application package, please write “Rio Tinto-S2” at the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation will consider the completed applications and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process.

Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return the application package by the deadline (January 30, 2009) to Sampoerna Foundation office. E-mail applications will not be considered.

Further Information

Prospective applicants are advised to directly contact the University of New South Wales (UNSW) directly or Australian Education Center (AEC) to find out about the admission process and requirements for an enrolment.

Applicants’ inquiries about the scholarship (requirements, conditions, coverage, etc.) should be directed to
Sampoerna Foundation
Phone: +62 21 5772340
Contact email: ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org

Rio Tinto & Sampoerna Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program at UNSW

PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia in collaboration with Sampoerna Foundation provides one (1) qualified individual with the opportunity to pursue a Master`s degree in Science, Social Science or Commerce at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia.

Upon completing the program, scholar is under a (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia, where n = the number of years receiving the scholarship grant. The scholar must apply their knowledge and contribute significantly to PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia for (n+1) year.

Application deadline is January 30, 2009.



Basic Eligibility
Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:
* Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application.
* Hold a local Bachelor`s degree from any discipline with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
* Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
* Submit the required English language requirement (TOEFL/ IELTS) and the Graduate Admission Test as required by each program, after the applicant is selected as the scholarship finalists:

- International TOEFL with a minimum score of 577 (PBT) or 233 (CBT) or 90 (IBT), OR
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of minimum 6.5

* Adhere with the scholarship rules and regulations, particularly in the (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia.
* Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master`s degree or equivalent.
* Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, unless was on a full scholarship.
* Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
* Demonstrate that without the scholarship, applicant is not able to afford an Overseas Graduate Program.

Scholarship Value
The scholarship` s worth is approximately AUD 68,000.- depending on the program`s fee, for the duration of study. This covers the following:
* Graduate Admission Test and TOEFL/ IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice, for the test taken no more than 6 months prior to the scholarship application;
* University application fee;
* Student visa application fee;
* Return airfares from Jakarta to Sydney;
* Tuition fees, for the duration of study;
* Living allowance, to support living costs during period of study;
* Literature allowance, to purchase textbooks required for study.

How to Apply?
Download the application package (application, reference and health information forms) at http://www.sampoernafoundation.org/content/view/1334/139/lang, en, or obtained it from:

Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
North Tower, 26th - 27th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta 12930
When submitting the application package, please write "Rio Tinto-S2" at the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation will consider the completed applications and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process.
Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return the application package by the deadline (January 30, 2009) to Sampoerna Foundation office.

E-mail applications will not be considered.

Further Information
Prospective applicants are advised to directly contact the University of New South Wales (UNSW) directly or Australian Education Center (AEC) to find out about the admission process and requirements for an enrolment.

Applicants`s inquiries about the scholarship (requirements, conditions, coverage, etc.) should be directed to Sampoerna Foundation (62 21 5772340/ ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org).

Regards,
Ella Cecillia
Program Department
Putera Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square, North Tower, 26th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.45, Jakarta 12930
Phone: 62 21 5772340 ext. 7130/ Fax. 62 21 5772341
E-mail: ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org

Website: www.sampoernafoundation.org

Phd Scholarships in Economics and Finance at Queensland University of Technology

QUT`s School of Economics and Finance is seeking three PhD students to undertake study in the areas of behavioural economics and applied microeconometrics.
The scholarships are attached to a large international research group sponsored by the Australian Research Council, AusAid, the World Bank, the Ford Foundation and the German Labour Institute (IZA) as well as an international collaboration with European companies.
The successful applicants will work with researchers from the Australian National University and the QUT-based National Centre for Econometric Research.
They will be expected to follow standard economic PhD coursework in all fields of economics and to engage in a variety of analyses, such as handling large-scale data sets on migration in China, performing economic experiments in Australia with and without measuring heart rates, or developing a theoretical view of human decision making (including migration, network formation and attitudes towards risk and collaboration).

Application criteria
1. At least an Honours 2A or international equivalent thereof in economics or closely related subfield.
2. Good verbal and written English language skills.
3. A proven high ability in the use of analytical methods, as witnessed by courses in statistics/economic modelling/game theory/mathematics, or else prior work of a high analytical quality.
4. The ability to work with world-class researchers from many different countries (Australia, the United States, England, China, Indonesia, Germany) and the desire to become a research-oriented economist.



The scholarships
The school is offering three full-time scholarships to the value of $26,140 per annum (tax exempt and indexed annually) for three years. Top up scholarships and/or Research Assistant work may be available. The successful applicants will be based in Brisbane.

Application closing date
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 9 April 2009.

For more information about the research projects, please contact
Professor Paul Frijters
phone (07) 3138 2947 or
email p.frijters@qut.edu.au or,

Associate Professor
Uwe Dulleck
phone (07) 3138 9103
email uwe.dulleck@qut.edu.au.

For more information regarding the application process, please visit this website
http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/faculty/schools/economics/research/phdscholarships.jsp

Visit here
http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/faculty/schools/economics/

CMCRC Scholarships in Finance, Informatics, Accounting, Linguistics

Up to 30 Scholarships for 2008 and 2009 at A$50,000 per annum tax free
Exciting research with opportunities for international travel

We are seeking graduates with qualifications in one, or more of:
1. Finance
2. Econometrics
3. Information Technology / Data mining
4. Computational Linguistics
5. Accounting

Completed application forms should be sent to:
Capital Markets CRC Limited
Scholarship Selection Committee
GPO Box 970, Sydney, NSW 2001

Enquiries can be directed to:
Dr Will Renner,
Senior Education Manager, CMCRC
Fax: +61 (0) 2 8088 4201
Email: scholarships@cmcrc.com



The Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre (CMCRC) has been a very successful research centre that has won prizes for its research and has already spun-off several businesses. The research work of the existing CMCRC is described below. Funding has recently been obtained for a much larger CRC that will operate internationally. The CMCRC`s research is supported by government, industry partners, security exchanges, and regulators in Australia, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Scandinavia, and North America. Students are based both in Australia and overseas and have some opportunity to travel.

The CMCRC provides an exciting, high calibre, and well resourced research environment for work in capital markets. The research objective is to create better capital markets locally, regionally, and globally. CMCRC research is about providing a better understanding of financial markets (their operation and their price behaviour) and research which facilitates the provision of advances in technology to capital markets. In the CMCRC there is a particular focus on the enhancement of market integrity and security. CMCRC research is also about realising commercial benefits from innovation, and the CMCRC provides direct participation in commercial results for PhD Students.

Programmes currently operate under the following research themes:
1. market design and market behaviour
2. surveillance and compliance
3. data mining
4. language technology
5. the analysis of accounting and audit data relevant to security markets.

Interdisciplinary research is encouraged. Applications are invited for full-time scholarships to support PhD studies. We seek highly motivated and enthusiastic scholars from the disciplines above, who wish to work in the area of financial markets.
Eligibility
Successful candidates will have a 1st class honours degree in one of the disciplines above, or a Masters degree with a major research component, an exceptional academic record, strong written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to work in a team environment. The successful applicants will work closely with one or more industry partners, and consequently will need to be flexible with regard to their research topic. Students will be enrolled at The University of New South Wales, The University of Technology Sydney, The University of Wollongong, The University of Sydney, Macquarie University, or an overseas university associated with the CMCRC, such as the University of Reading. Students generally apply to the CMCRC before they apply to the university, but applications may proceed simultaneously. We encouage applicants to establish contact with potential supervisors at our partner universities in conjunction with their application.

Award Tenure
Subject to satisfactory performance, scholarships are tenable for up to three years commencing in 2009 and 2010. Scholarships of up to $50,000 pa will be offered. The scholarship is tax free. Australian residents in our program obtain RTS places, which means that they do not pay tuition fees or HECS..

Application Closing Dates
Applications are considered for selection several times per year. Please submit your completed application before one of the following closing dates. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed prior to placement. The selection and placement process normally takes about 8 weeks.
Application Closing Date
15 June, 2009
15 November, 2009

Additional information for international students.
International students are eligible to apply for scholarships. It is particularly important for international students to demonstrate the quality of their qualification, their capacity for research and their ability in written and spoken English. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed. Note: the CMCRC does not pay university tuition fees for international students. International students can usually apply to their university or faculty for a fee scholarship, or fee waiver. CMCRC students are usually successful in such applications, but this is a matter for the student and the university, not the CMCRC.