PhD opportunities in Social Statistics 02/28/2010
PhD students are highly valued members of Social Statistics and we strive to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for study. We welcome applications to study both methodological and substantive contemporary social, economic and political questions using up-to-date and imaginative quantitative approaches. It is possible for potential students to receive joint supervision from specialists in other disciplines in the School of Social Sciences or from elsewhere in the University. Research may be UK focused or have an international comparative dimension. We are particularly keen to receive applications in the following research areas:
How to apply Potential applicants should have a good first degree (first or upper second). In the first instance expressions of interest should be addressed to the Social Statistics Executive administrator: Margaret Martin. Formal applications can be made on-line or by mail (forms available from Vicky Barnes who administers our postgraduate admissions). Available Funding 2010 Five studentships are available; from the Economic & Social Research Council. These prestigious awards include fees and an annual stipend of up to £16,290 and an additional allowance for research expenses. For further information please visit www.ccsr.ac.uk/phd To apply for one of these simply indicate that this is your intended source of funding in the financial section of the application form. If your application for a PhD place is successful, we will contact you about the nomination process. There is also a bursary - the Stanley Jevons postgraduate loyalty bursary - for University of Manchester undergraduates who start an ESRC-recognised Masters. More details. With a view to promoting international exchanges in the field of education, culture, communication, science and technology, and to enhancing friendship among peoples of the world, the Government of the People's Republic of China has placed at the disposal of UNESCO, under the sponsorship of the Organization, twenty five fellowships for advanced studies and two more fellowships on agriculture-related subjects specially at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These fellowships are for the benefit of developing Member States in Africa, Asia and the Pacific and certain countries in the Arab States. The fellowships, tenable in a selected number of Chinese universities, are of one year duration or less. These fellowships, which are in most cases to be conducted in English, are offered to senior advanced students wishing to pursue higher studies or intending to undertake research mainly independently with periodic guidance from the assigned supervisor. In exceptional cases, candidates may be required to study the Chinese language prior to taking up research/study in their field of interest. Fields of studies proposed in selected universities(list available here) Qualifications required a) Hold at least the equivalent of the Master's Degree; except for the agriculture-related subject the BSc Degree at least; b) English proficiency is required; c) Be not more than 45 years of age; and, d) Be in good health, both physically and mentally. Procedure for the submission of applications: NOTE: Please refer to the list of invited Member States who are eligible for this fellowship offer. All applications should be endorsed by the relevant Government body (the National Commission or Permanent Delegation) and must be made in English with the following attachments: - Application form for China/UNESCO The Great Wall Fellowship (copy attached) in triplicate; - 3 photographs; - Notarized photocopies of diplomas and certificates, and school-certified transcripts of complete academic records (translated in English when applicable) in triplicate; - Copy of the university's invitation letter, for those students who have been admitted in advance by a Chinese university, in triplicate; - Two letters of recommendation (in English) by professors or associate professors familiar with the work of the candidate, in triplicate; - A research proposal containing no less than 400 words (in English) of the post-graduate study to be undertaken during the candidate’s stay in China, in triplicate; - Foreigner Physical Examination form to be completed around end of March 2010 or in April 2010 in triplicate; and, - English language proficiency certificate, in triplicate N.B.- When completing the form, each candidate is requested to specify 3 possible host institutions in China indicating one field of study as personal preference. Details regarding host institutions, applicants may wish to visit and select through the China Scholarship Council's website: http://www.csc.ed.cn “Study in China” and “Chinese Institutions admitting International Students”; http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/Search.aspx The letter of nomination should reach UNESCO (Attention: Mr Ali Zaid, Chief Fellowships Programme Section) 7 Place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07 SP, France, imperatively on or before 30 April 2010. An advance copy of the application can be sent by: (fax:+33-1 45 68 55 02/03 or Email: a.zail@unesco.org). Files which are not complete or which are received after the deadline, as well as candidates who do not fulfill the requirements mentioned above, will not be taken into consideration. Deadline for the Submission of Applications: 30 April 2010 Selection of Beneficiaries The Chinese authorities will select the twenty-seven most qualified candidates. The National Commissions of the selected fellows will be duly informed by UNESCO. Candidates not informed of their selection by 31 August 2010 should consider that their applications have not been approved Facilities offered by the Government of the People's Republic of China a) A monthly living allowance of CNY 1.700 yuan for General Scholars and CNY 2.000 yuan for Senior Scholars to cover meals and pocket expenses; b) A one-time settlement subsidy of CNY 1000 yuan for those whose period of studies lasts up to one academic year, and CNY 1,500 yuan for those whose period of studies lasts over one academic year; c) Registration and tuition fees, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship; fee for basic/necessary learning materials*; d) Accommodation facilities (two students share one room); e) Fee for outpatient medical service for expenses generated in the institution’s hospital; Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan against diseases and accidents for International Students in China**; and, f) A one-time inter-city travel ticket (each for coming in and leaving China). A hard –seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for new scholarship students traveling from the port of entry upon registration to the city where the admitting institution of Chinese language institution or preparatory education institution is located; students traveling from the Chinese language institution or preparatory education institution to the city where the university for major study is located; and students traveling from the city where the institution is located to the nearest port of departure upon graduation. * Costs above the university’s arrangements should be self afforded. ** The students should bear a certain percentage of expenses. Compensation on the payment receipts may be asked from the insurance company for the expenses for serious diseases or from accidental injury (if hospitalized). Facilities offered by UNESCO a) International travel to and from China; b) Monthly allowance of US$150 to be paid in local currency (Chinese RMB) during their stay in China, in addition to the living allowance granted by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. Important : No allowance to finance or lodge married couples or family members can be made. NOTE : It is the National authorities' responsibility to ensure that all candidates are duly informed of all the above-mentioned conditions prior to the submission of applications for these fellowships. Project Document 2010-2011 UNESCO-CHINA (The Great Wall) Co-Spon. Prog Anouncement Letter.pdf Announcement date 12 Jan 2010 Deadline for applications 30 Apr 2010 Every year, university staff visit overseas to meet and advise students who may be interested in studying at Southampton. International Office staff can provide you with information, advice and assistance from the moment you start considering whether to study in the UK, right through to making your application and registering at the University. Required competency in the English language: guidance for applicants to the School of Education If the IELTS (or equivalent) is below 5.5 (or equivalent), the application will not be considered, although you may reapply when you have obtained a score nearer or above our minimum score of 6.5 (or equivalent). If the IELTS (or equivalent) is 5.5 or above (or equivalent), but below 6.5 (or equivalent), the application will be processed in the usual way but any offer will be made conditional upon attending and being successful in an intensive language course of appropriate duration in the University’s Language Centre, and on subsequently getting 6.5 (or equivalent) or above in IELTS (or equivalent). If the IELTS (or equivalent) is 6.5 (or equivalent) or above then no language competency condition will be attached to your offer. The above criteria are applied without prejudice to the rest of the selection process and they do not preclude us from attaching other conditions to your offer or from rejecting your application on other grounds. A record is kept of all applications in each of the three categories above so that we can monitor our equal opportunities policy in action. Scholarships
The closing date for applications is the end of April. Application forms can be found by following the link: http://www.education.soton.ac.uk/research/scholarships Click here to download a copy of the University’s Guide to International Students (pdf). Project/Organization: Futures Group Europe SDC Health Promotion and System Strengthening Project in Dodoma Region, Tanzania. We are looking to employ a Team Leader and Community Participation expert for the above project. Qualifications for this expert should include: community participation experience, health systems strengthening, health promotion, experience of managing a complex project, HIV/AIDS and gender mainstreaming, financial management and working in the Dodoma region. Please send your covering letter and CV to Emma Cockle ecockle@futuresgroup.com by Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010. Description: The Children's Hospital of Ulm University (Director: Prof. Dr. K.-M. Debatin) invites applications for the position of a Post-Doc in the field of leukemia and apoptosis research initially for 3 years with the possibility to extend. The position is part of a research project on "characterization of apoptosis sensitivity of leukemia-initiating cells in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia" (principal investigator: Prof. Dr. K.-M. Debatin) within the framework of the Clinical Research Unit KFO 167 funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG). The position will be paid according to established scales for postdoctoral researchers (TV-L E13 100%). In our research group, we study the role of apoptosis signaling pathways in leukemia genesis and leukemia therapy with a particular focus on leukemia stem cells. For further details on the position, please contact Dr. Quedeville by phone under +49-731-500-57258. Ulm University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. To apply: Applications including a CV, a list of publications and two references should be sent to: Prof. Dr. Klaus-Michael Debatin Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin Eythstr. 24 89075 Ulm Germany e-mail for applications: nicolas.marschall@uniklinik-ulm.de Please quote the name of this vacancy ("Postdoctoral Position in Leukemia and Apoptosis Research") in order to avoid mix-up with other vacancies. Do you want to be part of a world-leading community? 30 full tuition fees scholarships available. You can apply for this scholarship if you:
Click the link below to APPLY NOW: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/international/_online_forms/scholarships/application_page.php The Department of Humanities is delighted to invite applications for 15 University-funded Studentships. The Postgraduate Research Studentships are being awarded in the disciplines of History, and Creative Writing, English Literature and Linguistics. Successful candidates will be awarded a full fee waiver (home and EU students only) and £5,000 per annum bursary for three years (all students, including international), to commence in September 2010. The PhD Studentships have been designed to provide students with:
Once you have chosen your thesis topic, please apply to gill.drinkald@northumbria.ac.uk (Telephone +44 (0) 191 227 3880) for further particulars and the relevant application form. The closing date for applications is 18 March 2010. Download Humanities Studentship brochure at www.northumbria.ac.uk/static/5007/sasspdf/humanitiesstudent Accepted through March 29 The Duke Global Health Institute, in collaboration with the Duke Graduate School, will be accepting applications for the Master of Science in Global Health (MSc-GH) program through March 29, 2010. The university-wide program is designed to appeal to an array of students, researchers, policy makers, managers, analysts, and clinical practitioners who desire a more complete understanding of the diverse causes of and solutions to health problems from an interdisciplinary global perspective. Upon completion of the MSc-GH, graduates will be prepared to engage in clinical, epidemiological, social-behavioral, and policy-oriented research, as well as contribute to the design, implementation, and management of health programs. Click here to learn more about the program and watch a short video with a current MSc-GH student. John McGrath Scholarship in Theatre Studies 02/25/2010
Scottish Universities' International Summer School 2010 In January 2002 the well-known playwright and theatre director John McGrath died. The Scottish Universities International Summer School has set up a scholarship in memory of John McGrath, who was a good friend of the School and whose classic text The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil is part of our curriculum. The Scholarship has been made possible by the generosity of the Scottish Arts Council, the Russell Trust, the Royal Academy for Music and Drama in Glasgow, and many individual contributors. The Scholarship will be payable in Edinburgh as a deduction of the Summer School’s course and accommodation fees, which cover the costs of all tuition, accommodation, most meals, a social and cultural programme and includes full use of the facilities of the library of Edinburgh University. The successful candidate will be offered a free place on either the Text and Context Course or the Creative Writing Course. The Scholarship does not cover travel expenses or spending money. Applications for this special Scholarship are now invited from present or recent students and junior lecturers who specialise in Twentieth Century Theatre Studies and/or are practically involved in the Theatre. Normally, applicants will be required to have a research interest and/or practical experience in the general field of Twentieth Century popular and political theatre. The closing date for the award is 12th April 2010. Applicants should indicate on page 4 of the application form if they would like to be considered for the John McGrath Scholarship in Theatre Studies, and include a letter explaining their reasons for applying. We require one of your referees to support this scholarship application. If unsuccessful, applicants to the Text and Context course can be considered for a SUISS scholarship. (Please indicate on page 4 of the application form if you would like this to be the case.) Please note that SUISS scholarships only cover part of the course fee. Applicants for the six weeks course can apply for a SUISS scholarship for the first term of the Text and Context course. Further information can be found on the SUISS website, which also contains the facility to download our application forms. A brochure, application form and credit information can also be obtained from: The Administrator Scottish Universities’ International Summer School 21 Buccleuch Place EDINBURGH, EH8 9LN, Scotland (UK) Telephone: 00 44 131-650 4369 Fax: 00 44 131-662 0275 E-mail: SUISS@ed.ac.uk 
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If you are applying for an Honours degree click here for more information What does MUIS cover? Macquarie University International Scholarships are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study on campus at North Ryde in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. Postgraduate courses not available under MUIS are Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Management, Master of Applied Finance (MAF), Master of Advanced Surgery and Master of Surgery. Scholarships will be granted to cover the credit points required to complete a single undergraduate or postgraduate degree. The scholarship provides course fees for the minimum course duration. No additional allowances are payable. The scholarship does NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study. Annual renewal of the MUIS is subject to satisfactory performance in the Macquarie University degree program. To download the MUIS conditions click here. How to apply? Applicants must complete a course application form with certified copies of all relevant documents and application fee of $110. The application fee will be refunded if you are awarded an MUIS when applicable. Click here to download an application form for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
MUIS applicants must also submit their International Undergraduate or Postgraduate Application Form by 1 April, 2010. Semester 1, 2011 Commencement MUIS online applications for Semester 1, 2011 must be submitted by 31 October, 2010 AND MUIS applicants must also submit their International Undergraduate or Postgraduate Application Form by 1 October, 2010 IMPORTANT: Applicants must hold a FULL OFFER for the course by the MUIS deadline to be considered for the scholarship. For information about understanding your offer letter click here. RESULTS OF APPLICATIONS Students applying for a scholarship for Semester 1, 2010 will be advised of the outcome of their application in December 2009. Students applying for a scholarship for Semester 2, 2010 will be advised of the outcome of their application in June 2010. For scholarship inquiries contact scholarships@mq.edu.au | |||
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