Scholarship from Tilburg University

The Department of Econometrics and Operations Research of the Tilburg School of Economics and Management at Tilburg University is offering the following position:

PhD position for the NWO project:
Solving Quadratic Assignment Problems with Algebraic Symmetry via Semidefinite Programming

Project description:
The quadratic assignment problem (QAP) is well known in operations research (mathematical programming) and arises from applications as diverse as electronic circuit testing and hospital facility location. It is also famously hard to solve QAP instances, even ones of moderate size. In this project we will revisit the possibility of solving QAP problems using semidefinite programming in a branch and bound setting. In particular, we will use modern techniques from algebraic combinatorics to exploit algebraic structures in the data where present.

Job requirements/Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

* holds a Master, or equivalent degree in (applied) mathematics, operations research, or computer science, and has some background in mathematical programming
* has an interest and skills in computer programming (in MATLAB, C++)
* is ambitious, self-motivated, and cooperative
* is able to communicate in English
* is able to function in a research group and willing to assist in the organization of research meetings, symposia,etcetera.

Terms of employment:
According to the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities, a PhD candidate (promovendus) receives a starting salary of € 2.042.– gross per month in the first year. The university offers very good fringe benefits (it is one of the best non-profit employers in the Netherlands), such as an options model for terms and conditions of employment and excellent reimbursement of moving expenses. The position can be either for a duration of three or four years, depending on the qualifications and wishes of the candidate. The starting date is negotiable, but can be as early as September 1st, 2010.

Information:
Specific information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

* Prof. Etienne de Klerk, Tilburg University. Tel: +31 13 466 2031 email: e.deklerk[ at ]uvt.nl
* Dr. Renata Sotirov, Tilburg University. Tel: +31 13 466 3178, email: r.sotirov[ at ]uvt.nl

Applications:
Applications including a curriculum vitae and two reference letters must be submitted before June 25th, 2010 to e.deklerk[ at ]uvt.nl

The most promising candidates will be invited for an interview around the end of June 2010.

Scholarship from University of Twente

The University of Twente is an entrepreneurial research university. It was founded in 1961 and offers education and research in areas ranging from public policy studies and applied physics to biomedical technology. The University has approximately 2700 employees and 8000 MSc and BSc students and is the Netherlands` only campus university.

The Civil Engineering group of the Faculty of Military Sciences is part the Netherlands Defence Academy (NDLA). In co-operation with the Construction Management & Engineering group of the University of Twente and under supervision of Prof.dr.ir. A.E.C. van der Stoel, cutting-edge research is conducted in the area of construction process management and technology.

The Netherlands Defense Academy and the University of Twente are looking for a:

PhD for a PhD research project

Expeditionary Construction Management: A research on construction management processes in stabilization and reconstruction operations.

Scope of the Ph.D. project:
In several (post-) conflict situations, military involvement in (re)construction of local roads, schools and hospitals is necessary to create stability. The scarcity of military engineers and the necessity to be involved in such non-military activities – as a part of a wider comprehensive conflict approach – forces the military organization to outsource these activities. Outsourcing construction projects to – in particular – local contractors increases local capacity-building and local ownership. Despite these advantages, the military organization also faces many difficulties regarding tendering, controlling, monitoring and evaluating construction projects which are performed by local parties. In order to overcome these difficulties, the objective of this research project is to develop a new construction management process model which suits the specific needs of construction management in stabilization and reconstruction operations. The PhD will spend about 20% of his time on teaching courses to NDLA-students.

Profile:
The candidate is expected to have a Master degree in construction management, civil engineering, business administration, economics or a comparable subject. Excellent analytical skills are a must. Furthermore, the candidate should be able to work in a multidisciplinary and dynamic work environment and be able to read and understand Dutch and to write and speak English.

Offer:
We offer the possibility to work on an interesting Ph.D. project for 4 years.The salary scale, starts at of € 2042,- gross per month for the first year, and will lead up to € 2612,- in the fourth year based upon the job profile for PhD researcher (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, the University of Twente offers attractive fringe benefits.

Location:
The PhD will be located at Faculty of Military Sciences of the Netherlands Defense Academy (NDLA) in Breda. Because of the military context of this project, screening will be part of the procedure.

Information:
For more information, please contact dr. H. Voordijk (j.t.voordijk[at]utwente.nl) or dr. ir. E. Dado (E.Dado[at]nlda.nl).

Application:
You can apply for this position by e-mailing your resume including score list and a motivation letter topersoneelszaken[at]ctw.utwente.nl, please mention vacancy number 10/036.

Scholarship from Ice Warm

Master Scholarship in Water Resources Management by ICE WaRM, Australia
ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.

The ICE WaRM scholarship programme aims to:

1. provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
2. provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
3. encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
4. provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
5. provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and
6. demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND PARTNER UNIVERSITY WEBLINKS
We recommend that you visit the Post-Graduate Programmes page of the website to find out more about the programme.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSING DATES
Semester 1 (July 2010) – Deadline 26th February 2010
Semester 2 (February 2011) – Deadline 27th August 2010

ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time. The current round (to commence in Semester 2 – July 2010 has a deadline of 26th February, 2010.

HOW DO I APPLY?
1) Complete the online registration form below to gain access to the relevant application forms. Once you press ’submit’ you will see a webpage with links to 3 documents:

Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships Confidential Referee Report

2) Print and/or save these files. You will also receive an automatic email acknowledgement with a direct link to the application forms.

3) Complete the Scholarship Application Form and send to ICE WaRM with relevant documentation by the deadline.

NOTES:
– ICE WaRM will acknowledge receipt of all applications and advise if any documents are outstanding.
– Completion of the online registration form allows ICE WaRM to monitor interest in the scholarship programme and remind applicants of closing dates.
– Any applications that are incomplete by the application deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
– Hard copy documents (transcripts, parchments, passports/birth certificates) must be original or certified copies uncertified photocopies will not be accepted.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
ICE WaRM offers full and partial scholarships toward the cost of the programme (fee tuition). For international students the fully funded scholarship is AUD$30,000 and partially funded scholarship is AUD$15,000.

For more information on other scholarships and stipends, you can visit the following weblinks:
AusAid
DEST, Endeavour Programme
Study In Australia
University of South Australia
University of Adelaide
Flinders University
Deakin University

Please note: ICE WaRM scholarships do not include a living allowance. Tuition fees are subject to change by the universities on an annual basis.

ICE WaRM CONTACT:
For more information on ICE WaRM`s international scholarship programme or your application status, please contact:

ICE WaRM Education Services Coordinator
Email: scholarships@icewarm.com.au
GPO Box 860
Adelaide SA 5000

MSc Scholarships in Engineering or Architecture at Politecnico di Torino, Italy

February 16, 2010

Master of Science level.
Call for applications for the 2010/2011 academic year.
The Politecnico di Torino offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending a Master of Science program in Engineering or Architecture.
The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and the Compagnia di San Paolo.

General information on the Master of Science programs
Location: Torino
Language in which the courses are held: English or Italian
Length: 2 years
The activities will begin in September 2010.

Requirements
Academic requirements
In order to be admitted into a Master of Science program, applicants must possess a university degree equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree, which is approximately equivalent to three or four years after secondary school, depending on the number of secondary school years; alternatively, they must have completed at least 8 semesters of university courses, in a national school system that requires 11 or 12 years of study before enrolling in university.

For further information, please visit the Entry requirements page.

Application is open to students who:

1. are not Italian citizens, or are Italian citizens who are also in possess of another citizenship;
2. are not already enrolled in a Master of Science program of the Politecnico di Torino before the 2010/2011 academic year;
3. are not recipients of any other scholarships, Italian or foreign.

Obtaining a degree at the Politecnico di Torino
To graduate at the Politecnico di Torino, students must attain a total of 120 credits, including exams and the final dissertation. A plan of studies must be outlined under the guidance of the student`s academic tutor to identify, in relation to the student`s previous academic career, the courses additionally required to complete the program of studies for the Master of Science in which the student is enrolled at the Politecnico di Torino. The time required to graduate is approximately two years. However, the effective duration is also dependent upon each student`s capacity. Note also that the time required for the compulsory Italian course is not considered in the estimated duration of the program.

Please note that scholarship recipients must attend their course for its entire length (2 years – 120 credits). Students who have already attended other university courses can ask for a credit transfer up to a maximum of 10 credits per year (20 credits in total). Please note that credits achieved in preparatory courses or in the first year/second year in systems where preuniversity education lasts 10/11 years can not be taken into account.

Scholarships
Selection criteria
Applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic career and of their Curriculum Vitae.

Amount of the scholarship

1. The gross amount of the scholarship is 6.000 Euro per year for the complete period. The exact net sum is dependent upon the individual tax conditions of each student, which can be verified only upon the arrival of the student.
2. The amount of the scholarship will not be increased in case the student will need more time to graduate than indicated.
3. The allocation of the scholarship is dependent upon the submission, within 10 days from the arrival in Italy of the student, of the original documentation, which must correspond with the documentation attached to the online form (see the `Selection outcomes` section below).
4. Payment of the scholarship occurs periodically. The first instalment is dependent upon the possession of the relevant documentation (enrollment certification, residence permit, Italian fiscal code, and bank account in the name of the scholarship recipient), all obtainable upon arrival in Italy; for this reason, the first instalment is not paid at the moment of arrival at the Politecnico di Torino, but in the course of the following months.

Requirements to maintain the scholarship

1. Given that it is not possible to combine the benefits received from more than one scholarship, students who are assigned another study grant while receiving the Politecnico di Torino scholarship must promptly notify the Politecnico di Torino.
2. Payment of the scholarship will be suspended if the academic performance of the recipient does not meet a satisfactory level.

How to apply
Scholarship winners will be selected among the students who have successfully completed and submitted the online application form within March 10th, 2010.

Notes:

1. Enrolment at the Politecnico includes insurance coverage for accidents occurring on the university premises.
2. Medical insurance for emergencies (First Aid), as required by the law for non-EU citizens, is about 100 EURO per year. Upon their arrival in Italy, students must pay this amount to INA Assitalia: this is required for the conversion of the entry visa into a residence permit. For further information on these matters, see the Health insurance section.

We advise students to go to the Italian Embassy or Consulate to inform themselves on the necessary requirements to obtain an entry visa in Italy.

Specific contacts for Master of Science
For Scholarship International Relations Office
international.relations[at]polito.it

For Admission Incoming Students Office
international.admission[at]polito.it

The Hausman Student Nurse Fellowship
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Beasiswa Scholarship dari A*STAR

Pelajar Indonesia lulusan S1 yang saat ini ingin meraih gelar doktor – khususnya di Singapura. Ada berita baik bagi Anda, A*STAR Pre-Graduate Scholarship (PGS) menawarkan beasiswa luar negeri ke Singapore yang dibuka hingga akhir tahun 2010 ini. Berikut info selengkapnya:

A*STAR Scholarship

A*STAR Scholarship ASTAR Pre-Graduate Scholarship (PGS).

Students in Science, Computing and Engineering are invited to apply for ASTAR Pre-Graduate Scholarship. FEATURES OF ASTAR PRE-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP TERMS A stipend during the pursuit of the Bachelor’s degree programme amounting to:

* $460 per month in Year 1 and Year 2

* $560 per month in Year 3

* $760 per month in Year 4; and

* $760 per month in Year 5 for up to 12 months per academic year, or up to the date of graduation, whichever is earlier. Tuition fee subsidy for the respective year(s) during the term of the Scholarship.

Candidates awarded must maintain good academic standing for the award to be renewed the following year. All rates/allowances are subject to ASTAR adjustments from time to time. ELIGIBILITY :

* Singapore citizens, Singapore PRs and Nationals of ASEAN countries.

* Undergraduates from Science, Engineering & Computing.

* Polytechnic Diploma with Merit.

* Candidates must be on track to attain at least a good 2nd Upper Class of Honours or equivalent.

* Must not be holding an existing scholarship, bursary, or study loan. CONDITIONS

* To maintain a CAP of at least 4.25 throughout their undergraduate programme.

* Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, candidates are required to embark on a PhD programme within 6 months. Candidates can apply to ASTAR scholarships in their final year of studies at NUS.

* The Singapore PRs and Nationals of ASEAN countries must be willing to take up Singapore citizenship if offered ASTAR scholarships for their PhD studies APPLICATION

And send them to:

NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS)

Centre For Life Sciences (CeLS)

28 Medical Drive, #05-01

Singapore 117456

CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATION