Scotland Saltire Scholarships for Masters Studies in Scotland

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships programme is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by British Council in partnership with the Higher Education Sector in Scotland.

Under this exciting scholarship opportunity, you can achieve a Masters degree from one of the UK’s top-ranked research universities. They are now looking for bright, talented and hard working individuals to live, work and study in Scotland in 2010.

They are offering up to 200 Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US citizens the opportunity of a scholarship to study at one of our world renowned universities for their postgraduate Masters degree.

They are offering £2000 as a one off award towards the cost of tuition fees for a full time Masters level course (excluding PhD studies) in a wide range of subject areas. You can choose to study at any of Scotland’s 17 universities and Higher Education Institutions.

What to Study?

Priority subject areas for Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships are science, technology, the arts and creative industries, financial services, and clean and renewable energy. This includes a wide range of subjects across all of Scotland’s universities and higher education institutions.

The list below is intended as a guide to priority subject areas and is not a list of courses. This list is not exclusive and applications for courses in broader subject areas will be considered. Please check with your institution to see what courses are covered.

Science, Technology and Clean Energy subject areas including:

Earth sciences

Environment

Energy

Geology

Weather and climate

Clean and Renewable Energy

Sustainable Engineering

Renewable Energy

Biomass / Bio fuels

Hydro / Solar / Tidal / Wind power

Physical and Life sciences

Astronomy

Chemistry

Physics

Animals / Zoology

Biology

Plants / Botany

Health Sciences

Biotechnology

Technology

Computers

Software Engineering

Bioinformatics

Information Systems

Multimedia

Engineering

Creative Industries subject areas including:

Communications, Media and Culture

Broadcasting

Film

Animation

Journalism

Cultural Studies

Publishing

New Media

Arts and Humanities

Archaeology

Philosophy

Sociology

Classics

History

Literature

Music and the Performing Arts

Dance

Music

Theatre / drama

Opera

Visual Arts

Digital Art

Photography

Art History

Book Arts

Fine Art

Financial Services

Accountancy

Investment

Asset Management

Finance

Banking

Economics (finance)

How do I apply?

Please read carefully the steps below to check whether you meet the eligibility criteria for 2010 Scholarships and how to apply. You can apply to study at any of Scotland’s 17 Higher Education institutions and you can apply to up to three universities/courses.

Step One

Check that you meet all the eligibility criteria below.

You should:

• not have completed an undergraduate degree in Scotland (4+ years duration)
• have a conditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course

• be a citizen of Canada, the People’s Republic of China, India or the USA

• ensure you can meet the costs of living and remaining tuition fees

• complete the online application process and send or post your application along with any supporting documents to your selected institution by the closing date 11 June 2010.

If posting your application please ensure you leave enough time so that it arrives by 11 June 2010.

Step Two

You Should:

• Click through to the institution of your choice using the links provided to see which courses are available and make your choice. For inspiration, here is a guide to the priority subject areas on offer.
• Ensure the course you are applying for is a Masters level programme in one of the following broad subject areas: science, technology, arts and creative industries, financial services, renewable and clean energy.
• Ensure your chosen course is full time and delivered in Scotland and not online or by distance learning. You can choose up to three universities/courses to apply for.

Step Three

• In order to help you complete the application form we advise that you prepare in advance a personal statement of between 350 – 400 words on ‘why you have chosen to study in Scotland and your reasons for choosing to study at a particular institution and course of study.’
• Complete all relevant sections of the Application form. The Application form will allow you to save your details and return to it at a later date. To do this, use the Save for Later option at the end of the form.
• Once you are sure all sections are complete and correct then use the Submit option at the end of the form.
• You will then receive an email with a Pdf copy of your application form attached. It is important that you follow the instructions carefully in this email or your application will not be complete.

Application forms are available at http://www.britishcouncil.org/scotland-saltire-scholarships-where-to-study-how-to-apply.htm

If you have any queries regarding the application process please email scotlandsaltirescholarships@britishcouncil.org.

Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) for Secondary School Teachers

The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and implemented by IREX, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization. TEA will provide 154 secondary school teachers from various countries including India, with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States. The international participants will travel to the United States in two cohorts of 75-78 teachers each in spring or fall 2011. Their program will include customized seminars and intensive training in teaching methodologies, lesson planning, and teaching strategies for the participants’ home environment, as well as the use of computers for Internet, word processing, and as teaching tools. The 6-week program will also include a 2-week internship at a secondary school to actively engage participants with American teachers and students. Trips to U.S. cultural sites and academic support will be provided for participants throughout the program.

In spring and summer 2012 a cohort of approximately 80 U.S. teachers will reciprocate the visits of the international teachers. Each U.S. teacher will be hosted by a TEA alumni school in the participating country where they will team-teach, discuss best teaching practices, curriculum, and educational issues in the host country. The trip will include visits to local schools and parent committees, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and local government offices.

Also, TEA alumni will have the opportunity to apply for follow-on grants to purchase essential materials for their schools, to offer follow-on training for other teachers, and to conduct other activities that will build on their exchange experience.

The TEA fellowship is fully funded and provides:

• J-1 visa support
• A pre-departure orientation held in participant’s home country
• Round-trip airfare to and within the U.S.
• A Welcome Orientation in Washington, D.C.
• Academic program fees
• Housing (generally shared with other program fellows) and meals
• Accident and sickness coverage
• Transportation to the internship school (if necessary)
• A book/professional development allowance
• A Closing Seminar
• The opportunity to host a U.S. teacher for two weeks
• The opportunity to apply for follow-on grants.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be secondary-level, full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom experience in either English as a Foreign Language, Social Sciences (social studies, civics, history, economics or geography) or Math and Sciences
• live and teach in the states of Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and all Union Territories in the North
• Be citizens of India and be present in India at the time of application and interview
• Have proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Continue teaching for at least five years after completion of the program; and
• Have submitted a complete application.

Application Deadline – March 15, 2010

Applications for the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program can be obtained and submitted by contacting-

United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)

12, Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001

Phone: 011- 4209 0909, Fax: 011- 2332 9718,

Email: ip@usief.org.in,

Website: www.usief.org.in

Contact Person: Dr. Gayatri Singhal, Indian Program Coordinator, USIEF-Delhi

USIEF International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D Studies in USA

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) invites applications from interested Indian applicants for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding foreign students. This award is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and is designed to be the most prestigious international scholarship in science and technology. The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award reaffirms America’s pre-eminence and competitiveness in the fields of science, technology, and engineering, as the U.S. remains the most attractive destination for serious scientific and technological research and study.

The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award is for PhD study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering beginning August/September 2011. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State will fund grants for up to three years under this program. After three years, U.S. universities will cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a PhD. Academic placement (university admission and other formalities) of the selected scholars will be handled by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Fellows will travel to the U.S. on J-1 visas and will be subject to J-visa regulations.

In the fifth year of this program, approximately 45 awards will be offered worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields. Two principal nominees from India will compete with candidates from all over the world for this fellowship. Application deadline: May 1, 2010.

Grant Benefits:

The fellowship will provide the following benefits:

• Tuition and fees for up to three years;
• A monthly stipend for up to three years;
• Book and equipment, and professional conference allowances;
• J-1 visa sponsorship for up to five years;
• Round-trip airfare from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the United States;
• Health and accident coverage as per U.S. Government guidelines;
• and Specially tailored enrichment activities.

After three years, U.S. universities have agreed to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a Ph.D.

The International Fulbright Science and Technology Fellowship program provides no additional funding to support dependents.

Eligibility Criteria:

The applicant should:

• be a responsible Indian citizen who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of India, and thereby help to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of the United States and India;
• have a high level of academic/professional achievement;
• be proficient in English with a recent TOEFL score (or equivalent, like IELTS), of 580 or higher. Candidates who do not have valid TOEFL scores at the time of application but are selected as nominees, will be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
• be present in India at the time of submitting the application and for the interview, if required;
• be eligible for leave, if employed; be in good health;
• not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States;
• hold a valid Indian passport no later than May 1, 2010;
• Have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 60% marks. Applicants should either possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree, if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years duration, before August, 2011.

Eligible Fields of Study:

Eligible fields include Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only), Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Energy, Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences and Systems (engineering focus only), Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neurosciences, Oceanography, Public Health (theoretical research focus only) and Physics.

A brief description of each field of study is available at http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech

Selection Process, Timeline and Criteria:

The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award is a merit-based, open competition. After the May 1 deadline, a panel of specialists will review all eligible applications in India and nominate two principals and one alternate Indian candidate. USIEF will forward the Indian nominations to the U.S. for a technical review of all nominee applications. Should a principal nominee not meet eligibility requirements, s/he will be disqualified, and the alternate nominee will be upgraded to principal nominee status. After the technical review, up to two principal nominees and one alternate from each country will be presented for review to a U.S.-based selection committee, which will include prominent academics and professionals in the appropriate scientific fields.

The Indian candidates recommended as nominees must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), as well as the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) such that the scores are available by mid August 2010. Candidates, who do not have valid GRE scores at the time of application but are selected as nominees, will be required to take the GRE General Test, preferably by June 2010. A nominee is expected to have achieved a quantitative score of at least 700. In addition, a GRE subject test will be required of all candidates selected as nominees for the following fields of study: biology; biochemistry; cell and molecular biology; chemistry; computer science; mathematics; and physics. The GRE Subject testing occurs in the month of November in India. USIEF will provide test fee vouchers for taking the required tests.

Applicants who have taken tests should submit copies of their score reports along with their applications by the May 1 deadline.

The U.S. based committee will make its selection from applications worldwide. Applications of candidates selected by the U.S-based committee will then be forwarded for approval to the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and then placement by IIE. IIE will identify appropriate U.S. institutions and apply on the behalf of finalists, taking into consideration their fields of study and research interests to ensure the best placement available. If a recommended candidate has previously applied to U.S. institutions and has requested a deferral from the institution, the candidate should indicate this on the university preference page on the application form.

Timeline:

May 1, 2010                     Application Deadline

May-June 2010                 USIEF committee review applications to nominate Indian candidates. Short-listed applicants may be invited for interview

June-July 2010                 Indian nominees take TOEFL/GRE General

September 2010                U.S. based selection committee reviews worldwide nominee applications to select candidates

October 15, 2010              Notification of selected candidates

Applications of selected candidates forwarded for FSB approval and university placement

August/September 2011      Fellowships begin

How to Apply

Each applicant is required to submit an online application along with supporting documents. A complete application includes:

1. a clearly written research objective
2. a professional resume or curriculum vitae
3. Three letters of reference
4. Official (scanned and attached to the online application) academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, or sent to USIEF, New Delhi as indicated below
5. English language test scores (when available)
6. GRE General and GRE subject exam test scores (when available)

Carefully follow all application instructions. All employed applicants should apply through proper channel.

In addition to submitting the application online, you must send the following to the Senior Program Officer (Indian Program), USIEF, ‘Fulbright House’, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001, by May 1, 2010. Please write ATTN: Fulbright IFST on the envelope.

• a printout of the completed online application form. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. No application will be returned to the applicant after the end of the competition. Supporting documents should include:
• One recent passport size photograph
• Report of Proficiency in English, which should either be submitted along with your application in a sealed envelope, or sent directly to reach the Senior Program Officer (Indian Program), USIEF, ‘Fulbright House’, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001 no later than May 1, 2010.
• Signed Signature Form
• Attested copies of marksheets/transcripts and diplomas/certificates for all of the examinations (arranged in reverse chronological order starting from higher secondary.) Please attach completed Academic Records Report Form for each university/college attended.
• Standardized Tests: If you have previously taken the TOEFL or the GRE General and Subject Tests, please indicate your score and date and place where you took the examination in the Application Form. Attach copies, originals or photocopies, of your score report to the application if available.
• Three completed Letter of Reference forms to reach the Senior Program Officer (Indian Program), USIEF, ‘Fulbright House’, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001 no later than May 1, 2010. Or your recommenders can complete the forms online and submit electronically. You must click on the Recommendation button on the Home page of the online application to register your recommenders and request your referees to upload their letters of reference.

ICMR International Fellowships 2010 for Biomedical Engineers

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the premier national agency for the formulation, promotion and conduct of biomedical research in India . ICMR invites applications from Indian biomedical scientists for the international fellowships for the year 2010-11.

Number of fellowships: Young scientists-12; senior scientists-6

Duration: 3-6 months for young scientists and 10-15 days for senior scientists

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country.
2. The applicant should possess an M.D/Ph.D degree with at least three years teaching/research experience in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.
3. Age: Below 45 years for young scientists and Below 55 years for senior scientists.
4. The applicant should be employed in a regular position in a recognized Biomedical/ Research/ Health Institution.
5. The application should be forwarded by the Employer/Head of the Institution with a statement that the candidate will be considered as a full time employee of the Institution during the period of his/her fellowship.
6. The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the host Institute where he/she proposes to work during the fellowship.
7. The applicant should submit a concrete plan of training pertaining to the project submitted for availing the fellowship.

Financial support:

US $ 2400 per month, contingency grant of Rs.15,000/- and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for young scientists. US $ 160 per day (including US$ 75 as per diem and rest for accommodation expenses) and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for senior scientists.

Note:- The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign Institute where he/ she proposes to work along with a concrete plan of training / research work to be undertaken during the fellowship.

-    Recommendation by the Head of the parent organization / institute is essential.

-    Incomplete applications will not be entertained.

-    Decision of ICMR will be final.

-    If selected, the fellowship is to be availed before 28^th February, 2011.

Ten copies of the application should be submitted to: International Health Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Post Box No.4911, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.

Full Detail and format of Application available at http://icmr.nic.in/ifc_research.htm

Last date of receipt of applications: 15^th April, 2010

Facebook Fellowship Program 2010

Facebook announce the creation of the Facebook Fellowship program to support graduate students in the 2010-2011 school year.

They are interested in a wide range of academic topics, including the following topical areas:

• Internet Economics: auction theory and algorithmic game theory relevant to online advertising auctions.
• Cloud Computing: storage, databases, and optimization for computing in a massively distributed environment.
• Social Computing: models, algorithms and systems around social networks, social media, social search and collaborative environments.
• Data Mining and Machine Learning: learning algorithms, feature generation, and evaluation methods to produce effective online and offline models of behavioral signals.
• Systems: hardware, operating system, runtime, and language support for fast, scalable, efficient data centers.
• Information Retrieval: search algorithms, information extraction, question answering, cross-lingual retrieval and multimedia retrieval

Eligibility Criteria

• Full-time Ph.D. students in topical areas represented by these fellowships who are currently involved in on-going research.
• Students must be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, System Architecture, or a related area.
• Students must be enrolled during the academic year that the Fellowship is awarded.
• Students must be nominated by a faculty member.

Award Details

• Tuition and fees will be paid for the academic year.
• $30K stipend (paid over 9 months of the academic year).
• $5K per year toward conference attendance and travel.
• $5K toward a personal computer.
• Opportunity to apply for a paid summer internship.
• Recipients are responsible for the taxation on any funds.

Selection Criteria

• Eligibility of applicant.
• Quality of application.
• Applicability of the project or study to Facebook.
• Other criteria as decided by Facebook in its sole discretion. Facebook complies with all equal opportunity laws.

Important Dates

• Monday February 15, 2010: Applications for fellowships must be submitted in full.
• Monday March 29, 2010: Award recipients will be notified by email of their acceptance.

Points to Note

• A University can nominate any number of students. The student, a faculty member or university administrator can submit the application as long as the application is complete.
• Non-US citizens are eligible. They must be enrolled at a U.S. university and meet the eligibility requirements and have a valid Visa.

• Facebook Fellowships will start in August or September, depending on the start of the award recipient’s academic year.

Application Checklist and Instructions

The application must include:

• 1-2 page research summary which clearly identifies the area of focus and applicability to Facebook. Please reference the topical areas above.
• Student’s CV (with email, phone and mailing address). Please include applicable coursework.
• Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from the faculty sponsor).
• The name and CV of the faculty sponsor.

All of the above information must be submitted as a PDF to fellowships@facebook.com

NVIDIA Graduate Fellowships for Ph.D Research in Graphics and High-Performance Computing

NVIDIA partners with industry leaders to tackle some of the most complex visual computing challenges. The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program recognizes and supports excellence in GPU computing research in universities worldwide and builds relationships between NVIDIA and the academic community.

The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides funding to Ph.D. students who are researching topics that will lead to major advances in the graphics and high-performance computing industries, and are investigating innovative ways of leveraging the power of the GPU. We select students each year who have the talent, aptitude and initiative to work closely with us early in their careers. Recipients not only receive crucial funding for their research, but are able to conduct groundbreaking work with access to NVIDIA products, technology and some of the most talented minds in the field.

The application period for the 2010-2011 academic year is now open.

Eligibility/Application

Eligibility Criteria:

• Students must have already completed their first year of Ph.D. level studies
• Students must have majors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or a related area
• Students must hold current membership on an active research team
• Students must be enrolled as a full time Ph.D. student during the academic year of the award

Your Fellowship Application must include:

* 1 to 2 page research summary/thesis proposal

* Resume including contact information

* Professor Nomination Form including nomination letter

* Send any questions/inquiries (not applications) to fellowship@nvidia.com

Deadlines:

• The application deadline for the 2010-2011 academic year is close of business Pacific Time on Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

Application Instructions

Students: If you would like to be considered for an NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship, please complete the Online Graduate Fellowship Application at https://partners.nvidia.com/apps/Fellowship_Application/frmstudentApplication.asp .

Once your application is submitted successfully, a confirmation screen will pop up and you should receive a confirmation email. You should communicate with your nominating professor or advisor that they will be receiving an email with a link to submit the Professor Nomination Form on your behalf. If they do not receive this email, they can follow the directions for Professors/Advisors below.

Professors/Advisors: If you would like to nominate a PhD student for an NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship, please complete the Online Professor Nomination Form available at https://partners.nvidia.com/apps/Fellowship_Application/frmProfessorNominationApplication.asp .

Once your nomination form is submitted successfully, a confirmation screen will pop up and you should receive a confirmation email. If you are submitting the nomination form before your student submits their application, please communicate with your student to follow the application process for students above.

For more details visit http://www.nvidia.com/page/fellowship_programs.html

SISF Scholarship for Studies in Japan (Sato International Scholarship Foundation)

The Sato International Scholarship Foundation grants two types of scholarship for self-supporting students from ASEAN (Including India) countries as well as Southwest Asian countries enrolled in a Japanese undergraduate or graduate institution:
1. Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students
2. Scholarship for Short-Term Exchange Students.

Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students

The applicant must be residing in Japan, enrolled in or accepted to a legitimate program.  Please apply through the students’ office of your university.

Amount of Scholarship

Undergraduate students –  120,000 yen/month

Graduate students – 180,000 yen/month

plus additional support to cover cost for attending conferences

Duration of Scholarship

2 years

Number of Scholarships Granted

Around 25 students will be accepted.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a citizen from the aforesaid countries, who does not hold Japanese citizenship and must be enrolled in a Japanese undergraduate or graduate institution, under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

The applicant must also fulfill the following requirements:

1.  Does not receive any sort of scholarship or funding from other parties.

2.  Holds legal residence status as a college student.

3.  Have interest in promoting international understanding and friendship, and is able to attend SISF meetings (meetings are held 6 times/year).

4.  Does not have a parent employed in Japan.

5.  Does not hold a doctorate degree.

1. Is enrolled in a program with more than 1 year left until graduation/completion (from April 2009). This restriction does not apply to doctorate program.

Selection Process

1.    First round of selection:  review of application form and documents

2.    Second round of selection:  interview

Scholarship for Short-Term Exchange Students

This scholarship is provided to students who are recommended by those designated universities that have secured an agreement of recommendation with the Sato International Scholarship Foundation.  Scholarship as well as travel fee to Japan is provided to those students from the aforesaid countries who will study in Japan on a short term based on the agreement among universities for study exchange.

Amount of Scholarship

100,000 yen/month

Duration of Scholarship

Over 6 months, up to 10 months; however scholarship terminates upon completion of the program.

Designated Universities as of September 2009

The University of Electro-Communications, University of Tokyo, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo Institute of Technology, University of Tsukuba, J.F. Oberlin University, Rikkyo University.

Application form must be submitted through a student affairs office of your host Japanese university.

Visit http://sisf.or.jp/eng/index.php for more details

Victoria PhD Scholarship for Ph.D Studies in New Zealand

For the purpose of encouraging postgraduate research Victoria University offers PhD scholarships to those about to commence their doctoral studies. In some cases to candidates already enrolled in their PhD may be encouraged to apply for a Victoria PhD Scholarship.

The scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline and are awarded in three rounds each year – 1 March, 1 July and 1 November.

The Victoria PhD Scholarship currently consists of a $21,000 per annum stipend plus domestic tuition fees for up to three years. During each round a small number of Vice Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarships will be awarded to the top ranked candidates – these currently consist of a $24,000 stipend plus tuition fees for up to three years.

Applicants who do not meet the academic criteria may apply for funding and will be be considered under any of the following categories for a Victoria Doctoral Assistantship.

• The applicant has significant work experience or significant peer esteem in the research field to which they are applying.

• The applicant has a recognised record of publications.
• The applicant’s proposed research would contribute significantly to the School, Institute or Centre’s Research Plan.
• The involvement of the applicant in the School’s programme of research would assist in building a ‘critical mass’ of research and/or involve collaboration between institutions.
• The strategic direction of the proposed research could involve joint initiatives with the business community to develop future commercialisation of the research.

The Victoria Doctoral Assistantship consists of a $15,000 per annum stipend for three years plus domestic tuition fees and an offer of employment as a tutor or research assistant in the School, Institute or Centre for the term of the scholarship. The employment component of the Victoria Doctoral Assistantship is worth $5,000 per annum.

Applications for PhD scholarship funding from potential PhD candidates must be made on the Application for PhD Admission andFundingforms obtainable from the Faculty of Graduate Research (FGR) website. Applications for funding from existing PhD candidates must be made on the Victoria PhD Scholarships form available on the Scholarships Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/scholarships.

Applicants for PhD funding, other than those who have completed all of their study at Victoria, must include a certified copy of their academic record from other institutions with this application. Applicants whose degree has been conferred at any university other than a New Zealand University will be considered in two categories:

Category 1 – applicants from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Germany or Australia must supply an original or certified copy of their university transcript.

Category 2 – applicants from any other country must have their transcript verified and assessed with a course by course evaluation of the prerequisite degree by the below educational evaluators:

Educational Credential Evaluators <http://www.ece.org/>

Please note if your application is unsuccessful you will be contacted by email only. Some applicants may be placed on a funding reserve list and will not be finally notified of the success or otherwise of their applications until acceptances from successful candidates have been received.

Regulations

These regulations apply to the Victoria PhD Scholarship, the Vice-Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarship, and the Victoria Doctoral Assistantship and to any other PhD Scholarships funded by Victoria University or administered by Victoria University unless otherwise stated in the regulations binding the Scholarship.

1. Applications are sought from those who are eligible at the time of application, or who reasonably expect to become eligible within three months of their application, to register as a candidate for a PhD.
2. Applicants would normally be expected to have completed a Bachelor’s or Masters degree with academic distinction equivalent to a First Class Honours degree at a New Zealand University.
3. Academic or full time teaching staff at Victoria University of Wellington may not hold a Victoria University PhD scholarship funding.
4. The scholarship offer shall lapse in the event that the scholarship recipient does not gain in the first instance provisional enrolment as a PhD student and full registration as a PhD candidate.
5. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit by the University Research Scholarships Committee.
6. Every scholarship shall be tenable at Victoria for a period of up to three years except as otherwise provided in this statute. If a recipient submits within the tenure of the Scholarship, stipend payments will cease no more than one month after submission. Such candidates may be eligible to apply for a Victoria Doctoral Completion Award.
7. If a student has already been enrolled for a PhD at Victoria for more than three months at the time when the offer of a scholarship is made, the maximum length of tenure of the scholarship will be reduced at the discretion of the University Research Scholarships Committee.
8. The tenure of every scholarship shall commence on a date to be determined in each case by the University Scholarships Committee. The date of commencement shall normally be no later than three months after the scholarship has been accepted by the scholarship recipient.
9. The University Research Scholarships Committee may grant a scholarship recipient a deferment of the commencement of the scholarship for longer periods if it considers that such a deferment would benefit the scholarship recipient’s programme of research and the University.
10. The scholarship’s stipend will be paid to each scholarship recipient by monthly installments in advance during the tenure of the scholarship. The first payment will be made by the Scholarships Office as soon as practicable after confirmation of enrolment. Up to $500 will also be paid towards the cost of producing the thesis. The thesis allowance entitlement will lapse if it is not taken up within four years of the original enrolment for PhD.
11. Tuition fees will be paid on confirmation of enrolment and on the presentation of the fees assessment documentation to the Scholarships Office by the scholar. This is not currently an automatic process.
12. Scholarship recipients must inform the University Scholarships Manager of any other award held to support the same research. Approval for the co-tenure of awards of greater than a total of one third of the value of this award may result in a reduction in the value of the Victoria PhD scholarship stipend.
13. Scholarship recipients will be expected to sign a Victoria Postgraduate Research Scholarship Contract. The Head of School or Programme and the primary supervisor will also sign the contract indicating that they are aware of the terms and conditions of this scholarship.
14. Once the period of tenure of a scholarship has commenced, the University Research Scholarships Committee may, at its sole discretion, grant a scholarship recipient a suspension of their scholarship for a period not exceeding one year. In most cases such a deferment will coincide with a formal suspension from their PhD enrolment.
15. A scholarship shall be terminated if a scholarship recipient ceases to resume the programme of research within one month of the last day of the period of the deferment.
16. Scholarship recipients are required to devote themselves full-time to their programme of research during the tenure of the scholarship and may not hold a position of employment without the approval of the University Scholarships Manager. Approval may be given for scholarship recipients to undertake paid employment (usually tutoring and research assistance) for up to a maximum of 600 hours in any one calendar year. All requests to undertake part-time employment must be supported in writing by the supervisor(s).
17. The scholarship recipient must complete six-monthly reports outlining their progress to date and ensure that copies of these reports are submitted to the Scholarships Manager. Where progress is not satisfactory, the matter will be referred to the University Scholarships Research Committee and to the Head of School.
18. The University Research Scholarships Committee may at any time suspend or terminate a scholarship, or require the forfeiture of such proportion of the scholarship as it may determine, if the scholarship recipient is not diligently pursuing their programme of research, has violated the University Statute on Conduct, or has failed to comply with any of the terms and conditions on which the scholarship was awarded.
19. At the discretion of the University Research Scholarships Committee, the application of any of the terms and conditions of any Victoria PhD scholarship funding may be modified or relaxed in any special circumstances or in order to avoid hardship to any scholarship recipient or misuse of the scholarship funding.
20. The University Research Scholarships Committee shall review the terms and conditions of the scholarship from time to time.

Applications for the Victoria PhD Scholarships close on 1 March, 1 July and 1 November each year. It is essential to check the website to be sure of the closing date most suitable for you.

Applications should be made to:

Scholarships Office,

Faculty of Graduate Research

10 Kelburn Parade

Victoria University of Wellington

P.O. Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand

Email: scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz

DAAD Siemens Scholarship 2010 for Ph.D Studies in Germany

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) German Academic Exchange Service invites applications to do a PhD degree supervised by scientists working at universities in Germany in close cooperation with scientists working for Sie­mens Corporate Technology on one of the topics

1.    Flexible Production Systems
2.    Linear parameter varying controllers for complex networked systems
3.    High-Performance Dexterous Grasping Under Uncertainty
4.    Scalable reasoning methods for large-scale processing, retrieval and analysis of distributed, heterogeneous data.
5.    Liquid phase epitaxy of cadmium telluride based semiconductor layers with controlled defect population
6.    Novel Magnetic Materials for Power Applications
7.    Eco-efficiency assessment for strategic decision making support
8.    Optimization of flows with non-linear losses
9.    Scenario-Based Requirements Development for Mobile and Embedded Systems
10.    Investigation of mechanical and electrical properties of fibre reinforced composites with a nano particle filled epoxy matrix

Duration: 3 Years

Scholarship Value

•        Stipend of Euro 1000.00 per month

•        A lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back

•        Exemption from payment of university tuition fees

•        A study and research subsidy

•        Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD

Requirements and Conditions

• Highly qualified post graduates from one of the listed institutions.
• International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
• International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad
• Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
• Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, Bhopal
• Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, Kolkata
• Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, Mohali
• Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, Pune
  • Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai [Bombay]
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
  • All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • University of Hyderabad
  • Banaras Hindu University
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
  • TERI University, New Delhi
  • Anna University, Chennai

• German language skills are not mandatory
  • In general, candidates should be residing in India at the time of application. Candidates, who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, are not eligible to apply.
  • Candidate must be a resident of India and an Indian national

The application submission process is online. Visit www.daaddelhi.org .

The deadline for submission of applications is 28^th Feb. 2010 at DAAD New Delhi Office.

Important: DAAD will not consider incomplete applications.

Applications and relevant documents have to be submitted at the DAAD office in New Delhi German Academic Exchange Service

Mrs. Anuroopa Dixit

IIIrd Floor,

72 Lodi Estate,

Lodi Road

New Delhi – 110 003

Tel.: +91 11 2461 5148 / 5009

Fax: +91 11 2469 0919

E-Mail: dixit@daaddelhi.org

www.daaddelhi.org

FPM Admissions at IIM Kozhode – Fellowshps and Financial Aid

All Indian residents joining the Fellow Programme in Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode will be given a fellowship of Rs.17,000 per month for the first and second years, Rs.18,000 for the third and fourth years and Rs.9,000 for the first six months of the fifth year.

The top performers among the Fellow participants will be given an additional merit-based fellowship of Rs.6000 per month from the second year onwards. In case a participant receives a scholarship/ fellowship from any other agency, s/he will be free to chose between that and the IIMK Fellowship. A total contingency grant of Rs.1,20,000 will be available to each Fellow participant for the entire 4-year period. Up to Rs.30000 of the contingency grant can be used for buying computer and accessories.

Further, Fellow participant will be eligible to avail the financial support to present his/her paper at any conference held inside and outside the country. For International Conference held outside the country a financial support up to a maximum of Rs.75,000/- once in their entire study period, and in addition, for International/national conferences/symposia/workshops held inside the country a financial support up to a maximum of Rs.10,000 each for two such events will be available in their entire study period. Such support will be available only from the third year of the programme. Further, a fellow participant will be eligible for academic exchange visits to partner institutions, after second year of their study, subject to the conditions laid down by the partner institutions.

The Fellow Programme of IIMK will be fully residential. Where family accommodation is provided to the participant, as available to FPM participants at the Institute, a monthly accommodation charge of Rs.1000 and actual electricity and water charges will be levied by the Institute. Participants receiving Fellowship are not charged tuition and other related fees. They will, however, be required to pay mess charges and certain other fees such as admission offer acceptance fee, alumni association fee and placement fee.

Participants joining the Fellow Programme under other categories (NRI, PIO and foreign citizens) will not be eligible for any fellowship or contingency grant from the Institute. Further, they will be required to pay fees specified by the Institute, for details contact the FPM Office.

For IIMK FPM Admission Notice 2010 Click here