Selasa, 02 Oktober 2007

Scholarships from the Government of Italy

Beasiswa dari Pemerintah Italia untuk Warga Negara Indonesia. The Government of Italy offers scholarships to Indonesian citizens wishing to pursue their studies in Italy. The selection is held annually by a Selection Committee consisting of competent authorities and expert representing both Italy and Indonesia. This Scholarship grants are distributed for students, professionals, teachers, and artists who meet the necessary requirements for enrollment in any Italian post-secondary institutions (universities, academies, conservatories, art restoration institutes, National School of Cinematography, research centers or laboratories, libraries, archives, museums and other national or nationally-recognized institutions), and who would like to attend specialization courses or to conduct research in specific fields. For Italian language study, the scholarships are awarded for specific programs which are held at the Universities for Foreigners in Perugia, Siena and Roma Tre or at the other recognized institutions (which are authorized to issue certification of Italian as a second language).

The short-term scholarships are distributed in the range period between one to nine months and are reserved primarily for courses in Italian language and culture. Applicants must possess a high school diploma at the time they apply and must be 35 years of age or younger (minimum maturity age is 18 years old for Indonesian citizen).

Italian language and culture courses of a one-month period are reserved for Italian language teachers to whom no age limit applies, and for 3rd year University students in the Italian Studies Department.

The long-term scholarships consist of a nine – to twelve-month period, (depending on the length of the course) beginning in autumn. They are awarded for specific research or specialized courses at public post-secondary institutions in any area of study, except for medical studies. All courses of study must be undertaken at the Government approved educational institutions. Applicants for the long-term scholarships interested in undergraduate research or study must possess a high school diploma entitling the applicant to enroll in university; for those wishing to study or conduct research at the post-graduate level, the minimum requirement is a Master’s degree. Applicants must be 35 years of age or younger (minimum maturity age in Indonesia is 18 years old).

GENERAL INFORMATION

Elements taken into consideration by the Selection Committee are:

- The applicant’s curriculum studiorum and vitae.
- The applicant’s proposed program of study (for post-graduate, master courses and doctorate studies).
- The Reference letters from Indonesian or Italian academics (for post-graduate, master courses and doctorate studies).
- The existence of direct contacts between the candidate and Italian academics and/or institutes of higher learning in the candidate’s field of study (applies particularly to applicants for long-term scholarships).
- Knowledge of Italian is mandatory; unless the applicant is applying for Italian language courses or applying for an independent study (in this case the candidate must have a letter from a professor declaring willing to follow the student in another language).

Scholarships offered by the Italian Government cover standard living expenses such as boards and lodging expenses, Insurance( valid only in Italian Territory ) , and do not include air fares (return)
Please note that scholarship recipients must make their own travel and lodging arrangements.
Any partial or total exemption from university fees for scholarship recipients is the decision of the individual university/ institution; no exemptions are granted by private institutions.

Changes in the place of study or the starting date will not be permitted once the scholarship has been awarded. Applicants must therefore indicate the name of their chosen institution and the dates of the chosen existing course/s clearly and exactly on their application forms.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Please read carefully; incomplete applications will not be accepted.

  • three copies of the application form (in MS Word Format n. 1), each with original signature and each accompanied by a signed passport-size photograph;
    When you win the scholarship, you are subsequently required to submit the following documents as soon as possible:
    at least two original letters of reference from professors, teachers and/or professional superiors (for post-graduate, master courses and doctorate studies)
  • Original (for authentication) and certified copies of the applicant’s high school diploma and/or university degree(s).
  • Original and certified copy of High school transcript;
  • Original and certified copy of University transcript, if applicable;
  • Original (for authentication) proof of Indonesian citizenship: copies of one of the following: passport, citizenship certificate or birth certificate;

Certified copies will not be returned and original documents will be returned upon completion the process of authentication and authorization by the Italian Institute of Culture and the Embassy of Italy.

Applications postmarked after the deadline will not be accepted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OR VISIT DURING OFFICIAL WORKING HOURS:

THE ITALIAN INSTITUTE OF CULTURE (IIC) IN JAKARTA
JALAN H.O.S. COKROAMINOTO NO. 117, MENTENG
JAKARTA PUSAT – 10350
PHONE: (021) 392 7531/ 3927532
FAX. : (021) 310 1661

University of Technology, Sydney - Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship 2008

The Engineering (ICT) International Undergraduate Scholarship offers students the opportunity to obtain an undergraduate qualification at UTS:Engineering. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the student’s year 12 (or equivalent) results. The scholarship is also open to diploma holders.
One student will be selected per semester and the commencement of the scholarship will be the same as the commencement of the student’s Bachelor of Engineering.The closing date is 15 December for students commencing in February and 1 June for students commencing in July. The application form must be submitted together with the International Coursework Application form to either a UTS representative or UTS: International.

The scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fees commencing from the first semester of study for a period of four years.
Application closing date: 15 December 2007; 1 June 2008
Scholarship start date: Feb; July 2008

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must: expect to complete the equivalent year 12 exam in 2007 overseas; meet the normal entry requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering; and obtain an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing (http://www.ielts.org). The Engineering (ICT) International Undergraduate Scholarship offers students the opportunity to obtain an undergraduate qualification at UTS:Engineering. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the student’s year 12 (or equivalent) results. The scholarship is also open to diploma holders.

The scholarship will be awarded twice a year for an intake for Autumn and Spring Semesters.

[Norway] PhD Fellowship in Scientific Computing, University of Bergen

Research Fellow in Scientific Computing/Applied Mathematics with application to CO2-Sequestration– re-announcement

A three-year position as research fellow (PhD position) is available at the Department of Mathematics.

The position is part of the project “Geological Storage of CO2: Mathematical Modelling and Risk Assessment”, a joint effort of the University of Bergen and SINTEF Applied Mathematics, Oslo. The project aims at strengthening the scientific understanding of the risks associated with storage of CO2 for the purpose of reducing atmospheric emissions. The investigations are related to the study of non-linear partial differential equations arising from the multi-phase flow in porous media. Methods from Scientific Computing will be applied, i.e. the investigations will involve mathematical and numerical models, numerical simulations and their physical and mathematical interpretation.

The candidate is expected to work in the multidisciplinary environment of the project (applied mathematics, computational science and engineering). The candidate is expected to spend 3 to 6 months abroad collaborating with international partners.


Applicants must hold a master’s degree in mathematics, physics or a similar education, or have submitted their master thesis for assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the examination results are out within 4 weeks of the closing date for submitting the master thesis.

For more information on the position please contact:
Helge K. Dahle, +47-555 84856, helge.dahle[ at ]mi.uib.no
Klaus Johannsen, +47-555 84314, klaus.johannsen[ at ]bccs.uib.no or Jan M. Nordbotten, jan.nordbotten[ at ]mi.uib.no.

The research fellow must take part in the University’s approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Hence, applicants must meet the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training module, will be worked out in collaboration with the actual research group.

In total, the fellowship period is 3 years. The fellowship may be reduced if the successful applicant has held previous employment as a research fellow.

Starting salaries at salary level 43 (code 1017) on the government salary scale (currently NOK 325 800 per year); following ordinary meriting regulations (wage levels 43/47). From the gross wage a 2 % law-enforced membership fee in the State Pension Fund (“Statens Pensjonskasse”) is deducted.

The University of Bergen wishes to attain a more equal gender distribution for academic positions. Female candidates are thus strongly encouraged to apply. If several applicants are equally qualified for the position, the internal rules for gender quotas for academic positions will be applied.

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

The application must include a complete overview of education and professional activities (CV), scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts, publications, a list of publications and other scientific works, and contact details of two or three referees.

Applications should be sent to post[ at ]cipr.uib.no

[Denmark] PhD Scholarship in Food Process Modelling, Technical University of Denmark

PhD – scholarship in Food Process Modelling
A PhD scholarship is available at the Department of BioCentrum in collaboration with Department of Chemical Engineering from 1 September 2007
Apply before: 30.08.2007 at 12:00 (noon)

The position is a joint project between the National Food Institute and the Danish Institute of Fisheries research at DTU, and is part of recently initiated activities within FoodDTU (www.FoodDTU.DK), which among other focus on the development of models and methodologies to optimise food quality and food safety in the catering and convenience sector.

The Ph.D. project will include mathematical modelling of pathogenic microorganisms (mainly Salmonella) in selected pork meat products in the food chain. The aim of the project is to develop models that make it possible to investigate the efficiency of own check systems in selected food companies, and hereby obtain an understanding of the relationship between the control systems and the actual safety achieved by these systems.


The project will include:

  • Use of different modelling tools to predict bacterial growth, inactivation and cross contamination in the food chain.
  • Use of different microbiological methods to generate microbiological data where required in the food chain.

Applicants with the following qualifications are preferred:

  • A scientific degree in either food science, biology, veterinary medicine or mathematics.
  • Experience in mathematical modelling
  • Experience in food microbiology
  • Fluency in English (applicants who do not speak Danish is encouraged to acquire a working knowledge of the language)
  • Good social skills, innovative and interested in communicating research results

Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering.

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained by application to the PhD programme office at tel: +45 45 25 11 76 or +45 45 25 11 77.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.

Further information is available at the http://www.food.dtu.dk or by senior scientist Bjarke Bak Christensen, phone +45 7234 7188, e-mail: bbc[ at ]food.dtu.dk

To apply please send an application in 3 copies including: 1) a motivation describing why you are interested in this position 2) a CV including publications and 3) copy of certificate with grades no later than August 30th 2007 - noon to Fødevareinstituttet, Bülowsvej 27, 1790 Købehhavn V. The application should be marked 33142-0678

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are requested to apply.