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

DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service

Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)
Deadline: The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 August 2009.

What are the objectives of the programme?

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 degree
in 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. In
addition, 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 taught
in 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 are
considered 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.

Contact and advice

Further information can be obtained from DAAD Section 444 (public-policy@daad.de).

List of Master courses in the PPGG programme

The following Master courses are funded in the PPGG programme:

University of Duisburg-Essen, MA Development and Governance
Contact person: Ms. Verena Heuking (verena.heuking@uni-due.de)
Erfurt School of Public Policy (ESPP): Master of Public Policy,
Erfurt University
http://www.espp.de/master.html
Contact person: Mr. Kai Ahlborn, M.A. (publicpolicy-at-uni-erfurt.de)

Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy
http://www.hertie-school.org/home.php?nav_id=1980
Contact person: Ms. Katharina Hauser (hauser-at-hertie-school.org)

University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück: Master Management
in Non-Profit-Organizations
http://www.wiso.fh-osnabrueck.de/index.php?id=9683
Contact persons: Prof. Dr. Rolf Wortmann (r.wortmann-at-fhosnabrueck.
de) and Ms. Mechthild Gerdes, M.A. (m.gerdes-at-fhosnabrueck.de)

University of Osnabrück: Master Democratic Governance and
Civil Society
http://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/160_12027.html
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Roland Czada (Roland.Czada-at-Uni-Osnabrueck.de)

Please make sure to study the admission requirements of the Master courses. The DAAD scholarship will only come into effect if you are admitted to the selected Master course. For this purpose you might be asked to submit further documents at a later stage of the process.

Further Scholarship Information and application(PDF)

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Applications are invited from appropriately qualified individuals for an Australian Research Council (ARC) funded Australian Postgraduate Award Industry (APAI) PhD scholarship.

This PhD position will be part of a new, collaborative research program between the CTCB and Syngenta Biotechnology. Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. They are a leader in crop protection, rank third in the high-value commercial seeds market, and employ around 21,000 people in over 90 countries. This new program expands on the existing collaboration between the CTCB and Syngenta that is aimed at developing sugarcane for improved biofuel production. This PhD project will focus on the development of novel tools for sugarcane biotechnology and will utilise approaches in
molecular biology, genomics, and plant transformation. The successful applicant will be an integral part of a dynamic, international team of researchers working on the improvement of sugarcane through biotechnology.
Applications close: 7 August 2009

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Audio-Visual Psychophysics

Postdoctoral Fellow in Audio-Visual Psychophysics

School of Psychology

Reference No. 146/0609

The University of Sydney is Australia’s premier University with an outstanding reputation for academic and research excellence. It attracts more grant funding than any other Australian university. The School of Psychology (http://www.psych.usyd.edu.au) is Australia’s oldest psychology department with a proud history of research achievement. The University is located near the centre of Sydney, a large and vibrant city full of diverse culture and blessed with a warm climate and beautiful beaches.

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship working with Associate Professor David Alais in the School of Psychology. The position will involve conducting psychophysical research in the area of audiovisual perception, with an emphasis on temporal processing. More information regarding research in the Alais laboratory can be found by visiting:http://www.psych.usyd.edu.au/staff/davida

Essential requirements for the position are (i) a PhD in psychology, auditory or visual science, or a similar field, and (ii) a demonstrated ability to conduct psychophysical research, including programming, executing and writing-up experiments for publication. Experience in programming audiovisual experiments in the Matlab environment would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will work within a large and diverse community of visual perception researchers in the school of Psychology (Professor Anderson, A/Prof Clifford, Dr Holcombe, Dr Cass) and will work closely with the Alais laboratory’s collaborators in the Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory (www.physiol.usyd.edu.au/research/labs/auditory) and Electrical Engineering (www.ee.usyd.edu.au/research/allresearch/?group=carlab) who specialise in spatial hearing and high fidelity Virtual Auditory Space.

The position is full-time for a fixed term of 2 years, with the possibility of extension for a further year subject to performance and funding. For any enquiries or further information, send email to David Alais at: davida@psych.usyd.edu.au

Remuneration package: $79k-85k (which includes a base salary $67k - $72k p.a., leave loading and 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation)

For more information or to apply online, please visit http://usyd.nga.net.au/cp/ and search by reference number 146/0609.

Closing: 8th July 2009

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment for financial or other reasons.

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A PhD scholarship is available as part of the larger project “Aëtiana: laying foundations for the study of the history of ancient philosophy” funded by the ARC and being carried out by D. T. Runia (Melbourne), J. Mansfeld (Utrecht) and O. Primavesi (Munich). The PhD project will focus on the language of doxographical texts that record the philosophical views of early Greek philosophers, with a particular focus on the compendium of Aëtius. Prerequisites: an honours degree or a master’s degree in Classics, a thorough knowledge of Ancient Greek and an interest in Greek philosophy.

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PhD Scholarship in Biological Inorganic Chemistry

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Homepage : Research group
Category : protein chemistry
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
Keywords : protein chemistry, cell-free expression, metal-transporting membrane proteins

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HSCI: Department of Psychology MQRES PhD Scholarships

HSCI: Department of Psychology MQRES PhD Scholarships

Closing Date: 30 June 2009

Speed Illusions Caused by Variations of Object Contrast

A Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) is available in the Department of Psychology for a PhD investigating “Speed illusions caused by variations of object contrast” in association with an Australian Research Council-funded research project. The successful candidate will join a research team investigating the visual processing of motion information using psychophysical techniques in the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia.

MQRES scholarships are available to domestic or international students. Candidates should have (or be about to attain) research qualifications equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours in Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a similar discipline. Applications will also be considered from a discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar if the applicant has a strong interest in the scientific study of human visual perception. Those with experience in psychophysical methodology and computer programming are particularly encouraged to apply.

The scholarship pays a living allowance, currently $20,427 per annum, tax exempt (2009), and the tenure is a maximum 3.5 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure. Additional support for projects and travel will be available from the Faculty/Department.

For further information and discussion regarding the project, applicants are encouraged to contact the supervisor, Dr Kevin Brooks; email kevin.brooks-at-mq.edu.au .

Application forms and MQRES award conditions are available from the Higher Degree Research Office: telephone +61-2- 9850 7987, e-mail: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au, or from our website:
www.research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships/pages/HSCI_PSY.

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The Scholarship Officer
The Research Hub
Level 3, C5C East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
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PhD thesis in Chemistry and Physical Chemistry of polymers

Description : Title of the PhD thesis: Chemical grafting of antibactetrial copolymers onto biomaterial surfaces. Study of the physico-chemical and biological properties of the surfaces. Description of the project and the required skills: Our team develops currently a novel research topic aiming for the development of new strategies to prevent bacterial attachment onto biomaterial surfaces, and thus to avoid infection. During this PhD thesis, we plan to graft chemically antibacterial copolymers onto surfaces of some usual biomaterials such as PVC and\or polyurethanes. This will be performed using smooth methods described recently in the literature for the functionalization of such surfaces. The antibacterial copolymers will be synthesized either by chemical modification of functional homopolymers or by classical copolymerization of antibacterial monomers with monomers containing anchoring groups. Theses copolymers will be characterized by the usual techniques, namely NMR, FTIR, UV-visible, SEC (GPC), and by mass spectrometry. The physico-chemical characterizations of the modified and unmodified biomaterial surfaces will be performed by AFM, MEB, fluorescence microscopy, contact angle measurements, XPS and ellipsometry. Colorimetric titrations will be also undertaken in order to determine densities of copolymers grafted onto surfaces. A comparative thermal, thermo-mechanical and mechanical properties of the biomaterials, before and after surface chemical modifications, will be investigated by DSC, DMTA and tensile tests, respectively. The surface antibacterial properties will be studied at first in vitro. Adhesion kinetics onto biomaterial surfaces of various bacterial strains, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, will be monitored by fluorescence microscopy as well as by bacterial numeration. These studies will be realized in static and dynamic conditions, in presence and absence of plasmatic proteins, in short and long terms. The properties of biocompatibility will be evaluated by cytotoxicity tests towards differentiated and permanent cellular cultures as well as blood, and by thrombogenesis tests. The project requires strong skills in molecular and macromolecular organic synthesis. Knowledge in biochemistry and in microbiology would be desirable. The candidate must have a Master’s degree or equivalent diploma with scientific research laboratory training. He or she has to supply a detailed CV and a letter in support of application. Salary: about 1380 Euros (take-home pay).

Homepage : www.insa-rouen.fr
Category : Academic research
Contact address : Laboratoire Polymères Biopolymères Surfaces (PBS, FRE-CNRS n°3101) Equipe Matériaux Macromoléculaires (L2M) INSA de Rouen Place Emile Blondel 76131 Mont-Saint-Aignan
Keywords : polymer, biomaterials, antibacterial, biocompatibility, surface
Name : KEBIR
Email : nasreddine.kebir@insa-rouen.fr

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PhD position in multispectral color imaging (Norway-France)

PhD position in multispectral color imaging (Norway-France)

The purpose of the PhD position is to develop new methodologies for acquisition and reproduction of multispectral color images. Acquiring and reproducing color images using more than the conventional three color channels is a promising field of research, but several obstacles remain. Both the acquisition side and the reproduction side could be covered in this PhD thesis. Research directions which could be investigated includes new acquisition technologies using LED light sources and spectral filter arrays, spectral reflectance estimation, optimization of system parameters, spectral reproduction using inkjet printers, spectral gamut mapping, quality evaluation, combination of spectral and 3D information, compression and visualization of 3D multispectral data, and cultural heritage applications. Further specification of the topic and project plan will be done in collaboration with the selected candidate.

The PhD scholarship has a duration of three years, and will be carried out in collaboration between The Norwegian Color Research Laboratory at Gjøvik University College in Gjøvik, Norway and the Laboratoire d’Electronique, Informatique et Image (LE2I UMR-CNRS 5158) at the University of Burgundy in Auxerre, France. The PhD candidate will spend approximately equal time in the two laboratories, starting in France in September 2009, under the supervision of Professor Yvon Voisin (Auxerre), Associate Professor Alamin Mansouri (Auxerre) and Professor Jon Y. Hardeberg (Gjøvik). The scholarship is partially funded by the Regional Council of Burgundy, and amounts to EUR 1350 per month.

Candidates with a MSc degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, and a strong academic record, are invited to submit their application before June 30th, 2009, by email to Alamin Mansouri at alamin.mansouri@u-bourgogne.fr

. The application should include a letter of motivation including a brief research statement, CV, transcripts of courses/grades, and at least two letters of reference (including from the academic responsible for the candidate’s master degree).

For more information, please contact Jon Y. Hardeberg (jon.hardeberg@hig.no) or Alamin Mansouri (alamin.mansouri@u-bourgogne.fr), or consult http://www.colorlab.no and http://www.le2i.com.

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to participate in a new effort on proton-driven plasma wakefield acceleration.

The concept of proton-driven plasma wakefield acceleration has recently been proposed as a means of accelerating a bunch of electrons to high energies with very high gradients. Initial calculations are promising, as shown in Nature Physics 5, 363 - 367 (2009), and a demonstration experiment is now under consideration. The successful candidate would help in producing a proposal for such an experimental demonstration. The focus of the work would be on developing characterization techniques for the plasma wakefields and for the drive and witness bunches. An experimental technique under consideration to extract time and space resolved information on electric fields is single-shot electro-optical sampling.

Formal requirement for this position is a PhD in experimental particle, plasma or accelerator physics. Previous experience in plasma wakefield experiments, terahertz physics and/or nonlinear optics are an advantage.

Salary and benefits are commensurate with public service organization (TVöD) rules. The contract is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of an extension. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer. The goal is to enhance the percentage of women where they are underrepresented. Women, therefore, are especially encouraged to apply. The MPG is committed to employing more handicapped people. Applications of handicapped people are particularly welcome.

Interested applicants should submit an application letter, a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of support to be sent to

Max-Planck-Institut für Physik
Frau F. Rudert
Föhringer Ring 6
D-80805 München
Germany

Further information can be obtained from Prof. Allen Caldwell (EMail: caldwell-at-mppmu.mpg.de ). Applications should be sent at the latest by August 30, 2009.
Field of interest: hep-ex, physics.acc-phys
Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2009
Contact: Allen Caldwell
Email: caldwell-at-mppmu.mpg.de
More information: http://www.mpp.mpg.de/stellen/index.html

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Postdoctoral Scholarship in Cultural Studies (Sociology) - Germany

Zeppelin University is a private, state-recognized university founded in 2003 and currently organized into three academic departments bridging business, cultures, and politics. We are dedicated to excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate level. In the respective rankings, the university has reached a top position right from the beginning. It is located at the heart of the Lake Constance region - a European growth region crossing the German, Swiss and Austrian Borders. The languages of instruction at Zeppelin University are English and German.

The Karl Mannheim Chair for Cultural Studies (Professor Nico Stehr Ph.D. FRSC) invites applications for the following position:

Postdoctoral Scholarship in Cultural Studies (Sociology)

We award a one-year-scholarship to an outstanding individual to contribute to research in one of the following areas of strength of the chair: Modern societies as knowledge societies, science studies, consumption, climate and society.

Starting date is September 2009. Please submit a letter of interest, vitae, copies of two publications and the names of two potential referees. Closing date is July 6 with interviews likely to take place late July/early August 2009.

Electronic applications for the Postdoctoral Scholarship should be addressed to Dr. Marian Adolf: marian.adolf-at-zeppelin-university.de.

Zeppelin University gGmbH - Am Seemooser Horn 20 - D - 88045 Friedrichshafen - www.zeppelin-university.de

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Post Doc / Group Leader Position for Cognitive Computational Neuroscience

A postdoctoral / group leader position is available at the Technical University of Chemnitz (Germany) in the Department of Computer Science. The position is initially for three years, starting in October 2009 (or soon thereafter), but with a possibility of renewing.

The canditate should have a PhD and prior experience in developing neurocomputational systems, particularly with respect to data in the neurosciences and psychology. Experience in interdisciplinary projects or own experimental studies is welcome. A background in parallel computing or virtual reality is beneficial but not required.

The position requires teaching students in computer science in the area of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational neuroscience and image processing but the major focus is on research.
The envisaged research focus should be on the development of neurocomputational models closely linked to the neurosciences and/or the application of neurocomputational principles for cognitive systems in the area of object recognition, visual attention, visual masking, space perception, emotions, neural learning rules, cognitive control, decision making, reward-based learning (dopamine, basal ganglia), grasping, or eye movements. Additionally planned own experimental studies will be supported. It is expected that the candidate applies for research grants to expand the research group.

We offer excellent research support for the development of neurocomputational systems in form of research seminars, parallel computing hardware, virtual reality setups, and eye tracking. In addition, we have many contacts to multiple experimental groups in Germany and participate in various international collaborations.

The salary is according to German standards (E 13 TV-L or A13h). The university is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will receive priority in case they have equal qualifications.

Chemnitz is the third-largest city of the state of Saxony and close to scenic mountains. Major cities nearby are Leipzig and Dresden with a rich tradition of music and culture.

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The Cystic Fibrosis / Pulmonary Research Group at the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology & Allergy and Cystic Fibrosis Center, Department of Pediatrics III, University of Heidelberg is an interdisciplinary research group working on the molecular pathogenesis and novel therapeutic strategies for cystic fibrosis and other chronic lung diseases using animal models for human disease (Mall et al. Nat. Med. 2004 and Zhou et al. AJRCCM 2008).

We are seeking a highly motivated experienced scientist and good team player for a research project investigating the role of microRNAs in the pathogenesis and as potential therapeutic targets for chronic lung disease in mouse models. Responsibilities include supervision of graduate students and technicians. This project is funded by the DFG and is embedded within the attractive research environment of the Molecular Medicine Partnership Unit (MMPU) of the University of Heidelberg and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). The position is initially available for three years and the salary is equivalent to BAT IIa (TV-L E13).

Applicants must hold a PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry or genetics and have excellent skills in molecular and cell biology techniques, microarray analyses and bioinformatics. Previous experience with mouse biology and genetics are of advantage. Career development including grant applications and habilitation are encouraged.

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Prof. Dr. Marcus A. Mall
Head of Division of Pediatric Pulmonology & Allergy and Cystic Fibrosis Center,
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University of Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 430
D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Email: Marcus.Mall@med.uni-heidelberg.de

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Applications are invited for the position of a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the well-equipped Stem Cell Engineering Group at the Department of Reconstructive Neurobiology, University of Bonn. The research project focuses on cellular reprogramming and basic embryonic stem cell biology (Nolden et al., Nature Methods. 2006 Jun;3(6):461; Bosnali M, Edenhofer F., Biol Chem. 2008 Jul;389(7):851).

Research will involve the development of non-genetic technologies for cellular reprogramming of somatic cells to multi- or pluripotency and the analysis of molecular mechanisms underlying nuclear reprogramming at the molecular and cellular level. Novel non-genetic and biochemical technologies will be applied in order to functionally screen for factors that are involved in cellular reprogramming.

The successful applicant should have a PhD or MD/PhD with a strong background in cell biology. Previous experience in at least one of the following areas is essential: cultivation of pluripotent human or mouse ES cells; retro- or lentiviral transduction, recombinant protein expression.

Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and creativity is expected. She/he should be able to supervise a PhD student and and technician. You will benefit from working in a stimulating interdisciplinary environment encompassing a wide spectrum of modern stem cell biology. We are providing excellent working and laboratory conditions in a newly established laboratory.

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PD Dr. Frank Edenhofer, Institute of Reconstructive Neurobiology, University of Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53105 Bonn *** email-applications are preferred: f.edenhofer-at-uni-bonn.de.

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This book will help you learn the words you need to know to successfully express yourself in school, work, and your personal life. The words in this book have been carefully chosen to help you learn what you need to know to pass any test-from standardized tests, to civil service tests, to college entrance exams, and to professional job interviews-and continue to build your vocabulary, even after you have finished using this book.
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WordWeb-English thesaurus and dictionary for Windows

WordWeb is a English thesaurus and dictionary for Windows. New Version 5 - now with fast one-click look up, web-reference tabs, bookmarks, Vista support. Highly useful for non-native English speakers, GRE, TOEFL and other examinations.

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TOEFL-GRE Writing Style Handbook

The “Writing Style Handbook” contains writing guidelines and tips that will help you complete your written assignments.
You will learn how to effectively organize, write, revise, and edit required papers.

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Research Fellowships for Indian Students in USA - Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship

Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral and Professional Research Fellowships - Deadline July 15, 2009.

These research fellowships, for a maximum period of nine months, are designed for scholars who are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution and also for professionals with significant work experience and accomplishments.

Applications from all disciplines will be considered. Preferred fields are: Agricultural Sciences; Business Studies, Management and Leadership Development; Economics; Education; Energy, especially alternative and renewable energy; Environment; Governance and Democracy; Law and Civic Engagement; Media and Communications; Public Administration; Public Health; Science and Technology; Society and Development; Study of India; and Study of the United States. For Study of India or the Study of the United States (American Studies) the areas could include: language and literature, history, government, economics, society and culture, religion, international relations, and film studies.

Grant Benefits

These fellowships provide a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per US Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel, applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees, if any. Selected scholars will have opportunities to audit non-degree courses, conduct research and gain practical work experience in suitable settings in the US. No allowances are provided for dependents. The grant is not sufficient to support family members.

Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicants:

• who are working on their Ph.D.s should have done adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the US. They should be registered for their Ph.D.s at an Indian institution at least one year prior to the date of application and should enclose a certificate from their Ph.D. supervisor commenting on their research work and the usefulness of the fellowship, and indicating the Ph.D. registration date;
• who are professionals should have a master’s degree and substantive professional experience in the proposed field;
• should apply through proper channel, if employed;
• should enclose a ‘writing sample’ which could be a copy of an article or paper published/presented or extracts from the M.Phil. thesis; and
• should preferably be 45 years of age or under.

Note: These fellowships are for pre-doctoral level research. Applications from scholars/professionals with Ph.D. degrees or at the final stage of thesis submission will not be considered.

How to Apply
Please refer to Application Procedure and Guidelines and download Application Material.

Application Due Date: July 15, 2009.

Please see USEFI website for further scholarship information and application.

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

DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service

Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)
Deadline: The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 August 2009.

What are the objectives of the programme?

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 degree
in 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. In
addition, 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 taught
in 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 are
considered 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.

Contact and advice

Further information can be obtained from DAAD Section 444 (public-policy@daad.de).

List of Master courses in the PPGG programme

The following Master courses are funded in the PPGG programme:

University of Duisburg-Essen, MA Development and Governance
Contact person: Ms. Verena Heuking (verena.heuking@uni-due.de)
Erfurt School of Public Policy (ESPP): Master of Public Policy,
Erfurt University
http://www.espp.de/master.html
Contact person: Mr. Kai Ahlborn, M.A. (publicpolicy-at-uni-erfurt.de)

Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy
http://www.hertie-school.org/home.php?nav_id=1980
Contact person: Ms. Katharina Hauser (hauser-at-hertie-school.org)

University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück: Master Management
in Non-Profit-Organizations
http://www.wiso.fh-osnabrueck.de/index.php?id=9683
Contact persons: Prof. Dr. Rolf Wortmann (r.wortmann-at-fhosnabrueck.
de) and Ms. Mechthild Gerdes, M.A. (m.gerdes-at-fhosnabrueck.de)

University of Osnabrück: Master Democratic Governance and
Civil Society
http://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/160_12027.html
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Roland Czada (Roland.Czada-at-Uni-Osnabrueck.de)

Please make sure to study the admission requirements of the Master courses. The DAAD scholarship will only come into effect if you are admitted to the selected Master course. For this purpose you might be asked to submit further documents at a later stage of the process.

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Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2009, Institute of Development Studies Kolkata, India

A joint initiative of University of Calcutta & Institute of Development Studies Kolkata (Sponsored by UGC)

Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2009

Applications are invited for 5 Post-doctoral fellowships; 2 of which will be for in-service teachers. Fellowship amount will be Rs.28,000/-(consolidated) per month. Full pay protection will, however, be given to in-service teachers. Fellowship will also cover the infrastructural facilities available at the Centre along with the cost of software, field trip and other contingencies within the limit of Rs. 50,000/-p.a.

Tenure of the fellowship will initially be for 1 year extendable by 1 more year on the basis of appraisal.

Fellowship awardee is expected to research on a theme related to human development.

Eligibility: Ph.D in any of the disciplines of social sciences or humanities. Upper age limit should be 45 years.

How to apply: Each application should accompany the bio-data of the candidate along with a write-up of about 2000 words on the proposed research theme and the abstract of the Ph.D thesis.

Applications should reach the following address on or before July 31, 2009

Professor Amiya Kumar Bagchi, Director, Institute of Development Studies Kolkata, Calcutta University Alipore Campus, 1 Reformatory Street, Kolkata 700 027.

RABINDRANATH TAGORE CENTRE
FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

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Full-time Ph.D Programme with Fellowship 2009-10, Kolkata, India

Rabindranath Tagore Centre For Human Development Studies (A joint initiative of University of Calcutta and Institute of Development Studies Kolkata) announces its full-time PhD programme with fellowship 2009-10.

* Applications are invited for seven full-time PhD fellowships; two of which will be for in-service college / university teachers.
* Fellowship amount will be Rs 13,000-15,000 per month + contingencies as per rules of the Institute.
* Full pay protection will, however, be given to in-service teachers.
* Tenure of the fellowship will be for three years on the basis of annual appraisal.
* Fellowship awardee is expected to research on any of the following themes related to human development: Economic and Social Aspects of Education; Health and Nutrition; Employment; Finance; Partition & Migration; Sociology of Class Formation; Decentralisation and Development Communication.

Eligibility:

NET / SLET / M Phil qualified and or having exceptionally brilliant academic record at UG/PG level in any of the disciplines of Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, English Literature and Development Studies. Those who are awaiting NET/SLET results may also apply.

How to apply:
Each application should accompany the bio-data with a write-up of about 500 words on the proposed research theme.

Applications should reach the following address on or before July 31, 2009:

Professor Amiya Kumar Bagchi,
Director, Institute of Development Studies Kolkata,
Calcutta University Alipore Campus,
1 Reformatory Street,
Kolkata 700 027
Website: www.idsk.edu.in

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SRF Vacancies in Biotech Park Lucknow, India

BIOTECH PARK

Advt. No. 3/2009

Applications are invited in the prescribed format from eligible young, energetic, innovative, enthusiastic Indian citizens having excellent communication skills for the temporary positions of Senior Research Fellow in a project funded by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India tenable at Biotech Park, Lucknow. Interested candidates fulfilling the requisite qualification and experience below 28 years of age, as on the 30.06.09 may submit their application duly completed along with attested copies of certificates testimonials to the “Chief Executive Officer, Biotech Park, Sector-G, Jankipuram, Kursi Road, Lucknow-226021 U.P., India” on or before 30.06.09.
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(I). Senior Research Fellow (Project No. I)

a)

Qualifications & Experience

First class M.Sc. in Botany / Plant Science/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry with two years experience in Jatropha plantation and nurseries.

b)

Desirable

Experience in plantation, nursery or tree improvement.

d)

Emoluments

12000/-p.m. (Consolidated) + 15% HRA.

(II). Senior Research Fellow (Project No. II)

a)

Educational Qualification:

First class postgraduate in computer applications (MCA / ‘B’ level from DOEACC or equivalent) with two years experience in website programming, using open source technology.

b)

Desirable

Experience in development and management of interactive website, data mining, coordination of programmes.

c)

Emoluments

14000/-p.m. (Consolidated) + 15% HRA.

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Scientist (Post Doctoral) Position, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India

Scientist (Post Doctoral)

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for Scientist (Post Doctoral) position , to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, apolitical, international organization for science-based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is a member of the Alliance of Centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and supported by more than 48 governments, foundations, and development banks. To reduce poverty, enhance crop productivity and food security and to protect the environment, ICRISAT research focuses on farming systems and crop improvement, management and utilization of sorghum, pearl millet, pigeonpea, chickpea, and groundnut in the semi-arid tropics.

The Job:

* To assess nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from sorghum cultivation in the Semi-Arid Tropics (SAT)
* To work with multi-disciplinary team of scientists to assess and quantify N2O emissions
* To undertake nitrogen balance studies in sorghum and sweet sorghum based systems in SAT.

The Person:

* PhD with distinctive academic career in the area of soil science / environmental science / agricultural chemistry or related discipline.
* Experience in handling gas chromatography to measure nitrogen emission is essential.
* Willing to work along with farmers, development workers and researchers from the national agricultural research systems and preferably below 35 years of age.
* Fluency in English language (spoken and written), besides knowledge of local language (Telugu /Marathi and / or Hindi).
* Should be a good team player to work with multidisciplinary teams

General: The position is on a Fixed-Term Contract of 2-years. An attractive compensation will be offered for the right candidate.

How to Apply: The application should include an up-to-date resume, with names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees, date of availability, and a statement of the special qualifications for the position. Please send applications to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India or by E-mail to icrisatjobs@cgiar.org, latest by 30 June 2009, clearlystating the job title in the subject column. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer, and is especially interested in increasing participation of women on its staff.

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PhD Positions: Indo-Korean Project University of Delhi

Two Ph.D positions (with financial assistance, accommodation…) at

Department of Animal Biotechnology,
Bio-Organ Research Center,
Konkuk University,
1, Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 143 701,
South Korea.

Two positions are available for highly motivated, qualified candidates with demonstrated interest in reproductive biology and biotechnology for pursuing doctoral research (PhD) at the Laboratory of Reproductive Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Konkuk University, South Korea. The key areas of research include nuclear transfer, transgenesis and embryonic stem cell studies in porcine, bovine and mice with the central goal of tranasgenically modified cloned animal production and analysis for xenotransplantation and cell based therapy. One position is also available for PhD in avian transgenesis.

Person applying for the later position would be provided training in our recent novel retroviral vector system but should have prior experience with basic molecular biology tools and should be willing to work with chicken flock. Fellowships are available for qualified candidates on competitive basis that would cover tuition fee, accommodation and living expenses depending on the caliber of the student. Prior experience with embryo/cell/molecular biological research is required.

One Ph.D position is required in the area of Cell signaling in the laboratory of Dr. Rita Singh. Candidate must have good academic record and students with JRF will be preferred.

Interested candidates can send their curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose To Dr. Rita Singh, Indo-Korean Collaborator, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 (ghrika_s@yahoo.com). Last date of receipt of applications is 30th June 2009.

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2010 Mexican Government Scholarship for Indian Students

MEXICAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP-2010

LAST DATE: 20.7.2009

The Government of Mexico have offered 3 scholarships for Indian nationals for the year 2010 for studies at a Mexican University or any institution of higher education in Mexico. The scholarships would be available for studies in the following subject fields:

1. Agriculture
2. Biotechnology
3. Information Technology
4. Electronics Engineering

Since, the medium of instructions would be Spanish Language, it would be mandatory that all applicants are able to speak Spanish at the time of submitting their applications. Only in exceptional cases, the Government of Mexico might consider to exempt this pre-requisite to the student if he agrees to undergo 6 months course in Spanish language prior to the start of the regular study.

AGE: Below 26 years for P.G. (Masters) & below 30 years for Ph.D. as on 31.8.2009.

Registration to apply for a scholarship will be conducted by Mexico Embassy, New Delhi online through the following website: www.becas.sre.gob.mx. A special link will be activated from 15th July to 15th August 2009. Each applicant should register through this mean and, if approved, all the correspondent documents should be submitted to this Embassy up to 31st August 2009.

LEVEL OF STUDY: Post-graduate and Ph.D.

QUALIFICATION: Should have Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 65% marks in relevant subject for Post-graduate studies. The candidate should have Post-graduate Degree with minimum 65% marks in relevant subject for Ph.D.

SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE

• Enrollment and school fees, where applicable.
• Monthly allowance, equal to:

1) 4 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a Specialty, Master’s or Master’s-level research, as well as for studies in the Spanish language and Mexican culture. This currently amounts to $6,576.00 pesos

2) 5 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a doctorate or doctoral research, as well as postdoctoral visits, medical specialties or subspecialties, and expert and artistic visits. This currently amounts to $8,220.00 pesos.

• Medical insurance coverage from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), effective as of the third month of the scholarship, as long as scholarship grantees comply with the delivery of the documentation requested in due time and manner in order to proceed with their admission into the IMSS system.

• At the beginning of the scholarship, transportation from Mexico City to the location of the academic institution where the grantee is to study, and transportation from there back to Mexico City upon termination of the scholarship.

• International air travel costs will only be paid to nationals of countries with which Mexico has a reciprocal agreement covering the international air travel of scholarship grantees, and to grantees whose program in this Call includes said benefit.

Any expenses not stipulated in the foregoing shall be payable by the scholarship grantee, including: costs involving study incorporation and revalidation costs; costs for printing of the thesis; graduation and degree-procurement processing fees; costs of registration in the National Register of Foreigners; and visa renewal fees.

Application on plain paper (in prescribed format) along with photocopies of educational certificates (including proof of age) and other documents, with a copy of recent passport size photograph pasted on the application, should reach “The Section Officer, ES.5 Section, Department of Higher Education, A.2/W.4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001” by 20.7.2009. Applications received after 20.7.2009 will not be entertained. Applications can also be submitted online at the Department website www.education.nic.in by 20.7.2009.

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Oscar van Leer Fellowship 2009 for Mexico, Kenya, India (Orissa), Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Caribbean Region

Call for applications – Oscar van Leer Fellowship 2009

The Bernard van Leer Foundation is pleased to announce the inaugural Oscar van Leer Fellowship. We invite applications from journalists in qualifying countries (Mexico, Kenya, India (Orissa), Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Caribbean Region) who have an interest in covering children’s issues.

Three fellowships will be awarded, consisting of high-level professional training in skills related to journalism about early chilhood development and children’s rights. A four-week, expenses-paid professional training course in the Netherlands conducted by the Radio Netherlands Training Centre will be provided to the successful candidates.

This is a great opportunity for young journalists to further their general profesional development and to establish for themselves a particular area of expertise.

About the fellowship

The Bernard van Leer Foundation is an international philanthropic foundation based in The Hague that seeks to improve opportunities for disadvantaged young children. It has a long and respected track record of working internationally on early childhood development and children’s rights.

The Oscar van Leer Fellowship commemorates Oscar van Leer, the son of the foundation’s benefactor. The inaugural fellowship also marks the foundation’s 60th anniversary.

One of the difficulties the foundation encounters is that young children’s issues are often poorly understood in media coverage, if they are covered at all. The aim of the Oscar van Leer Fellowship is to contribute to a gradual improvement in the quality and quantity of media coverage of early childhood issues by training up-and-coming journalists, giving them knowledge and understanding that they will be able to apply as they progress in their journalistic careers.

Who should apply?

The fellowship is intended for ambitious young journalists with an interest in children’s issues. We don’t expect you to be an expert in children’s issues already – that’s why we’re offering training. But we want you to be interested in learning more about the issues faced by disadvantaged young children, and the ways in which media coverage can raise awareness and shape opinions of them.

Applicants must be connected to a reputable media outlet, either as an employee or as a frequently published freelance contributor, and must intend to continue to pursue a career in the media. The fellowship is open to journalists in all forms of media, including print, radio, television and web.

Application procedure

You should send us, by no later than 18 August 2009:

• A completed application form
• A letter of motivation
• Your resumé (please include an indication of the reach of the media outlet/s for which you work, in terms of circulation or audience figures)
• One example of your work, which has something to do with the situation of children in your country. This could be a piece of writing, a short film or radio broadcast. It can be something you have had published already, or it can be something you produce especially for the purpose of accompanying this application. We would like to publish on our website the work submitted by shortlisted candidates, so if the work you submit has been published already, please ensure this would not cause copyright issues.

See the “how to apply” page for details of where to send your application and in what format.

Successful candidates will be announced on 01 October 2009, and will be invited to a presentation in The Hague on 11 November 2009. The training will take place in early 2010.

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Scholarship for Diploma in Banking & Finance Examination of IIBF, India

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF BANKING & FINANCE

Scholarship for Diploma in Banking & Finance Examination of IIBF

The Institute is pleased to announce a few Scholarships for the DB&F course of IIBF to the Students taking up this course, who fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

The applicant should:

• be studying for the Final Year Graduation Course in any discipline;

• have passed 12th Standard with minimum 60% or above marks;

• have secured minimum 50% or above marks in the 1st and 2nd Year Graduation;

• be applying for the First Time for the DB&F Course;

• not have family income of over Rs.2,00,000 per annum; and

• be recommended by the Principal of the College for the Scholarship.

The general guidelines for awarding the scholarship are as under:

• Based on income criteria:

  1. Candidates, whose family income is up to Rs.2,00,000 per annum will be grouped into three categories as shown below:

     Category A	Category B	Category C
     Family income: Less than Rs.1,00,000 per annum	Family income: Between Rs.1,00,000 and Rs.1,50,000 per annum	Family income: Between Rs.1,50,000 and Rs.2,00,000 per annum

     Candidates, whose family income is above Rs.2, 00,000 per annum shall not be eligible for the scholarship

  2. A merit list will be prepared under each category giving priority to the candidates with lowest income.

• Based on qualification criteria:

  Based on the total of the marks scored at the HSC/12th Standard, 1st year and 2nd year graduation level, a merit list will be prepared in the order of highest total.

  Candidates, who have not scored minimum 60% at the HSC/12th Standard examination and minimum 50% marks in the first and second year graduation course, will not be eligible to apply for the Scholarship

• Certificate and recommendation from the College Principal:

  Certificate and recommendation from the College Principal on the application confirming the eligibility, marks and income status and recommending that the candidate is deserved for the Scholarship is compulsory. Applications received for Scholarship without such Certificate and recommendation will be invalid.

• Final Selection:

  50% of the number of the Scholarships earmarked for each examination shall be given to the candidates from the merit list based on the income criteria under Category A and remaining 50% shall be given to the candidates based on the qualification criteria under the same category, but excluding those covered under the income criteria of the said category. If the required number is not available from category A, the same selection procedure will be followed for the selection of candidates under category B and thereafter C.

  Selection will be by a Committee appointed by the Institute based on the academic record, financial background and the recommendation of the Principal of the College, from amongst the eligible candidates.

Other Information

• The Scholarship amount would be Rs.3,200/- which is the Course Fee for the DB&F:

• Although applications for the May 2009 DB&F Examination have already been received with the course fee, IIBF could consider awarding a few Scholarships to the eligible candidates by way of reimbursement of the Fee. Applications for this should be received in the office of the Institute on or before 30th June 2009; and

• For the future Examinations, the due dates for submission of applications for the Scholarship have been mentioned in the application form.

The Application Form with Notes and Instructions for DB&F Scholarship to be filled in by the eligible candidates while applying for the scholarship can be downloaded from the website of the Institute www.iibf.org.in.

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Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTFDCS)

Centre for Co-operation in Science and Technology among Developing Societies (CCSTDS), Chennai-600 025
Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists( RTFDCS)

Call for Proposal

CCSTDS strives to promote research linked training to bright and young researchers and students to choose scientific research for their career. CCSTDS has launched a RTF programme in collaboration with Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. This progamme is intended for developing country scientists who have aptitude for research and would be willing to work in an Indian research laboratory and who wish to equip themselves with research and complementary skills to improve their pursuit of Ph.D study or diversify their research capabilities. This is facilitated through training for a period of 3 – 12 Months at Indian research/ academic institutions.

Objectives of the Fellowship Programme
The main objectives of the fellowship are to
• Promote mobility of researchers between India and other developing countries
• Enhance India’s attractiveness as a hub for international training
• Develop research competencies of the developing country scientists through structured training modules
• Utilize the fellowship to seed long-term research collaboration

Who can apply
• Candidates with Post-graduation in science, engineering and allied disciplines from a developing country and of age up to 40 years
• Candidates with aptitude for research and interested in acquiring expertise in research related tools at Indian location.
• Candidates preferably attached to a national research /academic institution in their home country
• Candidates possessing valid passport.

Fellowship Details
• 20 Fellowships per year will be supported. Each fellowship shall be for a minimum of 3 months up to a maximum of 12 months. Fellowship will consist of the following:
• Return international air fare by shortest route and economy/excursion class between place of work in their home country and place of work in India.
• Boarding and lodging
• One time Grant to support exposure to research related events within India and access to scientific literature

Mode of soliciting application

Applications can be downloaded from CCSTDS website ‘www.ccstds.tn.nic.in’. The filled in application forms should be forwarded to the Honorary Director, Centre for Co-operation in Science & Technology Among Developing Societies (CCSTDS), 2 Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai 600 025, India (Fax: +91 44 24914543; email: ccstds@vsnl.net)

The closing date for submission of applications will be September 15, each year.

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Leadership MBA Program and Scholarship - Lausanne, Switzerland

Leadership MBA Program and Scholarship - Lausanne, Switzerland: Redesigned in collaboration with CEOs and HR Directors across Europe, BuAdd Newsiness School Lausanne’s new MBA aims to develop future leaders equipped to address tomorrow’s business challenges. BSL is ranked in the top fifth of the QS Global 200 Business Schools 2009 listing.

” Leadership is to transform ordinary people into extraordinary people in order to achieve extraordinary things together,” said Daniel Vasella, Novartis CEO and Chairman of the Board. To mark the launch of the program, BSL has established a Future Leader Scholarship to reward a future leader’s plan for professional growth by granting him/her with a scholarship to the new MBA program.

Siegfried Gerlach, President & CEO of Siemens, and Benoit Dumont, Chairman of JP Morgan, were among the executives consulted in designing the BSL MBA and will act as honorary BSL judges in selecting the scholarship recipient.

BSL’s new MBA program focuses on personal leadership. It highlights success criteria defined by business leaders: adaptability to change, the ability to grasp the bigger picture, to remain calm under pressure, to communicate effectively, and to work well in a team.

To develop the new MBA program, BSL interviewed business executives from companies such as ABB, Allianz, Alcoa, AstraZeneca, BCV, Bobst, British Petroleum, Bulgari, Cadbury, Coop, Ernst & Young, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan, Kaz, Kudelski Group, Medtronic, Migros, Nespresso, Nestle, Novartis, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Siemens, Starbucks, UBS, Vibro-Meter.

” Why did no other business school ever think of asking us what we think,” said Charles Bill, Learning & Development Leader EMEA & India for PriceWaterhouseCoopers. ” We need business acumen; personal effectiveness and interactive skills are essential.”

The Future Leader Scholarship award may be applied to the BSL Executive MBA, Full-time MBA or Flex-MBA degree program. The Executive MBA takes place on Saturdays and is completed in 1½ years. The full-time and flex programs follow a modular format, with the full-time being completed in 1 year. Participants in the part-time, Flex-MBA determine their own study schedule and may take up to 3 years to complete. Tuition for an MBA at BSL is CHF 44,800.

The new MBA programs begin in September, with guaranteed openings for those applying in May and June.

To apply for the scholarship, eligible candidates are asked to submit an essay of 2000-2500 words on how they will use a BSL MBA to achieve their professional vision(s). All applications and essays must be received by July 31, 2009.

BSL is pleased to establish the Future Leader Scholarship to mark the launch of its redesigned modular MBA program. BSL’s new MBA aims to develop future leaders for tomorrow’s business challenges.

Through the Future Leader Scholarship, BSL honors a future leader’s plan for professional growth by providing him/her with a full scholarship to an MBA program of choice. A BSL MBA is fully accredited by the ACBSP and has a monetary value of 44,800 CHF.

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

DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service

Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)
Deadline: The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 August 2009.

What are the objectives of the programme?

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 degree
in 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. In
addition, 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 taught
in 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 are
considered 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.

Contact and advice

Further information can be obtained from DAAD Section 444 (public-policy@daad.de).

List of Master courses in the PPGG programme

The following Master courses are funded in the PPGG programme:

University of Duisburg-Essen, MA Development and Governance
Contact person: Ms. Verena Heuking (verena.heuking@uni-due.de)
Erfurt School of Public Policy (ESPP): Master of Public Policy,
Erfurt University
http://www.espp.de/master.html
Contact person: Mr. Kai Ahlborn, M.A. (publicpolicy-at-uni-erfurt.de)

Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy
http://www.hertie-school.org/home.php?nav_id=1980
Contact person: Ms. Katharina Hauser (hauser-at-hertie-school.org)

University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück: Master Management
in Non-Profit-Organizations
http://www.wiso.fh-osnabrueck.de/index.php?id=9683
Contact persons: Prof. Dr. Rolf Wortmann (r.wortmann-at-fhosnabrueck.
de) and Ms. Mechthild Gerdes, M.A. (m.gerdes-at-fhosnabrueck.de)

University of Osnabrück: Master Democratic Governance and
Civil Society
http://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/160_12027.html
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Roland Czada (Roland.Czada-at-Uni-Osnabrueck.de)

Please make sure to study the admission requirements of the Master courses. The DAAD scholarship will only come into effect if you are admitted to the selected Master course. For this purpose you might be asked to submit further documents at a later stage of the process.

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Business: GBCM Bachelor Scholarship Programme, Deadline: Aug 27 2009

GBCM Bachelor Scholarship Programme

GBCM is offering a Bachelor scholarship in the area of ethics.
The scholarship will be awarded once a year by the Scholarship Committee and is offered in association with AidConnect.

AidConnect is an initiative focused on the worldwide linking of people who are involved in or would like to support humanitarian projects (see www.aidconnect.org). This interactive communication platform offers charitable organizations and individuals the opportunity to promote their projects to a diverse audience. Likewise, it provides donors with information on both current and potential projects with a view to matching those in need with supporters who are in a position to assist.

The scholarship will be offered on a yearly basis. The amount awarded will be equivalent to one semester’s tuition. Scholarship applications must be submitted by August 27th, 2009. Final selection of a scholarship recipient will be made by September 18th, 2009. The scholarship funds will be applied to tuition expenses for the Spring semester.

Upon selection of a scholarship recipient, the winning essay will be published on the AidConnect website.

Eligibility and Conditions

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the following criteria:

• The scholarship recipient must be enrolled at undergraduate level at the Globe Business College Munich as of the Fall semester of the 2009/2010 academic year. As such, both new and existing students may apply.
• Scholarship candidates must complete a 2500-3000 word essay on a humanitarian-related topic as determined by AidConnect in conjunction with the Scholarship Committee (see attached for specific essay topics). Essays outside of the above word count will be disqualified.
• The scholarship recipient will be required to base some of his/her assignments throughout the course of study at GBCM on an ethics-related topic (these will be agreed with the Dean and where appropriate a Thesis Supervisor).
• Preference will be given to those students who have shown outstanding academic achievement in high school or in their college programme to date..
• All work must be the original work of the scholarship applicant.

Click here to download the Bachelor scholarship application form and complete scholarship information (Word file).

http://www.globe-college.com/corporate-social-responsibility/scholarship.php

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International PhD Programme in Structural Biology in Vienna

PhD Programme in Structural Biology in Vienna

The Medical University of Vienna (MUW), the University of Vienna (UNIVIE), the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) and the Institute for Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) announce the opening of an International PhD Program called “Structure and Interaction of Biological Macromolecules (SIBM)”.

All the participating institutions are located at the Vienna Biocenter (http://www.viennabiocenter.com), providing an intellectual and scientific environment with a stimulating atmosphere of discovery.

The program is funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna.

The PhD program aims at providing students with an in-depth, interdisciplinary training in applying structural methods to the study of biological interactions.

The research projects will be focused on:

Host pathogen interactions (Dieter Blaas, Tom Marlovits , Tim Skern)
Cell cycle control (Jan-Michael Peters)
Protein quality control (Tim Clausen, Robert Konrat)
Membrane proteins (Tom Marlovits, Peggy Stolt-Bergner)
Macromolecular assemblies (Dieter Blaas, Kristina Djinovic-Carugo, Jan-Michael Peters)
Posttranslational modifications (Andrea Pichler, Jan-Michael Peters)

The techniques include:
Protein Biochemistry
Macromolecular Crystallography
NMR Spectroscopy
Cryo-Electron Microscopy
Mass Spectrometry

Successful applicants will be enrolled in a three year program, expected to conclude with the presentation and public defense of a PhD thesis. Doctoral degrees will be awarded by the Medical University of Vienna or University of Vienna.

The program is open to all candidates holding a university MSc degree (or equivalent) in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, biology, or related fields. The candidate selection is performed through an oral interview and presentation. The entire program is in English.

Application deadline: June 30th, 2009.

Selected candidates will be interviewed in Vienna from 6th to 8th September, 2009 and will be expected to join the program shortly afterwards.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

http://www.phd-structural-biology.at

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