As a female student ordinarily resident in a developing country you may be eligible to apply for the Eira Francis Davies Scholarship. Through a generous donation from an individual, Swansea University is able to offer female students from a developing country a scholarship to cover the cost of course fees. You must show strong academic ability and financial need.

Please read through the Terms and Conditions which apply and complete the application form below.

• Eira Francis Davies scholarship terms and conditions
  
• Eira Francis Davies scholarship application form
  

The closing date for the receipt of completed scholarship applications is 1st May 2012.

Source: www.swan.ac.uk/international/students/fees-and-funding/scholarships/eirafrancisdaviesscholarship

Apply to be a Google Student Ambassador

Google Ambassador Program
Are you thrilled by new technology? Do you love Google products? Do you want to bring new opportunities to your school and peers? Do your friends say you're a natural leader? If so, the Google Student Ambassador program may be perfect for you!

Through the Student Ambassador Program, you become a liaison between Google and your university. Ambassadors plan and host several events during the school year, introduce students to new Google products and features and act as a campus contact for Google teams. Google Student Ambassadors may:

• Work closely with local Google teams
• Host and organize events to bring awareness to Google's products and brand
• Spread the word about competitions, training opportunities, scholarships and other events
• Attend Google events as a Google representative
• Help Google to better understand their campus' culture
• Build relationships on campus with faculty and student groups
• Test products and features
• Promote product use and new product launches to students
• Be a source of knowledge for your university about Google products

What are the qualifications?
This opportunity is open to university students at level 2 or above and postgraduate students. Google Student Ambassadors must be:

• Currently enrolled in the university and available for one academic year
• Pursuing a degree or postgraduate program
• Passionate about technology
• Able to plan events and manage a budget
• Actively involved in student life on campus

What is the time commitment?

• One academic school year
• Approx. ten hours per month
• Four or more events per year

Benefits:
As a Google Student Ambassador, you will:

• Receive regular updates about exciting new Google products / features, programs and announcements
• Enhance your professional development, leadership, technical and communication skills
• Be eligible to participate in special Google events, product training and be considered for local internships
• Exchange best practices with Ambassadors from other schools and disciplines
• Add the Google Student Ambassador Program experience to your resume
• Get your own Google SWAG

Sounds great, how do I apply?

To apply, you should:1. Be at least a level 2 or postgraduate student.

2. Write 2 Essays as specified in the application form.

3. Submit your application online at http://goo.gl/B2SjX by Monday, 30th January 2012. Shortlisted students will be informed and interviewed during G-Tanzania.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Google Ambassador Program


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2 AHRC-Funded PhD Studentship in History, University of Hull

The History Departments at the Universities of Hull and Huddersfield invite high-quality proposals from applicants for two AHRC-funded PhD studentships tenable for three years from 1 October 2012. One award will be held at Hull and the other at Huddersfield, with optional access to facilities and research support at the other consortium institution.

Applicants, who should hold at least a good undergraduate, and preferably a Master's qualification (or be completing their programme), may offer a proposal from any area of History from the medieval to the contemporary. Hull would, however, particularly welcome proposals which correspond with the department's research strengths in the areas of maritime, environmental, European, military, slavery or business history, while Huddersfield welcomes proposals in English medieval and early modern history and modern British history. 

How to Apply
Applicants must ensure they meet the AHRC's eligibility criteria: (http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Documents/GuidetoStudentFunding.pdf)

Please download the application and reference forms from: www2.hull.ac.uk/student/admissions/postgraduate/howtoapply.aspx and return them, completed, to:

The Postgraduate Admissions Office,
University of Hull,
Hull HU6 7RX

You should clearly indicate on the form that you are applying for an AHRC studentship, and submit a research proposal of not more than two sides of A4, covering the following headings:

• Title of proposal research
  
• Scope of research (texts/dates to be covered)
  
• Research questions and context (key research already done in this area)
  
• Critical methodology
  
• Chapter outline
  

Please contact Dr D.J. Starkey at Hull (d.j.starkey@hull.ac.uk ) or Professor Paul Ward at Huddersfield (paul.ward@hud.ac.uk ) for further guidance or questions

Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 17 February 2012

Interviews will be held during March 2012 

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The Japanese Association of University Women takes pleasure in announcing its 2012 International Fellowships Programme for women who are carrying out or would like to carry out independent research or advanced study at the
post-graduate level in Japan.  The period of the award will be for 3-6 months within the period 15 September 2012 to 31 March 2013.  Please read the Guidelines below before applying on the application form provided.

AMOUNT OF FELLOWSHIP

500,000–1,000,000 per grantee.  The amount granted will vary depending on duration of stay in Japan and the nature of the work.  One-third of the amount will be given to the grantee upon arrival in Japan.

Documents to download: Application guide for 2012 and Applcation form for 2012

PERIOD OF AWARD

For 3–6 months within the period 15 September 2012 to 31 March 2013.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Applicant must be a citizen of a country other than Japan
* Applicant must hold an academic degree equivalent to the bachelor’s degree
* Applicant’s proposed plan of study or research must be one that will advance her professional competence and that requires being undertaken in Japan
* Applicant must be accepted by a Japanese institution at which she proposes to undertake study/research.  

DOCUMENTS & MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED

* Designated Application Form(which can be downloaded from this website or JAUW)
* Three letters of recommendation written by persons who are well acquainted with the applicant’s work.  If she is a member of a National Federation or Association of IFUW, she may substitute one of the three persons with the president of her Federation or Association
* A copy of the letter of acceptance by the Japanese institution at which the applicant proposes to undertake study/research or other supporting documents
* Medical certificate of health
* Summary of published works (articles, theses, books up to three) in English.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

For 2012-2013, April 20, 2012 - Postmark Deadline.
The committee will not accept any applications or supporting documents that are submitted after the deadline.

Completed application forms with all required documents and materials should be enclosed in one envelope and posted (e-mail not acceptable ) to

Ms Kazuko Hirano
Chairperson of International Fellowship Committee
Japanese Association of University Women
11-6-101 Samoncho, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 160-0017, JAPAN

TEL:( 81 3) 3358 2882 FAX: (81 3) 3358 2889

E-mail: jauw@jauw.org

More info: www.jauw.org/english/e_index.html

Applicants must have received their degrees from institutions other than Brown within the last five (5) years. The successful candidate must show exceptional scholarly promise and will be expected to teach one course a semester to complement courses in the history of medicine already offered at the university (these will be listed by the History Department and cross-listed with the Cogut Center).

The Fellow will also be affiliated with the Cogut Center, where s/he will participate in Center activities as appropriate to their research. Fellows have the opportunity to interact with Brown faculty affiliated with the Center, to participate in fellows' seminars, lectures, and conferences, and to participate in the planning of working groups and large-scale seminars on various topics. The Center seeks to provide a stimulating scholarly environment in which to pursue research, develop new interdisciplinary connections, and network with others.

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter. Receipt of the Ph.D. is expected by the time of appointment.

Fellows receive stipends of $52,000 and $54,080 in their 1st and 2nd years, respectively, plus standard fellows' benefits and a $2,000 per year research budget.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference, by February 3, 2012, to Prof Harold J. Cook, Department of History, Box N, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912. Brown University is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, and international scholars are encouraged to apply.

Submitted by Hal Cook: Harold_Cook@brown.edu 
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The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is pleased to offer three (3) scholarships for journalists to attend the LIEBHERR 2012 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Dortmund, Germany from Sunday 25th March to Sunday 1st April 2012.

The ITTF wishes to invite young journalists to increase their knowledge about table tennis and the International Table Tennis Federation.

This year the scholarships will also have a social media dimension to align the opportunity to the ever-changing face of media and tournament reporting. Specifically using twitter to allow people to follow their reporting, views, insights and experiences throughout the tournament. 

Each candidate will have full access to all media facilities and players which will provide an exceptional experience for the selected candidates. 

Candidates 

Journalists working for newspapers, magazines, sports magazines, radio and television broadcasters may apply for this Scholarship. Persons working for sports' associations and their magazines will not be eligible. 

A candidate must not be older than 35 years and should have at least three (3) years working experience in sports journalism. Furthermore good knowledge of English is required. 

Working Conditions and Contents 

The ITTF offers free board and accommodation on site in an official hotel of the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Dortmund, as well as access to the media facilities. 

It is the premier annual event in the ITTF calendar. The airfare, all leisure activities, as well as visa application remain, the candidate's responsibility. 

Successful candidates will be given the chance to meet the ITTF Executive Committee, staff and important people from the world of table tennis as well as players. 

Choice 

The ITTF reserves the right to choose freely from the applications and no correspondence will be entered into relating to the selection process. The selection will be made by the chair of the ITTF Media Committee whose decision is final. At least one (1) scholarship will be offered to a female journalist. 

Deadline 

Applications by email should be sent to the ITTF office in Lausanne before Tuesday 1st February 2012. No late applications will be considered. 

Application's Process 

Please send a CV and covering letter, examples of articles/coverage you have produced and a supporting letter from your editor or manager. 

Contact 

Address your application to

Richard Pettit,
ITTF Media Manager 

Email: rpettit@ittf.com 

International Table Tennis Federation 
Chemin de la Roche 11 
1020 
Renens 
Switzerland


source: www.aipsmedia.com/index.php?page=news&cod=7082&tp=n

Karolinska Institutet has a vacancy for A doctoral student with doctoral grant in epidemiology

Department
Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Description of research group and project
Nancy Pedersens research group focuses on risk factors for development of dementia, late-onset depression and cardiovascular disease, with a main focus on genetic risk. Her team has extensive experience with large longitudinal studies on aging, comorbidity and genetics.

Duties and responsibilities
The candidate will conduct his/her own research within the project “Understanding comorbitities among late-onset disorders: the pleiotropic role of specific genes”. The overarching aim of this program is to study how genes contribute to the associations between depression, dementia, and cardiovascular disease, how the diseases and the associations between them are affected by gene x gene interactions, and the effect of epigenetics. The main supervisor is a professor in genetic epidemiology and expertise in dementia research. The suggested co-supervisors have expertise in cardiovascular epidemiology and geriatrics, respectively. We are looking for a highly motivated person, with an interest in epidemiology and genetics. The successful candidate will be expected to analyze large databases, present results and write scientific papers.

Eligibility/Qualifications
The candidate should have good knowledge and skills in basic epidemiological methods and experience in SAS and/or STATA programming. Good team-working skills are also required, as well as the ability to work independently.

Prior experience in epidemiological analyses, in handling of biological data, and molecular genetic techniques is considered extra meritorious.

Knowledge and skills in the fields of epidemiology, psychology, and neuroscience are desirable, as well as knowledge in the fields of dementia, depression and cardiovascular disease.

To be eligible, an applicant must
1. hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree
2. have completed course requirements of at least 240 HECs, of which at least 60 at second-cycle level, or
3. have otherwise acquired essentially equivalent competence in Sweden or abroad.

Those who meet the requirements for general eligibility before July 1st, 2007, i.e. had completed a programme of higher education for at least 180 HEC or the equivalent, will continue to do so until the end of July, 2015.

Selection is made of qualified applicants on the ground of their ability to benefit from doctoral (third-cycle) education. Karolinska Institutet applies the following assessment criteria:
- Documented subject knowledge of significance to the research project
- Analytical skills confirmed by a scientific dissertation or the equivalent
- Other documented knowledge/experience of potential significance to doctoral (third-cycle) education in the subject
An overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications will be made.

The vacancy will be filled on condition that the successful applicant is admitted to doctoral (third-cycle) education.

For further information on doctoral (third-cycle) education at Karolinska Institutet, see www.ki.se/doctoral.

Form of employment:
Doctoral student

Notes
For further information regarding this position, please contact Professor Nancy Pedersen,
E-mail: nancy.pedersen@ki.se Telephone: 08-524 874 18

Union representatives:
Ulrika Zagai (SACO), e-mail ulrika.zagai@ki.se Telephone: 08-524 871 84
Ann Almqvist (OFR/ST-AT), e-mail ann.almqvist@ki.se Telephone: 08-524 861 99
Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), e-mail gunnar.stenberg@ki.se Telephone: 08-524 880

Please send your application, marked with reference number 54/2012, to reach us by no later than January 20 2012 to to jobb@meb.ki.se or, to Karolinska Institutet, Åsa Misic, Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Box 281, 171 77 Stockholm. The following documents should be enclosed with your application in English or Swedish:

- Personal letter of introduction and CV
- Copy of degree certificate and grades
- Copy of degree dissertation and any previous publications

The Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics presently employ approximately 250 staff with 15 full professors and over 40 graduate students. The department is one of the biggest departments of epidemiology in Europe. Unique resources and prerequisites – such as the Swedish Twin Registry, several large prospective studies, ongoing nation-wide case-control studies, large nation-wide databases including the Cancer Registry and the Patient Registry, record linkage capabilities and access to clinical data as well as biological material – are effectively explored at the department. Further information can be found at: www.ki.se/meb

Don't forget to register on the official KU Leuven application website. 


The Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven and its Alumni Association Science@Leuven are proud to announce The Science@Leuven Scholarship!Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven are invited to apply for a scholarship.

For the following masters you can apply for the Scholarship :

• Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Master of Biology
• Master of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics
• Master of Chemistry
• Master of Physics
• Master of Geography
• Master of Mathematics
• Master of Statistics

Amount of ScholarshipThe amount of the scholarship can be up to 8.000 Euro for 1 year. The Board of the Science@Leuven Fund will decide exactly how much a scholarship will be. The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary. 

Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes. The scholarship for the second master year will be only be continued for students having had outstanding results the first master year.

Admission requirementsApplicants must meet and prove the following requirements:

• the applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before,
• the applicants have a bachelor degree from a foreign university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for,
• the applicants can prove having had excellent study results during their former training,
• the applicants can prove a very strong knowledge of English,
• the applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven
• the applicants are willing to act as an ambassador for the programme.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS

Applications for the academic year 2011-2012 will open the 1st of December.  

Selection Procedure for 2012-2013 (changed since 2011-2012)

• The applicants fill out the application form of the International Office to apply for admission to the KU Leuven.
• The applicants note in the application form that they want to apply for the Science@Leuven Scholarship.
• After having completed the application form of the International Office, applicants register here.
• Additionally to the information required by the International Office, the applicants also upload the following information with their application form of the International Office: results of their former studies, a description of the content of the courses, a letter of motivation and two references of internationally renowned professors.
• The selection of the students takes place in June 2012.

 ATTENTION:Only applicants registered with the International Office AND here will be considered for the scholarship.

Only applicants with a complete file will be considered.

Quick Facts
The Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships enable promising leaders from developing countries to pursue doctoral studies at UBC. The fellowships are to support international students showing outstanding leadership in humanitarian and development work in their home country. Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships thus open the way to a world-class graduate education for emerging scholars from countries with developing educational systems.

Fellows would be supported to pursue research and study that would enhance and support contributions already made and which would be of particular use when they return home to apply their new gained skills and/or knowledge. Recipients would be individuals with an appropriate academic background and who have an established records of contribution to the development of a civil and sustainable society in their home country through professional, academic or volunteer work.

Two new fellowships will be offered each year.

Annual Value:  $16,000 per year plus tuition for four yearsAward Status:  ActiveDeadline: Check with graduate program (likely mid-January 2012)

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Hold a student visa at the beginning of the fellowship funding period
• Be a citizen of a developing country (see list of eligible countries)
• Have shown outstanding leadership in humanitarian and development work in their home country
• Be starting a PhD or DMA program at the UBC Vancouver campus in May 2011, Sep 2011, or Jan 2012
• Be starting their first doctoral degree

Citizenship:  InternationalDegree Level:  DoctoralApplicant Status:  Continuing StudentsEvaluation Criteria
Academic Excellence (30%) - As demonstrated by academic transcripts, awards and distinctions

Research Ability / Potential (30%) - Quality of analytical skills, ability to think critically, ability to apply skills and knowledge, judgment, originality, initiative and autonomy, determination, and ability to complete projects within an appropriate period of time—as demonstrated in the description of the degree program and by work experience, research contributions, letters of appraisal

Leadership in development of civil and sustainable society in home country (40%) - Established record of leadership in professional, academic or volunteer work – as demonstrated in personal statement; work experience, community involvement and other extracurricular activities; communication skills; and letters of appraisal

ProceduresApplication Procedures: Students complete application form and request supporting documents (transcripts, letters of reference - see application form for details). Students submit their application package to their UBC graduate program. Students are advised to verify their graduate program’s deadline well in advance.

Nomination Procedures: Of the applications received from its students, each UBC graduate program may submit a maximum of one nomination to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Together with their student’s application materials, graduate programs must submit a letter of support (maximum two pages each) which outlines the program’s nomination process and highlights any other relevant information in support of the nomination.

Application packages must be received by the Faculty of Graduate Studies by 4:00pm on Friday, January 27, 2012. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.

Adjudication Procedures: Applications will be reviewed and ranked by a sub-committee of faculty members from the Graduate Scholarships Committee.

Downloads: 

• Graduate Global Leadership Fellowship application form
  
• List of Developing Countries
  

The 2012-13 International Scholarship Programme application cycle is now open. Applications can be obtained from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services/Boards in your country of current residence

Before contacting the AKDN, please read the information below. Addresses and contact information are available under Application Procedures. In case you are looking for information about scholarships for your further studies, this list of scholarship links may be helpful.

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.

Geographic Scope
The Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada.

Selection Criteria
The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.

Age Limit
Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.

Financial Assistance
The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.

Loan Conditions
Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation.

Application Procedures
The application procedures of AKF's International Scholarship Programme are decentralised. Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in their countries of current residence. Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained, or to the address indicated on the front of the form. They should not be sent to Geneva. The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier.

Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about their financial situation, their academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and career plans. Interview reports are sent with the applications to Geneva for the final selection.

The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June or early July and the Aga Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application shortly thereafter.


source: www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp