UNEP-WCMC Chevening MPhil Scholarships 2010

 The deadline for applications will be 30th April 2010.

The UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre, in collaboration with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, The British Council, and in association with the University of Cambridge in its partnership with the Cambridge Conservation initiative, is very pleased to offer four UNEP-WCMC Chevening MPhil Scholarships in Conservation Leadership beginning in October.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to spend a year at the Cambridge-based Centre, whilst undertaking the MPhil, and where they will work alongside our experts to build their knowledge base on biodiversity and provide information products and services to decision makers ranging from UNEP, to the international environmental agreements, and the private sector.

Candidates are expected to be of a high academic calibre, with at least . Applicants for this prestigious award will be expected to prove their commitment to a future working in national and regional policy development and resolving biodiversity-related challenges.

Eligibility
Applications will be considered from candidates from any country other than those in the European Union (except for the 2004 Accession States), North America and Canada. Priority will be given to candidates from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
Successful candidates will be:

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  Graduates fulfilling the academic requirements for entry to the University of Cambridge MPhil in Conservation Leadership
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  Committed to return to their country and contribute to its development through leadership skills and knowledge acquired in the UK
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  Clear about how their scholarship will benefit their country on their return
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  Able to demonstrate the personal qualities needed to benefit from having a year’s experience of international conservation leadership in Cambridge
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  Able to demonstrate good English language skills (with an IELTS of 7 where applicable).

Read the application guidelines and download an application form.

Contact detail: UNEP-WCMC
219 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0DL, United Kingdom
DD: +44 (0) 1223 814611, Tel: +44 (0) 1223 277314, Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 277136
Email: chevadmin@unep-wcmc.org

Moreinfo: http://www.unep-wcmc.org/latenews/jobs/chevening/chevening_scholars.htm

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships

Fellowship Application Process
Deadlines for applications are November 1st of the given year; we encourage candidates to submit and get their collateral material to us before that date. Life being as it is in universities, however, there is a crush of material to us. Letters of recommendation are often late, making a full consideration more difficult. Once the application and other materials are in hand, teams of at least three readers consider the candidacy and determine who will be invited for interviews. Like every strong fellowship program, the Soros Fellowships have many more able people applying than can ever be invited for interviews. Painful though the decision process is, 84 are eventually invited. The interviews are held in January in New York and Los Angeles, with a February announcement.

What generalizations can be made on the basis of 11473 applications, 1026 interviews, and 384 appointed Fellows?

• Fields that seem especially to predominate in results (e.g., law and medicine) are those fields that have the largest number of applications.

• Relative to their numbers of applications, many other fields have greater success rates.

• Private institutions generally do a better job in informing candidates about the Soros opportunity and seem to take greater care in presenting their candidates.

• Two good essays and letters of recommendation can offset a poor interview.

• Candidates who only demonstrate excellence in their academic field, without evidence of other creative and sustained activity, do less well.

• Padded resumes are easily detected by readers and selection panelists.

• Candidates in master's programs are less likely to apply. (56% Doctoral and 44% master's)

• No geographical area of immigration origin does disproportionately well. Talent is well distributed around the world. Differences in numbers reflect difference in numbers of applicants, which in turn reflects differences in recent immigration rates.

Source: http://www.pdsoros.org/overview/application.shtml

M. Hildred Blewett Scholarship

To enable early-career women to return to physics research careers after having had to interrupt those careers for family reasons. The scholarship consists of a one-year award of up to $45,000 (applicants can apply in a subsequent year for one additional year of support). Allowed expenses include dependent care (limited to 50% of the award), salary, travel, equipment, and tuition and fees. Overhead charges by the institution are not allowed.

The applicant must currently be a U.S. citizen, legal resident, or resident alien of the United States or Canada. She must be currently in Canada or the United States and must have an affiliation with a research-active educational institution or national lab. She must have completed work toward a PhD. Applicants are strongly encouraged to be members of the American Physical Society.
Frequently Asked Questions


History of the Award

The award was established from a generous bequest from M. Hildred Blewett, an accelerator physicist who died in 2004. Hildred Blewett was passionate about physics and wanted to help women overcome obstacles by establishing the scholarship.

Rules & Eligibility
The applicant must currently be a U.S. citizen, legal resident, or resident alien of the United States or Canada. She must be currently in Canada or the United States and must have an affiliation with a research-active educational institution or national lab. She must have completed work toward a PhD.

Application Process
Applications are due by Friday, June 4, 2010.


Source: http://www.aps.org/programs/women/scholarships/blewett/index.cfm

MSc Scholarships in Petroleum Engineering

Eni Project – Petroleum Engineering

The project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending the Master of Science program in Petroleum Engineering.

The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and financed by Eni Exploration & Production and Eni Corporate University.

The length of the program is 2 years full time and corresponds to 120 ECTS credits.

Call for applications for the 2010/2011 academic year

Deadline: 9 p.m. (Italian time) on April 30th, 2010.

http://international.polito.it/en/financial_aid/politecnico_international_scholarships/complete_list_of_scholarship_projects/eni_project_petroleum_engineering

PhD Position in Math Engineering in Germany

The Institute for Robotics and Cognitive Systems (www.rob.uni-luebeck.de) at the University of Lübeck has 1 open PhD position in the area of robotics, in particular in the clinical applications of neuroscience.
The position is part of the PhD programme at the Graduate School for Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences (www.gradschool.uni-luebeck.de). The PhD position is funded for 3 years with a scholarship of 1250 EUR per month, with possible increase.

Project description: “Evaluating spatial and temporal correlation between electrophysiological signals and involuntary motion”:
Robotic interventional systems are used to compensate for undesired patient motion. While fixation or sedation of the patient will inhibit voluntary motion, involuntary motion is harder to control. This research project aims at determining the temporal and spatial correlation between electrophysiological signals, and involuntary motion of the patient as well as live 3D tracking modalities.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Achim Schweikard (schweikard@rob.uni-luebeck.de).

Requirements:
Students with a master’s degree in computer science, mathematics or engineering are invited to apply for admission. Experience with neuroscience is a plus.

Application:
A full application consists of: (1) a detailed CV (2) a statement of motivation (3) 2 reference letters (4) degree certificates and grade transcripts.
Please, submit your application via email to rieckhoff@rob.uni-luebeck.de.

Closing date:
The application deadline is May 15, 2010. The ideal starting date is June 1, 2010 (or as soon as possible after that date).

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.

International experience is critically important in the educational and career development of American students, but it can also require a substantial financial investment. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range of public and private institutions from all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico.

Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and international airfare.

This congressionally funded program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education through its Southern Regional Center in Houston, TX.

Award Benefits

Over 1,700 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being approximately $4,000.

Students who apply for and receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad are then eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Scholarship Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. During the 2009-2010 academic year, 50 Critical Need Language Supplements were offered to Gilman Scholarship recipients.

Postmark Deadline for official, university undergraduate transcript/s. All applicants must submit three copies of their official transcript from the institution where they are currently enrolled and their most recently attended transfer institution, if applicable. October 8, 2010

Source: http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Graduate Fellowships in the Physical Sciences

Fellowship Information
Number of Awards:
Varies yearly
Type:
Fellowship
Duration
In the traditional fellowship, initial support may be for two or three years, or for a full six years, depending on the employer-sponsor. If the initial support is for the shorter period, it may be extended up to six years at the discretion of the employer. Students typically apply while seniors in college..
The Dissertation Support Program covers the period of dissertation research and defense, up to a maximum of four years.
Amount:
The charge to the employer for each student supported is $21,000, of which $16,000 is the allowance to the student and $5,000 goes to NPSC to support its operations. The charge is subject to change at the discretion of the NPSC Board of Directors.
Fields of Study:
Though the fields supported can vary annually depending on employer needs, in general NPSC covers the following: Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and their subdisciplines, and related engineering fields: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical.
Location or Type of Institution:
Any participating NPSC Member University or College
Eligibility:
NPSC welcomes applications from any qualified U.S. citizen who has the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution. NPSC attempts to recruit a broad pool of applicants with special emphasis on underrepresented minorities and women. Applicants should be in one of the following categories:
For the Traditional Program:
Be in your senior year with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA
Be in your first year of a graduate program.
Be in a terminal master's program (your university offers no Ph.D. in your discipline).
Be returning from the workforce with no more than a master's degree
For the Dissertation Support Program, be near the point at which your research will begin.
Employers may nominate NPSC fellows directly, obviating the selection process. These fellows may enroll for either a Master's or a PhD degree.
Persons who already possess a doctoral degree in any field are ineligible.
Selection
Selection is a two-step process. First, NPSC's Academic Screening Committee ranks applicants on the basis of likelihood that the applicant will earn a Ph.D. degree with distinction. The following factors, not in order, enter into the ASC's deliberations:
Academic standing (GPA)
Undergraduate and graduate course work and grades
Research experience at University or Industry
Letters of recommendation from professors and employers. The most effective letters are from someone who has supervised or observed the applicant's participation in research.
The GRE General tests are required; the Subject test is suggested and may be required by your university.
Next, employers review the pool of applicants recommended by the ASC and advise NPSC of which students, if any, the employer wishes to support. NPSC then makes the award. Note that employers use criteria such as academic discipline and intended field of research in addition to academic merit.

Application Period:
August 25-November 5.

Source: http://www.npsc.org/students/info.html

APHA Public Health Fellowship

Applications for the APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government for 2011 are now being accepted. The deadline for submission is May 17, 2010.
The American Public Health Association (APHA) announces a call for applications for the APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government. APHA is looking for candidates with strong public health credentials who wish to spend one year in Washington, D.C. working in a CONGRESSIONAL office on legislative and policy issues such as health, the environment or other public health concerns. The fellow will have the opportunity to see first-hand how public policy impacts public health and to offer their public health expertise to policymakers. The fellowship will begin in January 2011 and continue through
December 2011. Applications and additional information are available through the links below. The application, including CV and three letters of recommendation, are due to APHA by May 17, 2010. APHA leaders, former Fellows, and policy experts will review the applications and select the finalists. All candidates must have a Masters degree or a doctorate in public health or a related discipline. In addition, all candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
http://www.apha.org/advocacy/fellowship/

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.

Each year approximately 200 Fellows funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State engage in non-degree study and related professional experiences at selected American universities. Started in 1978, the program now has a network of over 4,000 alumni in 157 countries around the world working to improve their communities and the lives of those in need.

Fellows are placed at one of eighteen American universities chosen for excellence in relevant Humphrey fields and for the resources and support they offer Humphrey Fellows. The host campus selection process is open to all universities. This year’s university competition is in the field of Substance Abuse Education, Treatment, and Prevention. For more information, please click here.

Basic Eligibility Criteria:

an undergraduate (first university) degree,
a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience,
limited or no prior experience in the United States,
demonstrated leadership qualities,
a record of public service in the community, and
strong English skills.

Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section or Fulbright Commission in your country of residence to learn about possible specific program requirements.

Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Bi-national Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures. Click here for a list of eligible countries and in-country contact information.

Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by October 1. The deadlines for applicants vary by country. Please check with the Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country to learn about the deadline for submitting applications.

Source: http://www.humphreyfellowship.org/

AYUSA World Leaders scholarships

Applying to the 2010 Summer Program

The application deadline is May 1st, 2010. Space is limited, so don’t wait to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis!
Applying is easy! Just follow these three simple steps:

1. Fill out the pre-application form below to receive more information about the program

2. Download a World Leaders application and recommendation form and submit your completed application with you $50 application fee to AYUSA World Leaders.

Note: Applications postmarked before April 15, 2010 are FREE!

If you would like to be considered for a FULL SCHOLARSHIP, please include a paragraph at the bottom of your application essay detailing why you should be chosen to receive the scholarship.

3. Complete a brief interview with an AYUSA Program Advisor

For more information please visit http://www.ayusaworldleaders.org

50 Phd scholarships EDUCAP in Germany

We invite applications for our 2nd cohort of scholarships beginning 1 October 2010. Deadline for applications is 19 April 2010. For further information see Criteria of Application.

The international NRW Research School Education and Capabilities unites the excellence of two neighbouring universities, which are each highly distinguished in the relevant fields: The Bielefeld University and the Technische Universitaet Dortmund. The graduate school is jointly funded by the state Northrhine-Westfalia and the universities. The school offers an innovative study and research program as well as excellent learning conditions for the doctoral students in the interdisciplinary empirical field of educational processes and opportunities of social participation.

The study program of the research school begins in October 2008. 18 principal investigators coming from different fields conduct an integrated doctoral training. There will be up to 50 internationally excellent doctoral students; most of them can expect scholarships. A special attraction of the training program is the chance for graduate students to participate in a large-scale longitudinal study that reconstructs those central phenomena and problem areas that promote or impede an individual’s educational chances in societies. Studies in the research school combine quantitative and qualitative methods and the research perspectives of educational science, linguistics, language teaching psychology, rehabilitation science and sociology.

Grants, Criteria of Admission and Application

The Research School admits a total of about 50 doctoral students for the training program. The sholarship is EUR 1,300 per month.

We invite applications for our 2nd cohort of sholarships* beginning 1 October 2010. Deadline for applications is 19 April 2010.

Applicants have successfully completed their university education on the level of Master, Diplom, Staatsexamen, or Magister in a field related to the research field such as educational science, linguistics, psychology, sociology, special education, or related fields.


The application package consists of:

1. Application:
(a) Personal statement of motivation for participating in the Research School
(b) Education history
(c) Language skills Non-native English speakers need to submit a proof of adequate English skills either in form of a language test result (please supply certificate) or a statement by a qualified scientist.
2. Documents and papers:
(a) A summary of the final thesis (2-3 pages)
(b) A project proposal (10 pages) highlighting the suitability of the research project for the general framework of the Research School, indicating the research area, where the doctoral project would be situated, outline of goals and methods
(c) Diplomas and transcripts
3. Letters of reference
Two letters of reference, as PDF files, signed by the referees, should be sent directly by the referees to the director of the EaC hansuwe.otto@uni-bielefeld.de

All documents to be submitted in English or German.

Please send your application via e-mail to: hansuwe.otto@uni-bielefeld.de.

*The entire 3year grant depends on the evaluation of the Research School which will take place in November 2011. Grants for the first year are guaranteed.

source: http://www.educap.de/grants.html

Health and Aging Policy Fellows

We are accepting applications for the 2010-2011 year of the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program.

Supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program represents a collaboration between our staff at the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene at Columbia Psychiatry and the American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program. This national program seeks to provide professionals in health and aging with the experience and skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. The program offers two different tracks: (1) a residential track that includes a nine-to-12-month placement in Washington, D.C. or at a state agency (as a legislative assistant in Congress, a professional staff member in an executive agency or in a policy organization); and (2) a non-residential track that includes a health policy project and brief placement(s) throughout the year at relevant sites. Core program components focused on career development and professional enrichment are provided for fellows in both tracks.

The application deadline for the 2010-2011 fellowship year is April 15, 2010.

Attached is a program brochure. For further information, please visit our website atwww.healthandagingpolicy.org or contact me or Phuong Huynh, Deputy Director of the program (huynhpt@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu or 212-543-6213) directly.

Best regards,

Harold Alan Pincus MD
National Director, Health and Aging Policy Fellows
Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia UniversityDirector of Quality and Outcomes Research, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Senior Scientist, RAND Corporation
1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 09
New York, NY 10032Phone: 212 543 5401
Fax: 212 543 6063
Email: pincush@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu

Source: http://www.healthandagingpolicy.org/newsletter/newsletter.html