Scholarships (Beasiswa), Fellowships, and Grants

Michael E. DeBakey Research Scholarship 2011-2013

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The American Association for Thoracic Surgery announces the Michael E. DeBakey Research Scholarship to provide an opportunity for research, training and experience for North American surgeons committed to pursuing an academic career in cardiothoracic surgery. The scholarship will be funded by the Graham Education and Research Foundation and administered by the Association.

The research program must be undertaken within the first three years after completion of an approved cardiothoracic residency. Applications for the scholarship must be submitted during the candidate’s first two years in an academic position. The duration of the scholarship is to be two years.

The yearly stipend shall be $80,000 paid to the host institution for support of salary, research supplies, travel and other legitimate academic expenses of the scholar. The stipend is to be used for direct salary support and related research expenses only; it cannot be used to support indirect institutional costs.

The application will consist of three components:

1. The candidate must submit a proposal for the research to be undertaken and a statement of career plans and how the research activity will relate to the candidate’s academic career.
2. The Director of the laboratory in the institution at which the research will be performed shall submit an endorsement of the proposal and indicate the facilities and degree of support available for the candidate’s research.
3. The Chairman of the candidate’s department shall submit his or her endorsement of the proposal and confirm the candidate’s academic appointment.

The Scholarship will begin July 1, 2011 and conclude on July 1, 2013. The scholar shall submit an interim and a final written report of his/her research activities to the Council of the Association.

Deadline: July 1, 2010

Please address all letters to:

Thoralf M. Sundt, M.D., Secretary
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
900 Cummings Center
Suite 221-U
Beverly, MA 01915
978-927-8330

Masters Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics 2010 2011

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Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Description : Applications are now accepted for AstroMundus, a 2-years international Master Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics offered by a partnership of 5 universities: University of Innsbruck (Austria), University of Padova and University of Rome “Tor Vergata” (Italy), University of Goettingen (Germany), and University of Belgrade (Serbia). The Master Course is funded by the European Commission within the Erasmus Mundus programme, 2nd Edition, Action 1.

Admitted students will conduct their studies in at least 2 and up to 4 of the partner Universities and, upon successful completion of their studies, they will be awarded a Joint Master Degree by all universities where they studied during the Master Course. The course is held in the English language, however students will have the possibility to learn the language of the host countries through courses offered by the host universities. Full details about the programme and the application procedure are given in the AstroMundus web site.
Eligible students have a certified good knowledge of the English Language and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Mathematics, or an equivalent amount of certified learning (3 years, 180 ECTS credits) in the same field(s). A number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available both for non-European and European students. The admission to the Master Course and assignment of scholarships are based on excellence.

Deadlines for applications are: December 31st 2009 for non-European students and April 30th 2010 for European students. The Master Course starts in September 2010.

Homepage : Astrophysics AstroMundus

Category : Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Contact address : Institute of Astro- and Particle Physics
University of Innsbruck
Technikerstrasse 25
A-6020 Innsbruck
astromundus@uibk.ac.at

Indonesian Scholarship 2010/2011 Academic Year

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INDONESIAN SCHOLARSHIP

DARMASISWA RI PROGRAM

ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011

DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music and crafts. Participants can choose one of 45 different universities located in different cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

The DARMASISWA program was started in 1974 as part of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) initiative, admitting only students from ASEAN. However, in 1976 this program was extended to include students from other countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and USA. In early 90’s, this program was extended further to include all countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia. Until now, the number of countries participating in this program is more than 75 countries.

The main purpose of the DARMASISWA program is to promote and increase the interest in the language and culture of Indonesia among the youth of other countries. It has also been designed to provide stronger cultural links and understanding among participating countries.

The interests of international students to participate in this program keep increasing year by year. In 2010, we offer to 750 students who would like to participate in this program as can be seen in the following table:

Year	Number of Participants	Number of countries
2010	750	-
2009	200	50
2008	500	58
2007	450	60
2006	171	43
2005	104	37
2004	86	32
2003	87	34

Darmasiswa RI Program is conducted in 2 schemes, i.e.:

Regular 1 (One) Year -Darmasiswa RI scholarship Program
Regular One Year program is a one-year scholarship program offered to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Indonesian language and Art (traditional music, traditional dance, and Indonesian craft) in selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.

Regular 6 (Six) Months - Darmasiswa RI scholarship Program
Regular six-month program is a six-month scholarship program offered to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Indonesian language in selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.

++ The Scholarship Covers ++

Monthly allowance will be received by participant is Rp 1.500.000,00 (one million and five hundred thousand rupiah), and will be transferred to the University/college where they study.

The participant is advised to bring enough money in US dollar for unexpected additional expenses in Indonesia.

++ QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS ++

Fill out application form

Not more than 35 years old

Completed secondary education or its equivalent

Copy of academic transcript

In good health as proved by Medical Certificate

Passport size color photograph (5 pieces)

Full-page copy of passport valid for at least 18 months from time of arrival in Indonesia

Able to communicate in English and have a basic knowledge of the field they’re applying for

++ SCHEDULE OF PROGRAM ++

Bundle of candidate’s application shall be submitted before 26 February 2010

Selection shall be conducted on the beginning of March 2010

The announcement is on the beginning of April 2010

Confirmation of participants’ agreement is on the beginning of June 2010

The arrival of participants shall be on the beginning of August 2010

Orientation program shall be conducted on the beginning of August 2010

Classes will be conducted from September 2010 until July 2011

Note:
Students have to be in Indonesia a week prior to the commencement of the courses for orientation program

++ PROCEDURE ++

The applicant should apply through the following procedures:

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London.

Visit the website at: www.darmasiswa.diknas.go.id, applicants should notify to the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General before applying online.

The documents of applicants who have been selected by the Indonesian Embassy will be submitted to the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education or the Directorate of Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed:

Head Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation
Secretariat General
Department of National Education
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman,
Senayan-Jakarta
Telp./Fax. (62-21) 5724707, 5738181
Website: http://darmasiswa.diknas.go.id
and mail to: darmasiswa_pkln@diknas.go.id
or
Director of Public Diplomacy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Jalan Taman Pejambon No. 6
Jakarta
Telp. (62-21) 3813480,
Fax. (62-21) 3858035

++ Health Insurance ++

The Ministry of National Education (MoNE) will not provide health insurance; therefore the participants are expected to have the International insurance.

[University of Southampton] School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Research Scholarships

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Name	School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Research Scholarships
Subject	Any subject within the School
Level	MPhil / PhD
Number offered	Up to 5 each year
Length	3 years subject to satisfactory progress
Eligibility	International (non-EU) students
Value	Full fees plus subsistence (currently £9000 p.a.)
Application	Students should note on their application form that they wish to considered
Deadline	Normally end May
Further information	Antonis Zervos a.zervos@soton.ac.uk

[University of Southampton] Rayleigh Scholarships

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Name	Rayleigh Scholarships
Subject	Acoustics, Vibration, Audiology, Signal Processing
Level	PhD
Number offered	8 each year
Length	Up to 3 years
Eligibility	A good first degree and the ability to privately fund the first year of study
Value	Variable fees and maintenance support
Application	Postgraduate application form with covering letter
Deadline	None
Further information	Rayleigh Scholarships

[University of Southampton] ISVR MSc Scholarships

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Institute for Sound and Vibration Research - ISVR

Name	ISVR MSc Scholarships
Subject	Sound and Vibration
Level	MSc
Number offered	Typically 4 each year
Length	1 year
Eligibility	First class degree in relevant subject
Value	£2950 for international (non EU) students / £1600 for UK & EU students, offset against semester 2 fees
Application	By covering note with postgraduate application
Deadline	30 June
Further information	ISVR Scholarships

Queen’s University Belfast - Queen’s University Belfast (Pg)

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Value per annum	Not specified (includes 50% Fees)
Duration	3 years
Number of Award(s)	1
Subject area	Veterinary Science Agriculture, Veterinary Science
Contact Website	http://www.qub.ac.uk

Qualifying Details
This studentship was founded by Sir Walter William Adrian MacGeough Bond in 1944 for the application in Northern Ireland of science to agriculture. It is tenable by graduates in agriculture, agricultural science, agricultural economics, science, economics or veterinary science of a UK university. The studentship is tenable for three years and the annual value will be such as is prescribed by the Board of Electors, plus half fees. In addition a sum not exceeding £150 per annum may be granted, on the authorisation of the supervisor, for expenses in travelling, the purchase of books, and other special disbursements in connection with the work.

This award is applicable to the following countries:
all countries

University Of Manchester - School Of Environment And Development

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Value per annum	Contribution towards tuition
Duration	1 year
Number of Award(s)	Contact school for further details
Subject area	Planning Geography International Development Architecture
Contact Website	http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk

Qualifying Details
The School will award a number of teaching bursaries in the 2009/10 academic year. The bursary consists of payment of/a contribution towards tuition fees at the standard SED Home rate. Non-EU students will be required to pay the difference between the home and the full overseas fee. The award holders will be expected to undertake an element of teaching work as a condition of their award.

This award is applicable to the following countries:
all countries

University College London - Mechanical Engineering

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Value per annum	£10,000
Duration	1 year
Number of Award(s)	1
Subject area	Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture Engineering
Contact Website	http://www.mecheng.ucl.ac.uk

Qualifying Details
This award is for Masters students in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering. Please refer to the website for further information, as application procedures and deadlines are subject to change.

This award is applicable to the following countries:
all countries

TENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY, THE PHILIPPINES

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	Scholarship :		Scholarship for UN Master of Arts in International Peace Studies at the University for Peace (19 months)
	Detail/Condition :		• full scholarship provided to several Asian countries where English is not a widely used language
	Provisions :		• tuition waiver • language module • academic materials • air travels • living allowance
	Number offered :		30 (inclusive of AUN members)
	Submission Deadline :		18 November
	Contact Information :		Prof. Benjamin Floor, Political Science Department, Leong Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Campus, Quezon City Tel/ Fax : (632) -426-0906 E-mail : bbarretto@upeace.org or gesuiella@yahoo.com Mr. Glenn de Leon (gdeleon@ateneo.edu), Assistant to the Academic Vice President, Office of International Programs

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA, MALAYSIA

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	Scholarship :		Exchange Student Programme
	Detail/Condition :		• Open to all programs available at USM. • Courses in English are available. • Internship at the International Office for 3 months, with RM500 stipend (only for two students per year) • accommodation • In-take in both semester, I -II
	Provisions :		Fee Waiver, free on-campus, twin-sharing accommodation
	Number offered :		18
	Submission Deadline :		1st semester: 15 May 2nd semester: 15 Sep 1st semester: 30 Jun 2nd semester: 30 Nov
	Contact Information :		International Relations interel@notes.usm.my Ms. Shahnaz Riza Sukor Assistant Registrar Tel: (604) 653-2770 Fax: (604) 653-2781 Syhanaz_riza@notes.usm.my Ms. Norpisah Mat Isa Deputy Registrar e-mail: Norpisah@notes.usm.my

UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, MALAYSIA

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	Scholarship :		ASEAN Studies Course
	Detail/Condition :		• Department of Southeast Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Science (only for the 2nd semester) • Undergraduate Courses taught in English • Free accommodation for CLMV students
	Provisions :		• Tuition fee waiver for 2 candidates from each AUN Member University • Accommodation (only for CLMV students)
	Number offered :		42
	Submission Deadline :		September for Admission in December
	Contact Information :		Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khoo Boo Teong Director, International & Corporate Relations Office (ICR) Tel: (603) 7967 3273 Fax: (603) 7956 0027 Email: icr@um.edu.my Ms. Munirah A. Hamid Assistant Registrar, International Student Centre (ISC) Tel: (603) 7967 7713 Fax: (603) 7967 7710 Email: isc@um.edu.my
	For futher information, please see UM Stuent Exchange 2008

UNIVERSITY OF INDONESIA, INDONESIA

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	Scholarship :		UI Study Award
	Provisions :		Tuition fee waiver, on campus accommodation (dormitory)
	Number offered :		2-5
	Submission Deadline :		May for August intake November for January intake
	Contact Information :		Mr. Junaidi Head of Academic Partnership-International Office junaidi@ui.edu Ms. Amanda (Asia, Australia, and Oceania) International Officer io-ui@ui.edu Ms. Edwardine (Europe, America, and Africa) International Officer io-ui@ui.edu

GADJAH MADA UNIVERSITY, INDONESIA

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	Scholarship :		GMU Study Awards
	Course :		Master’s degree in Management
	Provisions :		Tuition fee waiver
	Number offered :		5
	Submission Deadline :		October for Admission in DecemberFebruary for Admission in April June for Admission in August
	Contact Information :		Mrs. Indah Hanurani Office of International AffairsTel/fax: (62 274) 544-976 e-mail: adnira@mm.ugm.ac.id

	Course :		Master’s degree in Public Administration
	Provisions :		Tuition fee waiver
	Number offered :		2-5
	Submission Deadline :		February for Admission in AprilJune for Admission in August
	Contact Information :		Dr. Warsito UtomoOffice of International Affairs Tel/fax: (62 274) 544-976 e-mail: secret@map.ugm.ac.id

	Course :		Religion and Cross Cultural Studies Programme
	Provisions :		Full scholarship
	Number offered :		5
	Submission Deadline :		30 May for Admission in 30 July
	Contact Information :		Dr. Irwan AbdullahExecutive Director, CRCS UGM Tel/fax: (62 274) 544-976 e-mail: i.abdullah@cpps.or.id, i.abdullah@crcs-ugm.com Mr Zaenal Abidin Tel: 62 274 520 318

ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

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	Scholarship :		Khmer Literature and Language
	Provisions :		Tuition fee waiver.
	Number offered :		2
	Submission Deadline :		August for Admission in September
	Contact Information :		Mr. Hang Chan Thon Dean, Faculty of Science International Relations Office Fax: (855 23) 880-116 Email: caradvchthon@online.com.kh

UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

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	Scholarship :		UBD Study Awards
	Detail/Condition :		a) UBD-AUN Undergraduate Study Award • For 2 Undergraduate students of AUN Member Universities for each academic year • Duration: 1 or 2 semesters b) UBD-AUN Postgraduate Study Award • For 2 Academicians (ASEAN Nationals) working in AUN Member Universities • Duration: 1 year • Admission in August each year c) UBD-AUN AGBEP Study Award • For 2 Postgraduate students of AUN Member Universities for each academic semester • Duration: 1 semester
	Provisions :		Tuition fee waiver, return economy ticket, on Campus accommodation and meals
	Number Offered :		2
	Submission Deadline :		1st semester: 15 April for Admission in August 2nd semester: 30 October for Admission in January
	Contact Information :		Datin Rosnah Ramly (Mrs) Director, International Office Email: rosramly@lc.ubd.edu.bn Dk Amey Marlina binti Pg Hj Metassan (Ms) Assistant Registrar, International Office Tel : (673 2) 463001 ext. 1277/2013 DL/Fax: (673 2) 463062 Email: amey@admin.ubd.edu.bn,ioenquiry@admin.ubd.edu.bn

Felix Scholarship - University of Reading

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Further information

For further information please contact a member of the Student Financial Support team at the Carrington Building.

Telephone + 44 (0)118 378 4245 or email s.j.low@reading.ac.uk

Applying

To apply for this Scholarship the application form will be available to download from this webpage by the end of November 2008

Closing date for applications is 1 March 2009
Application Form

Who can apply

International postgraduate taught and research students who have Indian citizenship (one non Indian, non UK applicant per year allowed by the Trustees), under 30 years of age and who have not studied outside their home country
Available to students of any subject holding at least a first class honours degree
In order to be considered for this Scholarship you must hold the offer of a place at the University of Reading

What is it worth

This Scholarship provides Tuition Fees at full International rate and £10,980 in 2007-08 and generous allowances for clothes, books, and a return flight home
It is available (dependent on eligibility) for up to 3 years

MA (res) Studentship - University of Reading

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Further information

For further information please contact Lucy Evans at the University of Reading School of Languages and European Studies.

Telephone + 44 (0) 118 378 8333 or email l.a.evans@reading.ac.uk

Applying

To apply for this Studentship contact Lucy Evans for application form and further info; it is helpful if applicants include at this stage a provisional indication of subject-areas proposed to study for the MA; an indication of how this will be developed into PhD work is also required

Closing date for applications is 28 February 2008.
School of Languages and European Studies Website

Who can apply

UK/EU/International students with an excellent undergraduate record in the subject they intend to study for the MA; must show their motivation to do this and must propose a suitable scheme of study that falls within the research interests of School staff
Available to students of MA (Res) degree in French, German or Italian Studies.
In order to be considered for this Studentship - you should intend to cover a subject-area that falls within the School Research Theme ‘Modern European Languages and Cultures’, but may be made in any area of research in French, German or Italian studies in which the School is active

What is it worth

This Studentship provides £10,000 to cover tuition fees (currently £3500 for UK/EU students; £8800 for others) and a contribution to maintenance costs. Candidates are also expected to apply, where feasible, for MA and then PhD funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council
It is available (dependent on eligibility) for 1 year only; successful applicants will be expected to find funding for the PhD from another source

The Duanying Zhao Scholarship for MSc Management students - University of Reading

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Further information

For further information please contact the Postgraduate Admission Office, Henley Business School at the University of Reading.

Telephone + 44 (0) 118 378 6205 or email pgbusiness@henley.reading.ac.uk

Applying

To apply for this Scholarship - when a student has confirmed their acceptance of an offer they can apply in writing to Professor Zhong-Ming Wang, School of Management, Zhejiang University, PR China, enclosing a letter of application, a CV and two references (one academic).

Closing date for applications is 30 March 2009. Applicants will be shortlisted and invited for interview in the first week of April. A final decision will be made by 17 April 2009.
Henley Business School Website

Who can apply

Any graduate or final year students in the School of Management, Zhejiang University, China who have accepted an offer of a place from Reading may apply.
Available to students of all MSc Management programmes. See website (www.henley.reading.ac.uk/managment/pg-taught/mgmt-pgtcourses.asp) for full programme list.
In order to be considered for this Scholarship you must be a graduate or final year student in the School of Management, Zhejiang University, China who has accepted an offer of a place from Reading may apply.

What is it worth

This Scholarship provides the full cost of tuition fees.
It is available (dependent on eligibility) for 1 year.

The Wood Group Scholarships

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Wood Group is an international energy services company with sales of $4.4bn, employing more than 25,000 people worldwide and operating in 46 countries.

The Group has three businesses – Engineering & Production Facilities, Well Support and Gas Turbine Services – providing a range of engineering, production support, maintenance management, and industrial gas turbine overhaul and repair services to the oil & gas, and power generation industries worldwide.

They are among the global market leaders in:

• deepwater engineering
• offshore pipelines
• artificial lift using electric submersible pumps
• enhancement of oil & gas production in mature fields
• the repair and overhaul of industrial gas turbines

Wood Group is structured around three business units:

Engineering & Production Facilities

Well Support

Gas Turbine Services

The broad range of services Wood Group offers are provided on an integrated basis in line with customers’ requirements. There is continuing demand for outsourced and solutions-based services covering all, or part of, life-of-field operations and Wood Group has the project and risk management skills, the performance contracting experience and the specialist capabilities to meet our customers’ requirements. We have combined our worldwide experiences and best practice to provide the most appropriate solutions to our wide range of global customers.

The Scholarship and Placement

The Wood Group Scholarship offers £10,000 over four years along with paid summer placements and mentoring support.

Eligibility Criteria

Students who have accepted the offer of a place on one of the following courses at RGU will be eligible to apply for the scholarship:

MEng Mechanical Engineering UCAS H304
MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering UCAS H600
BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical Engineering UCAS H301
BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering UCAS H350
BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering UCAS HH36
BEng (Hons)/MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering UCAS H606

How to Apply

Application forms and reference forms for the scholarship can be downloaded by clicking below:

Wood Group Scholarship

Wood Group Reference Form

(Please note: You must submit an application form and a reference form in order to be considered for the scholarship).

We will accept one reference form if you are applying for more than one scholarship.

Please also note that as the application forms are similar candidate information may be duplicated easily, however please ensure the ‘About You’ section is amended appropriately for each scholarship application.

NB No part of this application form may be reproduced without the express permission of Aberdeen Business School.

Completed forms should be submitted to scholarships@rgu.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 21st August 2009. All applications must be received by that date to be considered for the scholarship.

Selection Criteria and Process

Applicants for the scholarship must have met the entry requirements of their UCAS offer from RGU, and have formally accepted the offer. Full details of the selection criteria are available within the form. All applicants to the scholarship will need to enrol on their chosen course at RGU during September 2009.

The selection process begins with students completing an application form which will be reviewed by a panel consisting of representatives from the University and Wood Group who will then shortlist a group of high academic performers. This group will be invited to attend an interview at Wood Group and the award winner will be selected from amongst this group of students.

Renewal of the award after each year is dependant on continued good academic performance.

To find out more about Wood Group, please visit:

www.woodgroup.com