The Jackman Humanities Institute at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships. Up to three Fellows in the Humanities will be selected for a two-year fellowship on the basis of accomplishment, promise of excellence, and relevance of their research to the annual theme, Image and Spectacle: Human beings make worlds appear by imagining and “imaging” them; they display worlds to others in performances. This cross-cultural theme embraces the study not only of how images relate to the reality of the world, but also of how both as individuals and as societies we generate images. The spectacle of performance, which was the origin of theory in the Ancient Greek world, leads to many kinds of reflection–from performativity to epistemology, from theories of history to literary and aesthetic theory, from cultural criticism to palaeography. It extends ultimately to examining the role of reflection (speculation) and criticism of images and their worlds. Awards will be announced in March 2010. Apply online at www.humanities.utoronto.ca by December 1, 2009: Full user ID registration at the JHI website Online application form (click Funding, select Mellon Post-doctoral Fellowships) Uploads: - 2-4 page letter of application explaining the link(s) between your current research and the 2010-2011 theme, Image and Spectacle, and outlining the research to be undertaken during the term of fellowship - full curriculum vitae - published work, extracts from dissertation, or drafts of work in progress (not to exceed 25-30 pages) 2-4 page statement of teaching interests (including course proposals). - Names and email addresses of three references (a request for a reference letter will be sent automatically). Only fully completed electronic applications submitted through the JHI website will be considered (no paper, faxes, or email submissions please). Contact Info: Jackman Humanities Institute Jackman Humanities Building 170 St. George Street, Tenth Floor Toronto, ON M5R 2M8 Phone: 416-978-7415 Fax: 416-946-7434 Application is online only: please use www.humanities.utoronto.ca Website: http://www.humanities.utoronto.ca The Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF) invites excellent students to apply for the PhD Program in Finance starting in fall 2010. Up to six scholarships will be offered to the best applicants. The program is open for students from all countries with all academic specializations, provided they hold a Master degree or equivalent and have sufficient level of formal training. Students who are going to graduate soon (by June 2010) may apply, too. To participate in the selection process a candidate's application must be received by January 7, 2010 (Online Application) . The VGSF PhD program in Finance consists of two parts: rigorous coursework and work on the PhD thesis. The students attend courses covering all major topics in finance and analytical methods required for research. In particular, the courses focus on Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing and Quantitative Methods in Finance. In the past academic years students had the chance to attend courses taught by international scholars such as Tomas Björk, Christopher Hennessy, David Lando, Jacob Sagi, Rossen Valkanov, Jiang Wang and Toni Whited. After passing the required exams, students start to conduct research projects on their own. In our weekly research seminar students have the opportunity to meet internationally renowned scholars presenting their state-of-the art research. For further information on the PhD program and the application please visit www.vqsf.ac.at Country of origin: Developing countries Field of study Sustainable Energy Development Level of study Master and Postdoc Requirements for application Applicants must: ·be excellent students ·plan to undertake studies at the Masters level or Post-Doctoral level in areas directly related to sustainable energy development ·be a citizen of the developing countries and territories identified for OECD official development aid in the DAC list of ODA Recipients effective as of 2006 Deadline for application Master: 19 March 2010 Post-Doc: 4 December 2009 Value Scholarships of US$ 23,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Masters level students. Scholarships of US$ 30,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Post-Doctoral students. Short description The purpose of the e8 scholarship is to support outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject. Application information General information and Application Form The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study leading to a masters or doctoral degree.
Fellows are chosen on the basis of their leadership potential and commitment to community or national service, as well as for academic excellence. Fellows may enroll in masters or doctoral programs and may pursue any academic discipline or field of study that is consistent with the interests and goals of the Ford Foundation. The Foundation currently works in thirteen fields to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. Once selected, Ford Foundation International Fellows may enroll in an appropriate university program anywhere in the world, including their country of residence. The program provides placement assistance to those Fellows not yet admitted to graduate school. IFP support also enables Fellows to undertake short-term language study and training in research and computer skills prior to graduate school enrollment. In addition, new Fellows attend orientation sessions, while current Fellows actively participate in learning and discussion activities designed to create information and exchange networks among Ford Foundation IFP Fellows worldwide. Finally, the program encourages IFP alumni to maintain contact with the program after completing the fellowships to help them remain current in their respective fields through the expanding Ford Foundation IFP network. Because local requirements vary widely among IFP countries, applicants should carefully follow the specific application guidelines provided by the relevant IFP International Partner organizations, including deadlines for the submission of applications. Who Can Apply? 3 Comments Wellcome Trust Doctoral Studentship in the Ethics of Collaborative Global Health Research 29/10/2009
The Ethox Centre, Department of Public Health, University of Oxford Start date October 2010 The Ethox Centre has been awarded a major Wellcome Trust Enhancement Award to establish an international research network on the ethics of collaborative global health research. The Network, which is a joint initiative of the Ethox Centre in Oxford and the Wellcome-KEMRI Unit in Kilifi, Kenya, will build ethics expertise and capacity both in the United Kingdom and in developing countries - with a particular emphasis on building capacity at the Wellcome Trust’s Major Overseas Programme sites. The research activities of the network will focus on four themes: community engagement; global ethics governance; the ethics of research collaboration; and, the roles and responsibilities of research actors. The Award will fund DPhil studentships; the development of on-line resources; and a range of training activities. The Network will also act as a focus for the encouragement of local research initiatives in developing country sites. The Network’s Principal Investigator is Professor Michael Parker. Applications are invited for the second of three Wellcome Trust studentships to carry out doctoral research on the ethics of collaborative global health research. The studentship will be held at the Ethox Centre, which is a research centre located in the Division of Public Health and Primary Health Care at the University of Oxford. More information about the Ethox Centre and its research programmes can be found at www.ethox.org.uk. It is expected that the successful applicant will spend a significant proportion of the time of their studentship working in a developing country. The successful applicant will carry out research in one of the Network’s four areas of interest, as outlined above. Applicants must be eligible for admission as a probationer research student to the University of Oxford (see graduate studies entrance requirements at http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate_courses/apply/application.html). Studentships will be for a fixed term of three years and will cover all fees plus an annual stipend at Wellcome Studentship rates (for 2010 this will be £18,685). Further particulars and details of how to apply can be obtained from our website www.dphpc.ox.ac.uk or by emailing: personnel@dphpc.ox.ac.uk Closing date for applications: 20 November 2009. | CategoriesAll |
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