Phd Graduate Student Scholarship

The Student Scholarship IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) invites applications for a number of PhD positions starting in the period August-December 2011. Read more about our focus areas on our webpage: Official Website.

Employment and Enrolment:
Successful applicants will be employed and enrolled at the Student Scholarship IT University for a period of 3 or 4 years. Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

General information:
A Student Scholarship successful applicant will be an excellent student capable of conducting research under supervision from the IT University’s faculty members at the highest international level. The PhD Student Scholarship run for a period of 3- or 4-years depending on the university degree level of the applicant. The following qualifications are required:

• 3 year programme: a Master’s degree equivalent to three years of bachelor level studies plus two years of Master level studies, including final exams. In total: 300 ECTS

• 4 year programme: a Bachelor degree plus one year of Master level studies. In total: 180 + 60 ECTS

How to apply:
You can only apply for this position through our e-Recruitment system. When submitting, only one merged file per applicant will be accepted in PDF format only.

Applications must be written in English. All other documents, such as transcripts must be accompanied by a translation in English if not already written in English or Danish. Transcripts that are not issued by a country of the European Union must be accompanied by a grade key or an explanation of your local grading scale (in English).

The PDF file must contain the following:

• Cover letter, which must outline which focus area you are applying for (max 1 page)

• Statement of purpose (max. 5 pages)

• Documentation of academic degree(s); diplomas, transcripts, etc.

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of publication(s) are recommended but not mandatory

• Letters of recommendation and references are recommended but not mandatory

Application deadline: 7 April 2011

Application procedure:
To initiate the application process click on the “Apply for position” below. Please read the guidelines for applicants carefully before filling in the application form. Questions related to procedure may be directed to the PhD School phdsupport@itu.dk or to the Personnel Department personale@itu.dk

More information, for example, a tentative time schedule of the evaluation-, interviewing-, and hiring process can be found at: Official Website.

Candidates may be invited for an interview.

The Student Scholarship IT University wishes to reflect an international environment and sees diversity as a resource. We encourage all qualified to apply for the positions, regardless of personal background.

Application Deadline : 7 April 2011

Visit Official Website.

Graduate Student Scholarship (Clinical) Epidemiologist / Evidence Based Health Care specialist (m/f)

Job description

• Coordinate the activities related to the further development of the Center for Evidence-Based Health Care in Eastern Africa, which is supported by the Royal Tropical Institute;
• Develop partnerships with national and international organizations involved in epidemiological research, evidence based health care practice;
• Actively seek funding for continuous support of the center ;
• Participate in Research in developing countries concerning the implementation of Evidence Based Health Care;
• Participate in the department’s activities including research, training and advice.

Requirements

• Preferentially a Medical Degree or Masters in health sciences with speciality in Epidemiology or Evidence Based Health Care, or equivalent expertise
• Knowledge and proved work in the field of Evidence Based Medicine
• Experience in the field of epidemiological and/or clinical research
• Working experience in developing countries and/or with development agencies
• Proven research, management and writing skills
• Fluency in verbal and written English
• Strong coordination skills
• Excellent communication skills and awareness of intercultural relationships
• Shows initiative and creativity; independent worker and team player
• Flexibility and willingness to travel overseas for short missions (2 to 3 weeks) on a regular basis

Conditions of employment

The initial appointment is for one year, subject to renewal.

The salary based on age, qualifications and experience is between € 3.317,- and € 4.554,- gross per month (scale 11) in a 38-hour week. Working part-time is a possibility.

In addition, there is an 8% holiday allowance, admission to the KIT pension fund (ABP) and opportunities for training and personal development.

For applicants from abroad, there is the possibility of a temporary housing allowance and a moving allowance. The document International Staff at KIT is available on request.

Additional information

KIT values a diverse and international workforce. Non-Dutch applicants are encouraged to apply.

For further inquiries, please contact Dr Masja Straetemans at m.straetemans@kit.nl or the Head of department Prof. dr. Paul Klatser at p.klatser@kit.nl, both at tel. nr. +31 20 5665441. General information about KIT and our department is available on the website: http://www.kit.nl

Fee Waiver Graduate Student Scholarships for MPhil/PhD at University of Sheffield, UK: Sociological Studies

The Department of Sociological Studies has available one fee waiver (equivalent to UK/EU fees) available for up to 3 years from September 2011/2012. This will be awarded in August 2011 to the best applicant to have received an offer of a place but have no alternative funding. Please note that students can only apply for a fee waiver scholarship if they have been offered a place to study for an MPhil/PhD in the Department of Sociological Studies. To make an application to do an MPhil/PhD please go to the following link. You can apply for postgraduate study using our online application form. It is a quick and easy process. Your application can be with us and considered by an academic department within 24 hours. Please note that research students are normally registered for the degree of MPhil first. This allows us to ensure that your research is progressing well before you are upgraded to the full PhD. If you are a graduate in Medicine and wish to apply for an MD research degree, you will need to apply via a different route. To make an MD research application, please visit the School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences website.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

2011-12 EADS Technology Masters Graduate Student Scholarship Awards UK

Scholarship Details:

We are very pleased to announce that the EADS Technology Masters’ Awards will be administered again through the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Centennial Scholarship scheme in 2011.

Postgraduate Details:

This is an exciting opportunity to gain support for your postgraduate studies and valuable work experience from one of the world’s leading aerospace companies and will provide a valuable foundation for your career in aerospace engineering.

Application Deadline:
Application Deadline is March 1, 2011

Further Details:
For further information about this scholarship visit below link.

http://www.raes.org.uk/cmspage.asp?cmsitemid=MAS_CS_EADS_Technology_Masters_Scholarship_Award