European Master on Software Engineering (EMSE)
This is a two years Master Programme on software construction organized by a consortium of 4 leading universities. This Programme belongs to the European uni0n Erasmus Mundus Programme, and it is the sole Erasmus Mundus Programme onSoftware Engineering.
Programme Objectives:
The objective of our `European Masters Course in Software Engineering` (EMSE) is to train software engineers to meet the requirements of international software practice today, offering them an inter-European study programme based on the coordination of the strengths of each of the partner institutions. The partners` institutions have strong relationships with European software companies that guarantee that students of this programme will be able to deal with industry`s current problems.
The EMSE surpasses existing SE postgraduate educational offers in different ways.
From a strategic point of view:
Enabling students to train in SE with some of the most outstanding European researchers.
Enabling students to get a broad view of software development in different European countries (note that the EMSE consortium is composed of countries from northern and southern Europe with a view to encouraging the integration of and acquaintance with their different cultures).
From a tactical point of view:
Providing students with broader educational opportunities than are offered by national masters programmes in the field.
Allowing students to gather expertise on different working strategies, providing them with two tutors from two different institutions of the consortium.
Defining a coordinated SE programme agreed by all partners of the consortium that will contribute to defining a `de facto` standard for graduate SE education in Europe.
The EMSE will provide students with a thorough education comprising both theoretical and practical knowledge that will enable them to tackle and develop software solutions to many problems that they will come up against in their professional career.
Studying at least two universities in Europe (with English as the language of instruction, accompanying language classes in another European language) in multi-national groups will contribute to the student`s preparation for the increasing globalisation of software commerce and industry. The course also prepares the students for follow-up PhD studies provided by the participating partners and others.
Application Procedures:
Deadline is November 30th, 2009
Applications will be received ONLY through official Online Application Tool (http://emse.grise.upm.es/gema_1012/).
Please DO NOT send your application or any other documents by email or post. They will not be taken into account in the selection process.
More information, visit:
http://emse.fi.upm.es/
Friday, 27 January 2012
Beasiswa S2 di Eropa: Master on Software Engineering by Erasmus Mundus Programmes
Swiss PhD Positions in Soil Environmental Chemistry
2 PhD Positions in Soil Environmental Chemistry
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
We are inviting applications for two PhD student positions in the Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics at ETH Zurich. The successful candidates will investigate the physicochemical structure and biogeochemical reactivity of nano-crystalline Fe(III)-(hydr)oxides formed in the presence of natural organic matter. In natural environments, the precipitation of Fe(III)-(hydr)oxides is often influenced by dissolved or particulate organic matter such as humic substances or polysaccharides originating from microorganisms and plants.
The structure and reactivity of such Fe(III)-precipitates containing significant amounts of organic carbon are of fundamental importance for understanding many biogeochemical processes, including contaminant behavior, carbon sequestration, weathering and soil formation. One subproject will focus on the molecular and microscopic level characterization of such precipitates and their interactions with trace metals in abiotic systems. In the other subproject we will study their dissolution behavior in abiotic and biotic systems using Shewanella and Geobacter strains, and track speciation changes of trace metals associated with these solids. Both students will apply state-of-the-art analytical techniques, including synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The two sub-projects will be strongly linked and international collaborations are planned.
We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in detailed laboratory research. Previous experience in the fields of mineralogy/crystallography, microbiology, and inorganic chemistry would be beneficial. Applicants should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in soil chemistry, environmental geochemistry, mineralogy, microbiology or a related basic science discipline. Good knowledge of spoken and written English is essential. Female and male candidates are equally invited to apply. Employment will be according to standard regulations of ETH Zurich (funding secured for 3 years). Start from March 2010 or upon mutual agreement.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, copy of certificates, and addresses of 2-3 potential referees to Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar, ETH Zurich, CHN F23.1, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland (paper copy by mail or single pdf-file by e-mail to christian.mikutta@env.ethz.ch). For further details on the project please contact Dr. Christian Mikutta.
Evaluation of applications will start 15.01.2010 until the positions are filled.
More information on our research group can be found at http://www.soilchem.ethz.ch.
PhD Scholarships Study of Regional Powers 2010/ 2011
PhD Scholarships, GIGA, Univ of Hamburg, Study of Regional Powers
H-ASIA
Novembefr 18, 2009
PhD Scholarships (8: GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, University of Hamburg, Regional Powers
JOB GUIDE NO.:
GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies - 8 Ph.D. scholarships at the Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers
Location: Germany
Institution Type: Other
Position Type: Doctoral Fellow
Submitted: Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Main Category: Area Studies/Ethnic Studies
Secondary Categories: Political Science/International Relations
GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Universit Hamburg, Regional Powers
Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers
Fundamental shifts within the global and regional architecture of power are expected in the coming decades. However, the new global and regional configurations of the twenty-first century are currently only partially understood. The newly established Hamburg International Graduate School for the Study of Regional Powers analyzes the emerging power shifts among non-European regions and states, related conflicts with respect to regional leadership within these regions as well as competition for spheres of influence, and the global formation of governance structures among new regional powers and the “old” powers of the OECD world.
Within the school, applications are being invited for
8 Ph.D. scholarships
starting 1 April 2010, for a duration of three years. The programme is open to young academics in the fields of international relations/international political economy and comparative area studies. Applicants must have an excellent M.A. or equivalent degree in hand by the time of appointment. We strongly encourage young candidates from abroad to apply.
Interested persons should send a letter of interest, their CV, an abstract and the table of contents of their M.A. thesis or diploma, a longer (max. 10 pages) outline of their planned Ph.D. project, copies of all relevant academic certificates (M.A., B.A., etc.), and two letters of recommendation to the following address: Regional Powers, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Neuer Jungfernstieg 21, 20354 Hamburg
The GIGA promotes gender equality and actively encourages applications from women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration in those areas in which they are underrepresented.
Further particulars can be found at
http://www.giga-hamburg.de/index.php?file=jobs.html&folder=jobs.
For informal inquiries, please contact PD Dr. Dirk Nabers (nabers@giga-hamburg.de), Head of Research Programme 4: Power, Norms and Governance in International Relations
Screening of applications will begin on 03 January 2010.
Contact Info:
Regional Powers
GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies
Neuer Jungfernstieg 21
20354 Hamburg
Website: http://www.giga-hamburg.de
Beasiswa S2 Asia Pacific: Scholarships for Master Program in Human Rights and Democratisation
Scholarships and Call for Applications Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific)
Applications are now being accepted for study and for scholarships in the Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific) (MHRD).
The MHRD is a unique Master degree program in which students undertake a foundational semester of study at the University of Sydney, and then a second semester at one of the four partner universities:
Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia)
Mahidol University (Thailand)
Katmandu School of Law (Nepal)
University of Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Graduates of the course will gain an interdisciplinary understanding of human rights and democratisation in the Asia Pacific, and will have opportunities to research and examine the application of human rights and democratisation in the field with the partner institutions.
Course Structure
In the first semester at the University of Sydney, students will undertake a foundational course in social science, legal and political approaches to human rights and democratisation. During the second semester students will follow two core units of study complemented by either supervised research, an internship at an in-country organisation specialising inhuman rights /democratisat ion or undertake further specialised electives. Students must select one of the four partners universities listed above to undertake their second semester study.
Courses
Core Courses
Human Rights Norms and Laws (1 & 2)
Human Rights and Democratisation Research
Dynamics of Human Rights Violations
Democratisation: Theory and Practice
Critical and Emerging Issues in the Asia Pacific
In the second semester, students will take one of the following options:
a) Specialised electives
b) Internship program
c) Research thesis
Graduates will have both the ability to undertake independent scholarly research on current issues pertaining to human rights and democratisation in the Asia Pacific and skills to put their academic understanding and practical experience to use in real situations.
Potential Students
We are looking for people who have a strong commitment to or experience on working on issues about human rights and democratisation. The degree will strongly benefit people already working in, or seeking to work in the fields of human rights and democratisation in our region.
Through a combination of academic and practical educational experiences, the objective of the program is to produce graduates who can support ongoing efforts to strengthen institutions dedicated to the protection and promotion ofhuman rights and democracy and to enhance a regional culture of human rights and democracy. Recognising the critical institutional developments that are taking place both regionally and in particular countries during this time, the program has been set up to ensure thathuman rights and democracy advocates in the region are well resourced to lead us into the next decades.
Scholarships
Thirty scholarships, covering course fees and a living and travel allowance, will be offered to outstanding applicants from across the Asia Pacific region. This is made possible with the support of a significant grant from the European Commission.
Scholarships will be available to citizens of Asia Pacific countries (a full list of countries is available from the Academic Director upon request). The award of scholarships will be determined by academic qualifications and potential contribution tohuman rights and democratization.
Dates
Applications are now open.
Applications for the MHRD close on 30 April 2010 and are considered upon receipt.
Applications for the Human Rights and Democratisation Scholarship close on 12 March 2010.
Contacts and Further Information
If you are interested in the program, you can find more information at
http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/ssp/postgraduate/2010_pgcw_ssp_human_dc069.htm
For any questions, or for a copy of the application form, please contact Academic Director Dr. Danielle Celermajer at danielle.celermajer@usyd.edu.au
Fellowship Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre Fellowship Program 2010 ISEAS Singapore
Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre Fellowship Program 2010, ISEAS, Singapore
The Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
(ISEAS) in Singapore, which pursues research on historical interactions
among Asian societies and civilizations, is accepting applications from
scholars who wish to undertake research and writing in the area of
intra-Asian historical interactions during 2010. The areas of particular
interest to the Centre are detailed on the NSC website:
http://www.iseas.edu.sg/nsc/
Preference will be given to scholars who have completed their Ph.D. degree
within the last ten years. The fellowship will be for a period of up to six months and can be commenced any time between April and December 2010.
While in residence in Singapore, the fellow is expected to complete a paper
on the proposed topic, organize or contribute to a workshop, and give a
public lecture at ISEAS. The fellowships include a monthly (all-inclusive)
stipend of SGD $6,000, and a one-off payment of SGD $1500 to cover research
costs. In addition, a round-trip economy airfare between the home country of
the researcher and Singapore will be provided.
Applicants should include with their applications a cover letter, a full CV,
two letters of reference, and a research proposal of approximately five
pages (double spaced). The proposal should discuss the issue to be
examined, a review of the relevant literature, plans for any fieldwork, and
project time frame. The preferred period for the fellowship should also be
advised.
The deadline for applications is 15 February, 2010 and should be directed
to the following address:
Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre,
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614
Electronic applications can be submitted to: programfellowships@iseas.edu.sg
Enquiries on the program should be directed to Geoff Wade,
gwade@iseas.edu.sg
Geoff Wade
Institute for South East Asian Studies
China Scholarships for International Graduate Students 2012
The Graduate Student Scholarships, supported by the Chinese Scholarship Council(CSC), are provided for prospective international students to study for Master or Doctoral Degrees in top universities in China thus to expand student exchanges and academic collaborations between Chinese Universities and their overseas partnership institutions.
China Agricultural University(CAU) is among the list of the top universities supported by CSC to directly recruit the scholarship students from the academic year of 2008.
I. Basic Information and Duration of the Scholarships Program
1. Up to 25 scholarship students will be accepted to China Agricultural University for the 2010-2011 academic year (normally the academic year in China starts from September).
2. The Graduate Student scholarships only support the students who apply to be fully registered as graduate students (Master or Doctoral students) in CAU.
3. Duration:
The duration of the scholarship for all programs is the same as the normal length of the specific graduate programs in CAU. (Please check the Catalog of graduate Programs for International Students of CAU in the appendix)
If the courses for doctoral and master degree students could not be conducted in English, applicants who are non-Chinese speakers are generally required to take Remedial Chinese language courses for 1 year before their major studies. The one-year Chinese language study is also covered by the scholarship.
Note:
Duration for scholarship specified at the time of admission can NOT be extended in principle
II. Application
Applicants should submit written application materials directly to Office of International Relations in China Agricultural University.
The deadline for the materials to arrive at CAU is before January 5, 2010 for the academic year starting from Fall, 2010.
III. Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
2. Applicants are not studying in Chinese universities.
3. Education background and age limit:
- - Applicants for master degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- - Applicants for Doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
IV. Details of the Scholarship
Full scholarship:
- - Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, fee for basic learning materials and accommodation on campus;
- - Living allowance;
- - One-off settlement subsidy after registration;
- - Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China.
- Note: 1) Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship that beyond the university’s arrangements should be afforded by the student himself.
- 2) Fee for basic learning materials covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other materials shall be self afforded.
- 3) Monthly living allowance is paid to the students by the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
- - Master degree students: CNY 1,700 Yuan
- - Doctoral degree students: CNY 2,000 Yuan
Scholarship students shall get their monthly living allowance from the date of registration. New students who register before 15th (15th included) of the registration month will get the full amount of the living allowance of that month, and those who register after 15th will get half amount. The graduates will be given a living allowance for another 15 days after the graduation time set by the university. The allowance will be terminated from the next month after students suspend their studies, drop school or complete schooling from the university. Monthly living allowance covers school holidays. Scholarship students who do not get the monthly living allowance during holidays can get that upon return on campus. The allowance will be suspended for one month if students do not register on time without permission from the university in advance, leave for non-health reasons or are absent from the university over a month.
PhD Positions in Cell biology, Epigenetics, Immunobiology, at Max Planck Institute [Germany]
International Max Planck Research School for Molecular and Cellular Biology is looking for students from all over the world showing strong talent and motivation with a deep passion for science interested in Cell biology, Epigenetics and Immunobiology
We offer you:
* Exciting scientific projects addressing
o function and development of the immune system,
o regulation of protein and gene expression and its role in disease development
* Intensive mentoring in an excellent environment
* PhD program
organized by the Max-Planck Institute of Immunobiology and the University of Freiburg
* Full material support and first-class facilities for your project including intensive individualized mentoring
* International research community – official language is English
It is our goal to help you to accomplish a first author publication from your PhD and help you develop your future career. During your PhD you will have the chance to join 3 labs for a month each and select the best laboratory for your project.
You will also attend a variety of courses: intensive scientific methods and logic courses, scientific writing and presentation, planning of scientific projects, advanced language courses etc. You will network with world leading scientists, visiting the institute or meet them at the conferences.
Eligible applicants should be strongly committed and enthusiastic about science and research. Future PhD students of the Max Planck Institute and the University of Freiburg will already have excelled in their studies. They got and or are about to get their Master or Diploma or equivalent degree in the next 6 months approximately.
We are looking forward to your application. More information about the program and how to apply you will find on our web page: www.imprs-mcb.mpg.de
