Monash University Jubilee Honours Scholarship for National/International Students, Australia 2013

Monash University offers Jubilee Honours Scholarship for Graduate National/International Students, Australia 2013

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Degree courses
Scholarship Provider: Monash University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
-Australian or New Zealand citizen, holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa or an International student.
-Commencing a separate 48 credit-point honours degree at a Monash campus in Australia.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Monash University Jubilee Honours Scholarship was introduced to acknowledge the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Monash University.$6,000 for a full-time study load (48 credit points) pad per year until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 October 2012

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Scholarship Tags: Australia, Graduate, International, Monash, University

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Denmark : PhD scholarship in obesity and immunology using next-generation sequencing

A 3 year position is available at the Laboratory of Genomics and Molecular Biomedicine headed by Professor Karsten Kristiansen at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen.

The PhD-student will be involved in the project "Single cell RNA sequencing to decipher the role of dietary and endogenous factors in adipose tissue inflammation (SINCER)" which will focus on analyzing molecular and cellular factors involved in initiation and maintenance of inflammation in obesity in mice and humans by using state-of-the-art techniques.

The project is collaboration between the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the State University of São Paulo in Brazil and the successful applicant is expected to work in all three places as appropriate in relation to the project.

Chronic diseases associated with obesity, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases, are among the major causes of death and illness worldwide. During the last decade, it became clear that obesity-induced inflammation in adipose tissue contributes to the development of these diseases. The primary goal of the project is to identify possible targets for therapeutic intervention in adipose tissue inflammation-induced metabolic disorders.

Qualifications:
We are looking for a dedicated student who is able to engage in teamwork within the group and with our collaborators.

• BSc in technical sciences within the health field (e.g. medicine and technology). MSc in molecular biology (e.g. human biology).
• The applicant must have experience with Illumina next-generation sequencing within immunology and experience with analyzing the data by applying bioinformatics using Java and Perl.
• The candidate must speak and write excellent English and must speak Portuguese.
• Must have worked in a Portuguese speaking country.
• Certificate to conduct animal experiments (FELASA C).
• Have documented involvement in scientific work including submitted manuscripts.

Application:

Applicants are requested to submit their application electronically below including:

• Motivated letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcript of university examinations (in English)
• Letter of recommendation

An assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the applications. The applicant will be notified of the composition of the committee. The final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the assessment committee.

The successful candidate will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD school of Science, University of Copenhagen. The main criterion for selection will be the research potential of the applicant within the area of the project.

Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC).

The starting salary for candidates with an MSc degree will be a minimum of DKK 309.179 (about EUR 41.500) per year (April 2012 level) plus pension contribution DKK 42.243 with the possibility of salary negotiation.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The deadline for applications is August 24, 2012.

Applications received after the deadline, or with insufficient documentation or otherwise not complying with the above requirements, may not be considered. It is expected that the successful candidate will be enrolled at the PhD School of the Faculty of Science as soon as possible.

Further Information
Application Deadline : 24 August 2012
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Denmark : PhD Scholarships at the Department of Biology

Two 3-year PhD positions are available at the Department of Biology. Candidates can apply for a personal scholarship, to study a PhD project of own choice, under supervision of a Department of Biology faculty member (i.e. associate or full professor). A complete list of potential supervisors can be found at http://www1.bio.ku.dk/english/staff/vip. Only applications that include a written confirmation letter from the proposed departmental supervisor will be considered.

Research at the Department of Biology is divided into 11 sections and several centres. For more information: http://www1.bio.ku.dk/english/research.

Criteria for selecting the candidates:

The project
The project should be scientifically strong and innovative, with clear objectives and a detailed description of the planned strategy.

Qualifications
The candidate should have strong CV. Aspects of the Bachelor´s and Master´s studies, such as grades and duration should be taken into consideration in the evaluation of the candidates´ potential to complete the project as outlined. Scientific publications and experience with studying abroad are assets. Fluency in spoken and written English is a strong requirement.

The scientific environment
The project should be embedded in a strong scientific environment that can provide resources, advice on relevant methodology, and should be engaged in international collaborations. Collaborative projects between Departmental sections are encouraged.

Salary and terms of employment
An assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the applications. The final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the evaluation committee. The successful candidates will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as PhD student at the PhD school of Science, University of Copenhagen.

Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC). The starting salary for candidates with an MSc degree will be a minimum of DKK 309.179 per year (April 2012 level) plus pension contribution DKK 42,243 and the possibility to negotiate wage.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Application
Applicants are requested to submit their applications electronically below, including the requested documentation and a written confirmation letter from the proposed departmental supervisor.

Deadline for applications is August 15, 2012. Applications received after the deadline, or with insufficient documentation or otherwise not complying with the above requirements, may not be considered. Note that only applications that include a written confirmation letter from the proposed departmental supervisor will be considered

For further information contact Professor Olaf Nielsen at onigen@bio.ku.dk

Apply online here: Apply online

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Application Deadline : 15 August 2012
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Denmark : PhD Scholarship in Image Analysis and Computer Vision

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen (DIKU) invites applications for a fully funded PhD Scholarship within identification and 3D localization of anesthetized animals. The study will cover areas from 3D Computer Vision, Image Analysis, and Machine Learning.

Objectives
The study is part of the project "Real-time control of robots for the meat industry" which is undertaken by a consortium of universities and major players within the Danish meat industry including: University of Copenhagen, Technical University of Denmark, Danish Meat Research Institute, IHFood, Danish Crown, Danpo, Linco, Rose Poultry, TICan, and Robotcenter Danmark.
A major part of the sub-project is focused on identification and 3D-localization of the legs of anesthetized pigs. Methods for accurate and robust partial 3D-shape modeling will be central. Data from standard cameras as well as infrared 3D cameras and use of techniques from Machine learning, such as the shape priors applied for human pose estimation in the Kinect playstations, will be considered. Other parts of the project will focus on how to hang up the pigs for slaughtering. Part of the sub-project may be to develop accurate and fast methods for visual servoing of the robot during the last phase of picking task. In general, the wishes for robustness and speed and requirements on animal ethics are considerable.

About DIKU
Founded in 1970, DIKU is located close to the center of Copenhagen, which has consistently been rated one of the most livable cities in the world. The Image Group at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen is mainly doing research in the fields of Image Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics, Statistics and Computer Graphics. The primary research emphasis is on the mathematical foundation of image analysis and the medical application in collaboration with clinical partners. The Image Group currently consists of 29 researchers representing 9 nationalities. The group publishes in all high-level conferences and journals in the field. The group has been co-organising numerous international events such as ECCV 2002, MICCAI 2006, SCIA 2007, MMBIA 2007, as well as yearly international PhD schools. Further information about the Image Group is available from www.diku.dk/research/Billedgruppen.

About the scholarship
The scholarship is funded by the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation. The PhD project will be carried out in the Image Group at DIKU, in formal cooperation with the project partners and a number of collaborating research groups throughout the world.

The salary and appointment terms are according to the agreement for PhD scholarships as of 1 April 2012, according to which the monthly salary amounts to approximately EUR 3,700 including pension savings. Each scholarship requires a Master´s degree in computer science or in a related field providing equivalent qualifications (see below), at the time of taking up the position. The scholarships can be commenced as of 1 October 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment is for a period of 3 years and is expected to lead to a PhD dissertation.

Qualifications

The applicant should have:
- An MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics
- An MSc thesis within Computer Vision, Image Processing, and/or Machine Learning
- Excellent programming skills, experience in MATLAB and/or C++
- A solid background in mathematics and/or statistics
- Knowledge on depth image data analysis
- A wish to combine theoretical method development with practical experiments
- Courage to work together with industrial oriented people, and to spend part of the project time with the project partners.

Enquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Søren Ingvor Olsen, Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, e-mail: ingvor@diku.dk, phone: +45 2329 3888.

Submission of Applications Applicants are requested to submit their application by using the link below. The application deadline is 16 August 2012 at 23:59, CEST (UTC+2). Applications or supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered, unless explicitly requested by the evaluation committee.

The application must contain:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation, including specific ideas and proposals for research work to be undertaken as part of the PhD project
- Copies of degree certificates and transcripts of university examinations, covering both Bachelor´s and Master´s studies
- Copy of TOEFL or IETS test results and certificates (for non-EU/non-EEA nationals who do not have English as their native language)
- Copies of scientific publications (if any), including the Master´s thesis. If thesis work is still in progress at the time of application, a draft or a 1-2 page synopsis should be enclosed instead
- Contact details for 2 persons for scientific references

The copies of transcripts should preferably be in English or Danish. They need not be notarized. However, any offer made will be contingent upon verification of academic qualifications to become effective, e.g. by notarized translation into English or Danish.

The University of Copenhagen wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society at large and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of nationality, gender, marital status, race, personal beliefs, etc.

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Application Deadline : 16 August 2012
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Italy : PhD Course in Materials for Engineering

PH.D. PROGRAM
IN MATERIALS FOR ENGINEERING

www.ing.unibs.it/dmi
Part of the Ph.D. School in Engineering Science
Coordinator: Prof. Laura Eleonora Depero
Department: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (DIMI)
Duration: 3 years
Number of
available positions
Number of
scholarships
Ordinary positions 4 2
Extra positions for foreign
citizens
* *
* The positions will be awarded according to the procedures described in the last page of the present
document.
Funding:
1 scholarship funded by the University of Brescia
½ scholarship funded by The Young Researcher Fund;
½ scholarship funded by ORAMA Project (VII Programma Quadro)
Scientific Sectors: CHIM/07;FIS/01; FIS/03; ICAR/08; ICAR/09; ING-IND/; ING-IND/17; INGIND/
21; ING-IND/22.
Admission requirements
M. -Sc. (or equivalent).
Admission procedures: titles and preparation and discussion of a project with the final aim to check the attitude of the candidate to carry out scientific research. Good knowledge of one or more of the following foreign languages: English, French, Spanish.
Titles that will be evaluated:
- Degree (score and relevance to the research activity);
- Certifications of language proficiency
- Certifications of the previous research activity
- Presentation letter(s) which must be prepared by a University professor or by an expert in the sector and must be uploaded by the Applicant together with all the documentation.
Documents necessary to upload (project proposal, presentation letter and other) are available at the website:
http://www.unibs.it/organizzazione/concorsi-bandi-e-gare/bandi-studenti-e-laureati/dottorati-di-ricerca
Foreigner candidates residing abroad will have the option to take the oral exam by a telematic
platform (Skype, for instance), if the judging committee allows it. The computer of the candidate must be equipped with a web-camera in order to ensure the identification.

When the application is submitted online, applicants must provide all the information required to activate the online connection and recognition of their identity, including a copy of an identity
document. The telematic oral examination will be given concomitantly to the oral examinations of the other candidates.
The date and venue of the oral examination will be posted on the University website
http://www.unibs.it/organizzazione/concorsi-bandi-e-gare/bandi-studenti-e-laureati/dottorati-di-ricerca
at least 20 days before it.
Further Information
Application Deadline : 27 September 2012
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Contact Adress: prof. Laura E. Depero
Contact Email: laura.depero@ing.unibs.it
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Tip for Scholarship Interview

Interview is conservation between two or more people and excellent way of proving your candidature for scholarship. On the other hand it is useful for the judges to get to know you, your maturity level, composure etc.
What’s an Interview About?
If you are thinking that you look good on your paper process then you will easily pass the next process which is an interview round, it is totally wrong. The reality is, still you are in “now or never” kind of situation. Here is some information given below that will tell you what you should do before and after the interview process:
Before the Interview:
When you are going for interview process be equipped with all the information of scholarship, what type of questions you expect to be asked etc. etc.
First, Read the announcement again and again. Find out all credentials that will prove your worth for scholarship. Don’t try to lie in the interview round if you are overqualified. In some interviews the judges can ask some questions directly that why you are the best for that place. You should give best answer and try to convince them that you are the best for that position.
Second, try to find out that how much the interview will take time? Who will take your interview? What interesting topics can take place between you and interviewer? Prepare yourself accordingly. The second option for this is try to make contact with those persons who have been through the interview before you.
Third, your body language should be good such as eye contact, Facial expressions, gestures etc. How you present yourself before interviewer is very important. Your eye contact and hand shaking style shows your confidence level.
Fourth, be on time in the interview for achieving the success. If you don’t know the way of your interview venue try to map out a route because being early gives you the time for relaxation. If you are unable to reach at the venue from any reason, at that time you should call ahead and let them know. This will show that how much you are very serious about your interview.
Here are some questions given below that can help at the time of scholarship interview:
Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Tell me about your background?
What interests you about the scholarship?
Why you have applied for this scholarship?
What outside activities are most significant to your personal development?
If you are PhD pursuing, he/she can ask about your research progress?
He/she can ask about your achievements.
What interested the candidate in coming into this field?
What type of financial source candidates have?

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AU Academic Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduate Students, Canada

Athabasca University offers AU Academic Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduate Students, Canada 2012
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Athabasca University
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Eligibility:
Students earning credit towards an AU Bachelor degree designation who have achieved a cumulative AU grade point average (GPA) of 3.60 or higher and who have completed at least 15 AU credits are eligible to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: These scholarships are awarded to current Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program. Students earning credit towards an AU Bachelor degree designation who have achieved a cumulative AU grade point average (GPA) of 3.60 or higher and who have completed at least 15 AU credits are eligible to apply.
How to Apply: By mail/By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: October 15
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2012 Kongsberg Maritime Specialist Scholarship at University of Aberdeen, UK

Undergraduate Scholarship for International students in Engineering at University of Aberdeen, UK 2012
Study Subject(s):Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer and Software Engineering, Communications )
Course Level:Undergraduate (year3)
Scholarship Provider: Kongsberg
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
All students commencing third year of any of the degree programmes listed below in September 2012 are eligible to apply for the Kongsberg Maritime Specialist Scholarship in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
You should note that the scholarship is open to all students commencing third year of any of the eligible degree programmes in September 2012, regardless of nationality, where they are domiciled, or fee structure to which they belong to.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: All countries
Scholarship Description: Kongsberg is an international, knowledge-based corporation that supplies high-technology systems and solutions to customers engaged in the oil and gas industry, the merchant marine, and the defence and aerospace industries. Kongsberg is offering one Kongsberg Maritime Specialist Scholarship in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.The scholarship is valued at £1,500 per annum and will be awarded to the successful applicant for the rest of their undergraduate degree programme. If the successful applicant is studying one of the above listed MEng degree programmes, they will receive £1,500 per annum for each of years 3, 4 and 5 (i.e. £4,500 over 3 years). If the successful applicant is studying one of the above listed BEng degree programmes, they will receive £1,500 per annum for each of years 3 and 4 (i.e. £3,000 over 2 years).
How to Apply: Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: 22nd of October 2012
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The William T Southcott Scholarship at University of South Australia, 2012 Australia

University of South Australia offers Postgraduate Research in the field of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline, 2012 Australia
Study Subject(s):Advanced Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline
Course Level:Postgraduate research
Scholarship Provider: Bequest from Mr William T Southcott.
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:The scholarship is open to Australian citizens, Permanent Residents of Australia or International students. Australian citizens or Permanent Residents normally will be eligible for a tuition scholarship under the Research Training Scheme.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The scholarship will be offered to an outstanding postgraduate research student to undertake research leading to a PhD in the field of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline. The scholarship is a prestigious award, and the recipient should have an outstanding academic record as well as leadership potential and personal attributes suitable for the award. The recipient will be required to be an ambassador for the University and may be required to give presentations to the manufacturing industry.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 October (Australian applicants) 31 August (international applicants)
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Kiwiplan Scholarship at University of Auckland, New Zealand 2012

University of Auckland offers Kiwiplan Scholarship for Undergraduate Students in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Commerce, New Zealand 2012
Study Subject(s):Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Commerce
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Kiwiplan NZ Limited
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
Eligibility:
-GPA of 6.00 or above.
-Study and experience of direct relevance in computer science.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
-Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
-Excellent project management and problem solving skills.
-Demonstrated skills as a self-starter.
-Interest in the development of software for manufacturing industries.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The Scholarships were established in 2000 and are financed by Kiwiplan NZ Limited, an IT (Information Technology) company, specialising in computer systems for the paper packaging industry.Up to three Scholarships will be awarded to Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science; Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Information Systems; Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering; or appropriate Bachelor of Technology candidates, who have enrolled and have paid the fees, or arranged to pay the fees, for full-time study in the Department of Computer Science.
How to Apply: By mail/By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31/07/2012
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