IOM Internship Programme

Deadline: on a rolling basis
Open to: students approaching the end of their programme or graduates between 19 and 32 years of age
Duration: from 8 weeks to a maximum of 6 months
Internship: non-remunerated, Monthly Sustenance Allowance (MSA) – 500 to 1500 CHF (400 EUR to 1200 EUR) as partial contribution to accommodation and living expenses, in exceptional cases, travel expenses may be reimbursed

The IOM – International Organization for Migration – Internship Programme (the headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland) provides students with the opportunity to learn about IOM’s activities, to gain initial work experience, and/or to prepare for a degree dissertation. IOM provides on the job training to interns so that both they and the organization can benefit. In addition to this, IOM evaluates interns who may eventually be included on the roster for future external vacancies. Furthermore, internships build links with their institutions and universities.
Interns are given assignments and responsibility commensurate with their experience and they are referred to a supervisor/tutor, who is responsible for mentoring and coaching. They can be given short assignments either designed within on-going programmes or on an ad-hoc basis. Interns are not considered to be staff members but Terms of Reference, tasks, duration of assignment and supervisors are clearly determined. During their assignment, interns attend monthly briefings on the different services of the Organization and visit other Geneva-based International Organizations.

Eligibility

Interns tend to be students approaching the end of their programme or graduates between 19 and 32 years of age (average age is 26).

Conditions

Duration:
Internships can last from 8 weeks to a maximum of 6 months. The initial contract can be renewed, provided that the overall duration does not exceed 6 months.
Insurance:
Interns are covered against occupational injury and occupational illness under the Staff Compensation Plan.
Monthly Sustenance Allowance:
Internships are non-remunerated, voluntary assignments. IOM will grant to interns a Monthly Sustenance Allowance (MSA) as partial contribution to accommodation and living expenses. MSA does not apply for interns who receive stipends from their University, or other sources.
The allowance for internships in Geneva ranges from 500 to 1500 CHF. This amount will likely not accommodate all the expenses incurred by the intern. Thus, all remaining costs, including travel, accommodation, and living expenses, must be covered by the intern or the sponsoring institution.
Travel Expenses:
In exceptional cases, travel expenses may be reimbursed, upon approval by HRM, based on travel distance, level of education and budget availability.
More about financial matters in Geneva here.

Application Process

There is no specific time of the year for sending your application for an internship. Please register your profile in IOM e-Recruitment and select the interest group ‘Intern’. Also release your profile for our review.
If you have applied for a vacant internship position and you have not heard from the IOM in the following month from the closing date then it is most likely that the post has been filled. You can check your status in the service ‘Applications’.
If you have been interviewed, you will get written notification of the results of your interview.
If you were granted (or could be granted) a scholarship or your internship is a mandatory requirement for completing your studies, you should specify so in the cover letter as well as the exact dates of the proposed internship. Remember to attach a letter from your sponsor or university confirming the purpose of the assignment as well as the amount of your grant.
Unless otherwise specified, applications should be written in one of the IOM official languages (English, French, and Spanish).
For internships in the IOM’s field offices, you can send your application directly to the office you are interested in and copy the Staffing Unit in the cc line. You can find the email addresses and the contact details by selecting one of the countries on the ‘IOM Worldwide’ box on the right.
The official webpage. 
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Intensive English Language Training for Young Roma University Graduates

Central European University and the Open Society Roma Initiatives announce scholarship opportunities for an 8-month-long intensive English language training course in Budapest for the 2011/2012 academic year.

Application deadline: June 17, 2011

Central European University (CEU) and the Open Society Roma Initiatives are pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for the academic year 2011/2012 for an 8-month-long intensive English language training at CEU in Budapest, Hungary.The program will run from the middle of September 2011 through to the end of May 2012.

The Intensive English Language Training for Young Roma University Graduates aims to improve the personal development of young Roma university graduates from Central and Eastern Europe. The goal of the training is to enhance participants’ English language skills in order for them to successfully apply forthe European Commission Internship for Young Roma University Graduates, the Roma Access Program at CEU, and other internship, career and educational opportunities. Students will also improve their knowledge of Romani language, history and culture.

Eligibility criteria:

·         We welcome applications from Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Kosovo, Hungary, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey and Ukraine

·         Candidates must have completed a course of university education and obtained a full degree or its equivalent by the closing date for applications

·         Candidates should have a basic level of English which allows them to fill in the application form in English

·         Minimum computer literacy is a requirement for participation

·         Candidates must be willing to live in Budapest for the duration of the training.

Documents required:

1.     Application form 

2.     Copies of high school and university diplomas. (For candidates who have completed their university studies, but who have not yet received an official degree certificate, a formal official statement from their university confirming the degree is sufficient)

3.     Two recommendation letters (one should be from a university professor). Accepted both in your native language or English.

4.     Essay (in the applicant’s native language) of approximately 1000 words, explaining the applicant’s motivation for applying for the English language training

5.     Europass CV

Please note that all the documents listed above are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applying for the program:
Please send your application package by e-mail to ielt@ceu.hu | by fax to +361 327 3190 | by post to CEU, SEP, Intensive IELT, Nador u. 9., H-1051, Budapest, Hungary

General inquiries:
Please contact us at ielt@ceu.hu for further information.

Sursa: http://www.romadecade.org/iel_2011

Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship

The goal of the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is to provide a woman journalist with a transformative experience that will impact her career by offering her the opportunity to conduct research at leading academic institutions and build journalistic skills. The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship seeks to impact public awareness of human rights journalism by encouraging dialogue and discussion about critical human rights issues.

The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is open to women journalists worldwide whose work focuses on human rights and social justice. Journalists working in the print, broadcast and Internet media, including freelancers, are eligible to apply.Applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience in journalism. Non-native English speakers must also have excellent written and verbal English skills in order to fully participate in and benefit from the program.

Completed applications must be received by the IWMF on or before May 27, 2011. Incomplete applications and applications that arrive after the due date will not be considered.

The following items constitute a completed application:
• Completed application form (including signature and date)
• Two completed recommendation forms
• English assessment form (for non-native English speakers only)
• Current resume or CV
• Three work samples

Applications should be submitted electronically when possible to neuffer@iwmf.org. If it is not possible to submit your application electronically, it can be submitted by mail, either regular post or international courier, to:
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship
International Women's Media Foundation
1625 K Street, NW, Suite 1275
Washington, D.C. 20006
USA
http://iwmf.org/pioneering-change/elizabeth-neuffer-fellowship.aspx
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UK course fees for international students

'Studying in the UK can cost less than you think. The course fees you pay include all the benefits that UK study brings - better English, work experience, developing career-relevant skills, living in a culturally diverse society, and making new friends and contacts. A UK education is a unique experience that you can’t put a price on.'

International student course fees vary depending on what you are going to study in the UK and for how long. We’ve put together some information on the average cost for each type of UK course (please note: these are indicitive costs only - you should check with institutions directly for their exact fees):

UK undergraduate and postgraduate course fees

You'll get great value for money from a UK education no matter where you choose to study. The figures below show approximately what you can expect to pay, but course fees vary considerably between UK institutions.

Average undergraduate UK course fees per year:

• Foundation courses: £4,000 to £12,000
• Arts courses: £7,000 to £9,000
• Science courses:  £7,500 to £22,000
• Clinical courses: £10,000 to £25,000

Average postgraduate UK course fees per year:

• Arts and humanities courses: £7,000 to £12,000
• Science courses: £7,500 to £25,000 
• Clinical courses: £10,000 to £33,000
• MBA: £4,000 to more than £34,000

You can find fees for most UK undergraduate and postgraduate courses in our course finder.

Your UK course fees don’t just cover lectures, seminars and practicals. You’ll also have access to:

• college libraries and data archives
• extensive research resources
• modern computer facilities
• science and practical laboratories
• workshops equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
• fantastic sports facilities
• personal tutors and experienced, professional support services 
• leading thinkers, practitioners, academics and researchers
• music rooms, film and drama studios, animation suites and other creative facilities

As an international student in the UK, you’ll also benefit from a modern, independent and multicultural learning environment.

English language course fees for international students

The fees you pay for an accredited English language course vary considerably. It depends on the type of course you study and the English language school you study at.

For a week’s English language course you could pay anything from under £200 to over £1,000. It depends on where the course is, what additional benefits it includes, and whether it is for general English or something more tailored. You can find fees for most English language courses in our course finder. (internal link to ELT course search)

Some non-accredited English language schools offer courses at very low prices. However, you will make more progress learning English in the UK on a high-quality accredited course. The British Council will only show you details of accredited English language courses.

UK independent school fees for international students

Independent school fees in the UK cover your course fees, accommodation and some extra-curricular activities. You should check exactly what is included with the school. You may be asked to pay extra for English language tuition.

Fees vary from school to school and are at the discretion of the UK institution. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be as high as £28,000.

You can find details of UK independent school fees in our institution finder.

UK career-based and pre-university course fees

As with any UK course, the fees you pay for career-based and pre-university courses vary considerably. The figures below show the average course fees per year:

• AS and A-levels: £4,000 to £17,000
• BTECs and other vocational: £4,000 to £6,000
• HNC/HNDs: £5,000 to £10,000
• Foundation Degrees: £7,000 to £12,000
• International Foundation courses: £4,000 to £17,000

You can find fees for most UK career-based and pre-university courses in our course finder.

Guardians for children under 16

 

All international students under the age of 16 should have a guardian. This should be someone resident in the UK, normally over the age of 25, who can care for you if you are suddenly ill, or during vacations, half terms and at weekends if you cannot go home. Most schools insist that a guardian is appointed. However, in Scotland, this is a requirement in all schools.

More information on guardianship can be obtained from the Independent Schools Council website.

Call for Applications: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships

Call for Applications: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships
Washington, D.C.

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program at the Washington D.C.-based National Endowment for Democracy invites applications for fellowships in 2012-2013. This federally-funded program enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democractic change. Dedicated to international exchange, this fibe-month. residential program offers a collegial environment for fellows to reflect on their experiences; conduct independent research and writing; consider best practices and lessons learned; engage with counterparts in the United States;: and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates.
The program is intended primarily to support practitioners and scholars from developing and aspiring democracies: distinguished scholars from established democracies are also eligible to apply. Projects may focus on the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects of democratic development and may include a range of methodologies and approaches. Aa fellows devote full-time to theor projects and receive a monthly fellowship payment, health inssurance, travel assistance at the beginning and end of their fellowship, and research support. The program does not fund professional training, fieldwork, or students working towards a degree. A working knowledge of English is required.
The program program will host two five-fellowship sessions in 2012-2013: Fall 2012 (October 1, 2012-February 28, 2013) and Spring 2013 (March 1-July 31, 2013).
For more information, visit http://www.ned.org/fellowships/reagan-fascell-democracy-fellows-program. Applications are accepted through our online application system beginning August 1, 2011 at http://fellowships.ned.org/. Flyers may also be viewed in the following languages by clicking on these links: English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese.
Deadline: Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
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Phd Scholarships Systems Administration/Software Engineer Cambridge, UK

uk: Systems Administration/Software Engineer (PDBe Team) [3y; degree Comp Sci; 2+y exp SW dev; adv know biosciences, adv exp maintain SW infrastructure: web-server machines; exp relational databases (Oracle); maintain SW infrastructure that supports the Protein Data Bank in Europe Oracle databases and Apache web resources] / European Bioinformatics Institute, Hinxton / UK/EU only; deadline May 15

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Systems Administration/Software Engineer (PDBe Team)

Location:	EBI – Hinxton near Cambridge, UK
Staff Category:	Staff Member
Contract Duration:	3 years
Grading:	6
Closing Date:	15 May 2011
Reference number:	EBI_00041

Job Description
We are now inviting applications for the post of Systems Administration/Software Engineer to join the Protein Data Bank in Europe (PDBe) at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) located on the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK.
The post holder will be required to maintain the software infrastructure that supports the PDBe Oracle databases, Apache web resources and software installations, as well as to carry out some programming tasks. The successful candidate will work closely with two colleagues in a similar role and provide support to members of our inter-disciplinary and international team of scientists and developers. Specific tasks include:

• Managing weekly production updates via data workflows
• Maintaining Python/Apache web servers
• Maintaining software installations of Python, Perl etc.
• Trouble-shooting infrastructure problems on a day-to-day basis
• Creating and deploying methods to improve PDBe systems and data quality

The Protein Data Bank in Europe (PDBe; pdbe.org) is a partner in the wwPDB organisation (wwpdb.org) that maintains the single, worldwide archive of biomacromolecular structure data, the Protein Data Bank (PDB). Together with its partner organisations (RCSB, PDBj and BMRB) PDBe accepts and processes depositions of such data. In addition, PDBe provides advanced services, using modern database technology, that build on the data held in the PDB and in the other biological data resources at the EBI.
The EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), is a world-leading bioinformatics centre providing biological data to the scientific community with expertise in data storage, analysis and representation.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a leading bioinformatics centre. The EBI offers competitive salaries and benefits as well as excellent opportunities for further professional and personal development.
For further information please visit www.ebi.ac.uk
Qualifications and Experience
The applicant will hold a degree in Computer Science and have a proven record in software development of more than 2 years. Experience of maintaining software infrastructure, including web-server machines is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have experience with relational databases (Oracle) and some knowledge of biosciences would be an advantage.
The post holder will have to be able to meet deadlines and to work independently while interacting extensively with other members of the PDBe Team.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills as well as excellent knowledge of English are therefore required.
Application Instructions
Please apply online through www.embl.org/jobs
Additional Information
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
Note that special visa requirements apply to employees from non EU countries working at EMBL-EBI in the UK. The period of work does not qualify for the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme.
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Research Assistants in Air Traffic Management University of Bristol 2011

uk: Research Assistants in Air Traffic Management [15m; PhD; strong background in numerical modelling, optimization & algorithm development, exp trajectory optimization & air traffic applications adv, human-machine interfacing adv; programming skills; £29,972; lead writing research papers, grant proposals, conference presenta tions & demos; develop optimization methods for use in Air Traffic Management] / Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Bristol / deadline May 23

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Research Assistants in Air Traffic Management (two posts) Ref. 16269
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Two Postdoctoral Research Assistant Posts:
Optimization for Air Traffic Management
You will be the primary researcher on one of two projects developing optimization methods for use in Air Traffic Management (ATM). The first project is “Supervision of Route Optimizers” (SUPEROPT) and will focus on tailoring trajectory optimization to suit human supervision, developing formulations and interfaces that are intuitive to use and interpret. The other project is “Probabilistic Network Based Operations ATM R&D” (ONBOARD) and will investigate how to include uncertainty in large scale models of air traffic flow, leading to robust optimization and control of that flow.
Both of these projects are part of the Long Term and Innovative Research (WP E) package within the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) programme. SUPEROPT is led and carried out by the University of Bristol alone. ONBOARD is led by GMV and in collaboration with SkySoft-ATM. Both projects will involve collaboration with EUROCONTROL and SESAR.
You will be based in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bristol, supervised by Dr. Arthur Richards. Bristol is at the heart of the UK’s aerospace industry and the Department performs world-leading research in various relevant topics, including control and dynamics, fluid dynamics and advanced composites. In particular, you will be working in a group researching advanced control and planning methods for aerospace, including autonomy and control for spacecraft, Unmanned Air Vehicles, and air traffic.
You will be educated to PhD level or equivalent, with a strong background in numerical modelling and optimization. Furthermore, you will have practical experience of applying optimization, including strong algorithm development and programming skills. Experience of trajectory optimization or air traffic applications would be an advantage for either project. Familiarity with human-machine interfacing would be beneficial for SUPEROPT, but not essential. In addition to the research itself, you will be expected to contribute to, and sometimes lead, writing research papers, grant proposals, conference presentations and demonstrations.
For more information, see:

• Dr. Richards’ web site at seis.bris.ac.uk/~aeagr
• The SESAR WPE website at www.sesarju.eu/programme/workpackages/wpe

Both posts are fixed-term for 15 months starting June 2011 (SUPEROPT) or September 2011 (ONBOARD).
Grade: Level a in Pathway 2
Salary: £29,972
Contact for informal enquiries:
Dr A G Richards arthur.richards@bristol.ac.uk Tel. 0117 331 5534
Timescale of appointment :
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 15 months
Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on 23 May 2011
Further information:

• More information about the job (16269fds.doc)
• The Department
• The University of Bristol
• Benefits of working at the University of Bristol
• Information about the University’s Positive Work Environment

Application process:
Apply Online
Download Application Form
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Airbus Sir George White Chair in Aerospace Engineering , University of Bristol

uk: Airbus Sir George White Chair in Aerospace Engineering [outstanding researcher, excellent reputation in industrial collaboration, high-level wing architecture; lead research and teaching] / Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Bristol / deadline May 24

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Airbus Sir George White Chair in Aerospace Engineering Ref. 16233
Department of Aerospace Engineering
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding researcher with an excellent reputation in industrial collaboration to a Chair/Full Professorship in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. The Department, which is well supported with laboratory and computing resources in the Faculty of Engineering and closely linked with Airbus and other industry, enjoys a high international standing in teaching and research and attracts top calibre students.
As the new Chair you will have the vision, enthusiasm and personal skills to lead research and teaching, to champion the aerospace discipline in the University, and to originate, develop and communicate innovative ideas in the integration of aerospace sub-disciplines. In addition to inspired teaching and leadership, the successful candidate will be required to establish a team that will work with Airbus to demonstrate relevant research and technology areas and drive these forward into industrial practice, with an emphasis on high-level wing architecture. The role will incorporate strategic input at Airbus, including contributions to the Airbus Wing Strategy Board.
In this role you will help to shape the future of the Department and Faculty by developing strategy and building effective partnerships with university colleagues and industrial and other stakeholders within the UK and internationally. Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise is aligned with the Faculty of Engineering’s research strategy and is relevant to current and future aircraft wing development, and those who can lead a highly successful strategic relationship with Airbus.
The closing date is likely to be towards mid/end of May 2011, with further timescales to be confirmed but possibly to include interviews in mid/end of July 2011.
Grade: Level e in Pathway 1
Salary: Professorial salary. To be determined on appointment
Contact for informal enquiries:
Dr Mark Lowenberg m.lowenberg@bristol.ac.uk Tel. +44 (0)117 331 5555
Professor Alan Champneys a.r.champneys@bristol.ac.uk Tel. +44 (0) 117 331 5643
Timescale of appointment :
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on 24 May 2011
Further information:

• More information about the job (16233fds.rtf)
• The Department
• The University of Bristol
• Benefits of working at the University of Bristol
• Information about the University’s Positive Work Environment

Application process:
Apply Online
Download Application Form
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Research Associate in Computational Fluctuating Hydrodynamics University of Cambridge

uk: Research Associate in Computational Fluctuating Hydrodynamics [3y; PhD computational fluid dynamics, math modeling; adv fluctuating fluid dynamics methods; exp unsteady code development (Fortran), exp high-performance computing (MPI); £27,428-£35,788; bridging Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)/ Fluctuating Hydrodynamics (FH) with fully atomistic molecular dynamics simulations] / Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge / deadline May 15

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Research Associate in Computational Fluctuating Hydrodynamics Department of Engineering
Vacancy Reference No: NA08080 Salary: £27,428-£35,788
Limit of tenure applies*
A position exists to conduct research aimed at bridging Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)/ Fluctuating Hydrodynamics (FH) with fully atomistic molecular dynamics simulations. The work is funded by EPSRC and will involve developing a new unsteady CFD model for FH equations, coupled with a fully atomistic simulation, in a close collaboration with Aston University, UK, RIKEN Institute and Osaka University, Japan, and the Russian Academy of Sciences.
The candidate should have, or be close to completing a PhD in computational fluid dynamics, mathematical modeling or a closely related discipline, have an experience in unsteady code development (e.g., Fortran) and high-performance computing (e.g., MPI). Familiarity with the fluctuating fluid dynamics methods will be beneficial.
Further details may be viewed at www2.eng.cam.ac.uk/~sak36/FH_advert.pdf. Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, and a completed form CHRIS 6 Parts I and III (downloadable from www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6) with the contact details for two referees. These should be sent electronically to Dr S.A. Karabasov (sak36@eng.cam.ac.uk).
* Limit of tenure: 36 months.
Closing date: 15 May 2011. Planned Interview dates: Interviews will be held with selected candidates as soon as possible after the closing date..
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
The University of Cambridge only advertises their own and college vacancies on this website; we do not advertise any external vacancies.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Postgraduate Studentships in Algebraic Geometry and Representation Theory

Postgraduate Studentships in Algebraic Geometry and Representation Theory [3.5y; high-class undergraduate degree maths; interest geometry/representation theory; +£13,590; Motivic invariants and categorification] / Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford / deadline May 12

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Postgraduate Studentships in Algebraic Geometry and Representation Theory Vacancy Reference: BK/11/010
STUDENTSHIP: EPSRC STANDARD STUDENTSHIP + College and University fees
Applications are invited for up to two 3½ year postgraduate studentships, to work on projects in Algebraic Geometry and/or Representation Theory, with one of Professor Dominic Joyce, Professor Raphaël Rouquier, Dr Balázs Szendröi or Dr Kobi Kremnizer. The studentships are available for a 1st October 2011 start.
The studentships are funded as part of an EPSRC Programme Grant on ‘Motivic invariants and categorification’. This establishes a cross-disciplinary research group working in Geometry and Representation Theory, which the students will be members of. The areas covered by the project include:

• Donaldson-Thomas theory of Calabi-Yau 3-folds and its generalizations;
• connections between Donaldson-Thomas theory and representations of algebras;
• higher representation theory; and
• mathematical definitions of Conformal Field Theories.

The students will work on projects in one of the areas of the grant, under the supervision of one of the four investigators.
The studentships are attached to St Peters and Lincoln colleges.
The studentships include a basic stipend to cover living expenses, and tuition and college fees at the Home/EU level. Overseas students (non EU) may also apply for the studentships, but will be responsible for making up the difference (currently £9,250 per year) between Home/EU fees and Overseas fees themselves
Applications may be made online at www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate_courses and should include a CV, covering letter, three references, and a transcript of your undergraduate degree. Alternatively, applications can be sent to Margaret Sloper at the Mathematical Institute using the University’s application form for graduate study, which can be downloaded from the above link. Applications must arrive by the end of the day on 12 May 2011. Please quote the correct reference BK/11/10 in your covering letter.
Applicants must arrange for their references to be sent either through the online system or directly to Margaret Sloper (email graduate.studies@maths.ox.ac.uk) by the closing date. For further details of the projects, including the application process, please see www.maths.ox.ac.uk/notices/vacancies, or contact graduate.studies@maths.ox.ac.uk
Oxford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Further particulars:
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Junior Clinical Training Scholarship in Farm Animal at University of Cambridge

Department of Veterinary Medicine at University of Cambridge offers Junior Clinical Training Scholarship

Study Subject:Farm Animal Studies
Employer Department of Veterinary Medicine
Level:Clinical Training
Scholarship Description:Applications are invited from recently qualified veterinarians for this 12 month postgraduate training programme in all aspects of farm animal studies. The JCTS will work under the supervision of recognised specialists (PHM, ECVPH, DCHP, ECBHM, ECVDI, ECVA, ECVP, ECVN, etc.).An applicant must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying him or her for membership.
For application form (JCTS1) and information pack, contact Melissa Large on 01223 337055, quoting the reference Junior Clinical Training Scholarship.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30th May 2011.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

International Scholarship for Master’s Studies at Sheffield Hallam University

International Scholarship for Master’s degree program  in Commercial law, English language teaching, Environmental management, Project / construction management at Sheffield Hallam University, UK
Study Subject: Commercial law, English language teaching, Environmental management, Project / construction management
Employer: Sheffield Hallam University
Level: Master’s
Scholarship Description: scholarship applications should be sent following an application for a taught course at Sheffield Hallam University. The scholarships are only available for courses starting in September 2011, unless it is indicated below that they are also available for courses starting in January 2012.  You must have accepted your offer and returned your scholarship application form by 30 June 2011 for courses starting in September 2011.
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the Postgraduate International Occupational Therapy Scholarship you must
-be classed as an international student for fees purposes
-have a good undergraduate degree
-have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of IELTS 6.5
-be enrolling on the MSc Applying Occupational Therapy Course at Sheffield Hallam starting in September 2011
-be able to evidence professional achievement in your personal statement
-have submitted your course application
The scholarships panel will consider the quality of the personal statement alongside academic achievement when allocating scholarships. The panel will be held after the closing date and applicants will be notified approximately one week after the closing date using the contact details provided on their application form. The decision of the panel is final.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 July 2011
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University of Central Lancashire International PhD Scholarship in School of Built & Natural Environment

International PhD Scholarship in Investigation of the impact of closed landfill sites on the environment at University of Central Lancashire, UK
Study Subject: Investigation of the impact of closed landfill sites on the environment
Employer: The University of Central Lancashire
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for a full-time scholarship available in the School of Built & Natural Environment. The scholarship is tenable for up to 3 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress] and is open to international applicants only. UK/EU applicants are not eligible to apply. The scholarship will provide £15000 towards the cost of the International tuition fee over 3 years.
The project will focus on the impact closed landfills have on the environment. The inclusion of the heavy metals and persistent organics into the waste stream has resulted in toxic mixtures being buried. New European legislation has attempted to address the issue by restricting the use of certain substances. However, this does not take into account the historic legacy. Within the electronic industry many compounds that have known health implications are being used as they are currently not being targeted by the EU. This is again added to the problem of contamination in future years. The research will undertake a study of these issues and recommend remediation activity to off-set the environmental impact. The research will investigate the leachate from selected landfills and consider the impact on the water catchment area with considerations to the ground water and surface water. The project will use a model approach (case study of a selected landfills within water catchment areas) in studying these impacts in relation to certain parameters. Applicants should have, or expect to receive a qualification equivalent to a high class UK honours degree.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 May 2011
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University of Central Lancashire International PhD Scholarship in School of Built & Natural Environment

Graduate School Scholarships at University of Bath

Postgraduate Scholarships for International applicants in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Bath in UK

Study Subject:Humanities and Social Sciences
Employer: University of Bath
Level: Postgraduate
Scholarship Description:There are 10 scholarships. At least two are reserved for MRes candidates.Be an international applicant for MSc or MRes postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for 2011 entry. The scholarship is worth £2000 and will be in the form of a discount in tuition fees. The taught postgraduate scholarship is for one year only and cannot be deferred to a later year. All our scholarship holders are chosen for their academic excellence. We will also use the information you provide in the separate scholarship application form to judge your application together with your original course application.If you already have a partial scholarship from another organisation (including another University of Bath scholarship such as a University or Alumni award) for part of your tuition fees, you can combine this scholarship with another one provided that it does not equal more than the cost of your tuition fees.
However, we will not give a Graduate School Scholarship to anyone who already has a full award (from another organisation) to pay for their tuition fees.If your financial situation changes, then the University reserves the right to reconsider the award. For example: in the case that you were awarded a full fee scholarship from another organization you would no longer be eligible for the Graduate School Scholarship.
Scholarship Application Deadline:29 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Graduate School Scholarships at University of Bath

UK India Education and Research Initiative Study Summer Program 2011

Program for UK undergraduate students to visit India.
Study Subject: Indian culture and economics
Employer: UK India Education and Research Initiative
Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Description: UKIERI Study India is a three week summer programme that gives UK undergraduate students the opportunity to visit India first hand. The programme runs in Mumbai and Delhi, and offers a mix of language and culture classes, lectures on Indian history and commerce and visits to cultural and historic sites.
The programmes include; lectures on Indian culture and economics, trips to sites of historic and cultural interest, hindi classes, and a chance to spend time with the Student ambassadors from Indian Universities.
To be eligible to apply candidate must be: -
- A full time student
- Studying undergraduate level
- At an English, Scottish, Welsh or Northern Ireland University or HE or FE College
- At least 18 years old at start of the programme
- In your first or second year of study or graduating in the same year as the programme.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 23 May 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application
UK India Education and Research Initiative Study Summer Program 2011

English Language Teaching Research Scheme 2011

2011- Research funding in the field of English Language for  UK citizens funded by British Council in UK
Study Subject:English Language
Employer: British Council
Level:Research
Scholarship Description:The British Council is pleased to announce its 2011 call for research proposals under the ELT Research Partnership scheme. Through this scheme we aim to facilitate the production of innovative research to benefit the learning and teaching of English throughout the world by co-funding a number of partnership awards institution. The award agreement may be with either the individual or the institution.
Although the applicant must be resident in the UK, the research may, in whole or in part, take place outside the UK or by persons not resident in the UK.To facilitate the production of high quality research from the UK relevant to ELT. To improve access of ELT policy makers and professionals worldwide to high quality and relevant research from the UK .To facilitate and encourage the establishment and maintenance of active research links between ELT professionals and policy makers in the UK and overseas.
Scholarship Application Deadline:13th June 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

 English Language Teaching Research Scheme 2011

University of Central Lancashire International PhD Scholarship in School of Pharmacy

Biomedical Sciences

International PhD Scholarship in Transcriptional regulation of lipid metabolism in yeast, an alternative metabolic model of human disease at University of Central Lancashire, UK
Study Subject: Transcriptional regulation of lipid metabolism in yeast, an alternative metabolic model of human disease
Employer: The University of Central Lancashire
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for a full-time scholarship available in the School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences. The scholarship is tenable for up to 3 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress] and is open to international applicants only. UK/EU applicants are not eligible to apply. The scholarship will provide £15000 towards the cost of the International tuition fee over 3 years. A wide range of human diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, atherosclerosis) are accompanied by enhanced intracellular lipid droplet formation. In recent years, sterol regulatory element binding proteins (SREBPs) have been shown to regulate the expression of key lipid synthesis genes including those encoding fatty acid synthase, acetyl-CoA carboxylase and ?9 desaturase. It is proposed that SREBPs function as allostatic nodes which contribute to cellular lipid quality control processes. Consequently, their activity is closely controlled through a variety of upstream (mTOR/Akt pathways) and downstream (metabolic products e.g. saturated fatty acids, cholesterol) effectors. The project will utilise a number of species of yeast, including Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Saccharomyces cerevisie and Lipomyces starykei, to determine the underlying transcriptional control of acyl lipid metabolism and lipid droplet formation. Using a variety of stimuli, we will investigate which transcription factors are involved in the promotion of acyl lipid metabolism and desaturation. This will involve the use of a number of molecular biology techniques including Northern blot and microarray analysis, to identify important regulatory proteins, and chromatin immunoprecipitation (CHiP), to determine regulatory elements within target genes. Furthermore, the genetic manipulation of yeast is relatively facile providing the opportunity to decipher the functional components of these regulatory pathways and identify future drug targets.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 May 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

University of Central Lancashire International PhD Scholarship in School of Pharmacy

Academicianul Gheorghe Duca – Doctor Honoris Causa al Universităţii de Stat din Tiraspol

Academicianul Gheorghe Duca, preşedintele Academiei de Ştiinţe a Moldovei a devenit Doctor Honoris Causa al Universităţii de Stat din Tiraspol – prima instituţie de învăţământ superior din Republica Moldova.

Înaltul titlu de Doctor Honoris Causa academicianului Gheorghe Duca i s-a conferit în cadrul Şedinţei solemne a Senatului Universităţii din Tiraspol (UST) pentru contribuţia substanţială la dezvoltarea şi organizarea ştiinţei în Republica Moldova, aprofundarea şi consolidarea relaţiilor de colaborare între ştiinţa academică şi universitară, dezvoltarea ştiinţelor chimice şi ecologice.

„Omagiem astăzi o personalitate marcantă a ştiinţei, educaţiei şi vieţii publice din Republica Moldova - Gheorghe Duca, academician, doctor habilitat în chimie, profesor universitar, laureat la Premiului de Stat al Republicii Moldova în domeniul ştiinţei, tehnicii şi producţiei, Om Emerit în Ştiinţă al Republicii Moldova, preşedinte al Academiei de Ştiinţe a Moldovei”, a menţionat dr.hab., prof. Laurenţiu Calmuţchi, rectorul UST.

Tradiţionalul Laudatio a fost prezentat de către academicianul Mitrofan Ciobanu, în care au fost trecute în revistă cele mai valoroase realizări din activitatea ştiinţifică, didactică şi managerială a acad. Gheorghe Duca. A fost exprimată înalta consideraţie pentru elaborările ştiinţifice şi practice în domeniul chimiei, apreciat şi ca fondator al Şcolii ştiinţifice în domeniul Chimiei Ecologice, recunoscută atât în ţară, cât şi departe de hotarele ei.

În cadrul festivităţii, proaspătul Doctor Honoris Causa, acad. Gheorghe Duca a prezentat Oratio Gratitudinis „Ştiinţa în Republica Moldova”, reflectând asupra rolului edificator al instituţiilor academice în soluţionarea diverselor probleme ale dezvoltării economiei naţionale şi culturii, consolidarea potenţialului ştiinţific, şcolile ştiinţifice recunoscute, infrastructura inovaţională. Protagonistul evenimentului a menţionat şi perioada declinului în ştiinţă, situaţie care a impus elaborarea şi adoptarea Codului cu privire la ştiinţă şi inovare, ce a condus, în ultimă instanţă, la relansarea acesteia, comunitatea ştiinţifică înregistrând rezultate relevante.

Ca fondator al Şcolii ştiinţifice Chimia Ecologică, acad. Gheorghe Duca, în discursul său, a atras o atenţie deosebită acestui domeniu, prezentând un scurt istoric al dezvoltării ecologiei, invocând legătura între ecologie, ecologie chimică şi chimie ecologică.

Prelegerea a inclus şi menţiunea privind demararea procesului de negociere a asocierii Republicii Moldova la Programul Cadru 7 al UE, asociere preconizată pentru începutul anului 2012. Preşedintele AŞM a prezentat şi propunerile pentru o nouă reformă în ştiinţă, iniţiativă lansată, în premieră, în cadrul şedinţei Sesiunii a XIII-a a Asambleei AŞM, care a avut loc recent.

Academicianul Teodor Furdui, prim-vicepreşedintele AŞM, de altfel şi Domnia sa Doctor Honoris Causa al primului templu al studiilor superioare din R. Moldova, l-a felicitat pe acad. Gheorghe Duca pentru conferirea prestigiosului titlu, exprimând şi recunoştinţa pentru atitudinea faţă de ştiinţă a Universităţii - instituţie supranumită alta dată de acad. Teodor Furdui, o „Sorbonă a Basarabiei”. Cuvinte de felicitare a adresat şi acad. Petru Soltan, de asemenea, Doctor Honoris Causa al UST.

La ceremonia de decernare a onorabilului titlu au fost prezenţi şi cei mai fideli discipoli ai acad. Gheorghe Duca – dr.hab., prof. Maria Gonta, sef Catedra Chimie Industrială şi Ecologică, USM, dr., conf. Viorica Gladchi, decan al Facultăţii de Chimie şi Tehnologie Chimică, USM, dr. Diana Porubin, şef interimar Catedra Fizică şi Chimie, UnAŞM, care i-au adresat felicitări şi cuvinte alese de recunoştinţă, celui care le-a deschis calea spre miraculoasa lume a chimiei.

Acesta este cel de-al 12 titlu de Doctor Honoris Causa conferit de Universitatea de Stat din Tiraspol.

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Osama bin Laden's death could trigger a new wave of virtual attacks.

BitDefender warns users that the recent story about bin Laden's death could trigger a new wave of attacks. Compromise the results of a search by specific keywords (technique known as Black Hat SEO) can lead to infection of users with different types of malware, antivirus false or PDF exploits.
"Black-hat SEO is a relatively new method, used increasingly frequently by many cyber criminals. A story such as bin Laden's death could lead to increased searches on search engines for certain keywords, and some results can direct you to malicious sites. Therefore, it is good for users to access only sites known, and also use specialized security solutions, "believes Catalin Cosoi, Head of Online Threats of BitDefender.
Since two nights ago, BitDefender threats began to monitor activity related to this topic and identified some threats "classic" bait featuring breaking news to infect users' computers.
Breaking News, Storm Worm style
It was not long after announcing the death of bin Laden and have already forged a series of articles appeared on the topic news feeds flooding. As long as the subject will be on the agenda for discussion, we can expect exploits PDF attachments. Do not forget that the Storm Worm was raging a few years ago, sending messages with pompous titles on natural disasters. It is important to know that newsletters are not accompanied by attachments, if you receive messages from unknown sources spectacular headlines, you may want to delete.
Links suspect fake antivirus
Bin Laden's death could not be overlooked by the cyber-criminals. If you make a thorough documentation of the subject and reach the last page of results, it is possible to pass over a number of sites hosted on domain co.cc and optimized for keywords such as "bin Laden's death." If you arrive on these pages and you get a picture with a scanner and the suggestion to download an antivirus solution because your computer is apparently infected, is a sign that you have not attained our goal. If you want to know more about Osama bin Laden's death would be safe to visit the only news sources.
To protect yourself, you are advised to install a security solution antispam, antiphishing, anti-fraud and anti-virus, such as BitDefender Internet Security 2011. Another technology is integrated into BitDefender suite Search Advisor, which pre-scan results provided by search engines, indicating if they are safe, dangerous or suspicious, before being accessed. If you are a BitDefender, we recommend BitDefender TrafficLight, a free browser application that protects against online attacks, fake websites and malicious scripts.

Domus B Graduate Scholarships at Merton College University of Oxford

Graduate Scholarships for the applicants of EU/UK at Merton College University of Oxford, UK-2011
Study Subject:Any
Employer: Merton College,  University of Oxford
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description:Merton College is offering two Domus B Graduate Scholarships in 2011. The scholarships are intended to assist Home and EU students of outstanding academic excellence who for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to study at the University of Oxford.
The scholarships provide College and University fees and a maintenance grant of £12,300. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships will be tenable for three years in the case of direct entry doctoral programmes and four in cases where a preparatory master’s course is required before the doctorate. Scholars are guaranteed College single accommodation (if required) for the first year, after which they can enter the graduate room ballot. Scholars must meet the costs of this accommodation themselves.

Scholarship Application Deadline:15 July 2011

Domus B Graduate Scholarships at Merton College University of Oxford

Facebook worth $ 100 billion, more than Cisco

Social networking giant is about to make an operational profit of $ 2 billion before depreciation, amortization and charges to income of $ 4 billion, Wall Street Journal, citing sources who are aware of company finances.
These data, increase revenues and profits well ahead of estimates is provided when Goldman Sachs and Digital Sky Technologies have invested in the company and justify an assessment of up to 100 billion dollars.
The company would have a value greater than Cisco networking titanium, or Amazon, the largest online retailer. For comparison, Cisco reported fiscal 2010 net income of $ 7.8 billion or 9.4 billion GAAP after another calculation methodology. With sales of 40 billion dollars and with as much money in company accounts, Cisco up the top results, and yet, that's market value given.
Most revenue comes from advertising and up to a total of $ 4 billion, the company is already a serious rival for Google, because they steal money from ads displayed in search engine. Last year, Google has made a net profit of $ 8.5 billion and revenue of 29.3 billion.
However, due to number 600 million visitors, up and allowed to increase the price of advertising by 40% this year.
Facebook recently launched Facebook Deals, offering discounts to users in the cities of Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, San Diego and San Francisco, thus competing Groupon.
The news comes, however, after a group of investors has made selling a stake worth one billion dollars to 90 billion company by assessing and then to 70 due to lack of interest. Investors are anxious about the company's current ratings, especially since they are very high compared to financial results or earnings.
Moreover, a recent study shows that the effects of social networks on consumer ads are more limited than those on email or search engines.

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PhD Scholarships in Law at University College Cork 2011-2012

Study Subject: Law
Employer: University College Cork
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description: Based on applications received for the PhD programme by 30th June 2011, the Law Faculty at University College Cork will be offering up to 3 scholarships to support full-time PhD studies in the Faculty.  These scholarships will be valued at €15,000 per annum (which must cover both fees and subsistence).  The scholarships are tenable for up to 3 years, although renewal each year is contingent on demonstration of adequate progress.  Scholarship holders will be required to deliver tutorials to undergraduate students, and to apply to any external scholarship schemes relevant to their research project (e.g. IRCHSS). Any administrative queries about the application process should be directed to Veronica Calnan, Postgraduate Administrator,  Any academic queries should be directed to the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr Conor O’Mahony.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011
PhD Scholarships in Law at University College Cork 2011-2012

Scholarship for Nigerian Students at University of Westminster

Full-time Masters degree Scholarships for  applicants form Nigeria at University of Westminster in UK-2011
Study Subject:Any
Employer: University of Westminster
Level: Masters
Scholarship Description:Full tuition fee waivers for January start courses only. Eligibility: You must and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree and be a student from Nigeria. Criteria: Academic excellence, financial need and development potential.

Scholarship Application Deadline:01 November 2011
Scholarship for Nigerian Students at University of Westminster

EHWLC International Business Programme Progression Scholarship

EHWLC Progression Scholarship for international students enrolled at the University of Westminster undergraduate program UK

Study Subject:International Business
Employer: University of Westminster
Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Description:You must be an international student (non-EU) on the International Business programme at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College and hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. Criteria: Academic excellence. This scholarship will be for each year of your undergraduate degree, subject to satisfactory academic progress. In the case of courses with a placement year no scholarship is payable in that year as the University does not charge fees.

Scholarship Application Deadline:31 May 2011
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2011/2012 ECEAP/ESD scholarship program for Moldova

In the academic year 2011/2012 Estonian Center of Eastern Partnership (ECEAP) in co-operation with the Estonian School of Diplomacy (ESD), the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is offering scholarships for the young Moldovan diplomats and civil servants. The scholarship will cover all expenses related to participation in the ESD nine-month training course International Relations and European Integration in Tallinn (September 2011 – May 2012).

Training course

ESD offers 60 credit points (ECTS) training course “International Relations and European Integration” starting on 12^th September 2011 and finishing on 31^st May 2012. Successful graduates receive the ESD Diploma together with the Academic Record.

The training course consists of three modules:

-          International Relations

-          European Studies

-          Diplomacy

The working language is English.

The international study group consists of 26 students

Lecturers come from Estonia, other EU countries, USA and Russia.

Detailed curriculum for 2011/2012 is available at the ESD web site (http://www.edk.edu.ee).

Scholarship

Scholarship covers all expenses in Estonia related to participation in the training course:

- Tuition fee

- Monthly allowance (450 EUR)

- Accommodation in apartment in Tallinn city center (incl. heating, water, electricty, internet connection)

- Health insurance

- Visa/residence permit costs

Scholarship does NOT cover the costs of travel to and from Tallinn.

Eligibility

The person applying for the scholarship:

-          holds citizenship of Republic of Moldova,

-          is not older than 35 years (when applying),

-          is currently employed by the Moldovan foreign, including EU-related, or other civil services with international outreach; or is affiliated within International Relations discipline in public institution (state university, research institute, think tank), and has been employed there at least one year.

-          has very good command of English (speaking, reading, writing and listening skills are required on the level of upper intermediate or advanced),

-          is highly motivated to learn about international relations and related disciplines. Priority will be given for the candidates strongly motivated to continue their professional careers within the field of IR/foreign policy/diplomacy.

-          is hard working, co-operative and ready for intercultural team work.

Application documents

The applicant should present:

-          ESD application form (downloadable here),

-          CV in English

-          copies of  university transcript in (unofficial) English translation, i.e. diploma of higher education and academic record

-          copy of (international) passport,

-          1 passport-sized photograph.

-          essay (3-4 pages, 1.5 line space, Times New Roman) written on one of the topics below:

1. Political Implications of the Global Economic Crisis

2. Environmental Disasters – Perceptions and International Politics

3. Is Authoritarianism Today More Legitimate than Ever Before?

Application procedure

Application documents can be submitted by using Online Scholarship Application System or mailed to the following address:

Estonian Center of Eastern Partnership

2 Tonismagi Street

10122 Tallinn

Estonia

Application must reach ECEAP by July 29, 2011. In case necessary on-line interviews on Skype will be made with potential candidates.

Selected candidates will be informed at the latest on August 5, 2011.

2011/2012 ECEAP/ESD scholarship program for Moldova
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USA: The Nordstrom Scholarship Program 2011-2012

Nordstrom Scholarship for  high school seniors for undergraduate studies.

Study Subject:Any
Employer:Nordstrom Cares
Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Description:Nordstrom Scholarships give bright, deserving kids the help they need to achieve their goals.This scholarship is for hardworking high-school students with dreams of a higher education.To apply for this scholarship candidate must be a high school junior ,live and attend high school in one of the participating states designated by Nordstrom.The applicant should have and maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale throughout your high school career,and be eligible to attend a four- year college or university in the United States.
The amount of the scholarship will be $10000,paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the college of their choice. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, awards/honors, leadership, school activities, community/volunteer activities, financial and employment history. Awards are granted without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 16 May 2011
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Excellence (Gold and Silver) Scholarship Bangor University

Scholarship for masters and PhD studies at Bangor University, UK
Study Subject: MSc Agroforestry , MSc Conservation and Land Management, MSc Environmental Forestry
Employer:Bangor University
Level: MSc, MA, PhD and MPhil
Scholarship Description: The number of Gold and Silver Scholarship awards available varies each year; normally a small number of Gold Scholarships and a larger number of Silver Scholarships are available. There is a single application process; the best applicants will be awarded Gold Scholarships, and the second ranked ones awarded Silver. We do not consider country of origin when determining the recipients of Scholarship awards. The award is only available for one year for research degree programmes.
Scholarship Application Deadline:1 June, 2011
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Early Stage Researcher (PhD) in the Department of Physics at University of Cambridge

Early Stage Researcher (PhD) in the Department of Physics, UK
Study Subject: Transport and Signalling mechanism in Polarized Cells
Employer: University of Cambridge
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description: As part of the recently launched Marie Curie Initial Training Network TRANSPOL, a 3-year Early Stage Researcher position is available at the University of Cambridge, UK, in the Department of Physics. The starting date is 01 October 2011. The network includes 7 academic and industrial groups from across the European Union as well as several associate partners from the US and EU. The doctoral programme will provide a range of educational and research opportunities focused on Transport and Signalling mechanism in Polarized Cells, a topic at the interface of Cell/Molecular Biology and Membrane Physics.
This project will explore the impact of lipid composition on membrane mechanics and lateral organisation, and the consequences on membrane shape and trans-membrane trafficking. The effects due to membrane-bound proteins and generally arising in membranes that mimic realistic biological structures will also be investigated, partly in collaboration with other ITN partners.
Candidates with some experience in soft matter physics, optical trapping, instrument automation and/or biological physics are welcome. A basic knowledge of cell biology is also desirable. In addition to proven experimental skills the candidate should have a strong interest in the theoretical background of these experiments. Characterization tools such as image/video analysis will be used and developed. The research training will be towards a PhD and therefore applicants must also gain admission as a graduate student. According to EU regulations, candidates can be of any nationality. They should have less than 4 years of research experience and should not have resided in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months during the past 3-year period.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 7 May 2011
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