Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – ASEAN Foundation Joint Post-graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology (for Academic Year 2014)

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute ( CGI ) and the ASEAN Foundation (AF) have entered into an agreement to develop highly qualified human resources in the area of science and technology within ASEAN member countries through the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute - ASEAN Foundation Post-Graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology.

The  CGI  is a multidisciplinary post-graduate academic institute established in 2005, under the initiative of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol. The aim of  CGI  is to employ the most recent interactive teaching techniques used in leading educational and research institutions to train students in the program to be effective thinkers and leaders in their fields of expertise, to better serve their countries’ needs towards sustainable development. The  CGI  is presently offering programs leading to a Post-Graduate diploma and a Master’s degree in Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, and Chemical Biology.

The ASEAN Foundation, an initiative of the Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was established on 15 December 1997 to help bring about shared prosperity and a sustainable future for the peoples of all ASEAN countries. It has been mandated to promote greater awareness of ASEAN and greater interaction among its peoples and their increased participation in ASEAN activities as well as to undertake development cooperation activities that enhance mutual assistance, address equitable economic development and reduce poverty.

This year, 5 (five) scholarships are available for ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen) who are interested to pursue a Master Degree at the  CGI . Selection of successful applicants will be based on merit.

Eligibility

• Scholarships are open to bonafide ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen)
• Hold a Bachelor Degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 in one of the following fields:
  • Sciences: Chemistry, Biological, Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environmental Sciences
  • Medical Sciences: Medicine, Medical Technology, Nursing
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Applicants from other related fields are also welcome to apply.

• Have at least 2 years work experiences in related field. Applicants with laboratory research experiences will receive favorable consideration
• Applicants must have demonstrated English proficiency, preferably on one of two recognized test of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
• Applicants must provide a statement of purpose explaining their interests in the study

Field of Study

• Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health
• Environmental Toxicology
• Chemical Biology

Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship will cover tuition and other academic fees, round trip airfare, accommodation allowance, monthly stipend, book allowance, health insurance and others.

Award Period

The award is tenable for a period of 2 years, subject to an annual review of the scholar’s satisfactory progress.

Application Procedure

Applicants should complete the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – the ASEAN Foundation Post – Graduate Scholarship Program application form and submit together with other supporting documents to:

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute ( CGI -AF Joint Scholarship Program)54 Kamphangphet 6 Road,Laksi, Bangkok 10210 THAILAND Email: cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th

Application Period

Application for the  CGI -AF Scholarship Program is due on 30 October 2013. Pre-session orientation program will commence in April 2014 while the academic program will commence in June 2014.

Notification of the Award

Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome by  CGI .

Application Form

CGI  - AF scholarship application form and medical history and report can be downloaded from here.

Application Form 
Medical History and Report

For more information, please contact

cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th

secretariat@aseanfoundation.org

PhD Scholarship on Restoration of Tropical Lowland Rainforest in Hutan Harapan, Indonesia

Background

Tropical rainforests are being converted to other land uses at a high rate. For the Sumatran lowland rainforest, one of the most diverse forests types in the world, it is estimated that only 2-3% of the original forest remains. Much of this remaining forest has furthermore been exploited by commercial logging, and the remnant forests now appear as islands in the landscape, surrounded by plantations of commercial species such as oilpalm and rubber. This is especially problematic for long term stability and forest dynamics because small patches of forest are poor habitats for endangered flora and fauna. As a countermeasure to forest degradation, to rehabilitate degraded forest and to expand forest patches, new initiatives are being developed in large-scale forest restoration. One of these is the Hutan Harapan (Harapan Rainforest) initiative.

The mission of Hutan Harapan is to protect and restore 100.000 ha of tropical lowland rainforest in Jambi and South Sumatra. Supported by Danida through the Danida Support to Harapan Rainforest (DSHRF) project, Hutan Harapan, is presently offering a PhD scholarship for an Indonesian national in collaboration with University of Copenhagen.

Different forms of forest restoration in South East Asia were developed through the 20^th century. A range of techniques have been developed, ranging from little or no intervention (natural succession) to intensive manipulations of the ecosystem. Recreation of the forest diversity is believed to be dependent on level of degradation, the particular environment (including distance to the nearest forests) and the combination of species applied. However, scientific knowledge that can guide restoration efforts is still scarce. The proposed PhD study will develop silvicultural knowledge relating to restoration focussing on the following topics:

i.       Early succession in cleared forest areas. Natural regeneration of tree diversity likely depends on factors such as distance to nearby seed trees and forest, presence of seed dispersers and the level of degradation of the ecosystem. For a number of sites with different disturbance regimes, the vegetation compositions will be studied and the influence of key parameters on the recreation of species diversity will be analysed.

ii.       Efficacy of different approaches to restoration with respect to recreation of species diverse forest communities, investments and establishment under different levels of degradation. Based on field trials, species composition of different restoration regimes will be followed to make recommendations for efficient restoration of vegetation and habitats for fauna.

iii.       Species ecology and performance under different restoration forms. Tree species have differential responses to different biotic and abiotic growth conditions, and knowledge hereof is essential to management decisions on restoration strategies. Field trials will be used to follow growth of - and interaction between - selected species under several restoration regimes, thus characterising optimum conditions for restoration of individual species.

The results will be of great importance to scientists and foresters interested in protection and regeneration of lowland tropical rainforest biodiversity.

Practicalities

The student will be employed and supported by Hutan Harapan and enrolled at University of Copenhagen. Expenses during studies in Denmark will be covered by the project. Field work will be conducted at Hutan Harapan in collaboration with project staff. The student is expected to follow experiments established by the Hutan Harapan project, as well as conduct independent experiments.

Qualifications

Applicants should be of Indonesian nationality. An MSc in Forestry, Biology or another plant-related topic is required, as well as a level in English corresponding to IELTS level 6.

Application

The application (in English) should include:

1.      A motivation letter

2.      A two-page description of proposed research activities of the PhD study

3.      A full CV

4.      Copies of exam certificate with exam results

Applicants are invited to send their applications as pdf files by email to recruit@burung.org. Deadline is August 23, 2013.

Assessment of candidates

The assessment committee will be composed of representatives of University of Copenhagen, Harapan Rainforest and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Based on applicants’ qualifications as outlined in the application, a number of applicants will be selected for Skype interviews. Interviews are expected to take place from August 23 to 29, after which applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Key criteria for the assessment of candidates include a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project, the grade point average achieved, professional qualifications relevant to the PhD programme, previous publications, relevant work experience, other professional activities, language skills and interpersonal skills.

After recruitment, the candidate will follow a procedure of formal enrolment at University of Copenhagen. A part of this is to prepare a final PhD project description in collaboration with researchers at Harapan Rainforest and supervisor at University of Copenhagen.

Job description

Your key tasks as a PhD fellow will be:

·       Manage and carry through your research project

·       Take PhD courses

·       Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis

·       Participate in international congresses

·       Teach and disseminate your research

For more information:

You can find more information about Harapan Rainforest at http://harapanrainforest.org/.

Fw: 2013 SIIT Scholarship for non-Thai student

Dear colleagues,

Greeting from Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, Thailand. SIIT offers International Programs in Engineering, Technology, and management with 100 % of the courses using English as medium of instruction. Please find more information on www.siit.tu.ac.th  

My name is Peechalika Sertsirikul, Chief of SIIT International Affairs and Corporate Relations Division.

We would like to introduce the Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students (EFS) which is a graduate scholarship for studying in the areas of Engineering, Technology and Management at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (Master’s and Doctoral Program). We are now offering 40 scholarships per year. 

Please see the attached details and application form of the scholarship. We would be very much appreciated if you could forward this information to the department or the related person in charge, and promote this scholarship to your students. If you desire more information in hard copy, kindly give us the mailing address for sending the promotional materials for further applications.

Please note that the closing date for application for semester 2/2013 (November semester) is 17 July 2013. Interested students can also download the application form from the website:

http://www.siit.tu.ac.th/pdf/Admissions/EFS2_2013.pdf

Programs offered at SIIT: 

http://www.siit.tu.ac.th/graduate_general_en.htm

Our office is the center for SIIT International students, then you may ask the students to contact us directly if they need further information regarding campus life or further requirements e.g. dormitory booking, pick up service, international student activities.

Please feel free to let us know if you or your students have further questions or requirements. We are looking forward to welcome your students to study at SIIT soon.

** Sorry if you are not a person in charge, and kindly forward to the related person for this matter ** 

Thank you very much for your kind cooperation. 

Best regards,

Peechalika Sertsirikul (Ms.) 
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International Affairs and Corporate Relations Division
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University
99 Moo 18, Klong Nueng, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani THAILAND 12121
Tel. +662 986-9009~11 Ext. 1560
Fax. +662 986-9012~3

15 MSc Scholarships, University of Nottingham, Malaysia

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 

Science, technology and education 

The Developing Solutions Scholarship Fund will reach out to students who have the potential to make a real difference to the development and prosperity of their home countries. 

15 awards of 100% tuition fee scholarships are available for students from the developing and third world countries registering for taught Masters programmes at Malaysia Campus in areas related to science, technology and education, including the following courses: 

•MSc Chemical Engineering 
•MSc Civil Engineering 
•MSc Mechanical Engineering 
•MSc Electronic Communication & Computer Engineering 
•MSc Computer Science & Entrepreneurship 
•MSc Information Technology 
•MSc Management of Information Technology 
•MSc Crop Biotechnology 
•MSc Crop Biotechnology with Entrepreneurship 
•MSc Environmental Monitoring & Management 
•MA Educational Leadership & Management 
•MA Special Needs 
•MA TESOL 

Further information 
For more information download a pdf of the scholarship brochure|. 
How to apply 

In order to apply for one of these scholarships you must: 

•be holding a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a full time Masters degree programme at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus for 2013/14 intakes 
•be classified as an `overseas' student for fee purposes 
•complete our scholarship application form online 
•submission of application will be open from June 2013

•application for September intake must reach us latest by 9 August 2013 and for December intake latest by 8 November 2013. 
•current students and graduates of UNMC will not be considered for this scholarship as to give new students an opportunity 
Download the Scholarship Application Form| (pdf). 

Once the form has been filled in, please save and attach the form to your email and send it to Developing Solutions Malaysia|. 

Finding out if your application has been successful 
•a decision on your application will be made by a panel of University staff 
•a member of staff from the University will contact you by email to confirm the outcome of your application 
•if you are successful, you will also receive a letter confirming the details of your scholarship 

http://www.nottingham.edu.my/Study/Fees-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/sponsor-information/DevelopingSolutions.aspx

Poland : PostDoc and student positions in solid state physics

Stipend offer

In the frame of the realized TEAM SYMPHONY project, sponsored by the Foundation for Polish Science, the University of Białystok, Poland, offers the following positions:

I. „PostDoc": 3 positions; stipend: 5000,- PLN per month; maximum duration time of the contract: from 2013.07.15 to 2015.06.30, requirements: possession of Ph.D. in physical sciences, obtained not earlier than four years ago (the date of award of the Ph.D. must be later than 10th July 2009), willingness to work in the project TEAM SYMPHONY starting from the second half of July 2013 and research experience in one of the three topics listeded below:

· PostDoc1: patterning of ultrathin magnetic layers by ion irradiation; study of magnetic, magnetooptic and structural properties of such objects, using: (i) magnetooptic magnetometry and magnetooptic polarization microscopy; (ii) scanning atomic (AFM) and magnetic (MFM) force microscopy; (iii) ferromagnetic resonance spectrometry (FMR); (iv) X-ray diffraction and absorption methods (including various synchrotron techniques, e.g. XAS, XMCD and EXAFS); as well as numeric modeling of ion irradiation changes of nanostructures.

· PostDoc2: modification and study of magnetic nanostructures using laser light sources (including femtocesond ones); study of ultrafast processes of excitation of spin wave using femtosecond light sources; modeling of: (i) dynamics of magnetization reversal processes, (ii) magnetooptical properties of nanostructures.

· PostDoc3: study of spatial distributions of both magnetic and mgnetooptical properties of magnetic nanostructures (modified by e.g. ion/light irradiation), using various techniques of magnetooptical magnetometry and digital image processing.

II. Student: 2 positions; stipend: 1000,- PLN per month; maximum duration time of the contract: from 2013.09.01 to 2014.06.30; requirements: the completion of either the 4th year graduate studies in physics or the first year of the second cycle study of physics.

The Candidates for the „PostDoc" position have to send to team@uwb.edu.pl, before 10th July 2013, the following documents (prepared either in Polish or in English): (i) curriculum vitae; (ii) either copy of Ph.D. diploma or other document certifying the possession of Ph.D.; (iii) opinion of either promotor or the head of the home research unit; (iv) documentation of scientific achievements - copies of papers and a list of conference presentations; (v) application for employment, cover letter, contact information (including e-mail and phone number) and the declaration of readiness to work within the TEAM project SYMPHONY starting from the second half of July 2013.

For info http://www.scholarships-links.com/viewdetail/5085/Scholarship.html

Leap beyond boundaries with NTU PhD Scholarships

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is ranked 47th in the QS World University Rankings 2012.

NTU’s newly launched Interdisciplinary Graduate School offers prestigious scholarships for outstanding graduate students interested in projects offered in any of the following areas:

• Sustainable earth
• New media
• Future healthcare

Widen your exposure through an overseas research attachment with one of NTU’s numerous global partners, comprising the world’s leading universities, research centres and industry players.

Benefit from interdisciplinary research as well as mentoring by top professors. Successful candidates will receive:

• A 4-year PhD scholarship worth about S$200,000, inclusive of 4-year tuition fees and monthly stipends.
• Opportunity to be involved in tutoring

Please email your resume, with your academic qualifications clearly stated, and indicate your area of interest to igs@ntu.edu.sg via the Apply button below. Please do not attach your certificates or transcripts and limit the size of each email to no more than 500KB. 
For more information, visit igs.ntu.edu.sg.

Open to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students. Applications are for the January 2014 intake and close on 31 July 2013. Applications received after 31 July 2013 will be considered for the 
August 2014 intake.

Master and PhD Scholarships in Islamic Finance - Malaysia

Title:            Shariah Scholarship Award

Sponsor:          Bank Negara Malaysia

SYNOPSIS:  The sponsor provides a scholarship aimed at enlarging
the pool of Shariah scholars who are well-equipped with the necessary
knowledge and competencies in both Shariah and Islamic finance.



Contact:

Address:          Shariah Scholarship Award, International Shariah
Research Academy
                  2nd Floor, Annexe Block, Menara Tun Razak
                  Jalan Raja Laut
                  50350 Kuala Lumpur,
                  U.S.A.
E-mail:           info@isra.my
Web Site: http://www.bnm.gov.my/index.php?ch=200&pg=618&ac=529

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Tel:              +603-2781 4000
Fax:              +603-2691 1940

DEADLINE NOTE
Applications are invited and accepted throughout the year. However,
applications received will be evaluated twice a year (31st December
and 30th June every year or as advertised).


CFDA#:

OBJECTIVES:  The Scholarship is available to qualified candidates
pursuing the following: Post-graduate (Masters or Doctorate) study at
recognised institutions of higher learning in the field of Shariah,
specializing in fiqh muamalat; OR Certified Islamic Finance
Professional (CIFP) programme conducted by the International Centre
for Education is Islamic Finance (INCEIF).

ELIGIBILITY
 The Scholarship is open to citizens of all countries. Applicants
are required to have a bachelor's degree in Shariah studies from a
recognised institution of higher learning, achieving at least a Second
Class Upper or its equivalent. For the CIFP Scholarship, a special
consideration will be accorded to those with a diploma (or its
equivalent) in Shariah studies, but they must have at least 5 years
working experience in the financial industry.    Applicants are also
expected to have secured admission to EITHER a Masters or Doctorate
programme in Shariah, specializing in fiqh muamalat, at a recognised
institution of higher learning, in a full-time programme, OR the CIFP
programme conducted by INCEIF. Current students enrolling in the
specified programmes at recognised institutions of higher learning may
also apply for the scholarship. Applicants should not be in receipt of
any other scholarship awards.

FUNDING
 The Post-Graduate Scholarship will cover the approved tuition and
examination fees, and the recipient will be provided a quarterly
subsistence allowance. Where and when applicable, other allowances
such as for books and equipment, approved return air fare, warm
clothing, relocation, end of study and thesis/dissertation completion,
will also be provided.  The CIFP Scholarship will cover the
registration and approved examination fees. In addition, the recipient
will also be paid a study allowance.  (des)

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