PhD Studentship at Queen Mary, University of London‏

Postgraduate Studentships 2012

The School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR) offers a number of generous studentships for students entering commencing their doctoral studies in October 2012. The deadline for consideration for funded places is 31st January 2012. Candidates whose applications are received after this date may be considered for admission but not for funding.

QMUL Principal’s Studentships

The following studentships are offered:

• Politics & International Studies: in any area of politics or international studies, broadly defined, but with particular concern to the interests of members of the School's academic staff with respect to supervision – see here for more details on research interests in the School

• The Mile End Scholarship in British Political History (joint with the School of History) – see here for more details   

• The Transnational Politics of the Latin American Diaspora, focussing on Bolivia (joint with the School of Geography) – see here for more details

Queen Mary Principal’s studentships are open to UK, EU and international students. They cover tuition fees and a maintenance allowance of around £15,000 per year for up to three years. Candidates will normally be expected to have a good first degree and a Masters degree in Politics, International Relations, or a related subject.

Economic & Social Research Council: Doctoral Training Centre (London Social Science) Studentships

The School of Politics & IR is part of a prestigious ESRC-funded Doctoral Training Centre (DTC), London Social Science, with QMUL and Goldsmiths, University of London. The DTC will provide funding for up to two PhD studentships in SPIR for entry in 2012. Applications in any field where we can offer expert supervision are encouraged. A full list of research interests in SPIR is here.

Studentships cover up to four years of tuition fees and provide a standard maintenance grant of £15,590 per year. PhDs with a particular emphasis on quantitative research may receive an additional Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) stipend of £3,000. Successful applicants will be offered a variety of flexible models of combined PhD study and research training: either a 1 + 3 model (i.e. 1 year doing an MA or MRes in advanced research training plus 3 years of PhD) or a model where the research training is completed throughout the course of the 4 years of the studentship.

Please note that you need to complete an additional ESRC application form to be considered for funding through the DTC. Further details and guidance on how to apply are below and available here: http://www.londonsocialscience.org.uk/index.html.

Candidates must adhere to the current residential eligibility rules as laid out in the ESRC Postgraduate Funding Guide available here.

How to Apply

For both types of studentship, apply via the standard doctoral application process, indicating in your application that you wish to be considered for funding. Applications can be made online here. Further details on how to apply are here. Hard copies of the application form are also available.

ESRC DTC applicants must also complete an additional application for funding, which is available to download from here: http://www.londonsocialscience.org.uk/index.html (under Studentships). This additional form should be emailed directly to politics-pgresearch@qmul.ac.uk - ensure you include ‘ESRC DTC Funding Application – Your Name’ in the subject line of your email. Alternatively, you can send a hard copy to the School of Politics & IR, QMUL, London, E1 4NS for the attention of ‘The Research Manager.’

Successful applicants to both funding schemes are expected to start in October 2012.

You are encouraged to visit our website to establish if your research ideas fit with our current areas of interest. In addition, you are encouraged to make informal contact with a potential supervisor to discuss your proposed topic, in advance of making your application. Two of the College studentships indicated above pertain to specific subject areas – click on the links above for more information.

Applications to both College and ESRC-funded studentships must consist of the following:
• A research proposal which should include a hypothesis, key questions to be addressed by your research, methodology and an indicative bibliography. Further advice on writing a research proposal is here. Please note that the research proposal word length for a studentship application is max. 2000 words.
• You should have a 2:1 or equivalent in your first degree and if your first language is not English you must be able to provide recent evidence that your spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programmes for which you have applied. You need to provide evidence of an English language test score or intend to take a test before your studies. Information about English language entry requirements can be found here.
• Transcripts from previous degrees
• 2 academic references
• A full curriculum vitae (CV)
• Supporting statement which states why you want to take the programme

Your complete application must be received in the Admissions Office no later than midnight on 31st January 2012. ESRC DTC funding forms must also be received by this date. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that academic references are also received by this date and no later than Friday 3^rd February 2012. Applications without references will be considered incomplete and will not be processed further.

Candidates whose applications are received after this date may be considered for admission but not for funding. Candidates will be interviewed for a place. Those shortlisted for funding will be passed to a selection panel for final assessment. ESRC DTC applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application from mid-March 2012.

General enquiries about making a formal application can be addressed to the Research Manager by email politics-pgresearch@qmul.ac.uk, or call +44 0207 882 5829.

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The Mile End Scholarship in British Political History (joint with the School of History)

Applications are welcome in the general field of British Politics and Professional Life in Britain in the 20th Century, with a particular focus on the relationship between the political elite and professional groups.. For example, a project may focus on the professional profile of members of Parliament, as well as patterns of cooperation and conflict between the legislature and professional groups, such as, those in medicine, or the trade union movement. Applicants are invited to contact Prof Michael Kenny and Dr Catherine Needham in SPIR, or Dr Helen McCarthy, Dr James Ellison, Dr Peter Catterall and Dr Martyn Frampton in History to discuss their ideas. Applicants are invited to contact Prof Michael Kenny and Dr Catherine Needham in SPIR, or Dr Helen McCarthy, Dr James Ellison, Dr Peter Catterall and Dr Martyn Frampton in History to discuss their ideas.

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'The transnational politics of the Latin American diaspora: the Bolivian experience'

This studentship is part of an interdisciplinary collaboration between the Schools of Geography and Politics and International Relations. The project will be co-supervised by Dr Cathy McIlwaine (Geography) and Professor James Dunkerley (Politics and International Relations) (with Dr McIlwaine as the primary supervisor). Applicants should develop their own detailed Research Proposal relating to any dimension of disapora politics among Bolivians. This might include addressing the following issues: dual citizenship, the nature of diaspora participation in formal and informal politics, the gendered and racialised dimensions of identity politics, the creation of transnational political spaces.

Candidates should discuss their research proposal with Professor James Dunkerley and/or Dr Cathy McIlwaine before submitting their application.

Please note that online applications should be submitted for the attention of the School of Geography.

Orient-Institut Istanbul, PhD Research Grant 2012‏

Research Grant Announcement 2012

The Orient-Institut Istanbul offers a research grant for PhD students.
Grants are available to support research in the Humanities and Social
Sciences on the region, its history, culture, languages and contemporar
affairs. The award consists of a monthly stipend of € 1000 for the duration
of up to a maximum of one year.

Prospective applicants are expected to hold an M.A. degree in a Middle
East-related discipline. The proposed research project should have a
regional focus on, either, Turkey, the Balkans, the Volga or Caucasus
region as well as Central Asia. The complete application should specify
the necessity of conducting research in Istanbul, or Turkey, respectively,
and include a detailed time frame for the envisioned research.

A basic command of German and Turkish is expected of all applicants.
Participation in colloquiums at the institute is expected. Research
stays outside of Istanbul have to be coordinated with the director.

Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2012, to the:

Director of the Orient-Institut Istanbul
Prof. Dr. Raoul Motika
Susam Sokak 16-18, D. 8
34433 Cihangir – Istanbul
Turkey

We also request that applications likewise be submitted by e-mail,
please, to:
<oiist@oidmg.org>

Applications must include the following documents:

(1) Cover letter
(2) CV
(3) Outline of the proposed research
(4) Letter of recommendation written by an academic supervisor
(5) Copy of the M.A. diploma
(6) Documentation of Turkish language skills


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Dr. Sara Nur Yıldız
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin
Orient-Institut Istanbul
Susam Sokak 16-18 D.8
Cihangir 34433 Beyoglu
Istanbul, Turkey
office: +90 (212) 293 6067/120
saranuryildiz@gmail.com

M.Phil/Ph.D. at Goldsmiths, University of London Location: London DL: 8 May 2012

The Department of History is inviting applications for 2 three-year bursaries, open to incoming students, tenable from 24 September 2012. Bursaries will be initially offered for one year and will be renewed annually, subject to satisfactory progress reports.
Deadline for applications: 5pm, Tuesday 8 May 2012
The department will waive the full-time Home/EU tuition fees otherwise payable by the student. This award is open to applications from incoming students who have been awarded a full-time place on the MPhil/PhD programme in the History department commencing in September 2012.
We also welcome applications from international students – however, the award will not exceed the home/EU fee per annum. In this instance, the bursaries will comprise fee-discount awards rather than full fee waivers.
Bursaries will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Consideration will also be given to allocation of awards across the spectrum of subjects studied within the department. For more details on the existing expertise in the department, see: http://www.gold.ac.uk/history/staff/
The award cannot be held in combination with an award from a Research council or similar body.
The deadline for applications is 5pm Tuesday 8 May 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on Wednesday 6 June.
In order to apply you should fill out and e-mail the PhD bursary application form to Ms Kerstin Feurle, the History Department Postgraduate Coordinator, at k.feurle (@gold.ac.uk). Please mark your e-mail with the subject heading BURSARY APPLICATION.
NB You must have first been awarded a place on MPhil/PhD programme in History before applying for a bursary.
http://www.gold.ac.uk/history/news-events/eventtitle,29788,en.php

The Institute for Advanced Study, Paris (IAS), long-term fellowships‏

The Institute for Advanced Study – Paris (IAS-Paris) invites you to
submit applications for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 academic years for
five- or nine-month residencies. Longer stays (i.e. nine months) are
given priority for 2013-2014. IAS-Paris is planning to host about
fifteen guest researchers for 2012-2013 and about twenty-five guest
researchers for 2013-2014 to work on research projects of their choice.

*Deadline for applications: 20 January 2012.*

Eligible applicants:

- High-level international researchers in the humanities and social
sciences (HSS)
- Postdoctoral researchers that hold a position in a university or
research centre (having held a doctorate for at least three years, plus
a minimum three years of full-time research experience)

Applicants may request residencies for the following periods:

• 1 September 2012 to 31 January 2013 or
• 1 October 2012 to 30 June 2013 or
• 1 February to 30 June 2013

• 1 September 2013 to 31 January 2014 or
• 1 October 2013 to 30 June 2014 (requests for nine-month residencies
are given priority for the 2013-2014 academic year) or
• 1 February to 30 June 2014

The application, in English or French, is submitted via an online
application system. Paper applications are not accepted.

The online application is comprised of the following:

– Completed application form
– Curriculum vitae and list of publications (20 pages maximum)
– Information on your research project (between 5 and 10 pages / 1,000
to 2,000 words), including:
. A selected bibliography on the topic
. A statement on current or potential partnerships with institutions or
researchers based in France
– Two separate project summaries, one in English and one in French, of
1,500 characters / 200 words maximum, including the project’s title

Further information: Please see the section "Becoming a fellow".

Discipline(s): Humanities and social sciences
http://www.paris-iea.fr/en/evenement/appel-candidature-iea-paris-pour-les-annees-universitaires-2012-2013-et-2013-2014

Fellowships at the JAMS Foundation Location: San Francisco, CA, USA DL: 2 December 2011

Weinstein International Fellowship
The Weinstein International Fellowship program, inaugurated in 2008, provides opportunities for individuals from outside the United States to visit the U.S. to learn more about dispute resolution processes and practices and to pursue a project of their own design that serves to advance the resolution of disputes in their home countries.

The JAMS Foundation Board of Directors will approve Fellowships of up to $25,000 in support of projects outlined by Fellowship applicants. This program is intended to be flexible and open to innovation, and applicants are encouraged to develop proposals that will increase the availability of dispute resolution education, training and services in their home countries and beyond.

During their time in the U.S., Fellows will spend some of their time at a JAMS Resolution Center. Depending on the nature of their proposal, Fellows may also participate in a university program or be connected to other organizations or institutions. Such affiliations can take may forms, from formal enrollment in graduate degree programs to more informal arrangements providing varying degrees of access and support. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research and establish such affiliations prior to or concurrent with their Fellowship application. While the JAMS Foundation will make every effort to facilitate introductions where possible, it is Applicant’s responsibility to identify and establish affiliations with organizations with which they plan to work or study.

Fellowships may be from one month to one year in duration.

It is anticipated that Fellows will come from countries that do not have an established culture of using mediation for cases in litigation. Part of the Fellows’ time in the United States will be spent observing how JAMS administers and resolves such cases.

Criteria
Applicants must be fluent in English
Fellowship period must be one month to twelve months in duration
Applicants must be available to attend a week-long gathering of Fellows in the San Francisco Bay Area in early September, 2012
Preference for proposals that would help applicant’s home country establish viable dispute resolution systems or change how disputes are resolved
Preference for applicants who have experience as lawyers, law professors, court administrators, government officers, ADR practitioners, or judgesInformation Sought From Applicant
Purpose and goal of Fellowship
Anticipated activity or activities in the U.S.
Proposed duration and location(s) of Fellowship
Plan for accomplishing Fellowship objectives upon return to home country
Educational background
Dispute resolution training and experience
Organizations or institutions with which you are affiliated in your home country
Organizations or institutions with which you expect to be affiliated while in the U.S.
Amount of funding sought and proposed budget regarding use of funds
Other sources of funding available, applied for, or awarded
Additional non-monetary resources or support requested from the JAMS Foundation
Current visa status for entry into U.S. (visa type, expiration date)Please note that pursuant to U.S. State Department regulations, the JAMS Foundation is not an approved ‘Sponsor’ with regard to the issuance of visas to foreign nationals. While the JAMS Foundation will make every effort to help facilitate visa applications of Weinstein Fellows, Fellows are individually responsible for obtaining the necessary visa for the purposes and duration of their Fellowship.

Please also note that pursuant to U.S. Internal Revenue Service regulations, Fellowship funding is subject to taxation as income. This tax may be affected by a number of factors, including recipient’s country of origin, whether that country has a tax treaty with the U.S., and the purpose for which Fellowship funds are used. Additional information regarding the taxation of income to foreign nationals is available at www.irs.gov.

Fellowship applications for 2012 will be reviewed by the JAMS Foundation Board of Directors at their first quarterly meeting on January 27, 2012. Applications must be received by December 2, 2011 in order to be eligible for consideration, and may be submitted electronically or in hard copy.

Complete application submissions include the following:
Fellowship application form
Curriculum Vitae
Two signed letters of recommendation
Letters of recommendation may be included with your application or sent directly from the recommending party. If submitted electronically, signed letters must be scanned and sent in PDF or comparable format.

Fellowship awards will be announced in March, 2012. For more information visit this link.

Ph.D. at Bocconi University Location: Milan - Italy

There is stiff competition for acceptance to Bocconi's PhD Programs. Every year candidates who otherwise might well have been accepted miss their opportunity because they fail to comply with the guidelines or because their application was incomplete.
The review process for your application is rigorous and involves a number of different people. The deadlines that are posted on this web site are established so that each application can receive the consideration it deserves. Please take them very seriously. We do.
The first important thing you can do to strengthen your application is to understand and meet the deadline for the PhD to which you are applying.
Second, carefully review the types of documents that are required to accompany your application. Most of them have variable lead-time in preparation or requests that you have to make to obtain them and under-estimating how long it will take to get them can jeopardize your application's success.

If you do these two things, your chances of succeeding with your application are greatly improved.
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1. Do I have to apply online?
Yes.

2. Is there an application fee?
No.
3. Is knowledge of the English language required?Yes. See this table about pre-requisites for the programs in Business Administration and Management, Economics and Finance, Statistics and Applied Mathematics and International Law and Economics.
For the PhD in Law of Business and Commerce, a B2 level is advisable in order to take part in the program successfully.
4. Do I need to send some documents by post?Yes, you will need to print out and sign your application form, put it in an envelope and send it by post together with your academic transcripts, GMAT/GRE scores (except for those applying to the PhD programs in International Law and Economics/ Law of Business and Commerce), and a signed copy of valid ID document and a passport-size picture.
NB: for the PhD in Law of Business and Commerce only: please send also your thesis in CD-Rom format.
Use the label provided to send the documents by post (one envelope for each PhD program) to:
Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Centro Amministrativo Dottorati ed Esami di Stato (CADES)
piazza Sraffa, 11
20136 Milano Italy
N.B.: If the documents are not sent by post by 15th February 2012 (postmark date), your application will not be considered.
You will be able to check the status of your application on the Communication from Bocconi to candidate area of the online procedure after the University receives what you sent.
5. How and when will my referees submit their reference letters?Your referees will be required to upload their letters by 15 February 2012. It is your duty to inform them about this deadline and allow them enough time to write and upload their letters. Once you have entered your referees' names and emails, click on SAVE. An automatic email will be sent to them. NB: after clicking on the SAVE button, you will neither be able to change your referees' names and/or their email addresses nor add another referee's name and address, so double-check before saving. You can check whether your reference letters have been sent by accessing the online application; this information will be reported at the bottom of the page listing the documents you need to upload.
NB: reference letters are not compulsory, but they are an important element of assessment.
6. What if I experience technical problems during the application process and/or the uploading?In case of technical problems, please contact our Help Desk at: phdhelp@unibocconi.it
7. What if I have questions about the information and/or documents I need to submit?Information is available on the University website at http://www.unibocconi.eu/admissionphd Should you need further information, contact phdadmission@unibocconi.it
8. What qualifications are required to be eligible?Applications can be submitted by Italian and non-Italian citizens who have completed or are completing their graduate studies:
-Italian degrees: two-year or four-year graduate degrees;
-non-Italian degrees of Italian equivalent standard, recognized as such by the PhD Faculty Board.
9. Can I get my PhD on a distance learning basis?No. All our PhD's are full-time, resident programs.
10. Do I get financial support if i am admitted?Yes. All admitted PhD students in Economics and Finance, Statistics and Applied Mathematics and Business Administration and Management are granted a tax free four-year scholarship between 13,600 and 15,000 per year according to merit and subject to successful academic performance.
Students admitted to PhD programs in International Law and Economics and Law of Business and Commerce can also be granted a scholarship, as described above; however,they may also be admitted without a scholarship, in which case the payment of a tuition fee of € 2,000 for the International Law and Economics program and € 4,000 for Law of Business and Commerce is required.
After the first year of these programs, reduced merit-based tuition fees may be offered.  
11. I am not an EU citizen. Do I need a visa and/or permit to stay?
Yes. It is your responsibility to take care of all these issues. You can find basic information about how to obtain the necessary permits here.
12. Is accommodation provided?Click here for relevant information.

Teaching and Research Fellowships at the OSCE Academy Location: Bishkek - Kyrgyzstan DL: 30 October 2011

5 Teaching and Research Fellowships at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Application Deadline: October 30, 2011

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a public foundation designed to promote the principles and aims of the OSCE in the Central Asian region, enshrined in its fundamental idea of comprehensive security. Located in Bishkek, the OSCE Academy is strongly embedded in the wider Central Asian academic and political context and follows a distinctive regional approach in its activities. The Academy is looking for five Teaching and Research Fellows for the winter/spring semester of its MA in Politics and Security program 2011/2012.

Requirements:

The qualified candidate holds at least an MA/MSc but preferably a Ph.D. degree in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies or a related field and has teaching experience.

The fellowship has the following terms and components:

1) A teaching assignment -- one of the following courses: Comparative Politics: Topics in Democratization Studies, Political Economy, Cases in International Relations, International Development and Foreign Policy Analysis during the winter/spring semester of the 2011/2012 academic year.

All five courses are four credit elective courses, meeting twice a week for 1 hr 25 min from January 9, 2012 to April 30, 2012. The period of contract is from January 2012 to May 2012.

The overall task is to provide graduate level survey of these fields introducing the students to major approaches and theories, important topics, and the contemporary developments. The courses are expected to be taught on graduate level involving lectures, seminars, research assignments, and individual student mentoring. The specific course topics as well as the course design should be discussed with the academic management of the OSCE Academy. Additionally, we expect the fellow to spend 6 hours per week for personal preparation to the courses with lecture/seminar notes, preparation of assignments, and grading/evaluation of students.

2) The fellowship also includes office hours for students of approximately 4 hours a week.

3) Overall, the commitment at the Academy will not exceed 20 hours per week. However, due to the nature of an academic environment, the load may vary from about 15 to 25 hours per week.

During the rest of the time, the fellows are encouraged to conduct their research and will receive full support of the Academy and our partners. We expect the fellows to present their research to the students and the greater audience at the end of the fellowship period with us.

The OSCE Academy will provide/cover:

a) Economy class roundtrip airfare from the city of current residence to Bishkek;

b) Entry visa expenses to Kyrgyzstan, if any;

c) Housing allowance (for international fellows only);

d) Honorarium of 750 Euros per month for teaching the four credit hour course;

e) 100 Euro one-time settling-in fee (for international fellows only);

f) office space and a computer, as well as access to all of our facilities, including library and JSTOR.

NOTE: The Academy will not be able to provide health insurance.

Interested applicants should submit their CV, a short summary of their research project (500-1000 words), and two letters of reference from people familiar with the candidate's academic work to Aigoul Abdoubaetova by e-mail:a.abdoubaetova@osce-academy.net by October 30, 2011. For any questions on this call, please contact Ms. Aigoul Abdoubaetova by e-mail: a.abdoubaetova@osce-academy.net

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is an equal-opportunity institution. It operates on the principle of non-discrimination. All recruitment decisions are taken on the basis of best qualification of the candidates, with consideration of regional and gender balance. Both local and international applicants are eligible to apply.

Social Sciences PhD Scholarships at Brunel University Location: London DL: 23 November 2011

We are delighted to announce nine funded PhD studentships* in social sciences at Brunel University for UK, EU and international students for a January 2012 start, (or as soon as possible thereafter).
The School of Social Sciences is providing opportunities for promising academic talent to undertake doctoral study. This is a significant opportunity for those who show academic excellence in our areas of expertise.
Successful applicants will be awarded £12,372 per annum over three years, which includes a fee-waiver of £3,732 and a stipend of £9,000. In exceptional cases an additional fee contribution for international students may be available.
In return, students will be required to undertake up to 150 hours of teaching/academic work per year. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experience for their future academic career.
We are interested in receiving applications across the following disciplines and welcome applications that are inter-disciplinary in nature:

• Anthropology
• Economics and Finance
• Politics, International Relations and History
• Psychology
• Sociology and Communications

Selection criteria
In addition to applicants having to meet the subject’s normal entry criteria, the School’s Studentship Selection Panel will be reviewing applications to ensure that the research topic proposed is of excellent quality, well developed, coherent and achievable within the three years. The Panel is seeking candidates who have demonstrated significant progress in their academic career so far.
How to apply
Applicants must:

• apply for a PhD online
• meet the entry criteria for the PhD programme in their chosen subject area
• be a new applicant for a PhD (all applications must be received by the deadline) or
• hold an existing offer of a PhD from Social Sciences at Brunel University.

New applicants must attach a letter to the application stating that they wish to apply for the scholarship. Existing offer holders must submit a letter of application to sss-resadmin@brunel.ac.uk by the deadline.
Closing date: Wednesday 23 November 2011
For further information: sss-resadmin@brunel.ac.uk
*The PhD scholarships only apply to our current full-time PhD courses and are not applicable to the part-time PhD courses or the New Route PhD.

International Doctoral Fellowship Program in Informatics, Kyoto University

International Doctoral Program In Informatics Graduate School Of Informatics, Kyoto University 2012

Study Subject(s):Informatics
 
Course Level:Doctoral
 
Scholarship Provider: The Japanese Government
 
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:
(1) Eligibility: Applicant must be from a country with which Japan has official diplomatic relations, and must be currently studying/working outside of Japan. Those who are currently staying in Japan are not eligible for this program.
(2) Age: Applicant must be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2012.
(3) Academic qualifications: Applicant must satisfy one of the following conditions by the end of September 2012.
i. Holds a master’s level degree.
ii. Has completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country and subsequently spent at least two years conducting research in a university, research institute, or other such facility, and is recognized through research achievements as having scholastic ability on a par with or higher than that of a person who has completed a master’s degree at a graduate school in Japan.
iii. Is recognized by the school, on the basis of individual screening of application, as having scholastic ability on a par with or higher than that of a person with a master’s degree, and is at least 24 years of age.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description:  The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) offers a 2012 scholarship for admitted Ph.D. course students who wish to engage in research on Informatics, mainly in English, at the Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University. The Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University, consists of the following departments: • Intelligence Science and Technology • Social Informatics • Applied Analysis and Complex Dynamical Systems • Applied Mathematics and Physics • Systems Science • Communications and Computer Engineering

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: January 6, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

NEC, Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest, International Fellowships 2012-13‏

New Europe College – Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest, Romania – announces the competition for Fellowships for the academic year 2012-13.

The program targets young international researchers/academics working in the fields of humanities, social studies, and economics.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be doctoral students in an advanced stage of their research, or hold a Ph.D. title. Preference is given to candidates under the age of 40, and to those who have not yet benefited from a NEC Fellowship.

Working languages: English, French, and German. A good command of English is desirable.

DURATION OF THE FELLOWSHIP: a) a full academic year (10 months, October through July) or b) a one-term fellowship (October through February, or March through July).

LOCATION: New Europe College – Institute for Advanced Study, Bucharest, Romania.

THE FELLOWSHIP CONSISTS OF: a monthly stipend of 600 Euro (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays. The Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (2,600 Euro for transportation, accommodation, and per diem). As an alternative, they can opt for a field research, in Romania or outside it.

The Fellows are expected to work on their own projects, and take part in the scientific events organized by the New Europe College. At the end of their Fellowship, each Fellow is expected to hand in a research paper, reflecting the results of his/her work over the duration of the Fellowship. The papers will be included in a NEC publication.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will be submitted in electronic format only, to the address: applications@nec.ro

Candidates are asked to enter in the Subject field of their e-mail message ”NEC International Fellowship”.

The deadline for the submission of applications is December 12, 2011.

Incomplete or late applications will not be taken into consideration.

The applicants will be notified on the results of the pre-selection at the beginning of March 2012, by e-mail. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Skype, organized on March 29-31, 2012.

The application form, the application guidelines and additional information on New Europe College can be downloaded from www.nec.ro, or requested by e-mail, at applications@nec.ro.

Mailing address: New Europe College, str. Plantelor 21, 023971 Bucharest, RomaniaPhone (+4) 021 307 9910, Fax: (+4) 021 327 0774, E-mail: applications@nec.ro

2012 William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students, USA

Fellowship in Philanthropy and Social Innovation for Minority Students at Aspen Institute, USA 2011-2012

Study Subject(s):Philanthropy and Social Innovation
 
Course Level:Graduate or undergraduate
 
Scholarship Provider: The Aspen Institute
 
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
Candidates for this fellowship are highly motivated, current, non-graduating graduate or undergraduate students from underrepresented communities of color. Each candidate should have an excellent academic record and also have the following: 1. Demonstrated interest or experience in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and the social sector; 2. Excellent research and writing skills; 3. Demonstrated financial need; and 4. U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI in the Washington, DC office of the Aspen Institute. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation seeks to inform and maximize the impact of grantmaking foundations, nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and public-private partnerships through leadership development initiatives, convenings, and communications so that each can contribute to the good society at home and abroad.

How to Apply: Online 

Scholarship Application Deadline: Spring 2012 -December 16, 2011, Summer 2012- March 16, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

5 teaching fellows at OSCE Academy in Bishkek‏

FELLOWSHIP - 5 Teaching & Research Fellowships, OSCE Academy in Bishkek, KG

Call for Applications

5 Research & Teaching Fellowships at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Application Deadline: October 30, 2011

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a public foundation designed to promote the
principles and aims of the OSCE in the Central Asian region, enshrined in its
fundamental idea of comprehensive security. Located in Bishkek, the OSCE Academy
is strongly embedded in the wider Central Asian academic and political context
and follows a distinctive regional approach in its activities. The Academy is
looking for five Teaching and Research Fellows for the winter/spring semester
of its MA in Politics and Security program 2011/2012.

Requirements:
The qualified candidate holds at least an MA/MSc but preferably a Ph.D. degree
in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies or a related
field and has teaching experience.
The fellowship has the following terms and components:
1) A teaching assignment of one of the following courses: Comparative Politics:
Topics in Democratization Studies, Political Economy, Cases in International
Relations, International Development and Foreign Policy Analysis during the
winter/spring semester of the 2011/2012 academic year.
All five courses are four credit elective courses, meeting twice a week
for 1 hr 25 min from January 9, 2012 to April 30, 2012. The period of contract
is from January 2012 to May 2012.
The overall task is to provide graduate level survey of these fields
introducing the students to major approaches and theories, important topics,
and the contemporary developments. The courses are expected to be taught on
graduate level involving lectures, seminars, research assignments, and
individual student mentoring. The specific course topics as well as the course
design should be discussed with the academic management of the OSCE Academy.
Additionally, we expect the fellow to spend 6 hours per week for personal
preparation to the courses with lecture/seminar notes, preparation of
assignments, and grading/evaluation of students.
2) The fellowship also includes office hours for students of
approximately 4 hours a week.
3) Overall, the commitment at the Academy will not exceed 20 hours per week.
However, due to the nature of an academic environment, the load may vary
from about 15 to 25 hours per week.
During the rest of the time, the fellows are encouraged to conduct their
research and will receive full support of the Academy and our partners.
We expect the fellows to present their research to the students and the
greater audience at the end of the fellowship period with us.

The OSCE Academy will provide/cover:
a) Economy class roundtrip airfare from the city of current residence to Bishkek;
b) Entry visa expenses to Kyrgyzstan, if any;
c) Housing allowance (for international fellows only);
d) Honorarium of 750 Euros per month for teaching the four credit hour course;
e) 100 Euro one-time settling-in fee (for international fellows only);
f) office space and a computer, as well as access to all of our facilities,
including library and JSTOR.
NOTE: The Academy will not be able to provide health insurance.
Interested applicants should submit their CV, a short summary of their research
project (500-1000 words), and two letters of reference from people familiar
with the candidate's academic work to Aigoul Abdoubaetova
by e-mail:a.abdoubaetova@osce-academy.net by October 30, 2011.
For any questions on this call, please contact
Ms. Aigoul Abdoubaetova by e-mail: a.abdoubaetova@osce-academy.net

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is an equal-opportunity institution.
It operates
on the principle of non-discrimination. All recruitment decisions are taken
on the basis of best qualification of the candidates, with consideration of
regional and gender balance. Both local and international applicants are
eligible to apply.

Doctoral PhD Fellowships in Law, Economics, and Psychology at IMPRS, Germany

Doctoral Fellowships in Law, Economics, and Psychology at The International Max Planck Research School on Adapting Behavior in a Fundamentally Uncertain

Study Subject(s):Law, Economics, and Psychology

Course Level:Doctoral

Scholarship Provider: Max Planck Institute

Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:
Applicants are required to hold a Diploma, a Masters Degree or a State Exam with honors in one of the above mentioned disciplines or an equivalent degree in a related discipline.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The IMPRS Uncertainty combines approaches from Economics, Law and Psychology to explain human decisions under uncertainty more effectively and to better design institutional responses. The Uncertainty-School is jointly hosted by the Max Planck Institutes of Economics in Jena, for Human Development in Berlin, for Research on Collective Goods in Bonn, and the Department of Social Psychology and the School of Economics and Business Administration of the Friedrich- Schiller-University Jena. International Partners are the Program in Cognitive Science and the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University, Bloomington, the Interdepartmental Centre for Research Training in Economics and Management (CIFREM) at the University of Trento, and the Center for Rationality at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Associated Partner is the University of Bonn, „Rechts- und Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Fachbereich Rechtswissenschaften“.
The Curriculum of the IMPRS-Uncertainty has three pillars: a four-week summer school, an annual Thesis and Topics Workshop, and local training. Additionally scholars are encouraged to spend a term at a cooperating international institution.
Both, the Max Planck Society and the Friedrich Schiller University are committed to improve the opportunities for women in the sciences and particularly encourage them to apply.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: October 31st, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Paid Graduate Short-Term Research Fellowship (Remote) – ‘Europe and the EU after the EURO Crisis’

£1500+/- according to experience/qualifications (includes expenses). Research Fellowship to be completed within 8-12 weeks (allowances will be made for the December/January holiday period).

Closing date for applications is Friday 18 November 2011.

A London-based private investment banker is looking for highly qualified candidates to carry out an independent political risk research project on a part-time basis looking at Europe after the Euro crisis. The researcher will be based at home and have responsibility for carrying out the research proposal and presenting the results as a written report. The client is interested in research that focuses on the role of Germany and/or France in resolving the current euro crisis and the future direction of the EU. The researcher will be mentored through the process and given feedback on their research.

POLITICAL RISK RESEARCH

Clients seek information and insight that allows them to better understand political developments and the impact these can have on markets. They want to be able to make an informed response to investment opportunities and market instability. This research project will therefore provide vital insights into European politics which can be incorporated into investment decisions.

This paid, research project will give up to four young researchers the opportunity to better understand political risk and will provide them with an insight into the interaction between financial markets and public policy within the EU (UK/Germany/France). Global political risk and financial market research can be difficult business areas to break into for young graduates; this will enable them to begin the process of developing a relevant CV.

Areas of interest for political risk research can include governance and politics, regulatory issues, economic trends and indicators, and international and regional relations. Careers in political risk require an understanding of all or some of the following: political risk assessments, scenario analysis and quantitative metrics and evaluations.

RESEARCH

The recent turmoil in European markets has been related to the ongoing crisis within the Eurozone. Investors are focused on understanding the method of decision-making within the EU and the Eurozone. The coordination between National and European institutions is unclear and the direction of policies remains highly contested. France and Germany remain at the centre of these decisions and the national politics of these member states impact strongly on the decisions that are taken on a European level.

This research project requires a proposal that considers the national policy responses to the future of the EU. This could include national planning and EU responses on issues such as the Schengen agreement, conditions for ongoing and new membership of the Euro, financial rescue efforts for ailing Eurozone member states, and the European Financial Stability Facility.

The paper would present an understanding of:
- who the key national decision makers are on these EU decisions
- how national policy is developed to address these concerns
- an outline of the expected policy positions of Germany and/or France on these issues
- an analysis by the researcher based on their primary research.

The researcher would be expected to arrange and conduct interviews in Germany and/or France with government officials and policy advisors. The report would be based on these interviews and is expected to be approx. 8000-10,000 words.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Masters degree or higher in European or International Politics (essential)
- fluency in English (essential) and German or French (desirable)
- strong interest in European politics and the future of the Euro (essential)
- ability to act as researcher and advisor to a range of investors and companies (essential)
- previous experience of public sector or European institutions policy research (desirable)

Please send a CV and a research proposal of 500 words (including proposed interviews/sources) to adoptanintern@cspp.org.uk. State a. your availability and b. relevant information on your skills/experience pertaining to the job spec

Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the National Endowment for Democracy Location: Washington DL: 1 November 2011

The application period for fellowships in 2012–2013 is August 1–November 1, 2011. Please visit our Online Application System to submit your application for a fellowship in 2012–2013.

The Reagan-Fascell program will host two five-month fellowship sessions in 2012–2013:

Fall 2012 Session: October 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013
Spring 2013 Session: March 1 to July 31, 2013

Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science Location: Pittsburgh - USA DL: 1 December 2011

There is a common online application form available for admission to graduate programs within the School of Computer Science. With the SCS graduate online application form, you may apply to two Ph.D. programs, and/or the Masters programs offered by the Robotics Institute and the Language Technologies Institute. The online application should be completed and submitted electronically as instructed by December 1 with a final deadline of December 15. Letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically by December 15.
Descriptions of the Ph.D. programs can be found on the Doctoral Programs page. Descriptions of the Masters programs can be found on the Masters Programs page. You may use the SCS graduate online application form to apply to any of the Doctoral Programs and the RI and LTI Masters Programs. To apply to other Masters Programs offered by departments within SCS, please contact the individual programs directly for specific application instructions and forms.

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of $75 is required for one program and $50 for each additional program, if submitted by December 1. Between 12:01 am EST on December 2 and 11:59 pm on December 15 the application fee increases to $100 for one program and $75 for each additional program. You may pay the fee by credit card. The credit card payment system is part of the online application, and instructions are given when you submit your application.

If you do not want to pay by credit card with the online application, you may pay by a check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank, made payable to Carnegie Mellon University. DO NOT SEND CASH. We expect all applicants to pay the application fee. If unable to pay the fee, US applicants are required to submit a letter from their financial aid office; non-US applicants may send a statement requesting a fee waiver and giving specific reasons for the request.

• SCS Graduate Online Application
• Applications and all supporting documents, including letters of recommendation, for the Doctoral Programs in the School of Computer Science and for the Masters Programs listed on the online application must be received by the final deadline December 15. You may submit your application by December 1 to avoid higher application fees.
• If you submit your application by December 1, the application fee is $75 for one program and $50 for each additional program. The early deadline does not imply an early decision. Between 12:01 am EST on December 2 and 11:59 pm on December 15 the application fee increases to $100 for one program and $75 for each additional program.
• Transcripts are due December 1. Test scores reports and letters of recommendation are due December 15.

Congressional Science Fellowship for US Citizens, 2012 USA

American Society for Microbiology invites Postdoctoral Science Fellowship for the applicants of USA in the field of Microbiology , 2012 US

Study Subject(s):Microbiology
 
Course Level:Postdoctoral
 
Scholarship Provider: American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and Martin Frobisher Fund
 
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:-Prospective Fellows must be citizens of the United States, be members of ASM for at least one year and must have completed their Ph.D. by the time the fellowship begins in September.
-Candidates are expected to show competence in some aspect of microbiology, have a broad background in science and technology, and have interest and some experience in applying scientific knowledge toward the solution of social problems.
-Candidates are expected to be articulate, literate, adaptable, interested in work on a range of public policy problems, and able to work with a variety of people from diverse professional backgrounds.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The program will select a postdoctoral to mid-career microbiologist to spend one year on the staff of an individual congressman, congressional committee, or with some other appropriate organizational unit of Congress. The purpose of the program is to make practical contributions to more effective use of scientific knowledge in government, to educate the scientific communities regarding public policy, and to broaden the perspective of both the scientific and governmental communities regarding the value of such science-government interaction.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline:February 24, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Ph.D.-MBA at the National University of Singapore Location: Singapore DL: 15 November 2011

A keen, open and independent mind, common sense, appreciation for the importance of science, technology and business, the ability to act and get things done alone and in a team are hallmarks of students suitable for the NUS PhD-MBA. Valuing the wide range of backgrounds of potential students, factors that the recruitment committee will weigh when making decisions on admissions into the NUS PhD-MBA are: academic records, standardized test scores, research experience, startup and industry experience, completed internships, interest in and involvement in entrepreneurship and business, as well as good English.

Women and men of all nationalities, with an undergraduate or Masters degree in any scientific, engineering, maths or IT discipline, previously awarded or expected in 2012, are eligible to apply.

Application Process

Information about the application process for the August 2012 intake can be found below.
Application Website
Application Instructions
When creating a new account on the application website, in the Degree Preference Section, select NUS Grad Sch for Int Sci & Eng as faculty. Select Research as degree type. Select the Doctor of Philosophy as degree. Under double degree select the Master of Biz Adm (w NGS PhD)(MBA (with NGS PhD)). Select the NGS scholarship. Select Full Time.
There is no need to submit a separate application for the NGS PhD (without MBA) as applicants to the NUS PhD-MBA will, if the candidate indicates this preference (see Questionaire section on the application website), be considered for the NGS PhD in case the application to the PhD-MBA was not successful.
Applicants are welcome to contact potential PhD mentors/advisors before submitting an application.
We require the GRE (Institution code: 0677) and, if the native language or the language used in undergraduate instruction is not English then either the TOEFL (Institution code: 3720) or the IELTS (Institution code: 0677). The GMAT (Institution code: DRT-MK-35) is required later in the application process ONLY from shortlisted candidates and does NOT need to be submitted with the initial application. The PhD-MBA essay (see application website for details) gives applicants the chance to think about a technology business problem, express thoughts, devise actions and show effective communication skills. The application deadline (online applicaton) for the August 2012 intake is 15th November 2011. The deadline for the receival of recommendation letters is 15th December 2011. The deadline for the receival of GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores is 15th January 2012.

Application and Admissions Time Line, Deadlines

- 1st Sep 2011: Applications open
- 15th Nov 2011: Application deadline (online application)
- 15th Dec 2011: Deadline for the receival of the hardcopy of the application form and the recommendation letters
- Jan 2012: NGS interviews and shortlisting
- 16th Jan 2012: Deadline for receival of GRE general and TOEFL/IELTS scores
- 1st Mar 2012: GMAT scores to be sent by shortlisted candidates (if not sent with the initial application)
- Feb - Mar 2012: Business School interviews of shortlisted candidates
- Apr 2012: Admissions decisions and sending of decision letters
- 1st May 2012: Final deadline for receival of replies by admitted students

Important Application Documents and Forms

- Academic transcripts
- Recommendation letters (two academic required, one industrial optional)
- PhD-MBA admissions essay
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Applicatin form
- Declaration form
- Resume
- TOEFL (only if native language or language of University instruction is/was not English)
- GRE general score
- GMAT score (for shortlisted candidates)

For more details please visit the application instructions and application websites

Max Weber Fellowships EUI, Florence‏

Max Weber Fellowships

• The Max Weber Programme offers 1- and 2-year fellowships. Two year fellowships involve additional academic activities in the EUI departments, such as limited graduate teaching. The annual deadline for applications for these Max Weber Fellowships is 25 October but please note that,  after 25 October 2011 and up to 25 March 2012, applications for self-funded fellowships  are considered on a first-comes basis for as long as there is capacity in the Max Weber Programme.
• The Max Weber Programme is Europe’s largest postdoctoral programme in the social sciences and humanities. It is funded by the European Commission (DG Education and Culture) and hosted by the European University Institute in Florence where the research community of professors, researchers and fellows provides an excellent environment for the Programme.
• The Programme, open to all nationalities, is designed for junior post-docs who have received a doctorate in economics, law, history, social and political sciences, or a related field, within the last 5 years and who want to advance in their research and academic training, in an active multidisciplinary environment before entering the international job market, or in the early stages of their academic careers.
• Fellows are selected on the basis of their research accomplishments and potential, their academic career interests, and the availability of the EUI faculty to provide mentorship.
• Fellows are supported and encouraged to pursue their research agendas and participate in the research activities of the EUI, and in particular, the research activities of the Max Weber Programme and of the EUI Departments with which they are affiliated.
• The Max Weber Programme, hosted in the beautiful Villa La Fonte, provides excellent research facilities, a range of activities to improve communication skills (writing, presentation and teaching), and actively supports Fellows looking for an academic job; for those interested, it offers a range of teaching-training possibilities (within the EUI, Florence and abroad), and it organizes multidisciplinary research workshops and discussions on different aspects of academic careers. Many of these activities are organized by the Fellows themselves. All these elements (see the Programme of Activities  for more details) make the Max Weber Fellowship a unique and productive multicultural and multidisciplinary personal and intellectual experience at the beginning of a promising academic career.
• As a service to the academic community at large – especially to those starting an academic career in the social sciences and humanities – the Programme hosts the Academic Careers Observatory .

To apply to the Max Weber Programme  please visit the following pages:

• Eligibility 
• Conditions of Award 
• Selection criteria 
• How to Apply 
• Frequently Asked Questions 

Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society, Fellowship programme 2012-2013, Graz‏

Institute for advanced studies on science,
technology and society (ias-sts)

Application

Fellowship Programme 2012/2013: Closing date for applications 31 December 2011!
Contact
Institute for Advanced Studies
on Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS)
Kopernikusgasse 9
8010 Graz - Austria
info@sts.tugraz.at
Further information and requirements: see application form, page 2!
Attached files

Application for Appointment as Research Fellow or Visiting Scholar (PDF, 96.43 kB)

Application for Appointment as Research Fellow or Visiting Scholar (MSWORD, 66.50 kB)

Grant Application (PDF, 89.08 kB)

Grant Application (MSWORD, 54.00 kB)