The 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship

Dr. Anita Borg (1949 – 2003) devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship, through which we hope to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders.

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14th Annual Program of Research Grants and Educational Scholarships at Greece

The Foundation announces the fourteenth (14th) annual Programme of research grants and educational scholarships starting on October 1st, 2008. The program is aimed at foreigners, members of academies National, university professors and researchers who obtained their doctorates, artists, teachers of the language Greek and to students pursuing studies 3rd cycle (MA and PhD).

FIELDS / SECTIONS OF RESEARCH OR STUDY
The Programme covers the following fields only:

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University of Maastricht PhD Positions

University of Maastricht, the youngest university in the Netherlands, is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and approach students. Research at UM is characterized by a thematic approach and multidisciplinary, and is concentrated in the research institutes and schools.

UM has now about 11500 students and 3000 employees. Reflecting the high international profile university, a large quantity of both students and staff abroad. The university welcomes 6 faculties: the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics and Management, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology.

The International Institute for Globalization and Regulation (IGIR) is an interdisciplinary institute at the University of Maastricht which to focus the regulatory process and the tools used to manage the dynamic interaction between economic globalization and fundamental social values .

The Faculty of Law of Maastricht University is offering:

* Two Ph.D. positions in the field of International Economic Law
* The Ph.D. projects will be carried out in the framework of the Institute for Globalisation and International Regulation
* One Ph.D. project concerns the tension between private-sector standards reflecting consumer concerns and developing country market access under WTO law. (Vacancy Notice AT2007.210)
* One Ph.D. project concerns the conflict between the liberalization of trade in services and the protection of core societal values under the General Agreement on Trade in Services. (Vacancy Notice AT2007.209)

Tasks
To engage in scientific research under surveillance, which will eventually lead to a doctoral thesis (85%) and lectures on subjects A to the Faculty of curriculum (15%).

Requirements
Lawyer qualified with an excellent knowledge of international economic law, an advanced degree in this field is a definite advantage and enthusiastic and determined with the researcher forefront of analytical and writing skills of English proficiency.

Appointment
The appointment will be full time, for a period of four years and should lead to a doctoral thesis. The appointment will take effect on 1 September 2008. The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with the regulations of the University for academic staff, which ranged from € 1956 – in the first year, up to a maximum of € 2502, – in the last year.

Process application and selection
Applicants must submit a written request before January 15, 2008, accompanied by a detailed CV, a transcript of records indicating grades, a letter of application and details of three arbitrators, at least two of whom are familiar with the candidate `s academic abilities.

Applicants must describe (and justify) their preference for one of the two above-mentioned subjects. Applications should be sent, preferably by e-mail:
(Pzfdrvacatures@facburfdr.unimaas.nl) or by mail to:
University of Maastricht,
Faculty of Law,
Department of Personnel,
PO Box 616 6200 MD Maastricht,
The Netherlands.

Among the candidates, from the Faculty of Law will choose later on January 31, 2008, the most promising and invite them to submit a detailed proposal for a search on one of the themes mentioned above.

The deadline for the submission of this research proposal is April 30, 2008.
Candidates selected will be invited to an interview.

More information
To obtain further information on these positions, please contact:
Prof.dr. Peter Van den Bossche,
Academic Director,
Institute for Globalisation and International Regulation,
tel. +31 43 388 3233,

E-mail: p.vandenbossche@ ir.unimaas. nl.; or

Ms. Denise Prévost,
Academic Coordinator,
Institute for Globalisation and International Regulation,
tel. + 31 43 388 2777,

E-mail: denise.prevost@IR.unimaas.nl or
visit our website at : http://www.igir.org

Master Scholarship Program 2008

Master`s in the science programme Sustainability is a new international master` s program to train international-minded professionals who can help create a sustainable society. All lectures and practical courses will be conducted in English, and those who complete the program are presented with a Master of Science durability.

This program will begin in October 2007 as a programme of the cross-section between five departments of the Institute of Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, also supported by cross for Global Sustainability Initiative (TIGS), the University of Tokyo and Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S).

This program will provide students with basic knowledge and concepts needed to build a sustainable society and includes a unique curriculum that focuses on exercises that will enable them to master a variety of skills.

Students from different cultural backgrounds and specialisations think seriously about the issues relating to sustainability through exercises and projects and to acquire practical knowledge and skills intellectually stimulating one another. Admissions Essentially, there are two ways for admission to the Master `s Science Program in Sustainability (MPSS):

1. an international admission for international applicants (those without Japanese nationality) through a screening of application materials so that students from abroad may participate
2. an entrance examination held in August in Kashiwa Japan

Eligibility

All of the following items must be satisfied;

1. Applicants for MPSS must hold a degree from an accredited institution comparable to the bachelor degree offered at the University of Tokyo, or are expected to obtain such a degree by March 31, 2008.
2. Those who do not hold a Japanese nationality, and currently do not live in Japan.
3. In good health
4. Applicants must not have been expelled from Japan in the past.
5. Applicants should agree to enter the program principally between April 1st and 7th, 2008, when accepted.
6. Applicants must not be awardees of scholarship sponsored by other facilities, such as Japanese Goverment, a private cooperation or your own government, etc.
7. Applicants are not allowed to apply for 2008 MPSS with other scholarship nor any other 2008 master’s programs at Graduate School of Frontier Sciences.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2008

Master’s Program in Sustainability Science (MPSS) with the University’s President Scholarship For 2008 April Enrollment

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Intercultural Humanities Scholarship in Bremen

Jacobs University of Bremen, Germany, has a number of scholarships masters and doctorate in Intercultural Humanities. Faculty teaching in the program include specialists on China, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Brief description of the program: intercultural and transcultural issues are increasingly important for political reasons, culture and daily life on a macro and a micro level. This is due to the processes concerning internationalizatio n and globalization and cultural change and conflict caused by them. For this reason, international and transcultural issues have become a new focus of university research.

The Graduate Program Intercultural Humanities is a unique and innovative combined graduate program in history, history and theory of art, and literature with a special focus on intercultural meetings, cross-cultural transfers, cultural comparison, and universals cross.

The Graduate Program Intercultural Humanities gives students an overview of theories and methods used to study and report on international and transcultural processes and phenomena. Students become familiar with the specifics of the research in history, history and theory of art, and literature as well as interdisciplinary approaches applied in intercultural studies in the humanities.

By studying the cases of intercultural encounters, cross-cultural and cross transfers universals, students learn how these theories and methods are applied in each of these areas and, secondly, through the fields. In particular, they acquire an understanding of the historical dimension of the phenomena and processes and the awareness of the specific problems involved in the interaction between the West and non-western cultures, cultural and aesthetic products and companies.

For more information please visit the program website at:

http://www.jacobs-university.de/academics/graduate/

Prof. Dr. Nicola Spakowski
Jacobs University Bremen School of Humanities and Social Sciences
P.O. Box 750 561 28725 Bremen Germany
Telephone:+49 421 200-3391
Fax: +49 421 200-3303

http://www.jacobs-university.de/directory/02650

Application deadline: 1 February 2008

UQ Business Bachelor Scholarship Australia

Four one-year scholarships, each valued at $ 1500, are available from the UQ Business School
and the School of Tourism to be awarded to the best Australian and international students who are admitted to the Bachelor of Business (BBus) at the UQ Ipswich Campus in 2008.

Eligibility & Benefits
Four one-year scholarships are available, each worth $1500

Why study the Bachelor of Business at UQ Ipswich
As a Bachelor of Business student you will enjoy a range of courses that are practical and exciting, challenging you to think creatively and act strategically. Supportive staff will provide the skills, knowledge and networks to succeed while innovative small class sizes provide an interactive learning environment so that you can learn more, better, faster.

Students of the University of Queensland Ipswich Campus have access to the state of the art and learning in industry, networking facilities in a community-learning environment that inspires a sense of belonging. Explore the gardens that weave through a combination of beautiful heritage and modern architecture. The campus is easy commute destination, less than an hour from the Brisbane CBD.

Basis of Award

* Criteria based on Year 12 Overall Position, or international equivalent. Interviews may be required;
* Personal statement regarding high school involvement and community involvement;
* Personal reference from Principal, Head of Year, or other teacher; and
* Previous study of business, business communication, commerce or computing, hospitality, sport, travel, tourism at school or college is not a requirement for enrolment in the Bachelor of Business, nor for application for the scholarships.

Application Procedures

* Download Application Form (http://www.uq.edu.au/ipswich/pdf/BEL_Application.pdf) or visit the UQ Business School or the School of Tourism
* Closing date for applications 5pm on Friday, 28 March 2008
* For further enquiries contact Sheenagh Kelley or phone on 3381 1307

How to submit your application

* Fill in the application.
* Attach a copy of your OP score issued by QTAC (or equivalent UQ entry required documents).
* Attach your 500 word statement (count the words, edit properly and format as per instructions).
* Attach a copy of your reference.
* Submit your application and attachments in a 325 x 225 envelope to:

Ipswich Scholarships Coordinator
UQ Business School
11 Salisbury Road
Ipswich QLD 4305

For more detail read this:

http://www.uq.edu.au/ipswich/business-scholarships

EMARO – European Master Scholarships on Advanced Robotics

France – The European Uni0n supports EMARO master class (European master on Advanced Robotics) 18 attractive by offering scholarships (2 years with € 21000 / year) for non-European students and a scholarship for students of the Western Balkans.
It also offers some subsidies (1.2 or 3 months) for non-European scholars (university).
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2008. The Master has been accepted as part of the prestigious European programme for education Erasmus Mundus. The consortium is conducting the Master consists of three institutions:

* Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France)
* University of Genova (Italy)
* Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)

The period of study is two years. The student spends each year to another facility, so he or she obtained two master’s degrees `s of these two institutions. Teaching language is English.

Details of the grants and master courses can be found at:
http: //emaro.irccyn.ec-nantes.fr /

Co-ordinator of EMARO
Prof. Wisama KHALIL
Ecole Centrale de Nantes IRCCyN (Institut de Recherche en Communications and Cybernetics of Nantes)
BP 92101, 44321 Nantes
Cedex 03 France.

E-mail: Wisama.Khalil @ irccyn.ec-nantes.fr
URL: http://www.irccyn.ec-nantes.fr

European grants for masters students in Advanced Robotics at Institut de Recherche en Communication et Cybernétique de NantesÂ

EU4M – European Master on Mechatronics and Micro Mechatronics Systems

The European Union supports EU4M master class (European Master on Mechatronics and Micro Mechatronic Systems), offering 18 scholarships attractive (2 years with € 21000 / year) for non-European students and a scholarship for students of the Western Balkans . It also offers some subsidies (1.2 or 3 months) for non-European scholars (university). The deadline for applications is January 31, 2008.
The Master has been accepted as part of the prestigious European programme for education Erasmus Mundus. During this programme, students will have to work one year on universities in two different European countries: Karlsruhe (Germany), Besançon (France) and Gijon (Spain). Lectures are given in local languages, french, German and / or Spanish.

The period of study is two years. During this programme, students will have to work one year on universities in two different European countries: Hochschule Karlsruhe Technik und Wirtschaft, Karlsruhe (Germany), Ecole Nationale Supérieure Mechanics and Microtech of Besançon (France) and the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Gijon (Spain) Obtaining two degrees of master `s of these two institutions.

Lectures are given in local languages, french, German and / or Spanish. Details of the grants and courses Masters and online application form can be found at eu4m.eu

Prof. Dipl.-Wirtsch. — Ing. J. Fritz Neff
Coordinator of Erasmus Mundus EU4M-Consortium
Director of the LMHS (Laboratory Micro Mechatronic Systems)
Department of Mechanical Engineering & mechatronics Hochschule
Karlsruhe – Technik und Wirtschaft Moltkestrasse 30 76133 Karlsruhe

Tel.: ++(0)721 925-1706
FAX: ++(0)721 925-1707
e-mail: fritz.neff@hs-karlsruhe.de
e-mail co-ordinator: eu4m-consortium@hs-karlsruhe.de

European Masters on mechatronics and Micro-Mechatronic Systems Erasmus Mundus

Universities of Glasgow 10 PhD Studentships in Technologies

Ten fully funded, four year Studentships are available to start in late September 2008, with student grant funding being provided by the EPSRC and the host Universities.
The studentships are part of an exciting, internationally renowned, cross-University (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Edinburgh & Dundee) Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration that is already well established. This brings together world-leaders in the fields of proteomics, cell biology, imaging and microfluidics, focussing on a wide range of technologies in cell and molecular biology, tissue engineering, microarrays, BioMEMS, Lab-on-a-Chip, sensors, analytical instrumentation, mass spectrometry and optical spectroscopy.

See www.rasor.org.uk for further details of studentships and research activities and to see what the current students think visit www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/fbls/dtcinproteomictechnologies/currentstudents/

We are particularly keen to attract students who want to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, and would encourage students from a variety of disciplines to apply, especially those with a background in chemistry, physics and engineering with an interest in applying their knowledge to biological sciences.

In the first year, students will be registered for a Masters in Research during which they will receive training including formal lecture courses, industrial workshops and practical experience, in all relevant areas, run by experts at the participating Universities, and will complete two 14‑week laboratory projects. This will give the students the opportunity to experience all four University environments prior to making a final selection of PhD project and supervisor. Students will then continue their PhD studies at the University of their choice.

These fully funded studentships cover fees, stipend, research and travel costs, and are available to all students eligible under the UK Research Council guidelines*.

Informal Enquiries:

* Angela Woolton, DTC Administrator, e-mail (A.Woolton@bio.gla.ac.uk) re requests for further details, including the levels of grants available.
* Prof. Jon Cooper (Engineering) at the University of Glasgow (jmcooper@elec.gla.ac.uk)
* Dr. Andrew Pitt (Biological & Physical Sciences) at the University of Glasgow (a.pitt@bio.gla.ac.uk)
* Dr. Nick Morrice at the University of Dundee (n.a.morrice@dundee.ac.uk)
* Dr David Dryden at the University of Edinburgh (david.dryden@ed.ac.uk)
* Prof Duncan Graham at the University of Strathclyde (duncan.graham@strath.ac.uk)

Applications:
Applications are being co-ordinated through the University of Glasgow. Intending applicants are advised to email Angela Woolton notifying her of their interest and providing a full CV (please include your initials in the file name) plus the names and addresses of at least two academic referees.

You must then formally apply to:

IBLS Graduate School (Proteomics)
Bower Building
University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ
tel: 0141-330-5800
email: biograd@bio.gla.ac.uk

The Glasgow University Postgraduate Degree Application Forms, which should be used for all applications, and other details are available at: www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/

10 PhD Studentships in Cell & Proteomic Technologies at the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Edinburgh and Dundee

Proteomics, Lab-on-a-Chip, Microsystems, Spectroscopy, Tissue Engineering Imaging and Biosciences
Deadline – 11th January 2008
Applications sought immediately – posts will be offered to well-qualified candidates as they are identified

Ireland Master Scholarship in University College Dublin

School
of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin offers a funded postgraduate scholarship to work on a project entitled “Enhancing human health through improved water quality”. The successful applicant will be registered at masters level (with the possibility of upgrading to a PhD). It is hoped the applicant would commence work early in 2008.Duration:Â 1 years
Entry Requirements:Â An honours degree in either: Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Science, Agriculture Science, Veterinary Medicine or equivalent
Study Options:Â Full-Time
Start Month(s):Â January
Taught/Research:Â Research

Queries and interested applicants should send a CV and letter of application to arrive no later than 22th December 2007 to:

Dr. Enda Cummins,
School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine,
Earlsfort Terrace,
University College Dublin,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.

Tel:-353-1-7167476
E-mail: Enda.Cummins@ucd.ie

Funded Masters Scholarship in the UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary MedicineÂ

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