UPEACE-IDRC Doctoral Research Award 2009

The UPEACE Africa Programme has secured funding from The Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC). This funding will be strictly allocated to African students pursuing their PhD studies at Universities in Sub Saharan Africa and in particular for those, who are in the final stage of their PhD studies. The award is intended to support PhD candidates in their field research, data analysis, associated travel, and production costs. In addition, part of the award may be used to access updated scholarly materials and disseminate research findings through publications and conference presentations. The maximum award is US $10,000 per eligible student.

ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDIES
Applications will be considered from candidates, who are doing their PhD studies in peace and conflict studies and related areas. The related areas are the following:
International Relations
Political Science
Human Rights
Development Studies
In case of related areas, applicants must demonstrate that their topic is strongly linked to Peace and Conflict studies.

CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE COMPETITION
Must hold citizenship of an African country in Sub-Saharan Africa;
Must be enrolled in a PhD Programme in a University in Sub Saharan Africa;
Applicant's Research Proposal must be approved by the PhD supervisor or by the Thesis Committee;
The proposed research must take place within Sub-Saharan Africa
Applicant must have completed all course work and passed the comprehensive examination (if applicable)
Applicant must have fulfilled all institutional academic requirements
Applicant must have his/her Masters Degree in related discipline

DEADLINE: 31 May 2009
Complete applications must be received at the Office of the Africa Programme by the deadline.
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.africa.upeace.org/news.cfm?id_activity=561&actual=2009

United Kingdom - 2009 / 2010 University of Westminster Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

A. Full International ScholarshipsAmount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. The scholarship will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University.

Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
Deadline: 31 May 2009.

B. Diplomatic Scholarships

Amount: 65 per cent fee waivers.

Eligibility: These scholarships are available to you if you are a child of diplomats from developing countries, whose countries are unable to contribute to the fees. Your parent in the diplomatic post must be based in the UK, and you must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. The scholarship is for the length of the course (3 or 4 years) and is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Criteria: Academic excellence.
Deadline: 31 May 2009.
Application guidelines and forms

Source: The University of Westminster

Ph.D. Scholarships : BI Norwegian School of Management

BI Norwegian School of Management offers a four year Ph.D. programme in business administration. The programme features six areas of specialisation: Finance, Economics, Strategic Management, Marketing, Leadership and Organization in addition to Innovation and Entrepreneurship. We are pleased to announce eight Ph.D. Research Scholarships available for four of the areas of specialisation.

Strategic ManagementMarketingInnovation and EntrepreneurshipLeadership and Organization
The next intake for Finance and Economics will be in 2010.The four-year program is designed for talented students who wish to pursue an international career within academia and who can contribute on the international arena with their research and publications. This is in keeping with the school’s vision of being one of the leading research business schools in Europe. Applicants must have completed a two year (120 ECTS) Master’s Degree with thesiswork (preferably a Master of Science) by September 2009 to be considered for a scholarship. An average of grade B or better is required. If applicants are otherwise equally qualified, female applicants will be given preference. For further details on admission requirements, please see the Ph.D. Regulations published on our website. Accepted applicants will be subject to rigorous mentoring and follow-up by the research faculty.
The four-year scholarships are set according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale, and currently pay NOK 341,800 per year. The positions are linked to The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens Pensjonskasse) The scholarships require 25% (35 hours pr. year) teaching, grading and/or research assistant responsibilities. Students will have their place of work at BI Norwegian School of Management in Oslo, Norway.The application must be submitted electronically.
-Certificate of a Master of Science degree or equivalent, please include transcripts of grades
-Other relevant certificates and transcripts
-A project proposal (5-10 pages including topic, proposed method, schedule)
-CV
-Letters of recommendations from relevant employers/tutors providing evidence of your skills as a researcher
-Certificates from previously completed courses at the doctoral level, if requesting approval of these for the PhD programme at BI Norwegian School of Management (see last section of § 3.1.1 in our PhD Regulations)
-A complete list of all publications and/or other documented relevant activities

Candidates may at a later stage be asked to forward further information or be called in for an interview. Candidates who are accepted for the programme must provide a detailed progress plan with milestones for the four years og study. Please note that works or other documentation forwarded after the application deadline will not be considered.
Information about the doctoral programme, admission requirements, and the application can be obtained from the doctoral administration at
BI Norwegian School of Management, E-mail:phd@bi.no

DEADLINE Application deadline: May 25th 2009
Applications should be marked with the relevant area of specialisation. Please make sure that you have all the required attachments before you press ‘submit’ to send your application.
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://bi.easycruit.com/vacancy/296011/45453?iso=no

Korean Government Scholarship Program 2009

The objective of the Korean Government Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students is to provide international students with the opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea in order to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between countries.
National Institute for International Education(NIIED) invites 150 foreign students for the Undergraduate Scholarship Program in Korea from 72 countries. Applicants who are interested in KGSP are requested to contact the Korean Embassy or consulate in their home countries. Please refer the attached file above. ( You can download the information by clicking the file "2009 KGSP Invitation_Application_Undergraduate" )

STUDY FIELDS
-4-year undergraduate courses which are provided by designated universities.
-Students may apply only to schools where the level of tuition is similar with the average level of Korean universities.
-NIIED will select the designated universities. (Selected school information will be updated later.) National Institute for International Education(NIIED), Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Republic of Korea

QUALIFICATIONS
-Applicants should be a citizen of the country to which this scholarship program is offered. (including applicant’s parents) Applicants should not be a holder of Korean citizenship.
Applicants should be under 25 years of age as of March 1, 2009.
-Have an adequate health, both physically and mentally.Persons who are pregnant or having severe illness may not apply.
-Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of elementary, middle, high school outside of Korea as of March 1, 2009.
-Possess a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80% from the last educational institution attended or have earned top 10% of G.P.A. among classmates.
-Not at any time have received a Korean government scholarship for his/her undergraduate study before.
-Not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.
-Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.

BENEFITS
-Airplane ticket or airfare : The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to Korea, and, thereafter, when the grantees leave Korea after the completion of their study.
NIIED does not compensate fees for the domestic travel both in the grantee’s country and Korea.
-Airfare for entry into Korea will not be provided to a grantee who already arrived and has been staying in Korea as of the confirmation date of selection of scholarship students.
-Monthly Allowance : 800,000 won per month
-Tuitions (an entrance fee and a registration fee) : The full entrance fee are exempted by the host institution. The full tuition is exempted by NIIED.
-Settlement Allowance : 200,000 won upon arrival
-Repatriation Allowance : 100,000 won upon completion of studies
-Korean Language Training Expenses : The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the entrusted language training institution)
-Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance during the period of their study program in Korea for major accidents and illnesses. (The medical fee will be reimbursed through the insurance company to the grantee after he/she pays first)
-NIIED does not compensate fees for insurance of traveling to and from Korea.
Any grantee who gives up one’s study during the scholarship period will not receive airfare and allowance for repatriation except for the cases approved by NIIED such as severance of diplomatic relations, war or other natural disasters.
-Any grantee who quits the program in 3 months after one’s entrance into Korea, should refund all scholarship fees(The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly allowance, Korean language training expenses, etc.).

DEADLINE Application deadline is May 22, 2009

FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.niied.go.kr/

Scholarships full-time MSc in Management 2009-2010

Nyenrode Business Universiteit offers a significant number of scholarships to candidates who have been admitted to the MSc 2009/2010 program. Each scholarship is worth at least € 8.000 and each recipient will also be assigned an experienced business manager as a personal coach.The scholarships are donated by companies, the Stichting Nyenrode Fonds (Nyenrode Foundation) and Nyenrode’s dedicated alumni.

Application
The MSc scholarships program consist of two rounds, with two different deadlines.

Round 1
Candidates who have been admitted to the MSc program are welcome to apply for the scholarships by submitting an essay. The essays will be assessed and the three best candidates per scholarship will be invited to make a scholarship presentation. A scholarship jury will select the scholarship winner.
Scholarship application deadline: May 25, 2009.
More details will become available soon.

Round 2
The second scholarship round takes place at the start of the Main Phase of the MSc program (January 2010). Those students starting the main phase who did not win a scholarship in the first round, are more than welcome to participate. The scholarships in the second round are offered by more than 20 recognized companies. Scholarships will be awarded based on: a letter of motivation, CV, presentation and personal interview.
More information about this round will be communicated during the Adaptation Phase of the Msc program (September-December 2009).

link visit http://www.nyenrode.nl/Education/services/scholarships/students/Pages/Full-timeMSc.aspx

Source : Nyenrode Business Universiteit
Katherine Versteegen
Scholarships and Loans Officer
Tel +31 (0)346 291720
Email scholarships@nyenrode.nl

PhD Studentships in International Public Health Policy, University of Edinburgh, UK

University of Edinburgh : Two PhD Studentships : International Public Health Policy

The Centre for International Public Health Policy at the University of Edinburgh is offering two fully funded PhD studentships, covering fees (either UK/EU or international) and an annual stipend (for current academic year of £12,940), to commence in September 2009.

The successful candidates will have demonstrable skills in research and an understanding of issues in global health policy. They will have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent research experience. It is anticipated that students will be offered funding for three years for MPhil and subsequent progression to PhD.

Opportunities will exist for students to contribute to teaching and to the development of teaching materials, especially for e-distance learning.

We welcome proposals from outstanding candidates for research projects into any area of international public health policy that fits with CIPHP’s research portfolio.

If you wish to apply, you should make a formal application to the University of Edinburgh’s PhD programme in international public health policy at this link.

You should also send a covering letter and an outline proposal of no more than two pages to James Lancaster, james.lancaster@ed.ac.uk , +44 131 651 3963. Please contact him in the first instance if you have any enquiries or would like further information.

The deadline for applications is Monday 11 May 2009.

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards, if necessary by teleconference or videoconference.

The Centre for International Public Health Policy (CIPHP) offers an outstanding environment in which to study for a PhD. It was established at the University of Edinburgh to conduct and disseminate research of the highest standard, and to provide exceptional postgraduate teaching. Focusing on the principles of equity, access, and universality, Prof Allyson Pollock and her colleagues have gained an international reputation for the quality and policy significance of their research across the following areas:

• globalisation and health
• comparative health systems
• public private partnerships and marketisation
• the role of pharmaceuticals in health services and clinical research
• transnational corporations and international health policy
• long term care
• regulation, intellectual property, and freedom of information
• child injury surveillance

CIPHP staff play a leading role in debates around the impact of current policies on public health and social inequalities. They contribute to the world’s leading peer-reviewed journals, and to professional journals, newspapers and magazines, and radio and television programmes.

CIPHP’s research agenda is interdisciplinary and international, and its research activities directly inform its innovative postgraduate teaching.

Current and recent work in CIPHP includes

Tracing pharmaceuticals in South Asia: regulation, distribution, and consumption - analysing how pharmaceuticals reach individual users in India and Nepal with respect to child and maternal health and mental illness.

Transnational tobacco companies, globalisation, and public policy - uses secret industry documents to examine strategic reliance on smuggling across Asia, the erosion of health legislation in Kenya, Thailand, and Uzbekistan, and industry efforts to undermine the WHO’s first international public health treaty.

Multilateral trade agreements - the impact of international economic law on health system administration.

Public private partnerships in England and Scotland and beyond - evaluates the role of private banks, venture capitalists, and multinational corporations in the provision of public services, including health, education, and transport.

The economic and social aspects of clinical trials - what are the implications of the expansion of clinical research for regulation, research ethics, patient welfare, intellectual property, the wider economy, and public engagement with medical science?

Targeted child health surveillance in Scotland - what impact does this have on child health improvement and health inequalities?

International experience of not-for-profit organisations - evaluating the implications for government control and the public interest of the increasing role of not-for-profit organisations.

For more information about CIPHP: www.health.ed.ac.uk/ciphp

TYLENOL® Scholarship program

The program helps students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare,
life sciences, or related fields manage the rising costs of education.

* Scholarships awarded to students pursuing healthcare-related
education at an accredited institution.
* Ten students will be awarded $10,000 scholarships.
* Thirty students will receive $5,000 grants.
* Applications must be received by May 15, 2009.

http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

For more opportunities, see:

http://scholarships.fatomei.com/medicine.html

http://scholarships.fatomei.com/public_health.html

http://scholarships.fatomei.com/health.html

HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

Submit Your Application for School Year 2009-2010 by May 14

The Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP or "Nursing Scholarship") is a
competitive Federal program which awards scholarships to individuals
for attendance at schools of nursing. The scholarship consists of
payment for tuition, fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a
monthly support stipend. In return, the students agree to provide a
minimum of 2 years of full-time clinical service (or an equivalent
part-time commitment, as approved by the NSP) at a health care
facility with a critical shortage of nurses.

Nursing Scholarship recipients MUST be willing and are required to
fulfill their NSP service commitment at a health care facility with a
critical shortage of nurses in the United States, the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Territory of Guam, the
Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the
Territory of American Samoa, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of
the Marshall Islands, or the Federated States of Micronesia.

Scholarship applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United
States (U.S.) to receive Nursing Scholarship awards.

http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/

France Sampoerna Foundation MBA Scholarship

Ambassade de France en Indonésie – Sampoerna Foundation MBA Scholarship is a means to groom Indonesia 's future business leaders. Sampoerna Foundation provides two (2) full scholarships for the qualified individuals to pursue a Master's of Business Administration degree at leading business schools in France . Upon completing the program, scholars are expected to return to Indonesia and endeavor to transfer their knowledge to their fellow citizens.

Application deadline is May 30, 2008. Applications should be submitted as early as possible.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Indonesian citizen under 35 years of age when lodging the application
• Hold a local Bachelor's degree from any discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
• Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after completion of undergraduate degree
• Have a valid proof of GMAT and TOEFL as required by each Program (GMAT and TOEFL score can be submitted when applicants pass Sampoerna Foundation selection)
• Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master's degree or equivalent
• Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, unless was on a full scholarship
• Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award
• Demonstrate that without the scholarship, they are not able to afford an MBA in France
• All applicants selected as Finalists shall have to take language course in the appointed institution by SCAC and pass the DELF (Diplôme d´Études en Langue Française) B1 and B2 Test

WHAT IS COVERED?

This scholarship is worth approximately USD 90,000 – to USD 120,000 per student, depending on the country and university, for the duration of study and it covers:

• GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice, for GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS taken no more than 6 months prior to the scholarship application;
• University application fee, for up to 2 (two) universities;
• Student visa application fee;
• Return airfares from Jakarta to the place of study;
• Tuition fees;
• Living allowance;
• Literature allowance.

LIST OF UNIVERSITIES

Sampoerna Foundation recommends the 2009 scholarship applicants to apply for admission to any of the following universities:

• HEC Paris
• INSEAD
• ESCP – EAP European School of Management
• EM LYON
• Essec Business School

*Reference: Financial Times European Business Schools 2007

Prospective applicants should directly contact the universities or CampusFrance (021 310 1884) to find out about the admission process and requirements for enrolment. Applicants' inquiries about the scholarship (requirements, conditions, coverage, etc.) should be directed to Sampoerna Foundation.

HOW TO APPLY?

Download the application package (application, reference and health information forms) at www.sampoernafoundation.org , or obtained it from:
Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
North Tower, 26th – 27th Floor
Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta 12930

When submitting the application package, please write the name of the program at the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation will only consider the completed applications and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process.

Deadline: May 30 2009

FURTHER INFORMATION

Before applying, the applicants must read and understand the terms and conditions of the scholarship, including our policy about Alumni Contribution Scheme. For further explanation, please visit our website at www.sampoernafoundation.org or call us at 021 577 2340

Untuk informasi lebih lengkap silahkan kunjungi:

http://indonesia.campusfrance.org/IMG/jpg/Brochure_MBA_in_France.jpg

Scholarship for Master in UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is delighted to offer prospective students the opportunity to apply for a range of scholarships for the academic year 2009/2010. To apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit an essay (300 words) on why you believe you should receive the scholarship.

Scholarships are valid for the following programmes:

• MBS/MSc streams
• CEMS Master in International Management
• Master in Management
• MSc in Quantitative Finance
• Master of Accounting (valid for non company sponsored students only)

The following scholarships are on offer:

5 REGIONAL MERIT BASED PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

• Region 1: Asia and Australasia
• Region 2: Central and Eastern Europe
• Region 3: North and Central America
• Region 4: Western Europe
• Region 5: Middle East and Africa

MERIT/HARDSHIP BASED PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate through their application and essay that they are deserving based on merit (non-academic achievements eg. Sports, community activities, charity work, overcoming obstacles) or financial need

1 X QUINN COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP

Applicable to UCD Quinn School undergraduate students

*Scholarship only valid across any of the MBS /MSc streams

1 X UCD SCHOLARSHIP

Applicable to all UCD undergraduate students (except Quinn students)

DEADLINE The closing date for submissions is May 15th 2009.

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.smurfitschool.ie/specialistmasters/scholarships/

Shanghai Government Scholarship

According to the Interim Regulations of Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students (hereafter referred to as the Scholarship), this detailed implementation for international students in ECUST has hereby been set forth.

The scholarship is divided into Type A and B

Type A, as a full scholarship, covers tuition, basic learning material, accommodation; it provides insurance for major diseases and accidents; living allowance is offered monthly: 1700 RMB for master student and 2000 RMB for PHD student. It is awarded to applicants for masters and above. The numbers to be awarded is 10 each year.

Type B is semi-scholarship, including tuition, basic learning material and accommodation.

It will be awarded to applicants for masters and above. The numbers to be awarded is 6 each year.

REQUIREMENTS

• Citizens with foreign nationalities and in good health;
  
• Abide by the Chinese government’s laws, rules and regulations and school regulatory framework;
  
• Study earnestly with good results;
  
• Applicants for the Doctorate program must already have a Master’s degree and be less than 40 years old;

Applicants for a Masters Degree must already have a Bachelors degree and be less than 35 years old;

Students shall not receive other scholarships offered by Chinese government during the same period.

DEADLINE Applicants shall apply the scholarship before May 15th every year.

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://webmanage.ecust.edu.cn/s/50/t/76/p/1/c/2544/d/2561/list.jspy

VESKI Innovation Fellowships 2009/10

Applications for VESKI Innovation Fellowships for take up in financial year 2009/10 are NOW OPEN.

The VESKI Innovation Fellowships are open to individuals in the fields of science, technology and design specifically relating to innovative technology, biotechnology, design, advanced manufacturing, environmental technologies, or the enabling sciences and technologies.

In addition to the above named fields; the 2009/10 Call for Applications encourages submissions in the areas of:Clinical Research focusing on Health Outcomes; &
Renewable Energy Generation & Demand Management.

The VESKI Innovation Fellowships (Australian) are awarded annually to outstanding Australian expatriates in the fields of science, technology or design.

The VESKI Innovation Fellowships (non-Australian) are awarded annually to outstanding researchers who are not Australian citizens, but who may wish to undertake research in Victoria.

Successful individuals can receive up to AUD$50,000 per annum for a maximum of up to five years. These funds must be matched with financial funding and in-kind contributions from a host organisation such as an academic/research institution.

VESKI Innovation Fellowships are provided to support the return of the successful applicant to Victoria to undertake their specified research project. The funds made available and the duration of the proposed fellowship are determined by the VESKI Board.

DEADLINE 5pm on Friday, 22nd May 2009.

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.veski.org.au/VESKIBulletin.aspx?id=28

International Ibsen Scholarships 2009

The International Ibsen Scholarships were initiated in 2007 by the Norwegian government. In total, scholarship funds amount to 1,000,000 NOK (approx. 125.000 Euro/150.000 US Dollars) in 2009, and will be awarded to Ibsen-related projects worldwide.

• The international scholarships for Ibsen-related projects were established by the Norwegian parliament in relation to the central government budget for the fiscal year of 2007.
• Scholarships are awarded to individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic and cultural community. The scholarships are meant to act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen.
• In cooperation with the Skien municipality, the Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs appoints a review panel responsible for awarding the scholarships. The review panel is to consist of three members, namely one female, one male and one person with non-Norwegian citizenship. Any member of the review panel must be fully competent and qualified within the cultural and artistic fields of study. Members are appointed for three years, with the possibility of another three year extension to the tenure.
• Administrative support functions for the review panel and the scholarships is the responsibility of the Skien municipality.
• Presentation of the scholarships is an integral part of the Skien International Ibsen Conference, the latter being an annual event in relation to the presentation of the International Ibsen Award.
• Scholarships are awarded based on a written application, which should arrive no later than the predetermined deadline, and which must abide by the rules set for the application procedure.
• The scholarships are accounted for by the Skien municipality, in line with generally accepted accounting principles and subject to instructions from the Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs.
• The manner in which public funds are used, is annually reported to Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs.

DEADLINE May 1st, 2009

FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.ibsenawards.com/article.php?aid=49

Source: Ibsen Awards

The Research Associateship awards

The Research Associateship awards are open to doctoral level scientists and engineers (U.S and Foreign Nationals) who can apply their special knowledge and talents to research areas that are of interest to them and to the participating host laboratories and centers.

Awards are available for Postdoctoral Associates (within 5 years of the doctorate) and Senior Associates (normally 5 years or more beyond the doctorate).

Associates conduct research in residence at the participating host laboratory they have chosen.

For more information please visit http://www7.nationalacademies.org/rap/index.html Apply online https://nrc58.nas.edu/nrcwebrap/rap/login/login.asp

National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

am writing to remind you that the MAY 1st application deadline for
receipt of materials (application and reference) for the fall 2009
session of the National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science and
Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is fast approaching.

If you are interested in applying for the 12-week fall session and
meet the eligibility requirements, please activate your application by
11:59PM on Friday, May 1st (revised from June 1st). If you know of
other colleagues who might be interested in this fellowship
opportunity, please forward this email to them.

Have your mentor/adviser complete and submit the online reference form
by Friday, May 1st:

http://www7.nationalacademies.org/policyfellows/Reference.html.
Please note that references can be received in advance of your
application and are valid indefinitely.

Please review the eligibility requirements:

(1) Applications for the fellowships are invited from graduate
students through post-doctoral scholars in any physical, biological,
or social science field or any field of engineering, medicine/health,
or veterinary medicine as well as business, law, education, and other
graduate and professional programs. Graduate students and postdoctoral
scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral
research within the last 5 years are eligible to apply.

(2) International Students MUST be enrolled and attending a graduate
school in the United States and have an F-1 or J-1 visa:

http://www7.nationalacademies.org/policyfellows/FAQ_Eligibility_Inter...

With regards,

Rebecca Burka
Program Officer
Christine Mirzayan S&T Policy
Graduate Fellowship Program
The National Academies
500 5th Street, NW, Keck 508
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.334.2455
Fax: 202.334.1667
Email: policyfell...@nas.edu
www.national-academies.org/policyfellows

Netherlands and Thailand strengthen higher education ties

On 6 March Nuffic opened a Netherlands Education Support Office (Neso) in the heart of Bangkok.

The opening of Neso Thailand reconfirms the strong ties between the Netherlands and Thailand in the area of higher education. Dr Sumate Yammnoon, Secretary General of the Commission on Higher Education of the Ministry of Education spoke at the occasion, as did the Netherlands ambassador Tjaco T. van den Hout. Other speakers were E. Martijnse of the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Sander van den Eijnden, director general of Nuffic, the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Mr. van den Eijnden performed the official opening ceremony, as Neso Thailand is part of Nuffic’s global network of Netherlands education support offices.

Window into higher education in the Netherlands
The Neso is intended to serve as a window into higher education in the Netherlands and is part of Nuffic. Neso Thailand provide information on studying in the Netherlands, on scholarships and the reality of life in the Netherlands. It additionally facilitates contact between Dutch and Thai higher education institutes, allowing them to identify potential areas of cooperation.
The Neso office in Thailand is the 10th office to be opened, following Neso offices in Indonesia, China, Taipei, Vietnam, Mexico, India, South Korea, Brazil and Russia. The Director of the Netherlands Education Support Office is Mr Soehirman Patmo. He heads a small team of Thai employees.
On 6 March Nuffic opened a Netherlands Education Support Office (Neso) in the heart of Bangkok.

The opening of Neso Thailand reconfirms the strong ties between the Netherlands and Thailand in the area of higher education. Dr Sumate Yammnoon, Secretary General of the Commission on Higher Education of the Ministry of Education spoke at the occasion, as did the Netherlands ambassador Tjaco T. van den Hout. Other speakers were E. Martijnse of the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Sander van den Eijnden, director general of Nuffic, the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Mr. van den Eijnden performed the official opening ceremony, as Neso Thailand is part of Nuffic’s global network of Netherlands education support offices.

Window into higher education in the Netherlands
The Neso is intended to serve as a window into higher education in the Netherlands and is part of Nuffic. Neso Thailand provide information on studying in the Netherlands, on scholarships and the reality of life in the Netherlands. It additionally facilitates contact between Dutch and Thai higher education institutes, allowing them to identify potential areas of cooperation.

The Neso office in Thailand is the 10th office to be opened, following Neso offices in Indonesia, China, Taipei, Vietnam, Mexico, India, South Korea, Brazil and Russia. The Director of the Netherlands Education Support Office is Mr Soehirman Patmo. He heads a small team of Thai employees.
Address

All Seasons Place, 3th Floor, M. Thai Building 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330.
Tel: + 66 (0)2 252 6088 Fax: + 66 (0)2 252 6033.
E-mail: info@nesothailand.org
Opening hours: 08.30 -17.30 Website: http://www.nesothailand.org/

All Seasons Place, 3th Floor, M. Thai Building 87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330.
Tel: + 66 (0)2 252 6088 Fax: + 66 (0)2 252 6033.
E-mail: info@nesothailand.org Opening hours: 08.30 -17.30 Website: http://www.nesothailand.org/

College Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
• Must be a resident of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico or the
District of Columbia

• Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate or graduate
course of study in the Spring of 2009 at an
accredited two or four year college, university or vocational –
technical school

• Must provide proof of enrollment to a public health/health
education, med school, nursing and/or pharmacy degree
program

• Must have one or more years of school remaining

• Past winners are not eligible to apply or win in 2009/2010

• Employees of McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals, ISTS,
Inc., their affiliates, subsidiaries,
advertising and promotion agencies and the families of each are not
eligible.

deadline is 15th may 2009

for more information please visit website http://www.tylenol.com/scholarship

University of Heidelberg new PhD scholarships

General Introduction
The Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS) is part of the Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context: Shifting Asymmetries in Cultural Flows" at the University of Heidelberg. It offers a structured PhD programme within the interdisciplinary research environment of the Cluster. The programme's main location is the Karl Jaspers Centre (KJC), situated at the University of Heidelberg. PhD students will be trained by scholars working within the Cluster and will have access to a vibrant international scholarly community. The doctoral programme offers (a) an introduction to theories and methodologies of transcultural studies, (b) access to a well-equipped work environment supported by European and Asian institutions, (c) participation in the gathering of textual and nontextual source material, (d) support of PhD projects which are linked to the broad research fields pursued by the Cluster.

Application
The PhD programme addresses highly qualified applicants whose PhD-project fits in one of the Cluster's Research Areas. You find details about the Research Areas and respective Research Projects here. In addition applicants are encouraged to indicate to which of the newly established Research Projects their respective PhD proposal could possibly contribute. Scholarships range from 1000 to 1400 € per month depending on family allowance. Half of the scholarships are reserved for students from Asia. Applicants are required to have graduated at a Master level or its equivalents by the time of their application. Applicants must hold an above-average university degree (B+ or better; magna cum laude; grades: 2+ better or 1,7 equivalent).

Application Round 2009/2010
The online application process for 16 new PhD scholarships for 2009/2010 has now opened! In addition we offer 3 short-term post-doctoral scholarships for 2009. Click here to register and submit an application.Deadline for Application is May 1st 2009.

Source: University of Heidelberg Graduate Programme

DENSO YOUTH for EARTH Action:New Earthlings Project

In 2008, DENSO Corporation.*2 started the "DENSO YOUTH for EARTH Action:New Earthlings Project" in cooperation with the Japan Environmental Education Forum.*3 It is an international program that will foster young people who have a high level of awareness about humankind's coexistence with the environment and who will actively tackle efforts to create a sustainable society. Through this program, the youth around the world will come into contact with the rich natural world of Japan and the ASEAN countries, and they will experience that coexistence with the environment in regions and companies. Then, they will devise their own action plans based on the various values, broad insights, experiences, and knowledge obtained through the program and present those action plans at the forum. We aim to expand the environmental activity to the world by connecting that to their own activities.

In 2009, which will be the second year of the program, it will be held in Japan for students from Japan and the six ASEAN countries.*4 We hope that Japanese and Southeast Asian youths will learn through on-site experience, and, as a step toward their own future, they will become the "new earthlings" who will support the next generation.
*4 Students from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Singapore.

Intended applicants
30 university and graduate students from Japan and the six ASEAN countries of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Singapore

Perspective
Through work-study, this on-site program will teach young people from Japan and the ASEAN countries about creating a sustainable society that enables humans to coexist with the environment and to connect that to their own activities.
Orientation : Share issues
On-site program : Realize,study
Action plan : Develop ideas
Forum : Explain decisions
Following activities : Put into practice
Sponsored by DENSO Corporation, in cooperation with the Japan Environmental Education Forum, and with support from the Ministry of the Environment (application filed), United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (UNEP ROAP) (planned), and the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies

Application, selection
The ASEAN countries: February 23rd - May 31st　Japan: April 1st - June 30th Calling attention to the significance of problems- Screening of applications, and selection based on interviews

for more information please visite
http://denso-yea.com/en/program/2009_program_overview.html

Source: DENSO CORPORATION

2010 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award

General Information/ProvisionsTo continue its mission of promoting mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Thailand through educational exchange, the Thailand-U.S. Educational Foundation in cooperation with the Bureauof Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education (IIE), is pleased to announce an International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for qualified Thai citizens for study toward Ph.D. in the U.S.

The objective of this award is to encourage the world’s outstanding students in the field of science, technology and engineering to pursue their advanced studies in the U.S. which has the most attractive destination for serious scientific and technological research and study which not only welcomes top-notch talent, we encourage future leaders to shape their careers through U.S. study.

For the academic year 2010, up to 40 awards will be competed worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in the field of Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, 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(engineering focus only), Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience/Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Oceanography, Public Health (theoretical research focus only), Physics and Agriculture (theoretical and research-based in Entomology, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science).

Up to two applications of nominated candidates from Thailand will be proposed to the Institute of International Education, U.S.A. for final review and selection. Winners will be placed at leading U.S. institutions such as Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University.
Application Deadline is on May 15, 2009.

Grantees will receive tuition, a monthly stipend for up to 36 months, health and accident coverage, a book and equipment allowance, professional conference allowance, travel support, and specially tailored enrichment activities. After three years, U.S. universities will be expected to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a Ph.D.

ELIGIBILITY
An applicant must:
1) be a Thai citizen in good health (Individuals holding U.S. immigrant visas or permanent U.S. resident cards (green cards), or dual (Thai and U.S.) citizenships are not eligible for Fulbright scholarships);
2) have completed master’s degree before August 1, 2010 and have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or equivalent on academic transcripts both undergraduate and graduate study;
3) have an official and valid TOEFL score (iBT score of at least 92, or computer-based TOEFL score of at least 237, or paper-based TOEFL score of 580 or higher);
(For TOEFL examination, please directly visit website www.toefl.org for more information).
4) have an eligible General GRE score report with a quantitative score of at least 700
(GRE score report should be sent to IIE by August 17, 2009);

5) be in Thailand for the interview;
6) plan to commence their studies in the U.S. in the academic year 2010, and that” Students already in the United States are normally ineligible to apply.”

Further information can be obtained from the Foundation,
Tel. 0-2285-0581-2, in particular, Mr. Chatchai Ugsornsilp at ext. 106, or
Ms. Cheewarat Kaewsangkwan at ext. 107.

Source: Thailand - United States Educational Foundation (TUSEF/Fulbright)
Thai Wah Tower 1, 3rd floor, 21/5 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Tel : (66) 0-2285-0581-2 Fax : (66) 0-2285-0583
Email : tusef@fulbrightthai.org