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Australia: University of Sydney World Scholars Awards to Undertake a PhD Degree

2010-05-29T07:15:00.000-07:00

Overview

The University of Sydney World Scholars awards provide opportunities for academically gifted PhD candidates who have developed innovative research projects to undertake a PhD degree at the University of Sydney with financial support. This prestigious award will attract high-quality research candidates from a broad range of countries and disciplines. Candidates will engage in progressive research whilst facilitating the development of strong bilateral research linkages between Australia and the rest of the world.

General Guidelines

World Scholars awards support the full cost of academic tuition fees for up to three (3) years on the terms set out in these Guidelines. The scholarship will also fund a travel contribution towards the cost of a return international airfare (as set out in the „Air Travel‟ section of the Scholarship Conditions, below).
Applications are invited from international students who are citizens of the following countries (“Participating Countries”):
- Asia: Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
- Europe: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States
- Africa: Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda

Candidates will be required to take up the scholarship in the semester for which it is offered. Deferral of the scholarship will not be permitted.

Selection for World Scholars is highly competitive. Applicants will be chosen on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated research capability. It is important that applicants clearly address these selection criteria in their PhD application documentation.

The University is actively negotiating with governments and agencies in Participating Countries to identify possibilities for further support for World Scholars. Details of any agreements reached, together with the level of additional support available and any conditions associated therewith, will be posted on the University‟s website:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/scholarships/index.shtml#world

Scholarship Benefits

A University of Sydney World Scholars award covers the following costs:
- full academic tuition fee costs for approved PhD study at the University of Sydney for up to three (3) years; and
- a travel contribution of up to AUD $1,250 each way towards the cost of a return air fare from the awardee‟s identified country of citizenship to Sydney.
Applicants should note that a World Scholars award does not include any living allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover, visa application costs, or any other costs other than those outlined above. All other costs must be met by the student. Applicants should not apply for World Scholars unless they know – at the time of application – that they are able to meet all costs not covered by this award.

Eligible candidates

Scholarships are available for new international students enrolling in a PhD at the University of Sydney, who hold citizenship of a Participating Country, and who meet all academic and English-language proficiency criteria required for admission to a PhD. In order to be considered for a World Scholars award, applicants must:

- be a citizen of a Participating Country;
- not be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or have applied for Australian permanent residency;
- meet all academic and English-language proficiency criteria for admission to their chosen PhD; and
- have a Firm Offer of Admission to a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney commencing in Semester 1 2011, issued on or before 10 September 2010 (applicants with a Conditional Offer of Admission will not be considered).
Currently enrolled international students and other students of the University of Sydney are not eligible to apply for a World Scholars award. Please also note the further restrictions outlined in the „Scholarship Conditions‟ section of these Guidelines.

How to Apply

Applying for a World Scholars award is a two-stage process. Applicants must complete both stages, in order, as follows:

Stage 1: PhD application and admission

Candidates must lodge an application for a PhD degree, and obtain a Firm Offer of Admission, prior to lodging a World Scholars application.
Before lodging a PhD application, candidates are required to make contact with a potential academic supervisor and discuss their proposed research project. PhD candidates may search for a potential academic supervisor using the Research Supervisor Connect tool on the University of Sydney website:
http://sydney.edu.au/research/opportunities
Once candidates have made contact with a potential academic supervisor and prepared a research proposal, they should submit a Postgraduate Research Application Form.

This form can be downloaded from:

http://sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/forms/pgformresearch.pdf
Further information about the PhD application process can be found online:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/admissions/index.shtml

The average processing time for PhD applications, once received at the University of Sydney, is six weeks. Some applications may take longer to process, particularly where insufficient documentation has been provided. PhD applications should be lodged no later than 31 July 2010. The University cannot guarantee that PhD applications lodged after this date will be assessed and issued with a Firm Offer of Admission in time for World Scholars consideration.
Candidates must have a Firm Offer of Admission to their chosen PhD issued on or before 10 September 2010 in order to proceed to Stage 2. A Conditional Offer of Admission is not sufficient.

Stage 2: Scholarship application

Candidates who have received a Firm Offer of Admission to a PhD issued on or before 10 September 2010 may proceed with a World Scholars application.
Once a Firm Offer of Admission has been received, candidates must complete and submit a University of Sydney World Scholars Application Form. This form can be found at the end of these Guidelines, or downloaded from:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/scholarships/index.shtml#world

The completed University of Sydney World Scholars Application Form must be submitted in hard copy, via post or courier, to the following address:

University of Sydney World Scholars
International Development Officer (Scholarships and Grants)
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)
Room 204, Old Teachers‟ College – A22
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Australia

Applications must be received no later than 17 September 2010. Applications received by fax or email, or with only a Conditional Offer of Admission, will not be considered.

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Source: http://scholarization.blogspot.com/2010/05/australia-university-of-sydney-world.html

The ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia

2010-05-13T07:33:00.000-07:00

Overview

The ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced GCE A-Level (or equivalent) certificate.

The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.

Students from Cambodia are welcome to apply for the ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.

Eligible Candidates

Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:

■ Nationals of Cambodia
■ Born between 1994 to 1996
■ Have completed at least Grade 10 of Senior High School / Upper Secondary
■ Performed consistently well in their examinations, in particular Mathematics and the Sciences
■ Offered English as a subject in Grade 10
■ Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in extra-curricular activities would be an advantage

Important Dates
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.

Application Period: 26 April to 7 June
Selection Test: Mid August
Selection Interview: Mid August
Award of Scholarship: September
Arrival of Scholar in Singapore: Early October

Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified at least 1 week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Application Procedure

There are 2 modes of application - online or hardcopy application. Each applicant should submit only ONE application. Please do not submit a hardcopy application if you have chosen to apply online and vice versa.

Online application

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For online scholarship applications, please use the online application system.

Hardcopy application

Applicants who do not have internet access may obtain the hardcopy forms from the Cambodia Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport80 Norodom Boulevard,Phnom PenhCambodia
Please note that all hardcopy application forms must be verified and endorsed by the Cambodia Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports.

Alternatively, applicants may also print out a copy of the application form.

Important Note

All applicants are required to submit certified copies of the following items directly to the Singapore Ministry of Education:

(i) Birth Certificate;(ii) Identity Card / Passport (if any); and(iii) Final Year Examination Result Slips for the last two years
Ministry of EducationSchool Placement and Scholarships BranchLevel 3, Podium Block, 1 North Buona Vista Drive Singapore 138675

All applicants who submitted their applications online must indicate “ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia” and their online application number (example: 2010KH33ANM-I0001) on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

All applicants who submitted hardcopy application forms must indicate “ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia” on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

Original documents that are not in English must be translated; the translations must be accompanied by a photocopy of the original documents. Please do not send any original documents.

All applications and supporting documents should reach the Singapore Ministry of Education before the closing date.

Test and Interview City

The selection tests and interviews will be conducted in Phnom Penh.

Terms and Conditions

- Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
- Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
- Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of scholarship term
- Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
- Waiver of GCE O-Level and A-Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
- Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
- Bridging courses (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)
- There is no bond attached to the scholarship

Contact us

Ministry of Education, Singapore
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675
Tel: +65 68722220
Fax: +65 67755826
contact@moe.edu.sg

Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

Japan: MEXT Scholarship for Study in Japan 2011 is now open for Cambodian Students

2010-05-01T01:26:00.000-07:00

Overview

The Government of Japan (MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) offers scholarships to Cambodian students who wish to study in Japan.

1. Category

There are 4 categories, as follows:

1)Research students

You must be under 35 years of age and a college graduate (includes prospective graduates). Or you must have completed 16 years of schooling.

2)Undergraduate university students

You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed 12 years of school education or have completed courses in a school comparable to a high school (includes prospective graduates).

3)College of technology students

You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed school education comparable to a high school (a minimum of 11 years beginning in primary school) education (includes prospective graduates).

4)Professional training college students

You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed 12 years of schooling or have completed school education comparable to a Japanese high school (includes prospective graduates).

* For further information, please refer to:
Study in Japan Website: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html

2. Application

Application forms and other related documents are downloadable from the following
website: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0307e.html

*Past examination questions: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0308e.html

3.Selection Process (All the schedule will be announced soon from the Embassy)

1) submitted application documents check
2) Written examinations
3) Interview ( will be announced to those who passed the written tests)

* The explanatory meeting will be held at CJCC at the middle of May
＊For further information, please contact the Embassy [ Culture and information Section] from Monday and Friday, on 8:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:30.

E-mail : info.jpn@pp.mofa.go.jp
Source: http://scholarization.blogspot.com/2010/04/japan-mext-scholarship-for-study-in.html

USA: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship for 2011-2012 for Cambodian Citizens

2010-05-01T01:24:00.000-07:00

Overview

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the recruitment of the candidates for academic year 2011-2012 Humphrey Fellowship Program. This Fellowship brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the United States for a year of academic and professional work. Fellowships awarded under the Humphrey Fellowship Program are subject to the availability of funding.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship is a one-year, non-degree program of combined academic and professional training for accomplished mid-level professionals who demonstrate strong potential for leadership. The fellowships are granted competitively to both public and private sector candidates with a commitment to public service in the fields of:

- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Communications/Journalism
- Economic Development
- Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
- Finance and Banking
- Higher Education Administration
- HIV/ADIS Policy and Prevention
- Human Resource Management
- Law and Human Rights
- Natural Resources and Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
- Public Health Policy and Management
- Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
- Substance abuse education, treatment, and prevention
- Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
- Technology Policy and Management
- Trafficking in persons policy and prevention
- Urban and Regional Planning

Eligible Candidates

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

commitment to public service and potential for advancement in their professions.
A minimum of five years of professional experience commensurate with the type of study and training experience they seek and should be policy rather than research or technically oriented.

Completed a university degree program requiring at least four years of full-time study in order to qualify for admission to U.S. programs of graduate study.
Proficiency in both written and spoken English with a minimum TOEFL test scores of 525 paper-based or 71 Internet-based. Candidates with lower scores may be nominated for the Long Term English Training.

Demonstrate the required experience, skills, and commitment while also indicating how they can benefit from this program in ways that they have not already experienced.

Persons are not eligible if they are:

- Recent university graduates, even if they have significant positions.
University teachers with no management responsibilities.

- Individuals who have attended a graduate school in the U.S. for one academic year or more during the seven years prior to August 2010.

- Individuals with other recent U.S. experience (more than six months during the five years prior to August 2010).

- The Humphrey Fellowship grants provide round-trip transportation to the United States, tuition fees and living expenses for full-time study. Grant provisions do not include financial support for dependents.

Applicants who do not already have an official TOEFL score of 525 or above should plan to take the TOEFL Institutional Testing Program (ITP) on June 19, 2010 at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Registration for the ITP is available through the Educational Advising Center at RUPP from Monday-Friday, with a registration deadline of June 14, 2010. Please contact Mr. Hang Chanthon for registration of the ITP at 023-884-320.

Application forms are available at the IIE website:

http://apply.embark.com/student/humphrey/fellowship/. Applicants need to create new account and follow the instructions outlined in this website before completing the application forms and other supporting documents. The deadline to submit the completed online applications is August 20, 2010. Applicants who are not able to access the online applications can contact Mr. Chau Sa at 023-728-248; email: chaus@state.gov for information about this program.

Source: http://scholarization.blogspot.com/2010/04/usa-hubert-h-humphrey-fellowship-for.html

Japan: Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) for Cambodia

2009-10-13T21:23:00.000-07:00

Scholarization is very honored to announce one prestigious scholarship, better known as JISPA, now available for developing countries. The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) was first introduced in 1993. It is funded by the Government of Japan, administered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and conducted at various graduate schools in Japan. Its objective is to contribute to institutional capacity building in economic policymaking to promote the sustainable growth of emerging and developing economies in Asia and the Pacific. By training future macroeconomic managers in these countries, the JISPA aims to enable them to better formulate sound economic and financial stability policies needed for sustainable growth and development.

The JISPA targets highly motivated government officials who may serve as future macroeconomic policy makers with the capacity and vision to contribute effectively to the economic development of their countries. Scholarship awards are made on the basis of the candidate’s academic record and work background, mathematical and statistics skills, English language proficiency, and potential for contributing to the macroeconomic and financial management and economic development of their country. The assessment also includes qualities such as the candidate’s commitment to public service, willingness to learn, and openness to new ideas.

Target countries

Target Countries: Under current program guidelines, candidates must be a national of one of the following countries:

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

What's on offer

The scholarship covers tuition-related costs and most living expenses for the scholar herself/himself. Officials who receive the JISPA scholarship cannot accept other scholarships. Scholars are expected to devote full time to their studies while in Japan.

The program comprises two tracks: the partnership track and the open track. Because of the strong competition for scholarships, the JISPA is highly selective. In 2010-2011, a total of 30 new scholarships are available to candidates for the partnership track. There is no fixed limit on new scholarships for the open track, but generally only a small number of scholarships are awarded.

The Partnership Track

The partnership track of the JISPA allows scholars to study a specially designed graduate level course concentrating on macroeconomics at an IMF partnership university. In 2010, the partnership universities that will be accepting scholars are:

Partnership Universities National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS): one year program

Hitotsubashi University (HIT): two year program

International University of Japan (IUJ): two year programAll subjects, including the thesis component, are taught entirely in English.

The universities offer subjects that cover essential elements that will allow scholars to enter the macroeconomic policy dialogue at an international level. They also offer various optional subjects that will allow scholars to pursue their particular interests, relevant to the topic of their master’s thesis. This thesis component is considered one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of the program.Subjects are taught by dedicated professors, many of whom have experience working as professionals of the IMF, World Bank, or other international institutions.

The application deadline for the partnership track is December 10, 2009. After an initial screening of applications, select candidates will be contacted by the IMF to arrange an interview, which is typically done in-country with representatives from the partnership universities. A math and/or English examination may also be administered at this time. Final selection will be made on the basis of the in-country interview, math and English competencies, the application form, and any other supplementary information. (please see the application guidelines for the partnership track for the complete information).

Application procedures

1. Completed application form: The applicant for the partnership track is requested to apply through the online application system. (The on-line application will be made available by the mid-October, 2009.) The blank application form can be reviewed for reference only.

2. Official transcripts and official copies of diplomas or degree certificates from all undergraduate and graduate schools: An official copy means a certified copy of the original document with an official seal obtained from the administration office of the university attended. Copies attested by organizations/persons not having notarized/legal bearing will not be accepted.

3. Two reference letters: References should be from applicants’ supervisor at work and/or an 3cademic advisor or professor.

4. TOEFL/IELTS certificate (if available): The TOEFL/IELTS test score must be from an examination taken after December 10, 2007. If a score is unavailable, the applicant will be requested to sit for a TOEFL/IELTS examination prior to receiving a final decision on the scholarship award.All submitted application material must be presented in English or be accompanied by an official English translation. The material will be considered under the control of the IMF and provided to the relevant school(s) and the Government of Japan as it sees appropriate. None of the material will be returned to applicants.

* Yokohama National University (YNU) accepts new scholars every other year. It will not accept any new scholars for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Open Track:

Application Guidelines

Application Guidelines For Open Track

Application deadline Eligibility requirements Application procedures Application deadlineThere is no application deadline. Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round.Eligibility requirements

Work: Candidates should also currently work for one of the following or related agencies:central bank, ministry of economy, ministry of finance, ministry of planning/development, ministry of trade/commerce, tax administration, or national statistics bureau.The program will also consider officials working in other areas of government that have a significant impact on the formulation or implementation of macroeconomic policy.

Education Background: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent with at least 16 years of formal education. Names of schools and attending dates beginning from primary school must be listed in the application. In some cases, 15 years of formal education may be accepted if there is an official explanation (a country’s particular educational system or other exceptional circumstances).

English proficiency: Applicants must have an English language proficiency, which needs to be demonstrated as equivalent to or more than an official TOEFL score of 550, CBT213, or iBT79-80. If TOEFL scores are not available, then an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0 can be substituted.

Admission to the University: The applicants must be accepted in a graduate-level program in an appropriate discipline. The scholars who have already commenced their studies in Japan may be also considered by the IMF.Application procedures1. Completed application form (preferably typed).

3. Two reference letters: References should be from applicants’ supervisor at work and/or an academic advisor or professor.

5. Admission letter or enrollment certificate of the University of Choice.

All submitted application material must be presented in English or be accompanied by an official English translation. The material will be considered under the control of the IMF and provided to the relevant school(s) and the Government of Japan as it sees appropriate. None of the material will be returned to applicants.Application material should be sent by mail to the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (see address below).

Download: JISPA Brochure
http://www.imf.org/external/oap/index.htm

Application Notice:The application for the partnership-track in 2010-2011 academic year is now open. An on-line application will be made available by the mid-October, 2009.

For further information on the application procedure, please contact:

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia
IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
21st Floor Fukoku-Seimei Building
2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011, Japan
Tel. +81 3 3597-6708
Fax +81 3 3597-6705
Email: jisais@imf.org

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VLIR-UOS Training and Master Scholarship Program for Developing Countries, Belgium

2009-10-07T03:11:00.000-07:00

Scholarization is very pleased to announce VLIR-UOS's prestigious Scholarships. VLIR-UOS (Flemish Interuniversity Council – University Development Cooperation) is responsible for managing and making policy on the university development cooperation funds of Belgium’s Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGDC). VLIR-UOS funds and facilitates academic cooperation between Flemish higher education institutions and their partners in developing countries through programmes and projects that share and develop knowledge and expertise.

Training Program

VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries so that they can follow a training programme in Belgium. These scholarships cover all related expenses. Every year, VLIR-UOS awards up to 70 scholarships to training participants

Master Program

VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries so that they can follow a master’s programme in Belgium. These scholarships cover all related expenses. Every year, VLIR-UOS awards up to 180 scholarships to first-year master’s students.

International Training Programmes 2010
Beekeeping for Poverty Alleviation
Governing for Development: Evolving Opportunities and Challenges for Development Actors under the Paris Declaration
International Training Programme in Dairy Technology, from Rural to Industrial Level
Political Economy of the Great Lakes: Towards inclusive Development
Scientific and Technological Information Management in Universities and Libraries: an Active Training Environment 10 (Stimulate 10)
Technology for Integrated Water Management

International Master Programmes 2010-2011
Master of Development Evaluation and Management
Master of Globalisation and Development
Master of Governance and Development
Master of Human Settlements

International Master Programmes 2010-2012
Master of Aquaculture
Master of Biostatistics
Master of Ecological Marine Management (ECOMAMA)
Master of Environmental Sanitation
Master of Food Technology Master of Human Ecology
Master of Molecular Biology (IPMB)
Master of Nematology
Master of Nutrition and Rural Development,Main Subject: Human Nutrition
Master of Physical Land Resources
Master of Water Resources Engineering

Application and selection procedure

Applicants applying both for academic admission and for a VLIR-UOS scholarship need to consider both the admission requirements and the scholarship criteria.Applicants applying for academic admission but not for a scholarship, simply need to consider the admission requirements from the host university where the programme is organised.

The host university is in charge of the academic admission of applications. Study results will be taken into consideration during the selection but relevant professional experience and prospects for applying the acquired insights after return to the country are the most important academic selection criteria. The academic admission requirements are specific for every programme.

Consult the requirements from the programme you choose at the list of programmes of
The scholarship selection is carried out by a joint selection commission of VLIR-UOS and the host university. The host university – not the applicant! – forwards the applications for a scholarship to the VLIR-UOS secretariat after the academic admission. The VLIR-UOS scholarship criteria are taken into consideration. These criteria consist of, on the one hand, qualification criteria which need to be fulfilled in any case by all scholarship applicants and, on the other hand, of selection criteria that are evaluated by the selection committee.

The VLIR-UOS scholarship criteria can be found in a download at the bottom of this page.All applicants will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of their application. Applicants, who are accepted both academically and for the scholarship, will be contacted by e-mail by VLIR-UOS and the host university at the latest on 15 May 2010. Applicants who are not selected academically will be informed by the host university.

Scholarship application deadlines:

Master’s programme: 1 February 2010 Training programme: 1 February 2010 except the training about the Great Lakes (30 November 2009)

This is how you apply

1. Choose ONE training programme or ONE master programme you wish to apply for. Notice that YOU CAN APPLY FOR ONLY ONE PROGRAMME FOR THE COMING ACADEMIC YEAR, so choose carefully! You cannot increase your chances by trying to apply for more than one programme, as the system will not allow you to apply for more than one programme. Should you try to apply for more than one programme, your data will appear more than once in our central database and all your applications will be inadmissible;

2. Fill in your data in the tool (prescreening form) provided on this website, at the bottom of the page that gives more information about the programme you choose to apply for from the list of programmes of international training or master's programmes;

3. Upon completion of the input of your data, you will automatically receive an e-mail with a link to the correct application form from the host university that is organising the programme you choose;

4. Applications should no longer be sent to the VLIR-UOS Scholarship Office. They should be sent directly to the host university where the programme is organised. Applications sent to VLIR-UOS will not be considered;

5. The application form, together with all required documents (instructions can be found on the application form from the host university), should reach the admission office from the host university where the chosen programme is organised before the application deadline;

6. Applications that are incomplete, illegible or that reach the admission office from the host university after the deadline will be automatically rejected.

Only residents and nationals of the following countries are eligible for a VLIR-UOS scholarship:

Africa

Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Asia

Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Palestinian Administered Areas, Philippines, Vietnam

Latin America

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru, Surinam

Contact
VLIR-UOS,
Bolwerksquare 1a,1050 Brussel
Tel +32 (0)2 289 05 50, Fax +32 (0)2 514 72 77,
E-mail info[at]vliruos.be
Website: http://www.scholarships.vliruos.be/

From: http://scholarization.blogspot.com/2009/10/belgium-vlir-uos-training-and-master.html

2010 Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) is now open for Cambodia

2009-08-25T19:08:00.000-07:00

Scholarization: Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) was first implemented in the Kingdom of Cambodia for Japanese fiscal year (JFY) 2001 by the assistance of the Government of Japan.

The objective of JDS Program in Cambodia is to provide nationals of Cambodia with opportunities for academic research at Japanese higher educational institutions (hereinafter refereed to as "universities") in order to support the Royal Government of Cambodia in its efforts to facilitate its own plans for human resources development, mainly for capacity building and institutional building. And thereby it extends and enhances the bilateral relationship between Cambodia and Japan.The JDS Program targets young Public Servants and others who are expected to engage in formulating and implementing social and economic development plans with the potential to play leadership roles in their specialties after their return to Cambodia as well as to become leaders in Cambodia in the 21st century. Under this program, Master courses in English at Japanese universities will be provided mainly for the Public Servant.

Remarks for JDS Cambodia 2010
From Japanese Fiscal Year 2009, it wasdecided that the open recruitment of candidates is NOT implemented. Instead,only the applications from those who are officially nominated by responsibleorganizations (so called, "Nominate Organization") are accepted to theprogram.Therefore, applications from those who are NOT officially nominated bythe designated Nominate Organizations will NOT be accepted.This system appliesfor all applicants, Public Servant and Private Sector, so the application isaccepted as long as the applicants are officially nominated.

For the JDS project in Cambodia, the “Components (≒Development issue to study)" are set as follows. In addition, mainly Ministries are set under the each component as "Nominate Organization and all applicants must be nominated by one of the Nominate Organizations in order to apply for JDS.(See "Application Guideline" in detail).

Click here for detail research area (Microsoft Word / 39KB)

Qualifications and requirements

1) Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of Cambodia

2) Age:Applicants shall be between the ages of 22 and 34 as of 1st April, 2010. (Born on/after 2nd April 1975 and on/before 1st April 1988) *For the development issue "Improvement of the Quality of Basic Health Care Service", the age requirement shall be between the ages of 22 and 39 as of April 1, 2010 (Born on/after 2nd April 1970 and on/before April 1st, 1988) if an applicant holds bachelor of Medical Doctor.

3) Academic Background:University graduate (Bachelor Holder)

4) Work Experience:Public Servant: More than 2 years of working experience as a public servantOthers: More than 2 years of full-time working experience

5) Language Proficiency:TOEFL 500 / IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is preferable (not required)

6) Health:Applicants must be in good mental and physical health(Those who passed first selection will undergo a medical check-up at the time of second selection in Phnom Penh)

7) Ineligibility:Applicants who is currently receiving (or is scheduled to receive) another scholarship such as the Government of Japan (Monbu-kagakusho) scholarship, a scholarship from a private-sector organization, etc. shall NOT be eligible for selection as JDS fellow.Applicant who have obtained master's degree or higher in overseas under the support of foreign scholarship.

Exclusion of military personnel:Applicants must not be serving in the military. (Military personnel and military civilian employees registered on he active list are not eligible to apply for admission. Personnel on temporary leave from the active list shall also be ineligible for admission. However, Personnel in compulsory military service are eligible)

8) Others:Successful candidates of the final selection must submit a pledge to The Royal Government of Cambodia to commit to follow the rules for JDS scholarship fellows. If a fellow violates any article of the pledge, the scholarship can be cancelled and other necessary steps will be taken.

Component and University

Legal and Judicial Development

Nagoya University Graduate School of Law (PDF / 516KB)Improving Local and Central

Administrative Functions

International University of Japan Graduate School of International Relations (PDF / 873KB)

Developing Closer International Relationship between Asian Countries

University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (PDF / 212KB)

Improving of Social and Economic Infrastructure

Hiroshima University Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (PDF / 1.04MB)

Promotion of Economy and Industry Development

Nagoya University Graduate School of International Development (PDF / 306KB)

Agriculture and Rural Development

Kyushu University Graduate School of Bioresearch and Bioenvironmental Sciences (PDF / 225KB)

Improvement of the Quality of Basic Health Care Service

Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (PDF / 282KB)

Support for the Education Sector

Hiroshima University Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (PDF / 1.04MB)

Application Procedure

Applicants must fill out completely an application form, and receive nomination letter from designated Nominate Organizations referring to its Application Procedure in the Application Guidelines.

Deadline of application: by 17:00 Tuesday, 15th September, 2009

Place to submit:

JICE JDS Project Office in Cambodia

- Application documents sent by FAX or email is NOT accepted

- Application after the closing date and time is NOT accepted

- Imperfect application documents are NOT accepted

- Application documents are NOT returned under any circumstances

- Direct inquiry to the universities is NOT allowed to avoid confusion in the universities.Selecting Procedure

[For detail, please refer Selection Procedure in the Application Guidelines.]

a. Submission of application documents with Nomination Letter by Tuesday 17:00, 15th September, 2009

b. Qualification Check;JICE JDS Office carries out qualification screening and checks all required application documents.

c. 1st Selection (Document screening)Application documents and research plans will be sent to Japan and examined by professors of the accepting universities where the candidates are supposed to study a development issue (component) they choose.

d. Basic learning ability test; (This NOT a selection)During the period of 1st Selection, all candidates are required to take English proficiency test (ITP-TOEFL) in Phnom Penh on 3 Oct, 2009.Part of the candidates may be required to take Mathematical aptitude test depending on the request of the Universities..

e.Medical check-up; (This NOT a selection)The candidates who pass the 1st selection must take Medical Check-Up in Phnom Penh arranged by JICE in the middle of October, 2009.Regardless a result of selection, the candidates can be disqualified depending on the result of Medical Check-Up.

f. 2nd Selection (Technical Interview)The candidates will take Technical Interview in Phnom Penh conducted by interviewers of the accepting universities in the middle of end of Oct, 2009.

g. 3rd Selection (Comprehensive Interview)The candidates will take Comprehensive Interview in Phnom Penh conducted by representatives of the JDS Operating Committee in the middle of Nov., 2009.

h. After the selectionFinal selected candidates will be required to prepare for necessary documents including JDS Pledge so as to commit to join JDS program officially.Pre-departure orientations will be held occasionally depending on necessity.Pre-departure training or assignments might be provided by some of the accepting universities

i. Admission procedureFinal selected candidates will be required to fill in an admission form provided by each accepting universities.When the document is officially admitted by the accepting universities, and when Government of Japan and Government make agreement, the final selected candidates are finally regarded as "JDS fellow".

j. Departure for JapanJDS fellows are scheduled to depart for Japan in summer (Aug - Sept, 2010).JDS fellows are scheduled to enter the respective universities in autumn (Sept - Oct, 2010).Where to get application forms-Place of Distribution:Download the set of application form and guidelines from this web-siteJICE JDS Project Office in Cambodia (See bottom of this site)Nominate Organizations

Download Application Forms

A) Instructions for the application and related informationApplication Guidelines (PDF / 148KB)B) Application Documents

1.List of application documents (Microsoft Word / 67KB) (PDF / 102KB)

2.Application form (Microsoft Word / 146KB) (PDF / 169KB)

3.Form of Confidential Statement of Reference (Microsoft Word / 52KB) (PDF / 88KB)4.Permission Letter (Microsoft Word / 50KB) (PDF / 78KB)

5.Request Letter for Nomination (Microsoft Word / 34KB) (PDF / 56KB)

6.Nomination Letter (Microsoft Word / 38KB) (PDF / 54KB)

7.Registration form (RF) (Microsoft Word / 56KB) (PDF / 53KB)

8.Questionnaire (Microsoft Word / 44KB) (PDF / 81KB)

C) Compressed documents

A and B (Full set of the documents above) (exe / 8.24MB)Seminar Schedule[August 27th (Thu), 2009]Time 9:00~11:00Place Cambodia Japan Cooperation Center[September 5th (Sat), 2009]Time 9:00~11:00Place Cambodia Japan Cooperation Center

Inquiry
JICE JDS Project Office in Cambodia:

Ground Floor, Hong Kong Center, Preah Sothearos, Phnom PenhTEL: 023-217944 / 012-681611(Office Hour: from Mon. to Fri. 8:30 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:30)

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UNESCO's fellowships in postdoctoral degree for developing countries

2009-08-15T23:22:00.000-07:00

Scholarization is very pleased to announce UNESCO's fellowships in Postdoctoral degree for developing countries. Within the framework of UNESCO’s Co-Sponsored Fellowships Scheme, a joint programme is being launched with Israel’s Planning and Budgeting Committee of the Council for Higher Education, and, the Israel National Commission for UNESCO, with a view to promoting post-doctoral study and research.

Host Institution(s):

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Tel-Aviv University
Bar-Ilan University
The University of Haifa
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
The Weizmann Institute of Science
The Open University of Israel

Field of study:

Open to all academic subjects with priority given to engineering, sciences and water technology

Number of Awards:

Ten (10) fellowships will be awarded to post-doctoral candidates from developing countries interested in undertaking research in state-of-the-art universities/institutions in Israel

Target group:

Special attention will be given to candidatures on behalf of women and from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

The programme is designed to identify and reward deserving, committed and talented young women and men from UNESCO developing member countries:

AFRICA (32 Member States)

Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African, Chad, Comoros, Docratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, United Republic of Tanzania, Swaziland, Zambia

ASIA AND THE PACIFIC (16 Member States)

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu

EUROPE (21 Member States)

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lirthuania, Poland, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Ukraine

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (27 Member States)

Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Uruguay, Venezuela

ARAB STATES (2 Member States)

Mauritania, Yemen

Scholarship value/inclusions:

An all inclusive lump-sum contribution equivalent in local currency to US$20,000 per year for each selected beneficiary to support her/him during study/research in Israel. The amount offered should cover the international travel costs for the approved itinerary, accommodation, meals, books, local transportation, telephone expenses, medical insurance, and, incidentals, etc.

Note: No provision to finance or lodge family members is made. Facilities will not be available to provide appropriate living conditions, and, the amount of the fellowship is adequate only for the living expenses of the fellow himself/herself.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the following general criteria:

• Be from a developing country listed above.
• Candidates must have received within three years their PhD degree.
• Only candidates with the necessary qualifications, who demonstrate outstanding intellectual promise and personal qualities, shall be considered under this programme.
• Candidates must be able to integrate an on-going research programme being conducted at one of the universities/institutes listed above.
• Candidates must be able to communicate in English and are required to provide the TOEFL scores (Test of English as a Foreign Language) obtained.
• Applicants must be in good health, both physically and mentally.

Application instructions:

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

For 2009 Cycle, the closing date for submission of documents to UNESCO by applicants approved by Israeli universities is 30 October 2009.

Potential candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as each participating university/institute may reach its quota and close the enrolment for this programme before this date.

Contact information:

UNESCO Fellowships Programme Section
Address: 7, Place de Fontenoy, 75700 Paris, France
Emails of contact persons can be found here.

Additional information and assistance can be obtained by contacting directly either the university/institute in Israel where placement is desired, or, the Embassy (or the representatives) of Israel in the candidate’s country. Only the listed universities/institutes in Israel can provide ample information on study/research being currently conducted by them.

Visit the website for the contact details of the participating universities.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=45335&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

2009 Official Announcement

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Japanese Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) for developing countries

2009-08-15T23:16:00.000-07:00

Scholarization is very honored to announce JDS program, better known as Japanese Human Resource Development Scholarship, for developing countries in Asia. The JDS Program aims to provide nationalities of China, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Viet Nam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka with opportunities for academic research at Japanese higher educational institutions under the Grant Aid assistance by Government of Japan.

The objective of this program is to support the respective Government in its efforts to facilitate its own plans for human resource development mainly for capacity building and institutional building, and thereby extend and enhance the bilateral relationship with Japan.

The JDS Program targets young government officers for public sector, researchers, and others with potential to play leadership roles in their specialties after return to each country as well as to become leaders in their homeland in the 21st century.

This Program is implemented by the related Ministry of the respective countries, Government of Japan JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).

The JDS fellows are sent to Japanese higher educational institutions to pursue a Master’s Degree.

Host Institution(s):

Selected Universities in Japan

Field of studies:

Depending on the country, the field of studies supported include: Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics and Finance, Law, Public Policy, International Relations, Information Technology, Industrial Development and other related fields

Number of Awards:

Bangladesh: 15 fellows
Laos: not specified
Philippines: 20 fellows
China: 45 fellows

Target group:

Nationals of China, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of
Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Viet Nam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Sri
Lanka

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship shall include institution expenses (tuition fees, admission fees), traveling and seminar allowance, book allowance, arrival allowance, accommodation allowance, daily expenses, shipping allowance, etc. For more information, please read the terms and conditions of the scholarship (link found below).

Eligibility:

See the country-specific eligibility requirements in their respective websites (links found below).

Application instructions:

It is important to visit the country-specific websites for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Application forms can also be downloaded from the official websites.

Below are the country-specific deadlines for 2009:

Bangladesh: 14 September 2009
Laos: 18 September 2009
China: 25 September 2009
Philippines: 15 October 2009

Contact information:

See the country-specific contact details in their respective websites (links found below).

Website:

Official Scholarship Websites (country specific):

Bangaladesh: http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/bangladesh/index.htm
Laos: http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/laos/index.htm
Philippines: http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/philippines/index.htm
China: http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/china/e/index.htm

Scholarship Terms and Conditions (as of April 2009): http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/common_dl/rules_of_jds_fellows2009.pdf

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Master and Doctoral Scholarship for Foreign Students at Osaka University by Japanese Government

2009-07-16T19:19:00.000-07:00

The Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University aims to acquire a good international reputation through increased involvement in the exchange of students and/or researchers and in joint research projects. It's called Engineering Science 21st Century" Program! "Engineering Science 21st Century" is a special program taught in English for Master's and/or Doctoral Courses.

The Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University had launched the special English taught course for foreign students who have no accessibility of Japanese.

These Programs as follow:

Special Program of "Engineering Science 21st Century" for Master's and Doctoral Courses Taught in English for enrollment in April 2009
Special Program of "Engineering Science 21st Century" for Master's and Doctoral Courses Taught in English for enrollment in October 2009
Special Program of "Engineering Science 21st Century" for Master's and Doctoral Courses Taught in English for enrollment in October 2009 (Sponsored by Japanese Government Scholarship)

Students are trained and supervised with the use of English so that the students are not requested to learn Japanese to take their Master's/Doctoral degree.

Applicants are requested to submit enclosed application forms by registered mail (EMS) to the office of Graduates Section, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, not later than 19th of December 2008 for enrollment in April (Non-sponsored) and in October (Sponsored by Japanese Government Scholarship), and not later than 31st of July 2009 for enrollment in October (Non-sponsored).

For any matters concerning admission, please contact to the Graduates Section below by e-mail. In this case, you would be advised to write titles of emails, Application form for Master's / Doctoral course, so that we cannot accidentally delete your e-mails.Graduates SectionGraduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University1-3, Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-8531 JAPAN

Fax: +81-6-6850-6151Tel: +81-6-6850-6146E-mail address: KISOKOU-D@star.jim.osaka-u.ac.jp

You can download the Graduate School of Engineering Osaka University handbook here (sixe :23MB)

International Masters Award 2009 – University of Otago, New Zealand

2009-07-16T18:46:00.000-07:00

University of Otago Newzealand – International Masters Award 2009.

Value: An emolument of $13,000 plus tuition fees at the International student level and costs incurred in the production of two hard bound theses.Tenure: Tenure is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, whichever period is the shorter.Categories: MastersLocation: New ZealandSummary: This Award is offered by the University of Otago for Masters thesis study in any subject.

Comments: Postgraduate Awards are awarded by the University Council, on the recommendation of the Senate, to International candidates in the first year of their thesis research for a Master’s degree.Tenure of a Postgraduate Award by a Master’s degree student is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, (whichever period is the shorter.) Students must be in the first year of their thesis research to be eligible for an Award. A shorter period of tenure shall be awarded in cases where four months or more of registration as a candidate for the degree have already been completed at the time of the award. Overseas tenure of a Postgraduate Award is not permitted.

Eligibility Information: Postgraduate Awards are available only to students seeking to obtain their first Masters qualification. The University of Otago International Postgraduate Awards are open to students from all countries, with the exception of Australia, France and Germany (who are eligible for the Domestic Scholarships and Awards). Confirmation of the Award is dependent on approval of the application to register as a Masters’ candidate and completion of the enrolment procedure.

Regulations:Relevant University Regulation: This scholarship is governed by the University of Otago Regulations and Notes for Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards

Closing Date: 1 November, 2009

Application Information: Applications are made on the University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards application form.University of OtagoContact: Postgraduate Scholarships AdministratorsAddress: Scholarships Office, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New ZealandTel: +64 3 479 5292Fax: +64 3 479 5650

Email: pgschols@otago.ac.nz

Japanese Government Scholarships for Filipinos

2009-07-12T09:42:00.002-07:00

The Japanese Government receives about 100 scholars from the Philippines under six different scholarship categories:

Teacher Training – This scholarship is open to teachers (elementary/high school) or academic staff/members at a teacher training institution wishing to undergo professional improvement in the field of Education in Japan for 1 1/2 years.
Japanese Scholarship- This scholarship covers a 1-year period of studying Japanese language, life and culture.
Undergraduate – This scholarship covers a 5-year period of study in Japan for individuals wishing to pursue undergraduate-level studies in the field of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.
Research – This scholarship covers a 1 1/2 to 2-year period of study in Japan for individuals who are interested in conducting research in a field related to what they have previously studied within the scope of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.
Professional Training School – This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 3-year non-degree program at a Japanese vocational school in the following fields: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Nutrition, Infant Education, Secretarial Studies, Hotel Management, Tourism, Fashion / Dressmaking, Design, Photography, etc.
College of Technology – This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 4-year non-degree program at a Japanese school in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Information, Communication and Network Engineering; Materials Engineering; Architecture and Civil Engineering; Maritime Engineering; etc.

WHO MAY APPLY

Applicants must be under 35 years (Teacher Training), between the ages of 18-29 (Japanese Studies), between 17 to 21 (Undergraduate), under 35 years (Research), between 17-21 (Professional Training) and 17-21 years old (College of Technology).

FINANCIAL AID/GRANT SUPPORT

School fees, travel and allowance will be provided.

REQUIREMENTS

The different scholarship categories have different requirements. All of them require submission of an application form, photograph, academic transcript and recommendation letters.

APPLICATION PERIOD

Varies. Refer to Japanese embassy website for updated application information.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Japan Information Cultural Center
Embassy of Japan in Manila
Tel. No. (632) 551-5710 locals 2315, 2317 or 4210
Email: jicc-mnl@japanembassy.ph or jiccmanila@yahoo.com
Website: www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp

16 Erasmus-Mundus Studentships Computer Vision and Robotics

2009-07-12T09:35:00.000-07:00

Khmer Intellectuals: Applications are currently being considered for 16 fully funded scholarships (fees and stipend for 8 EU and 8 non-EU students) on the prestigious 2-year Erasmus-Mundus European Masters programme on Computer Vision and Robotics (VIBOT) between Heriot Watt University (UK), the Universite de Bourgogne (France) and the Universitat de Girona (Spain).

VIBOT is one of the European Union`s flagship Erasmus-Mundus courses. The key aim of VIBOT is to produce the next generation of leading engineering researchers to solve important future challenges in a broad range of engineering applications. Starting from a comprehensive coverage of the prerequisites in the field of digital imagery and basic image processing, the students will cover at specialized level all subjects of artificial vision applied to robotics, medical imagery and 3D vision.

This Masters programme will provide an unrivalled knowledge in computer vision and robotics applied to industrial problems and medical imagery. Moreover, the students will have also acquired a mobility, a broadmindedness and the language skills which constitute, in an age of globalization, a major asset for finding research work either in a public laboratory or in a private company.

VIBOT encompasses a broad spectrum of scientific and engineering research from fundamental theoretical results to applied engineering solutions that have strong industrial relevance. Individuals within the VIBOT research network are leading authorities on areas ranging from computer vision, autonomous vehicles, statistical signal processing, robotics and image processing.

The Masters candidates will experience research cultures in three different European countries and will be able to draw on the expertise from leading experts in different disciplines and different nationalities. The students spend the first semester in Scotland, the second in Spain and the third in France. The fourth semester is reserved for the 5-month Masters research project at one of the host universities or in industry.

Selection Criteria

Admission to VIBOT is highly competitive and based on academic excellence. Applicants should have a minimum of a BSc degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics or mathematics. The VIBOT research programme is intended for top level non-EU and EU students with a fluent knowledge in spoken and written English (TOEFL 550). Applicants are expected to provide a statement of their research interests and motivation.

Closing date: 15th January 2010

Further information and application procedure can be found here

SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship for 11 SEAMEO Countries

2009-07-05T18:59:00.000-07:00

Khmer Intellectuals: Launched in November 2005, the SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship provides financial support to a limited number of qualified PhD students whose researches are relevant to the priority thrusts of SEARCA.

This scholarship program aims to:

Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;Produce quality research papers for publication; andEnable them to work with SEARCA’s R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.

Any graduate student who is a citizen of any of the 11 SEAMEO member countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam) and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.

The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.

Application Requirements

The application requirements are:

Filled out Application Form (see below);
Letter of application for the research scholarship;
Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
Curriculum vitae;
Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.

Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.

Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Editha C. Cedicol
Manager
Graduate Scholarship Department SEARCA,
Los Baños 4031 Laguna, Philippines

Download
SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship application form
Invitation to Apply for SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship
Further Scholarsip Information and Application

Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) Singapore Foundation Scholarships 2010-11

2009-06-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) Singapore Foundation, in cooperation with Waseda University in Japan, set up a one-year scholarship program for university undergraduates to study culture, history, society, politics, economics, geography, arts, literature and so forth of Japan and other parts of Asia. The scholarship program was established in 1995 to commemorate Singapore’s 30th Year of National Independence and the 5th Anniversary of JCCI Singapore Foundation.

The Foundation hopes to provide young Singaporeans an opportunity to study in Japan through this program. Also, it wishes to promote further exchanges and cooperation between Singapore and Japan. The successful candidate is thus expected to play the role of a diplomat with the task of strengthening the bilateral relations.

CONDITIONS & CRITERIA• All applicants must be Singapore citizens, below the age of 28 (as at 1st January 2010).• Applicant must be a university undergraduate or graduate from an Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Law background.• Applicants with some knowledge of basic Japanese language will be preferred.• Applicant must have genuine interest in Japan.• He/ She must be physically healthy.

All Applications must be submitted by the closing date: 11 September 2009

Further Scholarship Information and Application Form (PDF)

Master Scholarships in Public Policy in Germany - for Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Middle East

2009-06-29T23:41:00.000-07:00

Khmer Intellectuals are very pleased to announce Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG).

Deadline: The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 August 2009

By: DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service

About the objective of this schoalrship

This programme is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degreein disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. Inaddition, the training at German institutions of higher education should especially qualify the scholarship holders as partners in political and economic cooperation with Germany. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.

Who can apply?

The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East. Target group Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

What is fundable?

The scholarships are (generally) for two-year Master courses at a German institution of higher education. The successful candidates will study on one of the selected Master courses listed below. The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.
The scholarship holders will study in groups and be offered special tutoring at their host institutions. Furthermore, there is the possibility of networking events for participants in different courses and their attendance at tailor-made summer-schools.

Before taking up their Master studies the scholarship holders will be placed on German courses in Germany for normally 6 months (this also applies to scholarship holders in Master courses taught in English).

DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.

Selection In addition to the study results achieved so far, the main criterion for selection is a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country.

For Master courses taught in German or in German and English, good knowledge of German (ideally at completed A 2 level at the time of application) is an advantage for being able to pass the German language test required for admission to the Master programme at the end of the six-month preparatory German course. For courses taughtin English, proof of good knowledge of English (generally a minimum of 550 TOEFL scores or equivalent) is required.

The university degree should have been obtained during the six years before the application for the scholarship. Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application.

All Master courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants at any case.

Application Application papers to be submitted include
• DAAD application form for research grants and studyscholarships (please download here);

• Motivation Letter containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic / professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the programme;

• Full Curriculum Vitae including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience;

• Recent language certificates giving evidence of your level of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS) and if applicable in German. Please make sure to register in time for the respective tests. Fees for obtaining such certificates areconsidered as a personal career investment and will not be reimbursed.

• Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employers;

• Officially authenticated copies of all certificates.
Further information about the papers to be submitted is listed on the application form which can be also obtained from the Internet (www.daad.de/de/form), from the diplomatic and consular representations of the Federal Republic of Germany or from the local DAAD lecturers, Offices or Information Centres.

DAAD cannot consider incomplete applications.

Applications have to be made for one of the Master courses listed below. You can indicate a second choice from the list. Studying on a Master course not included in the list cannot be funded within this programme.

The decision on the award of scholarships will be taken by a selection committee composed of professors from the Master courses and representatives of DAAD.

Deadline The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 August 2009 to the usual application address in your home country (in most cases the local DAAD or diplomatic representation).

You will find the exact address to which the application has to be submitted on the DAAD website at country specific information. You can also ask the German diplomatic and consular representations or the DAAD representatives in your home country. They can also provide addresses of other institutions in your country to which you could turn for information and advice.

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Post-doctoral Fellowship in Computational Statistical/Space/Plasma/Cosmic Ray/Astrophysics at Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

2009-06-20T01:02:00.000-07:00

We invite applications for a full-time Post-doctoral Fellowship with the Space Physics and Energetic Particles Group at Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand, supervised by Prof. David Ruffolo. The successful applicant will work with researchers and students at Mahidol University on computer simulations of the magnetic field line random walk and energetic particle or cosmic ray transport in a turbulent plasma; connections with theory and observations will be encouraged. Our group collaborates closely with several Thai and overseas institutions. The one-year appointment will begin around November 1, 2009, with a possible extension for a second year. The applicant may be of any nationality, but must be less than 40 years of age on July 31, 2009; have received Ph.D. within the past 5 years; and have published as first author in an international journal with impact factor.

To apply, submit your application form (available at http://www.thaispaceweather.com/), curriculum vitae, three letters of reference (one from Ph.D. advisor if possible), and Ph.D. transcript to scdjr@mahidol.ac.th by July 15, 2009.

Homepage : ThaiSpaceWeather

International Human Frontier Science Program 2010, France

2009-06-20T00:55:00.000-07:00

The Human Frontier Science Program offers fellowships for basic research training in the life sciences across national and scientific boundaries. Applications are invited for two international programs that support postdoctoral investigators who explore new research areas. Frontiers of science are often found at the interface of biological and physical sciences and participation of scientists from outside the life sciences is welcomed. Fellows are expected to be exposed to new literature and methods during the tenure of their award while their previous expertise should be reflected in the research project. Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.

Long-Term Fellowships are reserved for applicants with a PhD in biology to embark on a new project in a different field of the life sciences. Preference is given to applicants who propose an original study in biology that marks a departure from their previous Ph.D. or postdoctoral work.
Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships are open to applicants with a PhD from outside the life sciences e.g. in physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering or computer sciences and who have had limited research experience in biology during their previous training.Fellowships are for three years and offer flexible use of funding in the final year. The start of the third year can be deferred for up to two years while being supported through other funds thus allowing extension of the training in the host laboratory. Third year funding can also be used to return to the home country allowing the fellows to apply for the HFSP Career Development Award which provides a 3-year start-up grant of $100.000/year to help establish their first independent laboratory. HFSP fellows can apply after completion of at least two full years of postdoctoral training abroad.Nationals from any country can apply for training only in a supporting country, while nationals of the HFSP supporting countries can apply to work in any other country. Current supporting members are: Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Further Fellowship Information and Application

Submission deadline: 10 September 2009

Please check the link http://www.hfsp.org/how/appl_form.php

US - Mexico Training, Internships, Exchanges, and Scholarships, USA

2009-06-20T00:50:00.000-07:00

Higher Education for Development (HED), in cooperation with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), anticipates making up to five awards of up to $300,000 each as part of the U.S.-Mexico Training, Internships, Exchanges, and Scholarships (TIES) Initiative. These three-year partnerships will focus on strengthening higher education capacity in two areas:

* Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Change, and Competitiveness* Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Competitiveness

These higher education partnerships include objectives to:
* Strengthen curricula in the specified focus areas* Provide scholarships* Provide opportunities for exchange of Mexican and U.S. scientists and scholars* Help build the higher education capacity of Mexican partner institutions.

Please click here for Further Scholarship Information and Application

PhD Scholarship in Biological Inorganic Chemistry, Australia

2009-06-20T00:42:00.000-07:00

Two studentships are available for study of metal-transporting membrane proteins in Prof. Tony Wedd's laboratory at the Bio21 Institute and School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne. The proteins are produced via cell-free expression and the aim is to understand their function at the molecular level. The projects involve close collaboration with Prof. Volker Dötsch and Dr Frank Bernhard at the Institute of Biophysical Chemistry of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe -University Frankfurt on Main, Germany and the successful applicants will be based in Frankfurt for defined periods.

The University of Melbourne has been ranked amongst the top 20 universities worldwide. The Bio21 Institute is a new multidisciplinary research centre specialising in health-related biotechnology. It is equipped with modern chemistry and biochemistry laboratories including state of the art research platforms (see www.bio21.unimelb.edu.au).

The Melbourne and Frankfurt laboratories specialise, respectively, in the study of metalloproteins and enzymes and in cell free expression systems for membrane proteins (click here or here). The positions offer opportunities to start a career in an area of increasing importance in biological research.

The trace metals are essential to life and the secrets of their catalytic and structural roles are under intensive scrutiny as errors in these pathways cause disease. Suitable candidates should hold a Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Biochemistry with at least 85% Final Weighted Average Grade or equivalent. Successful applicants will be excellent team players. An understanding of the importance of the nutrient metals in biology (trace metals), molecular biology (cloning, PCR, mutagenesis) and protein chemistry (purification, analysis) as well as basic computer skills would be an asset and previous experience in these areas, although not essential, would be an advantage. Starting date is flexible.

To apply please send a cover letter, CV and contact details for two referees to Prof. Anthony Wedd at agw@unimelb.edu.au. If your application satisfies our requirements, we will support your scholarship (currently $A 26,000 pa) application to the University of Melbourne.

Contact address :
Anthony G. Wedd
Professor of Chemistry
School of Chemistry and Bio21 Research Institute
The University of Melbourne
Parkville,Victoria 3010 Australia.
Ph: +61 3 8344 2383
Fax: +61 3 9347 5180
Mobile: 0425 831 954
Email: agw@unimelb.edu.au

Four Doctoral Scholarships in Economics at Barcelona Institute of Economics Barcelona Institute of Economics, Spain

2009-06-20T00:37:00.000-07:00

The academic year starts on September 1, 2009. The scholarship is for a period of two years (Master's period), plus two additional years (PhD period) for students who are accepted on the PhD program. The amount of each stipend is 1,000 euro/month, and tuition fees will be waived.

The successful candidates will be admitted to the Master's program in Economics at the University of Barcelona. The Master's program is recognized by the Ministry of Education and the PhD program has received an award of excellence by the Ministry of Science.

The Master's program comprises core subjects during the first year (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematics and Econometrics) and three optional subjects from a list. During the second year there are also optional subjects, apart from the Master's thesis.

We expect the candidate to be engaged in the field of "Public Economics" (optional subjects: Public Finance I: Public spending, Public Finance II: Taxation, Fiscal Federalism, Political Economics, and Health Economics). During the PhD period, the candidate will have two supervisors: one from the IEB, and another from the IEB research network. During the third and fourth years, candidates will beencouraged to undertake short periods as visiting researchers at institutions connected with the IEB.

Participation in the Research Program "Fiscal Federalism" provides a unique opportunity to help address issues such as the design of the financial system of sub-national governments, the evaluation of decentralization in the provision of public services, the analysis of inter-governmental tax competition, and the political economy of sub-national policy making. The IEB also provides an excellent research-oriented environment, as it regularly organizes research events such as seminars, workshops and summer schools. The candidate will be encouraged to actively participate in all these events.

Applicants should preferably hold a Bachelor degree in Economics, and have a good knowledge of English. Only complete applications will be considered. Candidates must provide the following attachments: academic transcript / statement of purpose / curriculum vitae / reference letters
Applications should be submitted to the following address before July 15th (at latest) to ieb@ub.edu indicating in the title of the message 'Application to Doctoral Scholarship'.

For details, please Click here

Southeast Asian Studies Master Scholarship at Chulalongkorn University

2009-06-10T03:43:00.000-07:00

The Southeast Asian Studies Program is multidisciplinary and offers courses in history, arts, culture, economics and political science. Contemporary issues that cut across disciplines are thus easy to address and receive particular attention as part of the studies under the Program. The Program has as an integral part a “Traveling Classroom” involving a trip to another Southeast Asian country, in addition to short field trips within Thailand.

Students in the Program come from all over the world, bringing classes of international environment. Beside Southeast Asians including Thais, foreign students are Americans, Canadians, Norwegians, Swedes, Japanese, Irish, Belgians, as well as Indians, Bangladeshis and Sri Lankans.

The program is a cooperation of the Graduate School and Institute of Asian Studies of Chulalongkorn University. Faculty members and researchers of both institutions with reputation of regional and international stature contribute to the teaching courses offered. In this sense, Southeast Asian Studies by Southeast Asian point of view will be expounded. Scholars are also invited to give lectures. Special talks by world-renowned authority on appropriate topics are frequently organized. The program is very well backed up by library facilitates of the university. Students are further facilitated by the Thai Studies Program at the Faculty of Arts which has long been in operation. Students in the Program are given the option to choose some courses from a range of courses in Thai Studies Program. The Program also works on Asia-Europe student exchange with the International Institute of Asian Studies at Leiden University in The Netherlands.

Objectives of the WMSEA Fellowship ProgramTo provide financial support to grantees from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam to study for the International Master Degree Program in Southeast Asian Studies at the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University. The program is designed to create an alternative insight and an alternative understanding of the region from the region’s standpoint. This in turn will result in the development and the strengthening of younger generation of the region’s academic and intellectual community, shaping a better future of peace and harmony.

Applicant’s Qualifications:

Age: 20 to 35 years old.
Nationality: Laos, Cambodian, Thai or Vietnamese.
Residence: permanent resident of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, or Thailand, and ready to return home after graduation.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in any field of study with good academic records.
Career: relevant to Southeast Asian Studies

Interest: keen in issues concerning Southeast Asia

Application Requirements:

An Essay written on a separate sheet of paper with your full name clearly marked on the top of each page, not exceeding two typed pages. The essay should include a brief description of your study or research plan, field of interest, and your reasons for wishing to pursue them. Include reasons which tie your plan to study in the MA program in Southeast Asian Studies Chulalongkorn University to your future academic and/or career goals, and the reasons why you need financial support from the fellowship.Your research plan is the most import part and will be seriously considered. The topic of your research should be on areas related to Southeast Asian cross border issues.
Test of English Proficiency Accepted are TOEFL, IELTS or local English Language Test, i.e. CU-TEP in Thailand, ITP: Institutional Testing Program in Cambodia. In case you do not have an English Test score, other evidence showing your good command of English must be provided; for example, a transcript with English course scores or grades.
Original copy of the transcript of your bachelor’s degree study
A Copy of your bachelor’s degree
2 letters of of recommendation preferably one from the applicant’s professor, the other from the applicant’s employer.
Completed application form* with the applicant’s two-inch photo attached on it.

Application Form* Download Application Form in Microsoft word

Please submit a hard copy of the completed application form with documents required to:Selection Committee “Weaving the Mekong into Southeast Asia” Fellowship Program Southeast Asian Studies Program Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Wittayakit Building (Siam Square), 13th Floor, Room 1326.2 Bangkok 10330 Thailand.

Tel: (662) 2189848, (662) 2189849
Fax: (662) 252-4837E-mail us : wmsea@chula.ac.th
Moreinfo: www.weavingmekong.org

Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship 2009

2009-06-10T03:38:00.000-07:00

The PhD Scholarship Programme recognises and supports exceptional students who show the potential to make an outstanding contribution to science and computing. This programme supports PhD students in computing and those working at the intersection of computing and the sciences.

Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to a year to find the best possible student for the project. Joint applications by two supervisors from different disciplines are especially encouraged.

Schedule
Application deadline: 16 September 2009
Notification of results: December 2009

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Graduate Study Scholarships at MASDAR Institute in Abu Dhabi

2009-06-05T19:56:00.000-07:00

Full Scholarships Available for Graduate Study at MASDAR Institute in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce full scholarships to highly qualified graduate students from around the world. (6-10 scholarships are available to U.S. students).

The MASDAR Institute is the centerpiece of the MASDAR Initiative, a landmark program by the government of Abu Dhabi to establish an entirely new economic sector dedicated to alternative and sustainable energy. The MASDAR Institute is a private, not-for-profit, independent, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT provides assistance in recruitment of faculty members and senior administrative staff and the provision of course curriculum, amongst other matters. The Institute is located inside the world’s first carbon neutral, zero waste Masdar City which will be powered solely by alternative energy, mainly solar energy.

The Institute offers Masters and (in 2011) PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines, with a focus on advanced energy and sustainable technologies. It welcomes and encourages applications from qualified students and provides scholarships to talented students who meet its high admission standards.Beginning September 2009, the MASDAR Institute will offer five 24-month Master of Science programs (coursework and thesis).

MSc in Engineering Systems and Management
MSc in Information Technology
MSc in Materials Science and Engineering
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
MSc in Water and Environment

Details of faculty profiles, current research, programs offered, course description, scholarships, and other information is available on the website at www.masdar.ac.ae.

General Inquiries on Applications to Masdar Institute
Contact:Stephen Lee
Assistant Provost
Masdar Institute of Science & Technology
MASDARP O Box 54115, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Direct :+971 2 6988018
Fax :+971 2 6988123

Any questions about the Institute and scholarships may be directed to Stephen Lee, Assistant Provost, at slee@masdar.ac.ae.

ADB - JSP Doctor Scholarship Program at University of Tokyo 2009, Japan

2009-05-24T03:39:00.000-07:00

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) - JAPAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (JSP) (DOCTOR COURSE)AT SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO

School of International Health, The University of Tokyo offers advanced study and research opportunities under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) for oversea students from ADB member countries. Applicants for this program must have a citizenship or nationality of a developing country among the ADB member countries. The ADB-JSP at our school is designated for the Doctors Program that usually lasts for three years and commences on 1st April every year. Language used in the program is English.

ADB MEMBER COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM:

Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, People’s Republic of, Cook Islands , Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Federated States of, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Republic of, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Viet Nam.

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM

The applicants are evaluated by the School Committee and distinguished applicants are nominated as candidates for the program and subsequently recommended to the Asian Development Bank. Admission to the ADB-JSP is finally granted for about five applicants by the Graduate Council of the University of Tokyo based on the recommendation of School of International Health and approval of ADB.

The University of Tokyo maintains an extremely high academic standard with a limited number of students. Admission to the program is very competitive, thus outstanding applicants are expected to apply.

To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants:

must be a citizen or national of an ADB member country listed above;
must have finished at least 18 years of school education (except language education);
must hold a degree from an accredited institution that is comparable to the Master Degree awarded by the University of Tokyo;
must have working experience for at least two years in the field of health/medical science;
must be aged below 35 years;
must not be military personnel;
must be able to arrive in Japan between 1st and 10th of April, 2010
must agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program;
must not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country;

*IMPORTANT: The duration of scholarship is only TWO years although Doctors program lasts for three years.There is no guarantee that you can take another scholarship for the third year.

*Applicants already have studied abroad have lesser priority.

SCHEDULE: Deadline for application (All the documents must be submitted): 31stMay, 2009. Notification of preliminary selection by the School Committee: 31st July, 2009. Notification of final selection by the Asian Development Bank: 31stOctober, 2009

* Notification will be made as early as possible after completion of the selection process.

FINANCIAL AID: The ADB-JSP scholarship covers admission and tuition fees, subsistence allowance (minimum 150,000 yen per month), economy class airfare and other expenditures including medical/accident insurance.

ADDRESS OF CORRESPONDENCE AND INQUIRIES

Office of Director

School of International Health

Graduate School of Medicine

The University of Tokyo

7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku

Tokyo 113-0033, Japan

Fax: +81-3-5841-3637

E-mail: adb@ m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

NOTICE* If you send the applications by International Express Service (DHL, UPS, FedEx etc.), please send to the following address.

Ms. Ruriko Shimoyama

S-510, Faculty of Medicine Bldg. 3,Graduate School of Medicine,The University of Tokyo7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku,Tokyo 113-0033,JapanTel: +81-3-5841-3688Fax: +81-3-5841-3637

E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

* If you send the applications by airmail or EMS, please send to the following address.

Office of Director

School of International Health

Graduate School of Medicine

The University of Tokyo

7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku

Tokyo 113-0033, Japan

Tel: +81-3-5841-3688

Fax: +81-3-5841-3637

E-mail: adb@ m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

PLEASE SEND BY AIRMAIL, NOT E-MAIL for submission of the application

NRF Clean Energy PhD Scholarships - CEPO, Singapore

2009-05-22T04:43:00.000-07:00

Description : Support PhD studies in areas related to Clean Energy with major focus in Solar fields with other possible options in Fuel Cells, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies. Interested applicants can apply for Local Scholarships that support PhD studies in NUS/NTU, Singapore or Overseas Scholarships that support PhD studies in top notch overseas universities.

Apply for the scholarships and you can contribute towards a greener future tomorrow.
Homepage : NRF Clean Energy PhD Scholarships

Category : PhD Scholarships in Clean EnergyContact address : My SingPost Box, 880108, Singapore 919191Keywords : Clean Energy Scholarships

Name : Wong Mee Kim

Email : grantmanager@vendor.gov.sg

Postdoctoral Fellow, National University of Singapore

2009-05-22T04:41:00.000-07:00

Description : A Postdoctoral fellow position is immediately available in Optical Bioimaging Lab at the Department of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore. The project is involved in Raman spectroscopy and imaging for early cancer diagnosis and detection at endoscopy. The candidates should have a PhD degree in one of the following disciplines: Biomedical Optics, Applied Physics, Biophysics, Optical Engineering/optoelectronics and instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics and computer engineering, or equivalent. Hands-on experience in optical biospectroscopy and imaging (particularly in clinic), multivariate statistical technique, Monte Carlo simulations, and fiber optics, are highly desirable. Proficiency in Labview, C and C++ are advantageous.

Homepage : Huang

Category : Postdoctoral fellowContact address : Dr Zhiwei Huang National University of Singapore Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576Keywords : Raman spectroscopy, multivariate statistical technique, Monte Carlo simulations,fluorescence endoscopy imaging

Name : Zhiwei Huang
Email : biehzw@nus.edu.

Qatar Foundation Announces WISE Awards 2009

2009-05-22T04:38:00.000-07:00

Application Deadline: July 15, 2009

Qatar Foundation invites applications for the WISE Awards 2009 to support outstanding practice and achievements within the themes of Pluralism, Sustainability and Innovation in education. Two prizes will be awarded for each of these three themes.

Each of the six laureates will receive a WISE Prize Award of $20,000 at the Gala Dinner on November 17, 2009. Laureates will also be given the opportunity to showcase their projects during the WISE Forum.

The WISE Awards application process is open to individuals or teams of individuals from across the world and in all education sectors, to be supported by a letter of endorsement from senior management of their organization.

Laureates will be selected by a pre-jury then by an international jury consisting of 10 of the world’s leading experts in pluralism, sustainability and innovation in education, drawn from public institutions, civil society, the private sector, international organizations, universities and social entrepreneurs.

Applications should be submitted on the official application form downloadable from the website with a closing date of July 15, 2009. No late applications will be considered. 45 Finalists will be announced by August 31, 2009.

To submit, follow the instructions at www.wise-qatar.org/en/submission

Cambodian youth to participate in 2009 China-ASEAN Youth Camp

2009-05-18T23:15:00.000-07:00

PHNOM PENH, May 18 (Xinhua) -- A Cambodian youth delegation will join the 2009 China-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asia Nations) Youth Camp, to be held on May 19-26 in Nanning and Guangzhou, China, at the invitation of the Chinese Youth Federation, the official Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) reported on Monday.

The 10-member Cambodian delegation consists of two officials from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS), two young journalists, two young entrepreneurs, two best students and two artists.

The program aims at giving an opportunity to the China-ASEAN youth to exchange their knowledge and experiences and to discuss important topic related to impacts of the global economic crisis, youth challenges and government, civil and youth organizations' measures to support the youth, said a MEYS official.

The China-ASEAN youth delegation will also visit exhibition centers, museums, ports, industrial parks and economic development zones in China.

ASEAN groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Source: Xinhua

Resources of Exam Producers

2009-05-18T20:13:00.000-07:00

Educational Testing Service Producers of the TOEFL® and TOEIC® exams

IELTSHome page of the International English Language Testing System

BULATS Homepage of the Business Language Testing Service

ALTE The Association of Language Testers in Europe

Cambridge ESOL Producers of the Cambridge exams: KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BULATS and IELTS.

Pearson Language Assessments Producers of the London Tests of English
Other ESL Links

Word Surfing Advice on learning vocabulary and useful set of vocabulary links.

English Jet Provider of online ESL courses and some useful listening practice exercises.

IELTS Blog One of the best IELTS sites about. Comprehensive set of links to IELTS practice material and plenty of useful tips. Updated regularly.

in2english Comprehensive site for Chinese learners of English. Sections for teachers, business English and plenty of tests. Supported by the British Council and the BBC.

UK education Japanese site providing information for people wishing to study at UK universities.

Dave's ESL café one and only ...

The Linguistic Funland Mixture of Esl stuff and practical support for web developers

The EnglishClub.com Great set of links for learners and teachers

UsingEnglish.com Links and activities

The Internet TESL Journal About the biggest collection of ESL quizzes and tests on the internet. Also a monthly journal for teachers.

eslgold.com Links and activities for students and teachers

TEFL.NET Links and resources for ESL teachers

ELTWeb Huge index of English language resources for teachers and students of English

Free Language Directory of free language learning resources including many useful podcasts, blogs and RSS feeds.

Isabel Perez's ESL Site Excellent, varied site full of interesting ideas and activitities for teachers and learners.

The Language Project English courses based in Bristol. Free study activities and plenty of useful information about studying and living in the UK, especially as an au pair.

1StopESL Web site with exam practice material for IELTS, PET & KET as well as general English quizzes and an eclectic mix of other content including a photo gallery. You need to register.

Language level Check your level of English or Spanish

ESL Practice Sites Top ESL Sites English Learner Top Sites Free sites for ESL students Top 100 Teacher Sites Sites for teachers
Other

Make Poverty History Campaign for debt relief

Darfur and Chad Emergency Appeal Support this Oxfam campaign

Film Africa Participatory video projects

Matopo Primary School Zimbabwe school supported by English teachers in Switzerland

Avaaz Citizens from around the world, support the Burmese struggle for democracy

Youth Alive Ghana This organisation does vital work in providing education and occupational skills training to street children in Ghana.

Biomedical PhD scholarship in Australia - University of New South Wales

2009-05-18T20:04:00.000-07:00

Study Subject: biomedical signal processing, cardiovascular, data mining, electrical engineering, computer scienceLevel: Post Graduate (Research)

The Biomedical Systems Laboratory ( http://www.bsl.unsw.edu.au ) has an Australian Postgraduate Award Industry (APAI) scholarship available for one student to pursue a full time PhD degree and participate in a project supported by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and Telemedcare Pty Ltd. The research area is on the development of novel techniques for analysing and modelling biomedical signals to extract parameters for early diagnosis of critical illness in human (such as heart diseases), with potential application in the emergency department. Of particular interest is the beat-to-beat change exhibited in heart rate variability (HRV) and the arterial pulse waveform. We specifically look for applicants with strong background in mathematics and signal processing; good programming skills in Matlab or Labview; interest in physiology and clinical studies, frequency domain / time series analysis, nonlinear dynamics, statistical signal processing and data mining.

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until August 31, 2009.Payment InformationThe value of this scholarship is AUD26669 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research InformationThis scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Artificial intelligence and signal and image processing, Biomedical engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION, COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES or MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES. It is required that your study starts no earlier than March 5, 2009 and no later than August 31, 2009.

Eligibility

This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact

Gregory Chan (Research Associate)

Electrical EngineeringEmail: gregchan@unsw.edu.au

University of New South WalesWeb Address: http://www.bsl.unsw.edu.au

Whitworth Senior Scholarship Awards, UK

2009-05-18T19:59:00.000-07:00

Whitworth Senior Scholarship Awards

Institution of Mechanical EngineersUnited Kingdom

The Institution established the Whitworth Senior Scholarship Awards to offer an enhanced level of financial reward for postgraduate research. The awards are to assist engineers who are intending to do research and are planning to embark on postgraduate degree study for a PhD or EngD degree.

How much are the scholarships worth?

The value of the scholarship is up to £7,500 per year, for a maximum period of three years.
The Award may be held concurrently with other forms of financial support (except with any other Whitworth Award).

Am I eligible?

Whitworth Senior Scholarship Awards are offered in competition to:

outstanding engineers who have recently graduated with an engineering degree.
students who completed at least a 2 year engineering apprenticeship before entering an engineering degree-level course.
students who have obtained or will obtain admission to, or have already commenced, a postgraduate research degree programme.
students who are British, Commonwealth or European Union citizens, normally resident in the United Kingdom prior to starting their research course.
existing Whitworth Award Holders and Whitworth Scholars

Please note: only one senior scholarship award can be granted to an individual.

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted by 30th June each year using the online application form.

FURTHER INFORMATION http://www.imeche.org/

Walden University Announces Up to $5 Million in Scholarships for Educators

2009-05-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

More than 200 scholarships with values up to the cost of full tuition provide significant investment in education

MINNEAPOLIS , May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Walden University's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is offering more than 200 scholarships with a total value of up to $5 million . Awards range from $1,000 to the cost of full tuition, and the scholarships can be applied to a variety of Walden's education degree programs.

The scholarships are supported by the Riley Education Fund, named in honor of Richard W. Riley , former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. A leading advocate in advancing education as a national priority, Secretary Riley and Walden share a commitment to preparing teachers for leadership roles and providing them with the skills to make their classroom teaching better.

"Both Secretary Riley and Walden have shown their dedication to students and educators throughout the years," said Victoria Reid , vice president of The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership. "These scholarships will help educators to have greater access to education, enabling them to advance their knowledge to increase their effectiveness in their classrooms and their communities."

Walden's scholarships include the Riley Scholars, 100 full-tuition scholarships for highly deserving teachers to help them earn their master's degrees in education. The scholarships are part of a global commitment by Laureate International Universities ( LIU ) to increase access to higher education for people around the world that was announced at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Asia meeting in Hong Kong last December. Walden is the flagship online university in the LIU network of accredited campus-based and online universities world-wide.

As part of the Riley Education Fund, Walden is also proud to honor and recognize state teacher of the year award recipients nationwide by offering each of these outstanding educators a full tuition Teacher of the Year scholarship. Additional scholarships include: Educator Excellence Awards , providing 60 $1,000 scholarships; and Ann "Tunky" Riley Excellence in Education Scholarship s, dedicated to the memory of Secretary Riley's wife, a teacher and passionate advocate for the quality of public education for all children.

The leader in education programs for working professionals, Walden's Riley College of Education and Leadership prepares educators as scholar-practitioners who can inspire and impact their diverse learning communities. Its offerings include bachelor's, master's, post-master's, and doctoral degree programs, as well as individual graduate courses and a teacher preparation program.

Walden's degree programs support the needs of educators at all levels, from preschool through higher education, and at various stages of their profession, including new and veteran classroom teachers, experienced faculty members and administrators, and career-changers interested in teaching.

To learn more about these scholarship opportunities, including eligibility requirements, please visit www.WaldenU.edu/scholarships .

About Walden University
Since 1970, Walden University has offered working professionals the opportunity to earn advanced degrees through distance learning. Today, this comprehensive, accredited online university offers master's and doctoral degrees in education, psychology, management, public policy and administration, and health and human services, as well as master's programs in engineering and IT and bachelor's programs in business administration, psychology, child development, computer information systems, interdisciplinary studies, instructional design and technology, nursing, communication, and criminal justice. For more information, visit www.WaldenU.edu .

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org .

SOURCE Walden University
2009-05-18 12:05:00

E-Learning Course on Flexibilities of the TRIPS Agreement

2009-05-17T21:37:00.000-07:00

Introductory workshop: 24 - 26 June 2009, Hanoi

Online course: July - November 2009

Follow-up workshop: December 2009

Why this course?: Access to affordable medicines of high quality is of particular concern to developing countries. After the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement by developing countries in 2005, accessibility is at stake because of the restrictions this entails for generic production in countries like India, China, or Brazil. Local production in least developed countries (LDCs), which are not obliged to comply with certain TRIPS provisions before 2016, is therefore of growing importance. This implies that the legal framework in developing countries and LDCs needs to be amended to make use of TRIPS flexibilities for the promotion of access to medicines in those regions.

Aim: The capacity building course “Flexibilities of the TRIPS Agreement” is geared towards subject matter experts and decision makers from ministries, governmental institutions, NGOs and local pharmaceutical industry. The program equips participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully utilise (and advocate) the flexibilities presented by the WTO TRIPS Agreement towards pharmaceutical production and other means to promote access to medicines in their countries or regions. This course builds on other related activities by UNCTAD and InWEnt.

Target Group: Experts and decision makers from national ministries, government institutions, non-governmental institutions and commercial enterprises from the pharmaceutical sector who serve as multipliers in their field. Invited are participants from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam.

Content: Subsequent to a short introduction to the WTO TRIPS flexibilities, the online course will cover the following subject matter structured in five modules:

Patentable Subject Matter and Patentability Criteria (Module 1)
Exceptions to Patent Rights (Module 2)
Compulsory Licenses (Module 3)
Protection of Pharmaceutical Test Data (Module 4)
Negotiation Skills (Module 5)

Learning Objectives

Participants will

develop a comprehensive understanding of TRIPS flexibilities relevant to building local and regional pharmaceutical production and to improving access to high quality, affordablemedicines in developing countries
recognise the intellectual property dimensions of health, trade/investment and relatedissues
create a network of regional stakeholders for policy discussion and creation
identify suitable policy options on the national, regional and international level tomake full use of the TRIPS flexibilities
transfer their knowledge to implement initiatives that improve access to medicines, industry and trade policies as well as industrial capacities for sustainable development
act as multipliers for other key stakeholders in their countries.

Structure of the e-learning courseA three-day introductory workshop in Hanoi Vietnam, will precede the start of the course. During the workshop participants will have the chance to familiarise themselves with the online environment and the various communication tools. At the same time they will get to know each other as well as the course tutors.

The e-learning phase is then comprised of five modules, which are to be completed consecutively. Participants will only gain access to a module once the preceding one has been completed. Average time for studying will be approximately 10- 12 hrs per module for the duration of the course (approximately 50-60 hrs) over a period of four months.

Following the online phase, a five-day follow-up workshop will be conducted in South East Asia in December 2009.

Learning Methods

The course follows a blended learning approach, with the online modules being complemented bythe face-to-face seminars. The entire course will be supported by tutors, who will be in direct contact with the participants throughout the modules, and who will be able to direct participants' questions to experts as needed. The continuous interaction amongst participants themselves, as well as between the participants, tutors and other experts is an integral part of the course's design. There are several tools available on the Global Campus 21 learning platform that enable interaction, communication and co-operation. They include a chat room, a pin board for posting information of general interest, a document pool for exchanging completed material and asynchronous discussion tools.

Prerequisites

The face-to-face seminar as well as the e-learning phase will be held in English. In order to read the course materials, write study assignments and participate in discussions, participants need a very good command of the English language. This should be demonstrated by previous attendance of seminars, lectures or conferences held in English. The participants need to have internet access at least three times a week in order to participate in discussions (chats) and download course materials. The online time can be reduced by partly working offline with the CD-ROM of the course.

Further requirements:

Basic computer and Internet competence (e.g. email, searching the WWW), MS Office,Acrobat Reader
PC usable for multimedia applications and connected to the Internet, Microsoft WINDOWS 98, or XP, or Vista; Browser (Firefox or Internet Explorer), CD-ROM drive.

Terms of Attendance

A maximum number of 30 participants from the region can be accepted for the online course. Final official invitations will be issued to accepted applicants through InWEnt Bonn. The aim is to form interdisclinary teams from each country. Participants who have successfully taken part in the e-learning phase are eligible to join the follow-up workshop. InWEnt will provide full board accommodation during the introductory and follow-up workshops seminar in Asia for all attendees and will cover local travel costs. Travel expenses to and from the seminar are supposed to be met by the participants or sending organisations as a contribution towards the advanced training. Exceptions (sponsorship) may be made at the discretion of InWEnt.

Travelling arrangements will be made by the participants themselves or in case of sponsorship by InWEnt. Expenses will be reimbursed by InWEnt only on approval and presentation of original receipts. Any other additional costs need to be covered by the participants. It is recommended to bring sufficient extra money for personal expenses.

During the workshops the participants are covered by insurance for emergency care and accidents. This insurance does not include travel insurance, though, or costs of visa, medical examinations or any loss or damage of personal belongings. After the successful completion of the follow-up workshop participants will receive a certificate from InWEnt/ UNCTAD.

InWEnt - Capacity Building International, Germany: InWEnt – Capacity Building International, Germany, is a non-profit organisation with worldwide operations dedicated to human resource development, advanced training, and dialogue. Our capacity building programmes are directed at experts and executives from politics, administration, the business community, and civil society. We are commissioned by the German federal government to assist with the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations. In addition, we provide the German business sector with support for public private partnership projects. Through exchange programmes, InWEnt also offers young people from Germany the opportunity to gain professional experience abroad.

UNCTAD: Established in 1964, UNCTAD has been the focal point within the United Nations for the integrated treatment of trade, development and interrelated issues in the areas of finance, technology, and investment. UNCTAD seeks to promote the integration of developing countries into the world economy by providing a forum for intergovernmental deliberations; research and policy analysis; and related technical assistance. UNCTAD’s Programme on the Development Dimensions of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights seeks to help developing countries participate effectively in international discussions on IP rights and at the national level, to help ensure that their IP policies are consonant with development objectives.

Further information: www.unctad.org

Registration

Application Deadline: 22 May 2009

Please fill in the attached application form and sendit, together with your CV by e-mail to the following address: klaudia.sonntag@inwent.org

InWEnt - Capacity Building International ,Germany

Ms Klaudia Sonntag, Health Division
Mr Dr. Johannes Kleinschmidt, Health Division
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4053113 Bonn, Germany
Fon: + 49 (0) 228 - 44601 – 729Fax: + 49 (0) 228 - 44601 – 844

The Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize

2009-05-17T21:31:00.000-07:00

TWAS and illycaffè s.p.a. have instituted a high-level prize to honour distinguished scientists from developing countries. The Trieste Town Council and the Trieste International Foundation for Scientific Progress and Freedom are collaborating in this effort.

The first four-year cycle of the prize (2005-2008) was established to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made in basic sciences by individual scientists in developing countries. It was named the 'Trieste Science Prize', in recognition of the unique and fundamental role that the Trieste System of scientific institutions plays in promoting science and technology in the developing world.

The second four-year cycle (2009-2012) of the prize, now called the 'Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize' to honour the late former President of illycaffè, will focus on sustainability science. The prize is awarded annually and rotate among the following fields:

Climate change and its impact on agriculture in developing countries (2009)
Energy (2010)
Materials science (2011)
Human health (2012)

Each prize carries a monetary award of US$100,000 generously contributed by illycaffè, a trophy and a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded. The annual prize will be presented to the recipient at a special occasion arranged by TWAS, illycaffè and the Trieste Town Council.

Eligibility

Candidates must be nationals of developing countries, working and living in the South.
The prizes will only be awarded to individuals for scientific research of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries.
Individuals who have received the Nobel Prize, the Tokyo/Kyoto Prize, the Crafoord Prize or the Abel Prize are not eligible for the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize.

Evaluation

The evaluation is carried out by a scientific committee, chaired by the TWAS President, consisting of an authoritative and international jury and a designated representative from illycaffè.
Jury members are not eligible for the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize.

Nominations

Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Nominations should be accompanied by a 5-6 page biographical sketch of the nominee including his/her major scientific accomplishments, list and copies of not more than 20 of the candidate's most significant publications and a complete list of publications. A brief professional C.V. of the candidate is also to be included.

Deadline

The deadline for receiving nominations for the 2009 prize for outstanding contributions in Climate change and its impact on agriculture in developing countries is 31 May 2009.

ContactProf. Mohamed H.A. Hassan, Executive Director, TWAS, Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize, ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 1134014 Trieste, Italy Tel: +39 040 2240387Fax: +39 040 22407387 E-mail: prizes@twas.org

Moreinfo: http://twas.ictp.it/prog/prizes/trieste-science-prize

White Rose Scholarship, Mechanical Engineering, England

2009-05-13T14:40:00.000-07:00

Project supervisors:

Lead Supervisor: Dr Ray Holt, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds

Co-Supervisor: Dr Paul Cairns, Computer Science, University of York

Details of studentship: White Rose Studentships arise from a special relationship between the three White Rose Universities - University of Leeds, University of Sheffield and University of York. The studentship is collaborative in nature; each studentship involves supervisors from two of the White Rose Universities. The studentship commences full-time PhD study in September/October 2009 and is tenable for up to 3years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The studentship provides academic fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual maintenance grant (£13,290 in Session 2009/10, to be increased in line with the standard research council maintenance grant). To be considered applicants should hold a 2i or better Bachelors degree in engineering or a related subject.

Details of project:

This project will investigate the role of material and texture in creating products that are both easy-to-use and desirable for older consumers, using the packaging and utensils encountered in the kitchen as a case study. This will explore three novel areas: balancing affective requirements against functional and ergonomic needs; the influence of environmental conditions on affective responses, and the use of different surface textures on different parts of a product to satisfy users varying requirements at different stages of use. The project will be carried out in three stages, involving work at both Leeds and York Universities:

Interview and observe users to determine their functional, ergonomic and affective requirements for packaging and utensils in the context of making a meal in the kitchen. This will be done through interviews and observational studies of users preparing a meal at the University of York's Responsive Home Lab.
Characterise material and surface properties of packaging and utensils in terms of affective responses.Affective responses to the materials and textures used in the observational studies will be gathered at the University of Leeds' Affective Engineering lab. The properties of these materials and textures will be measured and characterised in terms of the affective responses that they evoke.
Propose and evaluate new combinations of material and texture for kitchen utensils and packaging which will improve performance against the identified requirements. The information gathered from the affective study will be used to propose new combinations of material and surface texture that offer an improved affective experience, which will be tested by creating prototype products and repeating the original observational study.

Training provision for student

The student will be based in the University of Leeds, which provides a professional development scheme for all its postgraduate students to identify and meet their training needs.

Interested students should contact:Dr Ray Holt, University of Leeds Email: r.j.holt-at-leeds.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) 113 3437936

Who do they apply to: Graduate Office, Faculty of Engineering, University of LeedsEmail: phdat-at-engineering.leeds.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) 113 343 8000

Closing Date: 29th May 2009

How to Apply for a White Rose Studentship at Leeds

Interested applicants should read the detailed description of the relevant research project, complete an application form (I want to Apply) for a study place and a White Rose Studentship application form here (DOC).

Application packs are available from the Postgraduate Scholarships Office, Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT (email: scholarships-at-leeds.ac.uk).

Completed White Rose Studentship application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office, Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT.

The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship for (Under-)Graduate and PhD

2009-05-13T14:36:00.000-07:00

The Heinrich Böll Foundation is part of the Green political movement that has developed worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism, and conservatism. Our main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice. We place particular emphasis on gender democracy, meaning social emancipation and equal rights for women and men. We are also committed to equal rights for cultural and ethnic minorities and to the societal and political participation of immigrants. Finally, we promote non-violence and proactive peace policies.

Who is Eligible?

A) German and foreign studentsThe Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to German and foreign students in keeping with the guidelines provided by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Foreign Office (AA).

The maintenance scholarships which are awarded to German citizens, EU citizens and students who have gained their university entrance qualifications from a German school will be calculated on the same basis as BAföG, depending on your parent's income and/or your own income and personal assets. Irrespective of this, an independent book grant of 80 € per month will be awarded to all successful applicants.

The following requirements apply to German citizens, EU citizens and students who have gained their university entrance qualifications from a German school:

You must be enrolled at a state-recognized university or college (e.g. Fachhochschule) in Germany at the time the scholarship payments begin. The foundation also grants scholarships for Master degree courses in other EU countries.

Earliest application date: if you intend to enrol for a Bachelor or Masters degree, for a Diploma, Magister or State Examination, you can apply for a scholarship before your studies begin, but the earliest date for receiving payment will be the beginning of the first semester. We advise you to make your application in time for the start of your studies.
Latest application date: within the prescribed maximum period of study you should still have at least four semesters before your final examinations, so that the foundation can support you for at least three semesters.

The following requirements apply to foreign applicants (except EU citizens) who wish to study in Germany:

You must be enrolled at a state-recognized university or college (e.g. Fachhochschule) in Germany at the time the scholarship payments begin.
You should provide proof that you have already graduated with an initial professional qualification. This programme mainly supports students aiming for a Masters degree.
You need a good knowledge of German, and we kindly ask you to provide proof of your proficiency.
Unfortunately, the current guidelines specify that we can not support foreign scholarship holders for stays abroad in third countries for more than four weeks.

The following requirements apply to all German and non-German students wishing to pursue a Masters degree or post-graduate studies:

You should definitely apply for a scholarship before the start of your studies, in order to ensure long-term support and cooperation.
The Heinrich Böll Foundation cannot award you a scholarship, if you are studying for a one-year Masters degree and were not previously supported by the foundation.
Tuition fees for fee-paying courses in Germany cannot be financed by the Heinrich Böll Foundation.

B) German and foreign students for doctoral studies (PhD)The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to German and foreign doctoral students in keeping with the guidelines provided by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Foreign Office (AA).

If you are applying for a doctoral scholarship you must have either qualified at a state or state-recognized college or university in Germany for admission to doctoral studies, or you must have gained a degree at a foreign university and been accepted for doctoral studies by a college or university in Germany. If you are a foreign student, you must have a good knowledge of German, for which we require proof.

How to apply:for (under-)graduatesfor (under-)graduates
download application sheet (PDF)
download cover letter (PDF) in German

for PhD students
download application sheet (PDF)
download cover letter (PDF) in German
Scholarship DepartmentPostal addressHeinrich-Böll-StiftungStudienwerk, Schumannstr. 810117, BerlinE-mail: studienwerk@boell.de, Fax: 030/285 34-409

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PhD scholarships The IRTG Stochastic Models, Germany

2009-05-13T14:33:00.000-07:00

The IRTG Stochastic Models of Complex Processes Berlin-Zurich is offering several scholarships for graduate students in Berlin starting October 2009. Candidates should have obtained (or be about to obtain) a Diploma or M.Sc. degree in mathematics or closely related fields with results significantly above average, and intend to pursue graduate studies in mathematics within the research area of the IRTG. The IRTG offers, besides the opportunity to do supervised research, a rich graduate programme consisting of graduate courses, seminars, and guest lectures. Fellows are required to actively participate in this programme.

Scholarships are tax-free and carry a monthly stipend of e1203.– plus family allowance. They are initially awarded for two years, subject to renewal to up to 3 years. All graduate students will be expected to work for a Ph.D. degree at one of the participating universities in Berlin and Potsdam. They are expected to spend 6 months at the partner institutions in Zurich, for which additional financial support will be provided.

Applications should provide the usual documents:

letter of application
curriculum vitae
copies of certificates
Diplom/masters’ thesis and relevant publications if available
statement of purpose sketching the applicants research interests
two letters of recommendation (to be sent directly to us)

The IRTG particularly encourages the application of female candidates. Disabled persons will be given preferential treatment in cases of otherwise equal qualification.

Applications and inquiries should be addressed to:Prof. Dr. Jean-Dominique Deuschel, Coordinator, IRTG SMCPInstitut f¨ur Mathematik, MA 7-4, Technische Universit¨at BerlinStraße des 17. Juni 136, 10623 Berlin, Germanypreferably via e-mail to

siwak@math.tu-berlin.de

FURTHER DETAILS http://www2.math.tu-berlin.de
DEADLINES Applications are requested before June 15, 2009

6 PhD or Early Stage Researcher positions Geological Time Scale

2009-05-13T14:27:00.000-07:00

6 PhD or Early Stage Researcher positions Geological Time ScaleUtrecht UniversityNetherland
The scientific goal of the network is to establish the next generation standard Geological Time Scale with unprecedented accuracy, precision, resolution and stability for the last 100 Myr through integration and intercalibration of state-of-the-art numerical dating. We subdivided the research programme on scientific grounds around three ‘time slices’ tasks: Neogene, Paleogene and Cretaceous.

The Neogene time scale is astronomically dated but this dating needs to be fine-tuned. Radio-isotopic dating of Neogene ash layers is challenging. Comparison with astronomical ages offers excellent opportunities for gaining insight into isotope systematics, such as potential mineral residence times (in U/Pb dating) and the age of mineral dating standards (40Ar/39Ar dating). Evidently, the outcome of the Neogene projects is crucial for the work carried out in the older, Paleogene and late Cretaceous intervals and thus for GTSnext as a whole.

The following positions are still available:

40Ar/39Ar dates for geomagnetic reversal boundaries of the last 3 Myr: what is their real age? (Roskilde University, Denmark)
Intercalibrating U-Pb zircon ages of Miocene volcanic ashes with their astronomical and 40Ar/39Ar ages (University of Geneva, Switzerland)
New radio-isotopic age constraints to tie floating Paleogene astrochronologies: what is causing hypothermals? (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
Isotopic ages for the Eocene-Oligocene boundary: insights into the greenhouse-icehouse transition (NERC Isotope Geoscience Laboratory and University of Leicester, United Kingdom)
The late Cretaceous time scale: new 40Ar/39Ar age constraints for astronomical tuning (Université Paris Sud XI, France)
U/Pb dating and the integrated Cretaceous time scale: what is causing Oceanic Anoxic Events? (Wilhelms Universität Münster, Germany)

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful applicants are not restricted to EU and associated countries, but must fulfil the Marie Curie ITN mobility rules (see http://www.earthtime-eu.eu/). They must also comply with the following selection criteria:

MSc degree in Earth Sciences or equivalent giving access to post-graduate research study;
Less than 4 years research experience after completion of Diploma/Master’s degree;
PhD has not previously been awarded.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Remuneration for each position will be in accordance with the regulations of the Marie Curie ITN scheme.
Salary: € 40.000 - € 53.000 gross per year including mobility allowance and depending on country.

DEADLINE All positions stay open until filled, but should be filled no later than September 1st, 2009.

FURTHER DETAILS

http://applicaties.csc.uu.nl/uuvacature/detail.cfm?export=0&id=2746&taal=Engel

Master Scholarships in Optics & Photonics at KSOP, Germany

2009-05-13T14:19:00.000-07:00

KSOP scholarship for Master (M.Sc.) in Optics and Photonics. KSOP Scholarship Program Facts:

800 Euro/month for EU and Non-EU students
400 Euro/month for German students
Mandatory Research Assistantship
Application deadline: July 15 each year

Initative

Experts from industry, science and politics agree on the photon being a crucial technology driving unit of the 21st century. The challenges that we will encounter in the fields of energy, environment, society, communication and production will not be solved without photonic technologies.

Europe fulfills all requirements to successfully open the gate to the Photonic century. But to make this come true, young and dedicated people have to be educated and qualified in this field of research.

That is the reason why an initiative driven by the Federal Government of Germany and the states Thüringen and Baden-Württemberg has been introduced. 16 dedicated industrial companies and the two leading universities in Optics & Photonics, Karlsruhe and Jena, were asked to give special aid to international and national students who are willing to study in the exciting field of Optics & Photonics.

M.Sc. & Scholarship Programs KSOP

M.Sc. in Optics & Photonics:The 2-year M.Sc. course in Optics & Photonics at the Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP), Universität Karlsruhe (TH) qualifies for a further career in industry as well as in research. Completely taught in English, the program is developed for applicants who have accomplished a Bachelor degree in Optics & Photonics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology or Medical Science.

Application M.Sc. ProgramThe application for the Master Program in Optics & Photonics is divided in three ways depending on your nationality:

German undergraduates Application
EU undergraduates Application
Non-EU undergraduates Application

The application deadline is July 15 each year. If you can proof outstanding study results, you can apply for the KSOP scholarship program.

Admission Requirements M.Sc. in Optics & Photonics

Appropriate qualification for university entrance (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, Bac),
Aboce average Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree in the field of natural sciences or engineering sciences (Optics & Photonics, Physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biology, mathematics, information technology, or medical sciences).
If the Bachelor degree is not yet available at the closing date for applications but will be completed before the registration, candidates can apply with a preliminary transcript of records.
Evidence of adequate knowledge of the English language is required: TOEFL with a minimun of 570 pb, 260 points cb and 88 points ibt or IELTS band with a minimum of 6,5.

Application KSOP Scholarship ProgramThe KSOP scholarship amounts to 800 Euro/month for international students and 400 Euro/month for German students. Part of the scholarship is a research assistantship. Within the scope of this assistantship, you will have the opportunity to work on a research project in one of the KSOP institutes.

The scholarship is first admitted for 12 months. At the end you have to proof your successful participation in the KSOP M.Sc. Program through very good study results in order to extend the scholarship for another 12 months.

Young Arab Leaders (YAL) Scholarship, USA

2009-05-13T14:09:00.000-07:00

Young Arab Leaders (YAL) was founded on January 25, 2004 at the World Economic Forum. YAL is a network of Arab men and women eager to trigger change in the world around them by contributing to development through the empowerment and nurturing of youth. Its mission is to bring global opportunities and worldview to the youth of the Arab world and take forth the region’s exceptional human capital to broaden horizons and develop global leaders. It spreads modern leadership values and fosters the development of future Arab leaders, contributing to the development of the region through a set of results-driven initiatives. It is the leader in its field. Whereas AUD’s mission is to fulfill the broad educational needs of a culturally diverse student body by achieving excellence in teaching and learning, ultimately resulting in the intellectual, personal, and professional success of its graduates and the advancement of society. It is from this principle of empowering Arab youth through education that YAL-UAE and AUD have partnered to provide 4 scholarships for eligible candidates.

Eligibility and Application ProcessTo be eligible to apply for the YAL-UAE Scholarship, the candidate should:

Be a UAE National.
Have a minimum high school average of 90% and above is required.
Fulfill the Admissions requirements at AUD. For more information on the Admissions Criteria, please click here or contact admissions directly.
Demonstrate leadership skills and Entrepreneurial spirit; these skills will be assessed during the constructive interview with the candidate and AUD shall receive a copy of the Evaluation Form completed by YAL Scholarship Committee.
Have the desire to advance the state of his/her society and community; a prior submitted personal statement will be discussed in the interview. (A 500-word personal statement addressing the qualities that distinguish the applicant to apply for YAL Scholarship and the desire to advance the state of his/her society and community.)

If eligible students should follow the following application process:

Interested applicants that fit the criteria above should send an email to UAEScholarships@yaleaders.org directly and introduce themselves to the YAL-UAE office. Applications are administered through the YAL-UAE Office.
Students will need to prepare the following documents and follow the application process listed below:

Passport Copy.
Khalasat Al Qayd.
Official letters of recommendation from two referees endorsing the student’s ability to successfully complete university work.
A 500-word personal statement addressing the qualities that distinguish the applicant to apply for YAL Scholarship and the desire to advance the state of his/her society and community.
Completing YAL Scholarship Application Form (provided by YAL-UAE Office).
Applicants should submit salary certificates of all employed members in their family.
Eligible applicants will sit for a qualifying interview conducted by YAL Scholarship Committee.

Note

Students with financial need will be given priority.
Students should participate in at least 3 YAL events yearly that will be announced by YAL.
Scholarships are renewed on a yearly basis, and students are expected to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or above, measured at the end of each academic year.
Students must enroll for two successive semesters to carry a full load of academic credits (12-16) each semester.
Scholarship covers Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters.
The scholarship does not cover the application fee of AED 200 or any exam fees.

Deadline : July 16th

For more information on this scholarship, please contact Ms. Peggy Awad, External Relations Manager at pawad@aud.edu or YAL-UAE Office directly at UAEScholarships@yaleaders.org.

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Naruto 447 RAW Spoilers and Predictions

2009-05-13T06:26:00.000-07:00

CONFIRMED 447 SPOILERS are out!!! Will release RAW Scanned Images today, May 13, 2009 (Japan Time). Read them all here...

Status: CONFIRMED SPOILER

The Greatest Pain. Rain Stop, Awakening
Nagato:- He fell on that day, by my hand and his own will. I realized my answer meant nothing in the face of hatred. We tried to do things the right way but in the end the love we felt for each-other was our biggest weakness.Bonds create openings that we could never defend. Yahiko was really a genius Ninja and leader but in the end he was killed for nothing. On that day the rain ended. On that day I awakened. I was no longer Nagato, I was pain.
Naruto: -What happened?
Nagato: – As Pain I vowed in my soul never to let anyone stop me ever again. I would protect Konan and this world and put a stop to the hatred that was the source of mine and everybody’s pain. I was weak before, but Yahiko gave me something in his death…..
“Nagato looks as though the memory is immensely painful”
Nagato: – He gave me my first path.
“Naruto flinches by the cold words”
Naruto: – What?Nagato: – With Yahiko gone my source of strength and protection was gone. He was my determination, he was my guideline. All that was left was nothingness and despair. His words ringed in my head. “I’m going to become a god of this world” As I felt his last heartbeat echo through the ground that despair turned into silence. As his heart went still, so did my mind. I didn’t hate them for what they had done, but I pitied them. So small in mind but still so powerful. If they were not going to use their powers to end the pains of their people, I would. I couldn’t understand their unwillingness to see the pain of others. I deemed them unworthy of the leadership. I would carry Yahikos dreams. I would become a god and a saviour of this world.Naruto: – A god?Nagato: – Yes. I would renounce my cares, my love, my will and body to the pursuit of that dream.
“Yahikos smile flashes before Nagatos mind”
Nagato: – At that day I willed Yahiko back to the battlefield. My first path and me overwhelmed the forces of Hanzo. As the rain stopped Yahiko was on his feet and pulled Hanzo towards us and before they could react Yahiko had sliced Hanzos arm, freeing Konan. Once Konan was free we released our full might upon them.
“Images of the battle, Yahiko and Nagato killing and fighting”
Nagato: – In the end of the fierce battle all was dead or had fled the immediate battle. Hanzo was badly injured and Danzo had taken to retreat. A great ninja in his own regard he was no match for Hanzo and as even he was loosing Danzo simply abandoned him. As the rest of my comrades laid on the ground around me I was going to end Hanzo but he set a trap for me and got away. My awakening had put me in a trance just like before. After the battle I came out of that trance, but something was different. I still recalled everything, not like before. And I saw things more clearly. My determination was strong and I knew what I had to do. Renouncing all my previous notions I came up with a new answer. I was going to form an organization, not to save the Rain country anymore, but to save the world. To do this all that stood in our way was going to have to be destroyed. Hanzo was first. But killing him would not be enough. I knew this all to well. I had to erase him or the circle of hatred would never end with him. Someone would hate me and try to take revenge.
“Naruto is listening intently and sweating a little”
Naruto: – What did you do?Nagato: – As I said. I erased him. I killed him, his parents, his family…everyone!
“Nagatos eyes looks crazy as he say the last words”
Nagato: – After that I took control of the Rain country and later formed Akatsuki. Taking control was no problem. The people loved me for freeing them of Hanzo. I protected them.
“Nagato hesitates and looks at Naruto”
Nagato: – You know the rest, Akatsuki’s goals I told you before. So?…Knowing the truth, our story. Do you hate us? What is your answer?
“Naruto looks at Konan and then Nagato again”
Naruto: – And the chair?
Nagato looks a little surprised at Narutos stalling”
Nagato: – Hanzo was no easy opponent. And his poison is not to be underestimated. He took my legs, and somewhat my health……But just as I vowed that doesn’t matter, my body and soul for the promise I made.
Naruto: – I have one more question.Nagato: – Yes?Naruto: – The masked man in Akatsuki…..When did he join?
“Nagato is taken back by this statement”
Nagato: – What?….How do you know about him? Why do you ask?Naruto: – I know one thing about him. He is using you and Akatsuki.
“Nagato is surprised yet again and goes suspicious”
Nagato: – Know this? How could you? Fine! I will tell you about this masked man, only if your answer is worthy.Konan: – Nagato!Nagato: – Konan, please. Trust me, this child does not have any answer! Although I wish he did. His role is just that of a weapon for Akatsuki to use….Well? Do you have an answer Naruto?
“Naruto’s eyes turn into normal sage again and he looks down.”
Naruto: – My answer……In the face of my masters killers. In the presence of hate….
“Naruto looks up again. He stands tall, his eyes filled with determination”
I have an answer for you, for everyone.
“Nagato ’s eyes turn big as he see in the light from outside shining in upon Naruto the familiar presence of Yahiko’s determination in Naruto.”
The determination is final!
NEXT WEEK. Naruto’s answer!

Chapter 447: The Unleashing
“And then. That was when the change occured,” said Nagato.
Switch Scene to the past:“Yahiko. Why, you were the leader of our dream. It should’ve been me instead,” cried Konan. (She cries)
“I’m a man of my word. You may have this woman’s life,” said Hanzou. (He pushes the shackled Konan down the cliff)
“I hope we’ve discouraged you from pursuing anything wreckless. And just in case, we’ve slaughtered your entire dream team,” said Danzou. (Nagato holds Yahiko in his arms) “Nagato, we’ve failed. There can never be peace in the world of shinobi. We were foolish to think otherwise,” cried Konan.
(Nagato walks over to help Konan up. He cuts her shackles. Nagato then stares at Danzou’s head protector)
“Don’t move. I’ve found the answer I’ve been waiting for. It took me a decade, but now its crystal clear,” said Nagato. “You can’t take on all of them. I know you, but even with Yahiko, this would be a suicide. Don’t expect me to just stand by and let you die,” said Konan.
“If you step in, you’ll die. Let me face this alone, my destiny, my peace, through pain’s eyes this time” said Nagato.
Switch back to the present:
“In that instant, my powers were fully awakened. It was like being born right after death. That day something in me awakened, like never before, pain overcame all my emotions. The pain I’ve felt through my entire life boiled to the surface. All I could think about was making them feel the same pain, and for me to do that, I craved bloodshed,” said Nagato.
(Naruto is startled)
Switch Scene back to the past:(Danzou and Hanzou glance at raging Nagato)
“Look at the fire in his eyes,” said Danzou. “If he wants to die too, I have no problem with it,” said Hanzou. “It’ll be my honor. Men, crush em,” said Danzou. (Nagato rushes into the fray. Dozens upon dozens of anbu black ops surrond him. Nagato then extends both arms.)
“Nagato, don’t,” yelled Konan. (Nagato looks over at Konan and then quickly turns away)
“If he’s going to use that, then I need to get out of here. It consumes up so much chakra, that it leaves hims defenseless. I better take Yahiko away from here. He deserves better than this,” said Konan.
(Konan uses her origami to transform into a winged angle. Her wings carries Yahiko’s corpse away from the commotion)
“Good. She got away. No need to hold back. Shinra Tensei,” yelled Nagato. (Everyone is being smashed by the full force of Shinra Tensei. Danzou and Hanzou look in awe)
(Immediately the surronding area is reduced to waste. Most of the Anbu ops are dead. Danzou is severly crippled. The smoke clears and Nagato is kneeling on the ground, drained and sweating heavily.)
“What, impossible,” said Nagato. (Hanzou’s Salamander is dead however, it protected him from the explosion)
“I won’t kill you, even though you ended the life of my life long partner. (Smoke appears as the dead Salamander vanishes) I’ll make make you crave death once I’m finished tearing you apart, limb, from limb,” said Hanzou. (Hanzou pulls out two Kunai then the screen cuts)
Switch Scene back to the present:
“Just like that, our peace was shot down to pieces. Though permentally crippled, I survived and over the years I prefected my Rinnegan further, allowing me to move and display my abilities through the usage of corpses. I studied all forms of ninjutsu and undergone a series of taboo experiments.
I went underground for some time, planning my final assult against Hanzou. I created the technology responsible for the tower and communication network, Hanzou would never know a thing until it was too late. I used Yahiko’s body to house my most powerful techniques.
It was like he was reborn. His body, my will, the will of God that he passed on to me. Hanzou’s reign later came an end, then I became known as Pain, a messenger that would guide the world down the path of salvation,” said Nagato.
(Shows God Realm walking over the corpse of Hanzou)
Now you know my story. How I came to be this obstancle that clouds your judgement. So what is it Uzumaki. Where is your answer now,” asked Nagato.
(Naruto closes his eyes)

Nagato: It was the same as when my parents Died! I realized My Answer was worthless! And in a Moments Notice It happenedagain. I started to feel if I was going to blackout as I did before, this time was different. I see everything. With one loud yell,all of Hanzo’s men where blown away from me. At that time I had no Idea what I did, but With my rage flowing, I did not care.I was killing Hanzo’s Soldiers one after another. I seen through all their Jutsus. I started heading towards Hanzo,But With my mind, Body and Spirit full of rage, I never noticed Danzo’s attack.
Naruto: Danzo? Do you mean the Danzo who Fought old Man Hokage?
Nagato: Yes, that is him.
Konan: Nagato!! Please Stop! This is as painful to me as it is to you!!
Naruto: ???
Nagato: No!! He must know, so he can determine if he indeed has the answer.
Konan: (Crying)…. Please, I don’t want to relive this..
Nagato: Looks down with tears in his eyes
Naruto: Staring at Nagato in anticipation.
Nagato: Danzo attacked me from Behind and I could barley stand. I yelled to Konan, Grab Yahiko and Go. As She grabbed Yahiko, I felt all My chakrafilling up within me. It felt as if there was an Earthquake happening. Danzo, Hanzo and there Men where trying to flee, And then I yelled So loudand with so much pain, that Chakra was emitting from body. And then it happened again! Everything around me had been destroyed. But Hanzo and his menwhere gone.
Konan ….. Crying
Naruto: Danzo? He is the leader of ANBU here in Konoha, why would he do that?
Nagato: I don’t know, he is another reason why Konoha needed to feel my pain!
Switch Scenes:
Neji: Sakura, Gai, i found him.Gai: Neji lets go.
Katsuya: Naruto specifically Asked that nobody interfere, you will only get in his way.
Neji: Naruto has won the fight, but he has to be exhausted! We are talking about the Akatsuki Leaderwho was able to kill Jiraiya. This is no normal Foe. Plus We don’t know what else he is capable of.
Gai: Neji is right, we must go. Sakura please tend to the wounded
Sakura: **Thinks to herself** again I am unable to help. It always ends up on his shoulders. He shouldnot have to carry this burden by himself all the time. But for now I know what I must do.
As Neji and Gai Start to leave, they are stopped by ANBU Black ops.
Gai: Why are you stopping us? You all look like you are well rested. Where were you all this time:
ANBU 1: That is none of your concern!
ANBU 2: You will not proceed any further to help Uzumaki Naruto!
Gai: Neji!
Neji: Closes his eyes, Hakke Rokujyu Yonshou, and Strikes ANBU 1 With full force.
Gai: Konoha Senpu! Kicks ANBU 2 knocking him out.
GAI: Neji Go on Ahead, I am not sure what’s going on here, but something is not right!
Neji Leaves in a hurry
Swicth Scenes:
Naruto: Someone is here
Nagato: I sense them to. You can come out now Danzo
Konan: Nagato we must go!
Nagato: It is to late konan, we are surrounded!
Danzo: Hmmm, so it is you huh? I thought You would have died from that wound I gave you!
Naruto: Why Are you here? I told everyone to stay away from us. I want to talk not fight.
Danzo: ANBU subdue Naruto.
Several ANBU form Seals and bind Naruto so he cant move. His Chakra is being drained and Naruto faints.
Danzo: I am glad the kyubbi defeated you. You would have caused me a great deal of trouble.Let us finish this. ANBU Take uzumaki naruto and kill this man.
Konan: I will not let you hurt us again!!! Konan Forms some seals to perform A jutsu
Switch Scenes:
Neji Is approaching Narutos Location, but notices Strange Chakra and an unusual amount of ANBU.Neji immediately stops, but also notices Inoichi, Shikaku and the Hyyuga ninja hiding and masking there chakra.
Shikaku: Neji, Come over here so we can devise a plan.
Neji: What is going on? Gai sensi and I where attacked by the ANBU Blackops back in the village.
Inoichi: DAMMITT!!! It’s just as jirayia Sama told us. Danzos ROOT ANBU have betrayed us.

Chapter 447: Nagato’s Awakening
Nagato stands shock with Yahiko bleeding in his arms.
Nagato; “Why Yahiko…”
Yahiko; “I tried my friend, but my way of bringing peace those not work”
Nagato; “Yahiko, Why!!!. I promise Yahiko I will bring peace.”
Yahiko dies, with a smile.
Hanzo looks down at the pair with a look of satisfaction on his face, then smirks
“I’ll let the girl go and let this be a warning to all who oppose me”
Back in Lab
Nagato Coughs!!!
“Me and Konan, fled with Yahiko corpse, but my pain was growing, I hated everyone, everything, but I was even more determine to gain peace by any means, this was my promise to Yahiko”
Coughs again
Konan; “Nagato you need help…”
“What does it matter Konan, I have fail Yahiko, but I still want to hear his answer”
Nagato; “Well”
Naruto; “What happen to you guys after, how did you form Akatsuki”
Nagato; “After Yahiko death, I craved only to see those who had done this suffer, so push myself to my limits, I tested myself against the very best Shinobi’s, I learned to control my Rinnegan, developed and learned forbidden techniques, then when I was ready, I faced Hanzo again for power of Amegakure, but this time I had the advantage , you see over the years he had grown weak but he was no fool he was always fully protected, but I had a secret.”
Coughs more raspy
Flashback of Animal, Human and Preta Paths, infiltrating Hanzo base for a confrontation.
Hanzo’s men rush into battle the three intruders, only be to easy disposed by the Animal Path summonings.
Hanzo and his Salamander enters the battle.Hi Salamander starts battle with the summons, while he begin attacking the three intruders.
Nagato; “The battle with Hanzo was fierce, but he was old and weak, he had lost a lot of his speed but none of his strength and cunning, but he wasn’t prepare for my other three paths which were disguised amongst his men, you see Hanzo great weakness was that while he was always protected, his men were not ,so they were easy to infiltrate and even impersonate. So I lure him into a false sense of victory then unleash my surprise.
Hanzo is sitting on top of his Salamander, order his remaining three guards to clean up the intruders, .when one suddenly springs,, strike him with Chakra Disruption Blades, into his chest, while the Naraka Path proceeds to revive the others and Preta grabs hold of his Salamander and proceeds to drains it Chakra.
Hanzo; “ I saw you died,” to the Deva Path.
Deva smiles, “And it is only rightful that I should see you as well”
Deva throws a kunai from one of the fallen ninja’s kunai on the ground to Hanzo.
Nagato; “ That was the end of Hanzo reign and the beginning of a god‘s., I united the people Amegakure and brought peace to the land, anyone who oppose peace were…”
Naruto; “KILLED!!!”
Nagato bows his head
Nagato; “That the difference between me and you, we both want the same thing but you’re are not willing to go as far I am for it and why should you. Our worlds are different you grew up in a system I despise, even hated; Konoha brought chaos to my land, destroyed everything, my life, family and friends, but yet all I have ever craved for is peace, I put my body and soul into that my dream, our dream.”
Konan eyes grows tense and alarm, “ He is here Nagato, for the Junchuuriki”
My ending maybe be abit far-fetched and there is no fight scene because;
1) I have never wrote one before.
2) Don’t know any of Hanzo’s move to make one (hehhee) and inventive jutsu are hard, im not even sure of his fighting element (though i suspect it might be water)
3) This predict won’t even come through, so it just be a drag
4) this was troublesome
ENJOY!!!!!!!

Google Global Community Scholarship

2009-05-13T02:18:00.000-07:00

As part of their ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, Google have announced the 2009 Google Global Community Scholarship to help students attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference in Tucson, Arizona on September 30 - October 3, 2009.

A group of female students outside of the USA will be chosen from the applicant pool. Each selected student will receive up to $2,750 USD for airfare, hotel, conference registration and other travel requirements.

Candidates must be:

Enrolled full-time in their undergraduate or graduate study in a university outside of the United States
In Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field major
Maintaining a strong academic background with demonstrated leadership ability

The application form is online at Celebrate Computing Scholarship Application System. All applications must be submitted by May 27, 2009. Results will be announced through the Anita Borg Institute by email on or before August 1, 2009. Please contact gracehopper-at-google.com for any questions.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Consulate-General of Japan Scholarship, Japan

2009-05-09T18:50:00.000-07:00

Since 1954, the Government of Japan has been offering scholarships to foreign nationals from various countries around the world to study in Japan. The Japanese Government offers the following scholarships annually to U.S. citizens living in Washington, Montana and Northern Idaho through the Consulate-General of Japan at Seattle.

Research Student, Undergraduate Student & Professional Training College Student 2010 Application Forms Research Student Scholarship (Deadline: May 22, 2009)Undergraduate Student & Professional Training College Student Scholarship (Deadline: July 17, 2009)

Japanese Studies & Teacher Training Student 2009 Application Forms (Deadline already passed. For Reference Only)

Undergraduate Student ScholarshipAvailable to high school graduates and aboveFour to seven year scholarship is available to high school graduates for attending a Japanese university as an undergraduate student. Includes a one-year Japanese language program at a Japanese language school prior to attending a Japanese university as an undergraduate student. Recipients will receive bachelor’s degree in Japan. Applicants must be between 17 to 21 years of age.

Research Student Scholarship

Available to university graduatesCovers a one-and-a-half year to two-year period of graduate research at Japanese universities. The study area must be in the same field as the applicant studied or is now studying, or a related one. Recipients may enter Master’s or Ph.D. program after passing the entrance examination given by the university concerned. Includes a half-year of Japanese language training for those who need Japanese language training. Applicants need to be less than 35 years of age and must be university graduates.

Professional Training College Student Scholarship

Available to high school graduates and aboveThis scholarship covers a three-year period of vocational study program in the following areas: civil engineering, architecture, electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunication, nutrition, infant education, secretarial studies, hotel management, tourism, fashion, dress making, design, photography and other fields of study. Includes a one-year Japanese language program at a Japanese language school prior to attending Professional Training College. Available to high school graduates who are between 17 to 21years of age.

Japanese Studies Scholarship

Available to undergraduate students who are currently majoring or minoring in Japan related studiesThis program offers students a one-year intensive course of the Japanese language and introduction to Japanese studies. Available to undergraduate students who are currently majoring or minoring in Japan-related studies at a 4-year university. Applicants need to be 18 to 29 years of age.

Teacher Training Student Scholarship

Available to primary and secondary school teachersA one-and-a-half-year teacher training program at Japanese universities is available to primary and secondary school teachers with at least five years of teaching experience. Applicants must be under 35 years of age.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:(Note: Details may be subject to change)

Monthly stipend
(125,000 yen ~ for Japanese Studies, Professional Training College and Undergraduate Scholarships)
(152,000 yen ~ for Research Student and Teacher Training Student Scholarships)
Travel Expenses to and from Japan of school fees for entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition

TO REQUEST APPLICATIONS and for more information, please contact: education@cgjapansea.org or call 206-682-9107 ext.135.?

Consulate-General of Japan601 Union Street,

Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98101click here

Scholarships for international students - ADB, Australia

2009-05-09T01:42:00.000-07:00

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity for well qualified citizens of the Bank’s Developing Member Countries (DMCs) to undertake postgraduate studies which will assist the economic and social development of their countries.

Who is eligible?

Citizens of developing member countries of the Bank (see list and selection criteria below) who have a minimum of two years’ working experience and who are eligible for admission to the following degree programs at the University of Sydney:

Master of Economics
Master of Commerce
Master of International Business
Master of Transport Management
Master of International Public Health
Master of Engineering

Please note, applicants living or working outside their home country are not eligible for this scholarship. Also, no applicant will be allowed to apply for the ADB-JSP scholarship more than two times.

Conditions

To be considered for an ADB-JSP scholarship you must:

Lodge a separate application for admission to one of the above degrees using a University of Sydney application form, as well as completing the ADB-JSP application form.
Have an undergraduate degree from a recognized university with above average grades (eg GPA of 3 out of 4 or First Class Pass or First Class Honours.
Have a four year Engineering degree with above average grades from a recognized university, if applying for the Master of Engineering.
Provide evidence of two years work experience and the latest income tax return (an official letter from an employer may be accepted in cases where an income tax return is not available).

The University of Sydney Application Processing Fee (APF) will be waived if you lodge your ADB-JSP application form together with your admission to the University application form.
Your ADB-JSP application will only be considered, if you receive an official offer of admission to one of the above degree programs prior to the ADB-JSP application deadline. If your entry is subject to English language proficiency or academic documention, you must provide all required documents before the ADB-JSP scholarship deadline.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

ADB-JSP Application deadlines

Application closing date for courses starting in March 2010 is 31 May 2009.
Application closing date for courses starting in July 2010 is 30 November 2009.

Benefits

Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for books and instructional materials, a monthly living allowance, medical insurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be applied to assist in field work and thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

ADB Developing Member Countries

The following countries are ADB Developing Member Countries:

Afghanistan* Armenia* Azerbaijan* Bangladesh* Bhutan* Cambodia* People’s Republic of China* Cook Islands* Fiji Islands* Georgia* Hong Kong China* India* Indonesia* Kazakhstan* Kiribati* Republic of Korea* Kyrgyz Republic* Lao People’s Democratic Republic* Malaysia* Maldives* The Republic of the Marshall Islands* Federated States of Micronesia* Mongolia* Myanmar* Nauru* Nepal* Pakistan* Republic of Palau* Papua New Guinea* Philippines* Samoa* Singapore* Solomon Islands* Sri Lanka* Chinese Taipei* Tajikistan* Thailand* Timor-Leste* Tonga* Turkmenistan* Tuvalu* Uzbekistan* Vanuatu* Vietnam

Selection criteria

Qualifications of the candidate.
Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be selected.
Preference to women candidates.
Preference to applicants with lesser financial capacity.
The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second master’s degree or a second doctorate degree.
Candidates who are applying in a participating academic institution in their own country may not be selected.
Diversification of nationality in the overall Program as well as at each participating academic institution will be considered.

Duration of scholarship

The scholarship period is one year. An appropriate extension for the second or third year of study is conditional on the scholar’s maintaining a satisfactory level of performance determined by the University of Sydney and following approval by the ADB.

Total number of scholarships

Scholarships are awarded, each year, as vacancies arise following completion of studies or withdrawal of scholars. Less than three ADB-JSP scholarships may be awarded in each round of application.
Competition for an ADB-JSP scholarship is extremely strong. Only candidates who receive an unconditional offer of admission will be considered for the ADB-JSP scholarship.

Application form

You can complete the Application Form by following the instructions on the form.
Please download the ADB-JSP application form (191kb PDF).

You must have a copy of Acrobat Reader to access this form. If you do not have one, you can download a free copy from Adobe.

For further information please contact:

International OfficeThe University of Sydney

NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA

Phone - +61 2 8627 8302

Fax - +61 2 8627 8387

Email - adbscholarships@io.usyd.edu.au
more info click here

Full-Time MBA in International Business, Italy

2009-05-09T01:38:00.000-07:00

The School and company sponsors fund scholarships, awarded as a full or partial exemption from MBA tuition fee.

Scholarships are awarded based on merit and on specific requirements indicated by the School or company sponsors. For specific requirements, download specific scholarship information.

Evaluation criteria

Among evaluation criteria preference is given to:

Significant professional experience
Language proficiency in Foreign languages
Demonstrated managerial skills

To be considered for scholarships, candidates must:

Complete and send the ON-LINE application or the PDF application form to the MBA in International Business
Meet the requirements stated in the scholarship description
Send all relevant documentation indicated in the competition for scholarship

Admission to the MBA program is independent from the scholarship process.

When outcomes for MBA admissions are announced, candidates will be informed if they receive a scholarship and the amount.

Deadline:
EU Citizens: 20 August, 2009
Non EU: 31 July, 2009

Address: MIB School of ManagementL.go Caduti di Nasiriya 134142 Trieste - Italiatel. +39 040 9188111P.IVA: IT 00743150328. For more info click here

University of Florida

2009-05-08T21:54:00.001-07:00

The University of Florida (Florida or UF) is a public land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant major research university located on a 2,000-acre (8.1 km2) campus in Gainesville, Florida, in the United States. The university is one of 62 elected members of the Association of American Universities. The University of Florida was founded in 1853, and has been recognized as a "Public Ivy" UF is currently ranked 49th overall among national universities in the 2009 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

The University of Florida is a flagship university of the State University System of Florida and one of the largest universities in the United States, with 51,413 students as of fall 2008. It is the largest comprehensive university in the state of Florida and has one of the largest budgets in the United States at nearly $4.377 billion per year. UF is home to 17 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. As of the 2007-2008 academic year, UF ranked twelfth among all institutions in the number of new National Merit Scholar students enrolled. Researchers at the University of Florida developed the famous sports drink Gatorade.

The University of Florida offers many graduate programs—including engineering, business, law and medicine—on one contiguous site, and coordinates 123 master's degree programs and 76 doctoral degree programs in 87 schools and departments.

The University of Florida NCAA Division I athletic teams, referred to as the Florida Gators, compete in Southeastern Conference. Alligators named Albert and Alberta are the official mascots. Throughout the school's history, the University of Florida's athletic program has earned 22 total National Championships.

History

The institutional history dates back to 1851, when the Florida Legislature created two seminaries, one west of the Suwannee River, and the other to the east. Century Tower - A tribute to the students and alumni who perished in both World War I and World War II.

In 1853, UF's official date of founding, Gilbert Kingsbury was the first man to take advantage of the legislation passed in 1851 and established the East Florida Seminary (EFS) in Ocala, Florida. The East Florida Seminary was the first state-supported institution of higher learning in Florida. James Henry Roper, an educator from North Carolina and a state senator from Alachua County, built a school, the Gainesville Academy, around the same time.[citation needed] In 1866, after EFS had closed due to the American Civil War, Roper offered his land and school to the state of Florida in exchange for the relocation of East Florida Seminary to Gainesville. His offer was accepted and the current site of the University of Florida was built in its place.Epworth Hall, the main building of East Florida Seminary, still stands in downtown Gainesville, but is not on UF's campus today.

In 1985, Florida became a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a higher-education organization composed of 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belongs to the association. In 2009, President Bernie Machen and the Board of Trustees stipulated that they are going to have the University of Florida go thru a major transition. The Board of Trustees supported the reduction of the number of undergraduates and shifting resources to graduate education and research in the future.

The University of Florida has continued to rise in the U.S. News & World Report college and university rankings. In 2001, UF was labeled a Public Ivy and was 2nd in Kiplinger's 2009 "Best Buys of Education" (behind the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). U.S. News currently ranks UF as the 49th overall best university; the state of Florida and UF alumni are actively making a concerted effort to become a Top-10 overall public.

Research

The University of Florida, the state's largest university and one of the biggest research universities in the nation, contributes nearly $6 billion annually to Florida's economy and is responsible for nearly 75,000 jobs. The Milken Institute named UF one of the top-five U.S. institutions in the transfer of biotechnology research to the marketplace (2006). Some 50 biotechnology companies have resulted from faculty research programs. UF consistently ranks among the top-10 universities in licensing. Royalty and licensing income includes the glaucoma drug Trusopt, the sports drink Gatorade, and the Sentricon termite elimination system. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, ranked #1 by the NSF in Research and Development, is part of the Flagship University and the current Vice President is Dr. Larry Arrington. It should also be noted that the UF is currently ranked seventh among all private & public universities for the total number of patents awarded for 2005.

Library

The University of Florida's libraries is the largest most extensive information resource system in the state. In total, the University of Florida has ten libraries, and over 4 million volumes of books and journals (pre-renovations) and 7 million microfilms. Collections cover virtually all disciplines and include a wide array of formats – from books and journals to manuscripts, maps, and recorded music. Increasingly collections are digital and are accessible on the Internet via the library web page or the library catalog.

Academic Reputation

The University of Florida was ranked in 2008 by U.S. News & World Report as 49th overall among "National universities" in the United States. In addition U.S. News in 2009 ranked UF as one of the Top 10 most popular colleges in the United States, this ranking is determined by institutions with the highest yield rates. The 2007 Academic Ranking of World Universities list assessed the University of Florida as 51st among world universities and 38th in the United States based on overall research output and faculty awards. In the "2007 National College Ranking", U.S.News & World Report America's Best Colleges 2009 UF's Overall Ranking Overall #35, Washington Monthly ranked the University of Florida 26th overall. For 2007, Newsweek ranked UF one of the "Top 25 Hottest Schools". According to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities in 2009, the University of Florida ranks 22nd best all around.

Another ranking by Research Center for Chinese Science Evaluation of Wuhan University ranks UF 37th in the world. The ranking is based on Essential Science Indicators (ESI), which provides data of journal article publication counts and citation frequencies in over 11,000 journals around the world in 22 research fields.

UF ranked 2nd among all universities in Kiplinger's "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" (2006, 2007 & 2008) and 4th in The Scientist magazine's "Best Places to Work in Academia" (2005); UF was also ranked the best overall in top values amongst all the public flagship universities by USA Today (2006). UF admitted 1,049 International Baccalaureate students for the 2004-2005 academic year - more than any other university in the world. The freshmen retention rate of 94 percent is among the highest in the U.S.
UF's ranked college placement 13th best by "The Princeton Review" in its "2009 Best 368 Colleges Rankings".

Colleges

Agricultural and Life Sciences,

College ofBusiness Administration,

Warrington College ofDesign,

Construction and Planning,

College ofDentistry,

College ofEducation, College of

Engineering, College of

Fine Arts, College of

Health and Human Performance, College of

Journalism and Communications, College of

Law, Levin College of

Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of

Medicine, College of

Nursing, College of

Pharmacy, College of

Public Health and Health Professions, College of

Veterinary Medicine, College of

University of Florida was ranked 165th in the 2008 THES-QS World University Ranking

Tufts University

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Tufts University is a private research university in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The university is home to the nation's oldest graduate school of international relations, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

www.tufts.edu

In 1852, Tufts College was founded by Universalists who had for years worked to open a non-sectarian institution of higher learning. Charles Tufts donated the land for the campus on Walnut Hill, the highest point in Medford, saying that he wanted to set a "light on the hill." The name was changed to "Tufts University" in 1954, although the corporate name remains "the Trustees of Tufts College." After over a century as a small New England liberal arts college, the French-American nutritionist Jean Mayer became president of Tufts in the late 1970s and, through a series of rapid acquisitions, transformed the school into an international research university.

Tufts is organized into 10 schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France. The university emphasizes public service in all of its disciplines and is well-known for internationalism and its study abroad programs.

History

In 1852, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts chartered Tufts College. The original act of incorporation noted the college should promote "virtue and piety and learning in such of the languages and liberal and useful arts as shall be recommended." Charles Tufts was the donor of the land the university now occupies on the Medford-Somerville line. The twenty-acre plot, given to the Universalist church on the condition that it be used for a college, was valued at $20,000 and located on one of the highest hills in the Boston area, Walnut Hill. Having been one of the biggest influences in the establishment of the College, Hosea Ballou II became the first president in 1853.

Tufts received a gift of $136 million, the largest in the university's history, on April 9, 2008 upon the dissolution of a charitable trust set up by 1911 alumnus Frank C. Doble. As an unrestricted gift, the donation was invested entirely in the university's endowment. The investment will help finance the construction of a lab complex integrating biology and engineering, already in the planning stages, which will bear Doble's name.

Previously, the university had received the three largest donations in its history during 2005 and 2006. On 4 November 2005, eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam donated $100 million to Tufts to establish the Omidyar-Tufts Microfinance Fund. On 12 May 2006, Jonathan Tisch gave $40 million to endow the University College of Citizenship and Public Service, which now bears his name. The veterinary school was named in honor of William S. Cummings after a $50 million donation to the school in 2005. On September 4, 2007, it was announced that Steve Tisch had donated $10 million to support a $35 million athletics and fitness facilities expansion planned to begin in late 2008; in addition, the Jaharis Family Foundation donated $15 million to renovate the Sackler Center for Health Communications and build a new campus center for the Boston campus and medical school.

Campus

Tufts' main campus is located on Walnut Hill in Medford, about 5 miles (8 km) from Boston. While the majority of the campus is in Medford, the Somerville line runs through the campus, placing some parts of the lower campus in Somerville, and leading to the common terms "Uphill" and "Downhill" for the two sections. The offices of the president, the provost, many of the vice presidents, and the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences are located in Ballou Hall, the oldest building on the hill. There are administrative offices in the surrounding neighborhoods and nearby Davis Square. Many points on the hill have noted views of the Boston skyline, particularly the patio on the Tisch Library roof.

Library

The Tufts University Library System contains over 3 million volumes. The main library, Tisch Library, holds about 2.5 million volumes, with other holdings dispersed at subject libraries which include the Hirsh Health Sciences Library on the Medical campus in Boston, the Edwin Ginn Library at the Fletcher School, the Lilly Music Library in the Granoff Music Center, and Webster Library at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine on the Grafton campus.

Academic Reputation

Tufts' undergraduate program is ranked #28 overall on U.S. News & World Report's 2009 rankings of national universities tied with the Wake Forest University, tied for #102 in Shanghai Jiao Tong University's 2007 Academic Ranking of World Universities, and #157 in the Times Higher Education 2008 World University Rankings. Tufts University has also been consistently ranked as #1 for best undergraduate International Relations programs in the country, including the 1996 Gourman Report published by the Princeton Review.

In the Princeton Review's 2006 Best 361 Colleges, Tufts was named #7 in a list of the 20 schools in the country where students are happiest, and #17 in a list of the 20 schools in the country with the best food.

The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy was ranked 4th in the Foreign Policy magazine's ranking of top Masters degree programs in International Relations. Only Georgetown University, Harvard University and Johns Hopkins University are ahead of Tufts in this ranking.

Schools

Tufts University comprises eight schools including:

The School of Arts and Sciences (1898 or 1903)
The School of Engineering (1898).
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (1933), America's oldest graduate school for international relations and foreign affairs.
The School of Dental Medicine (1899)
The School of Medicine (1893), whose primary affiliated hospitals are the Tufts Medical Center and the Baystate Medical Center.
The Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences (1981).
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (1981), the only graduate school of nutrition in North America, with the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center.
The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (1978), the only veterinary school in New England.
The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service (2000).

Tufts University was ranked 157th in the 2008 THES-QS World University Ranking

University of Arizona

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The University of Arizona (also referred to as UA, U of A, or Arizona) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885 (twenty-seven years before the Arizona Territory achieved statehood), and is considered a Public Ivy. The University of Arizona includes the only medical school in Arizona that grants M.D. degrees. In 2006, total enrollment was 36,805 students. The University of Arizona is governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. The mission of the University of Arizona is, "To discover, educate, serve, and inspire."

www.arizona.edu

History

The University of Arizona was approved by the Arizona Territory's Thieving Thirteenth Legislature in 1885. The city of Tucson had hoped to receive the appropriation for the territory's mental hospital, which carried a $100,000 allocation instead of the $25,000 allotted to the territory's only university (Arizona State University was also chartered in 1885, but at the time it was created as Arizona's normal school, and not a university). Tucson's contingent of legislators was delayed in reaching Prescott due to flooding on the Salt River and by the time they arrived back-room deals allocating the most desirable territorial institutions had already been made. Tucson was largely disappointed at receiving what was viewed as an inferior prize. With no parties willing to step forth and provide land for the new institution, the citizens of Tucson prepared to return the money to the Territorial Legislature until two gamblers and a saloon keeper decided to donate the land necessary to build the school. Classes met for the first time in 1891 with 32 students in Old Main, the first building constructed on campus, and still in use to this day.

Campus

The main campus sits on 380 acres (1.5 km2) in central Tucson, about one mile (1.6 km) northeast of downtown. There are 179 buildings on the main campus. Many of the early buildings, including the Arizona State Museum buildings (one of them the 1927 main library) and Centennial Hall, were designed by Roy Place, a prominent Tucson architect. It was Place's use of red brick that set the tone for the red brick facades that are a basic and ubiquitous part of nearly all UA buildings, even those built in recent decades. Indeed, almost every UA building has red brick as a major component of the design, or at the very least, a stylistic accent to harmonize it with the other buildings on campus.

Research

Among the strongest programs at UA are optical sciences, astronomy, astrophysics, planetary sciences, hydrology, Earth Sciences, hydrogeology, linguistics, philosophy, sociology, architecture and landscape architecture, engineering, and anthropology.

Arizona is classified as a Carnegie Foundation "RU/VH: Research Universities (very high research activity)" university (formerly "Research 1" university).

The university receives more than $500 million USD annually in research funding, generating around two thirds of the research dollars in the Arizona university system. 26th highest in the U.S. (including public and private institutions). The university has an endowment of $466.7 million USD as of 2006(2006 NACUBO Endowment Study).

UA is awarded more NASA grants for space exploration than any other university nationally.[18] The UA was recently awarded over $325 million USD for its Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) to lead NASA's 2007-08 mission to Mars to explore the Martian Arctic. The LPL's work in the Cassini spacecraft orbit around Saturn is larger than that of any other university globally. The UA laboratory designed and operated the atmospheric radiation investigations and imaging on the probe. The UA operates the HiRISE camera, a part of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

The Eller College of Management McGuire Entrepreneurship program is currently the number 1 ranked undergraduate program in the country. This ranking was made by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine. The Council for Aid to Education ranked the UA 12th among public universities and 24th overall in financial support and gifts. Campaign Arizona, an effort to raise over $1 billion USD for the school, exceeded that goal by $200 million a year earlier than projected.

The National Science Foundation ranks UA 16th among public universities, and 26th among all universities nationwide in research funding. UA receives more NASA grants annually than the next nine top NASA-Jet Propulsion Laboratory-funded universities combined. UA students have been selected as Flinn, Truman, Rhodes, Goldwater, Fulbright, and National Merit scholars. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, UA is among the top 25 producers of Fulbright awards in the U.S.

World Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China): 77th (2008).
Webometrics Ranking of World Universities (Cybermetrics Lab, National Research Council of Spain): 18th (2008).

The G-Factor International University Ranking (Peter Hirst): 15th (2006).
Professional Ranking of World Universities (École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris, France): 35th (2008).

Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities (Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan): 37th (2008).

Global University Ranking by Wuhan University (Wuhan University, China): 43rd (2007).

Library

In 2005, the Association of Research Libraries, in its "Ranked Lists for Institutions for 2005" (the most recent year available), ranked the UA libraries as the 33rd overall university library in North America (out of 113) based on various statistical measures of quality; this is one rank below the library of Duke University, one rank ahead of that of Northwestern University (both these schools are members, along with the UA, of the Association of American Universities). As of 2006, the UA's library system contains nearly five million volumes.

Colleges and Schools

Colleges

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

College of Education

College of Engineering

College of Fine Arts

College of Humanities

College of Law

College of Medicine

College of Nursing

College of Optical Sciences

Outreach College

College of Pharmacy

College of Science

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Eller College of Management

Graduate College

Honors College

Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

UA South

University College

Schools

Architecture

Art

Dance

Family and Consumer Sciences

Information Resources & Library Science

Landscape Architecture

Media Arts

Music

Public Administration and Policy

Theatre Arts

School of Natural Resources

The University of Arizona was ranked 146th in the 2008 THES-QS World University Ranking

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University, often called A&M or TAMU, is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas. It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. It opened on October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, the first public institution of higher education in the state. In 1963, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University to reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings. The letters "A&M" no longer have any explicit meaning, but are retained as a link to the university's past. The nickname "Aggie" refers to students, alumni, and sports teams of Texas A&M.

http://www.tamu.edu/

Texas A&M's designation as a land, sea, and space grant institution reflects a broad range of research with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as NASA, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research. Working with agencies such as the Texas AgriLife Research and Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M has a direct presence in each of the 254 counties in Texas. The university offers degrees in over 150 courses of study through ten colleges and houses 18 research institutes. Texas A&M has awarded over 320,000 degrees, including 70,000 graduate and professional degrees.

As a Senior Military College, Texas A&M is one of three public universities with a full-time, volunteer Corps of Cadets. It provides more commissioned officers to the United States Armed Forces than any other school outside of the service academies.

History

The Texas Legislature established Texas A&M in 1871 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, then known as Texas A.M.C. The U.S. Congress funded the new land-grant college, the state's first public institution of higher education, through the Morrill Act in 1862. The act auctioned land grants of public lands to establish endowments for colleges where the "leading object shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and mechanical arts... to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life".

A state committee established Texas A&M in Brazos County, which donated 2,416 acres (10 km2) near Bryan, Texas. Classes began on October 4, 1876 with 40 students and 6 faculty members. With mandatory Corps of Cadets participation and military training, enrollment climbed to 258 students before declining to 108 students in 1883, the year the University of Texas opened in Austin, Texas. Though originally envisioned as a part of the University of Texas System, Texas A.M.C. had a separate Board of Directors from the University of Texas.

In 1997, the school was further honored with the establishment of the George Bush Presidential Library on the western edge of the campus. Operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, it is one of twelve American presidential libraries. Former President George Bush remains actively involved with the university, frequently visiting the campus and participating in special events.

With strong support from Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the Association of American Universities inducted Texas A&M in May 2001, based on the depth of the university's research and academic programs. In 2006, University President Robert Gates resigned from his position to become the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Endowment

The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) receives revenue from two primary endowments which complement revenues received from both research and tuition. TAMUS holds a minority stake in the Permanent University Fund (PUF), a Texas public endowment fund contributing to eighteen institutions and six agencies in the University of Texas and Texas A&M University systems. As of 2006, the PUF ending net asset value stood at $10.3 billion, with $400.7 million, in FY 2007 transferred to the Available University Fund for distribution to both university systems. The Texas A&M System receives a third of the accumulated interest from the PUF, while the University of Texas System receives the other two-thirds, due to a 1931 Texas Legislature decision. Texas A&M also benefits from a private endowment, the Texas A&M Foundation, which totals over $1.17 billion in assets. Combined, the total endowment for the TAMUS stands at $5.6 billion, as of 2006.

Research

Texas A&M has participated in over 500 research projects in over 80 countries and leads the Southwestern United States in annual research expenditures. The university conducts research on every continent and has formal research and exchange agreements with 100 institutions in 40 countries. Texas A&M ranks 13th among U.S. research universities in exchange agreements with institutions abroad and student participation in study abroad programs, and has strong research collaborations with the National Natural Science Foundation of China and many leading universities in China.

Texas A&M owns three international facilities, a multipurpose center in Mexico City, Mexico, the Soltis Research and Education Center near the town of San Isidro, Costa Rica, and the Santa Chiara Study Abroad Center in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy. In 2003, over 1,200 Aggie students, primarily undergraduates, studied abroad. Additionally, the university includes two branch campuses: Texas A&M at Qatar located in Education City in Doha, Qatar devoted to engineering disciplines and Texas A&M University at Galveston in Galveston, Texas, devoted to marine research and host to the Texas Maritime Academy.

Texas A&M's Center for International Business Studies is one of 28 supported by the U.S. Department of Education. The university is also one of only two American universities in partnership with CONACyT, Mexico's equivalent of the National Science Foundation, to support research in areas including biotechnology, telecommunications, energy, and urban development. In addition, the university is the home of "Las Americas Digital Research Network", an online architecture network for 26 universities in 12 nations, primarily in Central and South America.

Campus

Texas A&M's College Station campus, one of the largest in America, spans 5,200 acres (21 km2) plus 350 acres (1 km2) for Research Park. The university is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area located within Brazos County in the Brazos Valley (Southeast Central Texas) region, an area often referred to as "Aggieland". According the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2008, the population of Brazos County is estimated at 175,122. Money Magazine, in 2006, named College Station the most educated city in Texas, and the 11th most educated American city, due largely to the size of the university. Aggieland is centrally located within 200 miles (320 km) of three of the 10 largest cities in the United States and 75% of the Texas and Louisiana populations (approximately 13.1 million people). The area's major roadway is State Highway 6, and several smaller state highways and Farm to Market Roads connect the area to larger highways such as Interstate 45.

Academic Reputation

The 2009 U.S. News and World Report ranks Texas A&M 64th, tied with Rutgers University, among "national universities" and 23rd among public universities. The Washington Monthly ranks the school 1st nationally with criteria based on research, community service, and social mobility. Newsweek International ranks Texas A&M as the 77th university globally based on "openness and diversity" as well as "distinction in research". Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranks the university 50th nationally and 88th internationally based on educational quality, faculty quality, and research output. The Times Higher Education Supplement ranks Texas A&M 60th among the world's top 100 technology universities, 24th among America's top biomedicine universities, and 50th among North America's top 50 universities. The 2008 Kiplinger's Personal Finance ranks the school as the 25th best value public university based on in-state tuition, and the 9th best value public university based on out-of-state tuition. The John Templeton Foundation listed Texas A&M as one of the thirty-five American college programs that "communicate[s] the values of honesty, trust, respect, responsibility, integrity, and fairness in the classroom".

Faculties

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

College of Architecture

George Bush School of Government and Public Service

Mays Business School

College of Education & Human Development

Dwight Look College of Engineering

College of Geosciences

College of Liberal Arts

College of Science

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Texas A&M University was ranked 137th in the 2008 THES-QS World University Ranking

Stony Brook University

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State University of New York at Stony Brook, commonly known as Stony Brook University, is a public research university located in Stony Brook, New York, (on the North Shore of Long Island, about 55 miles (89 km) east of Manhattan, New York).

http://www.sunysb.edu/

Stony Brook is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York system, and has an enrollment of more than 22,000 students. The University operates two SUNY-wide research centers (the Institute for Theoretical Physics, and the Marine Sciences Research Center). The University also operates Brookhaven National Labs under contract from the U.S. Department of Energy.

History

The university was founded in 1957 as the State University College on Long Island with about 100 students. The first temporary campus was at the William Robertson Coe Planting Fields estate in Oyster Bay. Originally, Stony Brook was a college for preparing secondary school teachers in mathematics and the sciences. Since 1962, the campus has been located in Stony Brook on land donated by philanthropist Ward Melville. The original donation consisted of over 400 acres (1.6 km²), but the campus has since grown to about three times that size. Among the four SUNY University Centers, Stony Brook is the only one that was founded after the SUNY system was established.

The Stony Brook campus was initially concentrated around what was called G-Quad (now Mendelsohn Quad), and almost all offices were located there. Classes took place in the Humanities building, and some classes were still offered at Oyster Bay. However, the 1960s and 1970s witnessed rapid growth under university president John S. Toll. More buildings were erected on campus, and academic programs and enrollment grew.

In the 1990s the school underwent a project to revitalize the campus. Numerous buildings were renovated, including the Student Activities Center, as well as each residential quad. More recently, the school completed construction of a massive Charles B. Wang Asian American Center that was funded, in part, by a $50 million donation from Charles Wang. The university constructed Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium for $22 million in 2002. Recently new apartments have been added for undergraduates. Renovations were recently completed on the original Humanities building, and new apartments continue to be built. Recently, a donation of $60 million was made by retired math professor Dr. James Simons for the construction of the Simons Center for Physics and Geometry.

Due to its long history as a concert venue, the university was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame on October 15, 2006.

Although Stony Brook is a state institution, private philanthropy plays an ever-increasing role in the development of the university. Stony Brook's endowment, managed by the Stony Brook Foundation, currently amounts to over $201 million.

Campus

The main campus is located at the geographic midpoint of Long Island, approximately 60 miles (97 km) east of New York City and 60 miles (97 km) west of Montauk. It is split into three portions: West Campus, East Campus, and South Campus.

Academic Reputation

In 2005 "Stony Brook was one of 33 universities in The Center's Top American Research Universities that ranked 26th through 50th nationally in at least one of the measures, and the University scored better in the category than such institutions as the University of Massachusetts, Tufts University, the University of Tennessee, and Indiana University."

In August 2008 U.S. News & World Report ranked SBU tied for 45th in the category of top public national universities and for 96th in the U.S. News rating of “best national universities, the only school in Long Island rate in the top 100. Previously in August 2007 U.S. News & World Report, for the sixth time, ranked SBU among the top 100 national universities in the United States and among the top 50 public national universities. The University was tied for 96th in the U.S. News rating of "best national universities," and tied for 45th in the category of "top public national universities." In January 2007 it was ranked 34th best value among the country’s public institutions for in-state students by Kiplinger's Personal Finance.

According to the United States National Research Council Rankings of U.S. doctoral programs, Stony Brook is ranked 40th in the average of nonzero scores, 22nd in Biological Sciences, 38th in Arts and Humanities, 44th in Physical Sciences and Math, and 39th in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

In 2008, Stony Brook was ranked as the 127th best university in the world, placing it in the top 1%—out of more than 8,300—by the London-based Times Higher Education Supplement.

Stony Brook University is cited eight times as being among the best in the nation in the current rankings of professional schools in US News & World Report’s 2009 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Stony Brook’s Clinical Psychology program was ranked 9th tying Penn State and Duke University and ahead of such universities as Northwestern and Vanderbilt. In addition, the Nuclear Physics program (categorized as a Physics specialty) ranked 4th, ahead of Yale, Columbia, and the California Institute of Technology. Stony Brook’s program in Geometry (categorized as a Mathematics specialty) was ranked No. 6, ahead of Columbia, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Chicago, and Yale.

The University’s Physics graduate program ranked 23rd tying with Penn State; the Mathematics program ranked 24th, tying Rutgers, University of California San Diego, and the University of Washington, ahead of Rice, Purdue, Carnegie Mellon, Ohio State, Georgia Institute of Technology and Indiana. In addition, the Computer Science graduate program was ranked 31st tying with NYU, Rutgers, and Ohio State; the Biological Science program ranked 48th tying with Brandeis and Rice; and, the Physician Assistant program ranked 11th ahead of Northeastern. In addition, the philosophy department is considered to be among the top programs in the United States for the study of continental philosophy, particularly in the area of phenomenology.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Stony Brook University (SUNY) #8 amongst public universities sending students to elite graduate programs.

The University was also ranked among the top 152 universities in the world by the Institute for Higher Education in Shanghai. It was also ranked among the top 100 universities in North and Latin America, with the Institute grouping it in the category of number 58-77. Joining Stony Brook in that grouping were such institutions as Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and Virginia.

In 2001 it became a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an invitation-only organization of the top 62 research universities in the U.S.

In 2007, the Princeton Review (not associated with Princeton University) #12 for Diverse Student Population, and is listed as one of the "Best Northeastern Colleges" and "America's Best Value College".

The fall 2008 America's Best Colleges ranked by Forbes.com placed Stony Brook at #332.

In 2006-2007 Stony Brook University was ranked the "Fourth Unhappiest School" in the Princeton Review’s “Best 366 Colleges: 2008 Edition.” In 2005, the Princeton Review Journal ranked this school #2 unhappiest school.

Schools and Colleges

The University is divided into numerous schools:
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
School of Dental Medicine
School of Health Technology and Management
School of Journalism
School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
School of Medicine
School of Nursing
School of Professional Development
School of Social Welfare

Stony Brook University was ranked 127th in the 2008 THES-QS World University Ranking

University of Maryland

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The University of Maryland, College Park (often referred to as The University of Maryland, UMD, UMCP, College Park, or simply Maryland) is a public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland outside Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, the University of Maryland is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. The university is considered to be a Public Ivy. At a total enrollment of 36,014 students, Maryland is the largest university in the state as well as the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is a member of the Association of American Universities and a founding member of the Atlantic Coast Conference athletic league.

www.umd.edu

The University of Maryland's location has resulted in strong research partnerships, especially with the Federal government. Many members of the faculty receive research funding and institutional support from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Homeland Security.

As of fiscal year 2009, the University of Maryland, College Park's operating budget was projected to be approximately $1.531 billion. The University has also raised more than $600 million in private donations in its recent "Great Expectations" campaign.

History

On March 6, 1856, the forerunner of today's University of Maryland was chartered as the Maryland Agricultural College (MAC). Two years later, Charles Benedict Calvert, a descendant of the Barons Baltimore and a future U.S. Congressman, purchased 420 acres (1.7 km²) of the Riverdale Plantation in College Park for $21,000. Calvert founded the school later that year with money earned by the sale of stock certificates. On October 6, 1859, the first 34 students entered the Maryland Agricultural College, including four of Charles Calvert's sons, George, Charles, William and Eugene. The keynote speaker on opening day was Joseph Henry, the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

In July 1862, the same month that the MAC awarded its first degrees, President Lincoln signed the Morrill Land Grant Act. The legislation provided federal funds to schools that taught agriculture or engineering, or provided military training. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the school became a land grant college in February 1864 after the Maryland legislature voted to approve the Morrill Act.

The state took complete control of the school in 1916, and consequently the institution was renamed Maryland State College. Also that year, the first female students enrolled at the school. On April 9, 1920, the college merged with the established professional schools in Baltimore to form the University of Maryland. The graduate school on the College Park campus awarded its first Ph.D. degrees, and the University's enrollment reached 500 students in the same year. In 1925 the University was elected to the Association of American Universities.

By the time the first black students enrolled at the University in 1951, enrollment had grown to nearly 10,000 students—4,000 of whom were women. In 1957 President Wilson H. Elkins made a push to increase academic standards at the University. His efforts resulted in the creation of one of the first Academic Probation Plans. The first year the plan went into effect, 1,550 students (18% of the total student body) faced expulsion. Since then, academic standards at the school have steadily risen. Recognizing the improvement in academics, Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at the university in 1964. In 1969, the university was elected to the Association of American Universities. The school continued to grow, and by the fall of 1985 reached an enrollment of 38,679.

In a massive 1988 restructuring of the state higher education system, the school was designated as the flagship campus of the newly formed University System of Maryland and was formally named University of Maryland, College Park. However, in 1997 the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation allowing the University of Maryland, College Park to be known simply as the University of Maryland, recognizing the campus' role as the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland.

Research

In October 14, 2004, the university added 150 acres (607,030 m²) in an ambitious attempt to create the largest research park inside the Washington, D.C., Capital Beltway, known as "M Square." The university completed construction on a new Bioscience Research Building on campus in May 2007. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is presently constructing the new National Center for Weather and Climate Prediction on site in M Square. It is scheduled to be completed in early 2009.

The University of Maryland's location near Washington, D.C. has created strong research partnerships, especially with government agencies. Many of the faculty members have funding from federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, NASA, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Security Agency. These relationships have created numerous research opportunities for the university including:

taking the lead in the nationwide research initiative into the transmission and prevention of human and avian influenza
creating a new research center to study the behavioral and social foundations of terrorism with funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
launching the joint NASA-University of Maryland Deep Impact spacecraft in early January 2005.
The University of Maryland Libraries provide access to and assistance in the use of the scholarly information resources required to meet the education, research and service missions of the University.
The Center for American Politics and Citizenship provides citizens and policy-makers with research on critical issues related to the United States' political institutions, processes, and policies. CAPC is a non-partisan, non-profit research institution within the Department of Government and Politics in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
The Space Systems Laboratory researches human-robotic interaction for astronautics applications, and includes the only neutral buoyancy facility at a university.
The Center for Technology and Systems Management (CTSM) has the mission to advance the state of the art of technology and systems analysis for the benefit of people and the environment. The focus has been always on enhancing safety, efficiency and effectiveness by performing reliability, risk, uncertainty or decision analysis studies.

Academic Reputation

The University's academic reputation has increased in recent decades, as evidenced in many surveys. It is ranked 53rd in the latest 2008 U.S. News and World Report rankings of "National Universities" across the globe, and it is ranked 10th nationally among public universities. 29 undergraduate and graduate programs are ranked in the top 10 and 90 programs are in the top 25.

The Academic Ranking of World Universities compiled by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked Maryland as 37th in the world as well as 8th among public flagship universities in the United States. Newsweek ranked the University of Maryland as 45th in their ranking "global universities." Webometrics, a leading web collegiate ranking site, ranked Maryland 19th on its "Top 4000 Universities" list. Times Higher Education ranked the University of Maryland 79th on its top 100 universities in the world.

Schools and Colleges

The University of Maryland offers 127 undergraduate degrees and 112 graduate degrees in 13 different colleges and schools, which include:

College of Arts and Humanities
School of Music
College of Education
College of Computer, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences
Philip Merrill College of Journalism
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
College of Chemical and Life Sciences Robert H. Smith School of Business
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
A. James Clark School of Engineering
College of Information Studies
School of Public Policy
School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
School of Public Health

University of Maryland was ranked 122 in the 2008 THES-QS World University Ranking

University of Rochester

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The University of Rochester (UR) is a private, nonsectarian, research university located in Rochester, New York. The university grants undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degrees through six schools and various interdisciplinary programs. The university is home to several noted schools and programs, including the number one ranked Eastman School of Music and The Institute of Optics, the oldest optics program in the U.S.

http://www.rochester.edu/

The university enrolls approximately 4,600 undergraduates and 3,900 graduate students. The University of Rochester competes in the NCAA's Division III for athletics. UR is a highly research-oriented institution, hosting numerous centers of research, and has the most powerful ultraviolet laser in the world, the OMEGA laser of the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. UR with its affiliated Strong Health System is the largest employer in the Greater Rochester area.

History

The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 as a Baptist-sponsored institution. The impetus to form the university came primarily from the little town of Hamilton, New York, which has been home to Colgate University since 1819. In 1848, the Baptist Education Society planned to move Colgate University (Then known as Madison University) to the city of Rochester, but was halted by legal action. Dissenting Colgate trustees, faculty, and students founded the University of Rochester, receiving a charter from the Regents of the University of the State of New York on January 31, 1850. Classes began that November, with approximately 60 students enrolling, including 28 transfers from Madison.

University of Rochester's campus was originally in downtown Rochester at the United States Hotel, which was located on Buffalo Street near Elizabeth Street, which today is West Main Street near the I-490 overpass. In 1853, the campus moved east to a then-suburban location on what is now University Avenue. Local businessman and Congressman Azariah Boody donated 8 acres (32,000 m2) of land for the new campus, and the University purchased a further 17 acres (69,000 m2) from him. UR would remain on this campus until the current River Campus was constructed in 1930, and the university continues to own a small part of the University Avenue campus (where the university-owned Memorial Art Gallery is located).

The first women students were admitted in 1900, the result of an effort led by Susan B. Anthony and Helen Barrett Montgomery. During the 1890s, a number of women took classes and labs at the university as "visitors" but were not officially enrolled nor were their records included in the college register. President David Jayne Hill allowed the first woman, Helen E. Wilkinson, to enroll as a normal student, although she was not allowed to matriculate or to pursue a degree. Thirty-three women enrolled among the first class in 1900, and Ella S. Wilcoxen was the first to receive a degree, in 1901. When the River Campus was completed in 1930, male students moved there while the female students remained on the University Avenue campus until 1955.

Major growth occurred under the leadership of Rush Rhees, during his 1900-1935 tenure. During this time, George Eastman became a major donor, giving more than $50 million to the university. The first Ph.D. was awarded in 1925. In 1955, the separate colleges for men and women were merged into The College. In 1958, three new schools were created in engineering, business administration, and education.

In 1995, university president Thomas H. Jackson announced the launch of a "Renaissance Plan" for The College that, among several changes, reduced enrollment and created a more selective admissions process. The plan also revised the undergraduate curriculum significantly, creating the current system with only one required course and only a few distribution requirements.

Campus

The River Campus is the center of the university's academic and administrative activities. It is located in a bend of the Genesee River about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of downtown Rochester and covers around 200 acres (0.81 km2). It is bounded by Bausch & Lomb Riverside Park, an 18-acre (73,000 m2) public park along the east bank of the Genesee River.

Research

UR is a leading private university and a major center for diverse fields of research. The university has eight Nobel Prize winners among its faculty and alumni. UR consistently ranks among the top 40 colleges and universities nationwide in federally financed science, engineering, medical, and other research, with a total research budget of around $350 million spread across many departments and research centers, including the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, a laser-based nuclear fusion facility, and the extensive research facilities at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Recently, the university has also engaged in a series of new initiatives to expand its programs in biomedical engineering and optics, including the construction of the new $37 million Robert B. Goergen Hall for Biomedical Engineering and Optics on the River Campus. Other new research initiatives include a cancer stem cell program and a Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. UR also has the ninth highest technology revenue among U.S. higher education institutions, with $30 million being paid for commercial rights to university technology and research in 2005. Notable patents include Zoloft and Gardasil. WeBWorK, a web-based system for checking homework and providing immediate feedback for students, was developed by University of Rochester professors Gage and Pizer. The system is now in use at over 100 universities and colleges.

Academic Reputation

UR is one of the 25 New Ivies in the 2007 Kaplan/Newsweek "How to Get into College Guide." The list names institutions whose academic programs and students are considered to rival traditional Ivy League schools. The rankings are based on admissions statistics as well as interviews with administrators, students, faculty, and alumni.

U.S. News and World Report, in their popular National University Rankings, placed the University of Rochester 35th in the nation for 2008. In 2007, the London Times rated the University of Rochester 48th among the best universities in the world and 21st among American educational institutions. The University of Rochester also placed 21st on The Washington Monthly College Rankings list. The list includes institutions that The Washington Monthly believes are "benefitting the country." The rankings take into account how a school contributes to social mobility by helping the poor improve their economic standing. Other criteria include the institution's support for research in the humanities and in the sciences and its promotion of an ethic of service to country.

Consistently, in world university rankings, University of Rochester places within the top 100 overall, and in the top 10 for the staff-to-student ratio. The University has also been ranked as 21st in the United States among research universities.

The Eastman School of Music ranks first among graduate music programs in the U.S. . Other schools in the university also rank highly, with the School of Medicine and Dentistry at 30th overall among medical schools and its primary-care program ranked 15th among primary-care medical schools, and the Simon School ranked 23rd among graduate business schools.

Schools and Colleges

Arts, Sciences and Engineering
School of Arts and Sciences
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

With more than 60 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate programs, Rochester offers the intellectual excitement of a major research university and the intimacy and opportunities of a liberal arts college.

Eastman School of Music

One of the nation’s premiere music schools, Eastman combines a foundation in musicianship with and adventuresome approach to music leadership.

School of Medicine and Dentistry

The "Double Helix Curriculum" combines basic science and clinical work through all four years of medical school.
Departments and Centers

School of Nursing

Our pediatric nurse practitioner program was named the 10th best in the nation in the most recent ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

Simon School of Business

Simon is noted for its economics-based approach to business education, emphasizing the interactive nature of business decisions.
MBA, MS, and PhD Programs

Warner School of Education

Warner offers programs in teaching and curriculum, counseling, human development, and educational leadership.

The University of Rochester was ranked 119th in the 2008 THES-QS World University Ranking

Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program 2010-2011, USA

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merica-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST) is a private, nonprofit organization that strengthens mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. Every year, AMIDEAST provides English language and professional skills training, educational advising, and testing services to hundreds of thousands of students and professionals in the Middle East and North Africa; supports numerous institutional development projects in the region; and administers educational exchange programs. Founded in 1951, AMIDEAST is headquartered in Washington, DC with a network of field offices in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen.

Eligibility Criteria & Application Procedures

Who is eligible to apply to this scholarship program?Applicants need to:

Fulfill the test and documentation requirements of the scholarship program
Be Egyptian nationals, who are residents of Egypt (preference will NOT be given to holders of dual nationality)
Be planning to pursue their master’s degree in one of the top five universities in the United States in the field of Business Administration or Construction Management
Be prepared to depart for study in the United States in the academic year 2010
Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years upon the completion of their master’s degree program
Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5/4.0 or Very Good (overall grade)
Have been involved or currently involved in extra-curricular activities (applicants should be able to provide proof of participation in extra-curricular activities when required)

What are the tests and minimum test scores required for the scholarship program?

All applicants must take and submit the score of the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Computer-based test or Internet-based Test (iBT)
Applicants interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Business Administration must take and submit the score of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Applicants interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Construction Management must take and submit the score of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Minimum scores required:

TOEFL CBT: 250 or above
TOEFL iBT: 100 or above
GMAT: 650 or above
GRE : 1000 or above (in the Verbal & Quantitative sections) & 4.5 or above (in the Analytical section of the exam)

What are the documentations required for the scholarship program?Applicants must submit the following:

Completed Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program application
form and scholarship essay
Most recent résume
Copy of university transcripts
Copy of TOEFL CBT / iBT score report
Copy of GRE score report (for Construction Management program applicants only)
Copy of GMAT score report (for Business Administration program applicants only)
Two recommendation letters from individuals able to evaluate the applicant’s job and/or academic performance

When is the deadline to submit the application and application material?

Hard copy applications must be submitted to AMIDEAST/Egypt by June 14, 2009
On-line applications must be completed and submitted by June 14, 2009

What are the scholarship application procedures? Applicants should:

Pick up an application form from the AMIDEAST office in Cairo at the following address: 23 Mossadak Street, Dokki, Giza
Submit the application form and documents required to the AMIDEAST office in Cairo before June 14, 2009
Download an application form
Submit the application form and documents required to the AMIDEAST office in Cairo at the following address: 23 Mossadak Street, Dokki, Giza before June 14, 2009

Click here to apply on-line.Scan the documents and upload them to the on-line applicationSubmit application on-line before June 14, 2009

Notification of Candidates & Schedule of Program Events

When and how will applicants be informed if they are accepted or not?Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews using the contact information in the application. Scholarship awards and decisions will be announced in September 2009.

What is the schedule of events for the scholarship program?

June 14, 2009: Application deadline< /li>
June 14, 2009-End of September 2009: Screening process of applications
End of September 2009: Selection of semi-finalists and personal interviews
Mid October 2009: Notification and announcement of the award recipients
During October 2009: Program orientation for award recipients: an introduction to the program’s goals and provisions
November 2009-April/May 2010: Placement process
End of June/early July 2010: ORASCOM Award Ceremony
During July 2010: Pre-departure orientation
During August 2010: Departure of award recipients to the United States

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A*STAR India Youth Scholarship

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The A*STAR India Youth Scholarship is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE ‘A’) Level (or equivalent) certificate.

The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.
Outstanding A*STAR India Youth Scholars may be further identified for the A*STAR Young Researchers Attachment Programme.

Eligibility

Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
Nationals of India
Born between 1993 and 1995 in the year of application (2009)
Completed Standard 8 in the Year 2009
Possess outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 80% with English as first
language in the Standard 7 and 8 school examinations
Possess a high level of oral and written competency in English

Important Dates

Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.

Activity Date

Application Period: 1 June to 15 July 2009
Selection Test End: August to early September 2009
Selection Interview: Early November 2009
Award of Scholarship: Mid to late November 2009
Arrival of Scholar: in Singapore 21 December 2009

Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Application Process
Online Application System (preferred mode of application) — Website link will be available from 1 June 2009.

Hardcopy Application Slips available in Times of India (Education Times) and The Hindu (Education Plus) in June 2009.

Test and Interview City

Bangalore
Chennai
Delhi
Mumbai

Terms and Conditions

Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)
Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course
Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
Waiver of GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
There is no bond attached to the scholarship

ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia

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The ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia is tenable for 4 years leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE ‘A’) Level (or equivalent) certificate.

Application period for the AY2010 ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia will be open from 9am (27 April 2009) to 10pm (1 June 2009) Cambodia Time.

The Scholarship is for studies in selected Singapore schools from Secondary Three to Pre-University Two and is renewed annually, subject to the satisfactory performance of the scholar.
Students from Cambodia are welcome to apply for the ASEAN Scholarships for Cambodia to enter Singapore schools at the Secondary Three level. Candidates who are not short-listed for the scholarships will be considered for the Merit Awards.

Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:

Nationals of Cambodia
Born between 1993 to 1995
Have completed at least Grade 10 of Senior High School / Upper Secondary
Performed consistently well in their examinations, in particular Mathematics and the Sciences
Offered English as a subject in Grade 10

Important Dates
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.

Application Period 27 April to 1 June 2009

Selection Test Mid July 2009

Selection Interview Late August 2009

Award of Scholarship September 2009

Arrival of Scholar in Singapore Early October 2009

Candidates short-listed for the selection test/interview will be notified a week before the selection test/interview dates. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Application Procedure
For scholarship applications, please use the online application system.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online.

Applicants who do not have internet access may obtain the hardcopy forms from the Cambodia

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport

80 Norodom Boulevard,Phnom Penh

Cambodia

Please note that all hardcopy application forms must be verified and endorsed by the Cambodia Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports.

Test and Interview City
The selection tests and interviews will be conducted in Phnom Penh.

Terms and Conditions

Allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary) / S$2,400 (Pre-University) per annum with hostel accommodation
Settling-in allowance of S$400 (once only)Economy class air passage to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of course
Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
Waiver of GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level examination fees (once only, if applicable)
Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
Bridging courses in Singapore before start of course
There is no bond attached to the scholarship

Ohio State University

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The Ohio State University (OSU) is a public research university in the state of Ohio. It was founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the largest single-campus university in the United States. Ohio State is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the best public university in Ohio, among the top 60 universities in the United States, and among the top 20 public universities in the United States. Ohio State has been officially designated as the flagship institution of the state's public system of higher education by the newly centralized University System of Ohio.

www.osu.edu

History

The Ohio State University was founded in 1870 as a land-grant university in accordance with the Morrill Act of 1862 under the name of the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. The school was originally situated within a farming community located on the northern edge of Columbus. While some interests in the state had hoped that the new university would focus on matriculating students of various agricultural and mechanical disciplines, Governor Rutherford B. Hayes foresaw a more classic, comprehensive university and manipulated both the university's location and its initial board of trustees towards that end. Later that year, the university welcomed its first class of twenty-four students. In 1878, and in light of its expanded focus, the college permanently changed its name to the now-familiar "The Ohio State University" (with the article "The" as part of its official name).

Ohio State began accepting graduate students in the 1880s, and, in 1891, the school saw the founding of its law school. It would later acquire colleges of medicine, dentistry, commerce and journalism in subsequent years.

Although development had been hindered in the 1870s by hostility from the state's agricultural interests and competition for resources from Miami University and Ohio University, both issues were eventually resolved. In 1906, Ohio State's status as the state's flagship campus was written into law by the Ohio legislature through the Eagleson Bill. In 1916, Ohio State was elected into membership in the Association of American Universities.

Campus

Ohio State's main urban campus is located in Columbus. Its 1,755 acres (7 km2) are approximately 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of the city's downtown. Four buildings are currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Enarson Hall, Hayes Hall, Ohio Stadium, and Orton Hall. Architecture on the Ohio State campus does not conform to a unifying theme such as Gothic revival or Georgian but rather is an eclectic mix of traditional, modern and post-modern styles.

The Ohio State College of Medicine is located on the southern edge of the central campus. It is home to the James Cancer Hospital, a cancer research institute and one of the National Cancer Institutes forty-one comprehensive cancer centers, along with the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, a research institute for cardiovascular disease.

Facuty and Research

Ohio State’s faculty currently includes a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, twenty-one members of the National Academy of Sciences or National Academy of Engineering, four members of the Institute of Medicine, and 159 elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In 2008, seventeen Ohio State faculty were elected as AAAS Fellows. Each year since 2002, Ohio State has either led or been second amongst all American universities in the number of their faculty elected as fellows to the AAAS.

In a recent study by Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, Ohio State was one of five universities rated as "exemplary" workplaces for junior faculty. In the study, thirty-one universities and eleven liberal arts colleges were evaluated on tenure clarity and fairness, nature of work including workloads, quality of students, and teaching environment, compensation, work and family balance, collegiality and overall satisfaction.

In the last quarter century, thirty-two Ohio State faculty members have been awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, which is more than all other public and private Ohio universities combined. In 2008, three Ohio State faculty were awarded Guggenheim Fellowships, placing Ohio State among the top 15 universities in the nation. Since the 2000/2001 award year, fifty-five Ohio State faculty members have been named as Fulbright Fellows, the highest of any Ohio university.

In a 2007 report released by the National Science Foundation, Ohio State’s research expenditures for 2006 were $652 million, placing it 7th among public universities and 11th overall, also ranking 3rd among all American universities for private industry sponsored research. Research expenditures at Ohio State are $720 million in 2007. Ohio State also announced in 2006, that it would be designating at least $110 million of its research efforts to what it termed "fundamental concerns" such as research towards a cure for cancer, renewable energy sources and sustainable drinking water supplies.

Academic Reputation

Ohio State was the first university in Ohio to be extended membership into the Association of American Universities in 1916 and remains the only public university in Ohio among the organization's sixty members. The Public Ivies: America's Flagship Public Universities (2000) by Howard and Matthew Greene listed Ohio State as one of a select number of public universities offering the highest educational quality.

U.S. News & World Report’s widely read rankings of undergraduate colleges in America currently places Ohio State as the 19th best public university and 56th overall ranked university in America as well as the highest ranked public university in Ohio. Ohio State ranked 14th in US News' New "Up and Coming" colleges section. The list includes the top colleges in the nation "that are making improvements in academics, faculty, students, campus life, diversity, and facilities. These schools are worth watching because they are making promising and innovative changes." China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University placed Ohio State as the 61st ranked university in the world in their 2007 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

The Lombardi Program on Measuring University Performance at Arizona State University detailed analysis and rankings of American universities currently places Ohio State as the 24th ranked university in America, the 10th ranked public university in America and the top overall university in Ohio. Of their nine ranking criteria, Ohio State ranked in the top-25 in four categories and between 26-50 in an additional four categories. The Washington Monthly college rankings which seek to evaluate colleges' contributions to American society based on factors of social mobility, cutting edge research and service to the country by their graduates currently places Ohio State as 12th in the nation and 10th among public universities.

Ohio State is also the only public university in Ohio to which the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has given both its highest overall classification of Doctoral/Very High Research Activity and highest undergraduate admissions classification of more selective.

US News ranks the undergraduate program at Ohio State's Fisher College of Business 12th in America and the top undergraduate business school in Ohio. The graduate program of the Fisher College is ranked 22nd in America and the top graduate school of business in Ohio. The Economist ranked The Fisher College as the 29th ranked MBA program in the world in their 2005 "Which MBA?" issue. Fisher's Executive MBA program was ranked 3rd nationally for return on investment by The Wall Street Journal in 2008 citing a 170 percent return on an average of $66,900 invested in tuition and expenses during the 18-month program. In 2006, The Public Accounting Report ranked Ohio State's accounting department 9th in the nation for undergraduate programs and 10th in the nation for graduate programs. In each case, the ranking was the highest among Ohio universities.

The Ohio State law school is ranked by US News as the top law school in Ohio and 31st overall in America. Ohio State's medical school is ranked as the top public medical school in Ohio and 31st for research and 38th for primary care. US News ranks Ohio State's undergraduate engineering program as the 25th best program in America and the top undergraduate engineering program in Ohio. Its graduate program in engineering is ranked 26th in the country and highest in Ohio. Ohio State's College of Education was ranked 17th in America by US News and the highest in Ohio. The Counseling/Personnel Services graduate program at Ohio State is ranked 4th in America by the 2008 'US News & World Report'. In total, US News & World Report ranked 19 Ohio State graduate programs or specialties among the nation's top ten and 30 among the nation's top 25.

Ohio State's political science department is ranked thirteenth in the country by US News & World Report, with the American politics section 5th, international politics 12th and political methodology 10th. A study by The London School of Economics ranked it as the fourth best political science department in the world. Foreign Policy Magazine recently ranked it as the 15th best Ph.D. program in the world for the study of international relations while noting Professor Alexander Wendt as the third most influential scholar of international relations in the world.

Ohio State is one of a select few top American universities to offer multiple area studies programs under "Comprehensive National Resource Center" (often called "Title VI") funding from the U.S. Department of Education. The most notable of these is the Center for Slavic and East European Studies founded in 1965 by Professor Leon Twarog. Subsequently, Ohio State's Middle Eastern Studies Center and East Asian Studies Center also achieved Comprehensive National Resource Center status. The university is also home to the interdisciplinary Mershon Center for International Security Studies, which was founded in 1952 through a bequest of 7 million dollars (54.3 million in 2006 value) from alumnus Colonel Ralph D. Mershon. In 2003, it was decided by the United States Department of Homeland Security to base the National Academic Consortium for Homeland Security at The Mershon Center.

In a study by industry publication Dance Teacher, a survey of 100 dance department chairs in the United States and Canada ranked Ohio State's Department of Dance as the top ranked graduate program and the second ranked undergraduate program in North America.

U.S. News & World Report ranked the graduate program in Design at #5 in the nation in their 2009 rankings. Overall, the graduate Art program ranked #21, with the ceramics and glass programs at #6. In 2008, DesignIntelligence, an industry newsletter sponsored by the Design Futures Council, ranked the undergraduate Industrial Design program #3 nationwide, and the graduate program in Design #10 nationwide. Ohio State trails number-one ranked Art Center College of Design (Pasadena) and the University of Cincinnati. The DFC conducted their research by polling 270 corporations regarding how design schools were preparing their students for the future of professional practice in design. OSU was in the top ten rankings of the corporate leaders' assessments in all regions (#4 in the south, #2 in the midwest, #7 in the east, and #4 in the west). The graduate program placed at #3 in the south and #2 in the east, resulting in 10th overall in the nation.

Schools and colleges

The Ohio State University comprises the following colleges and schools:
College of Dentistry
College of Education and Human Ecology
College of Engineering
Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
School of Environment and Natural Resources
College of Medicine
College of Nursing
College of Optometry
College of Pharmacy
College of Public Health
College of Social Work
College of Veterinary Medicine
Colleges of the Arts and Sciences
School of Communication
School of Music
Graduate School
John Glenn School of Public Affairs
Max M. Fisher College of Business
Michael E. Moritz College of Law

Ohio State University was ranked 121st in the 2008 THES-QS World University Ranking

5 Roles a PE Teacher Plays

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There’s something about being a teacher that touches a noble chord in your heart; you’re making a difference in the lives of thousands of kids over the course of your career. If you’re athletically inclined and love to work with kids, one of the best career options you could choose is to become a physical education teacher. When you sign on to become a PE teacher, you take on various roles, including that of:

Mentor: There will be some children who are more talented and skilled on the field than the others, and it’s your job to identify these kids and encourage their talent. You must play the role of a mentor who is able to get the best out of them without pushing them too hard or beyond their limits.
Motivator: There will be kids who are not able to go through the routines with the ease that their classmates display, and rather than bully them or make fun of them, it’s your job to encourage and motivate them to try harder till they’re able to achieve their goal. Most kids who don’t like PE classes have a reason for their dislike – they’re not good at it. If you’re able to motivate them gently to play to their strengths, they’re going to look forward to all your future classes.
Moderator: A gym class is often boisterous and there may be fights fueled by adrenaline and testosterone, so it’s your job to play the role of an impartial moderator. You may have to take sides once in a while and this may not earn you brownie points in the popularity department, but then, it’s a job you have to do irrespective of the drawbacks involved.
Educator: Most physical education teachers are also responsible for teaching children about the importance of health and fitness and the roles these two aspects play in leading a successful life. When children understand their significance in childhood, they’re more weight and fitness conscious as adults and are able to prevent disease and illness through a healthy routine of exercise and diet.
Facilitator: Team sports are an important part of any child’s growing up years. You need to play the role of facilitator and encourage the kids to develop team spirit even as they are able to play in the true spirit of the game and in fair competition. Fair play learned in childhood leads to an adulthood characterized by honesty and straightforwardness.

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HHL Scholarship for Effective and Responsible Leadership 2009, Germany

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HHL is offering three one-year scholarships that support HHL’s mission to ‘educate effective and responsible business leaders through excellence in teaching, research and practice.’

The scholarship covers the first 12 months of tuition in HHL’s MSc program (each worth 15,000 Euro).

Scholarship Description
The HHL Scholarship for Effective and Responsible Leadership 2009 targets successful future business leaders who want to study in HHL’s Master of Science in Management (MSc) program starting in September 2009.

The scholarship will provide the successful applicants with a tuition waiver that covers the tuition of the first 12 months of the MSc program. Social responsibility, effective leadership, and dedication describe the track record of the grantee. In return, the grantee will support HHL’s mission.

Application Requirements and Deadline
Applicants must hold or be in the process of obtaining a first degree in business or economics (at least 180 ECTS credits) with an above average result. Furthermore a GMAT score of at least 650 is required. Only applicants who apply for HHL’s MSc program for the September 2009 intake are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Applicants are required to submit all application documents by June 30, 2009. Only the GMAT test result can be handed in by July 05, 2009 at the latest.

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