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Dairy Science and Technology Fellowships at Wageningen University

Wageningen University has formed a fellowship fund to stimulate students to enter the MSc specialisation Dairy Science and Technology at Wageningen University.

Conditions for a Dairy Science and Technology fellowship are:
• Approved admission to Wageningen University for the MSc Food Technology
• Women are encouraged to apply
• Applicants are preferably under the age of 30
• Working experience is not a prerequisite

Additional information:
• A Dairy Science and Technology fellowship comprises € 10.000 per student per year
• A board of 4 independent scholars will assign the fellowships
• Deadline for scholarship application is May 1st
• Deadline for the scholarship allocation is June 1st
• Applications (motivation letter, CV, study results and GPA score, and a copy of the confirmation of your admission) should be send by e-mail to the Dairy Science and Technology group (hein.vanvalenberg@wur.nl)

For more information: Dairy Science and Technology Fellowships at Wageningen University

PhD Position/Scholarship in Plant Ecology, Sweden

At the Department of Botany, Stockholm University, ref. no. 2/2010

Project description: The purpose is to examine how difference in food web structure among sites from Uppland to Norrbotten has affected the interaction between purple loosestrife and its two main herbivores. A key issue to explore in this project will be plant odours and how the regional variation in volatiles affect both the plant-herbivore interaction as well as the interaction between the herbivores and their natural enemies. The PhD-project will mainly examine the interaction from the herbivore perspective and will study the role of plant chemistry, herbivore behaviour and population dynamics for the strength of species interaction and for the evolution of species traits. The work will involve both field and laboratory work, behavioural studies and chemical analyses. The chemical work will be done in collaboration with chemical ecologists at KTH and other parts of the work will be done together with ecologists from SLU and Uppsala University.

Further information: 
Professor Peter Hambäck, 
Dept. of Botany, 
Stockholm University, 
106 91 Stockholm. 
e-mail: peter.hamback@botan.su.se
home page: http://www.botan.su.se

The application should include a letter of intent, a certified curriculum vitae that includes information on previous education, two copies of the masters thesis (or ‘examensarbete’), other documents supporting your competence and suitability for the position, and address and phone number to two reference persons. The application can be written in English or Swedish.

The minimum requirements are completed exam on advanced level, or studies corresponding to at least 4 years education, or 240 credit points, including 60 credit points at advanced courses. Previous studies should include at least 15 credit points in ecology, or corresponding courses, and a completed master thesis (or ‘examensarbete’) of at least 30 credit points, in ecology or in a related field.

Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant’s knowledge of ecological theory and applications, fieldwork experience, written and spoken English, creativity, power of initiative, independence and ability to collaborate. Evaluations will be based on results on University courses, quality of master’s thesis, references, interviews and the letter of intent. The successful candidate must possess a driving license in order to carry out the field work.

A PhD education is 4 years (48 months). During the first two years the student recieves a scholarship (Sw: “utbildningsbidrag”) and during the last two years the student has a PhD position (Sw: “doktorandanställning”). Up to 20% of teaching may be included in the position.

The application should be labeled with the reference number 2/2010, and should be received at the following address no later than February 25, 2010:

Registrator Mirska von Kraskowski, 
Department of Botany, 
Stockholm University, 
SE-10691 Stockholm, 
Sweden

Union representatives: 
Bo Ekengren, 
SACO (saco@saco.su.se), 

Lisbeth
Häggberg, 
ST (lisbeth@st.su.se) 
+46 8 162000, 

Gunnar Stenberg, 
SEKO,
+46 70-316 43 41, and 

PhD student representative (do@sus.su.se)

Peter Brownell PhD Scholarship

This scholarship is tenable for one year and is automatically awarded to the student who obtains the highest mark overall in the first year coursework program of the PhD in Accounting at The University of Melbourne. There is no closing date as applications are not required. The value of the award is the net annual income of the fund, further funds may be contributed by the Faculty of Economics and Commerce. The scholarship is awarded every year but should there be no suitable candidate then the scholarship need not be awarded. The duration of the scholarship is one year, two equal installments are provided in April and September. The scholarship can be held in conjunction with other scholarships such as APA's and MRS's.

Study Subject: Accounting
Provided By: The University of Melbourne
To be undertaken at: The University of Melbourne.
Level: Post Graduate

This scholarship is offered annually to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Accounting, auditing and accountability.

This scholarship is for study in Australia. There are no restrictions on citizenship. permanent resident over 1 year can apply. You must have studied at or be currently studying at The University of Melbourne.

Main Contact:

Manager (Marketing Onshore)
Faculty of Economics & Commerce
The University of Melbourne
Parkville
VIC, Australia
3010
Phone: (03)8344 2167
Email: ecom-onshoremarketing@unimelb.edu.au

For more information: Peter Brownell PhD Scholarship

Biology MS Assistantships, Texas A&M University

We are seeking two highly motivated graduate students to participate in research on the population genetics and conservation of fish species native to eastern California. The species of concern include tui chub (Siphateles bicolor), speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus), sucker (Catostomus fumeiventris), and pupfish (Cyprinodon amargosae). Students will have opportunities to interact and coordinate their research with collaborators at the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the U. S. National Park Service, and California Department of Fish & Game.

Students will present their findings in international/national professional conferences and prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. We welcome students who are diligent and interested in fish evolution, ecology and conservation. Experience in population genetics, ichthyology, geographic information systems (GIS), freshwater ecology, and/or fish breeding/husbandry would be helpful.

Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi is a vibrant and growing university of approximately 9,500 students located on Ward Island between Oso and Corpus Christi bays. The appointments would be in the Department of Life Sciences which offers MS degrees in Biology and Marine Biology, and a PhD in Marine Biology. 

We will provide support (salary & tuition) via research and teaching assistantships starting in June, 2010. Interested students should contact Dr. Frank Pezold by email Frank.pezold@tamucc.edu for more information by March 1, 2010 and include a curriculum vitae.

Yongjiu Chen, Ph. D.
College of Science & Technology
Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Email: Yongjiu.chen-at-tamucc.edu
Phone: 361-825-2081

For more information: Biology MS Assistantships, Texas A&M University

Australian National University PhD Scholarships

A number of Australian National University PhD Scholarships are available annually. They are tenable for three years in the first instance (if full-time), although an extension of up to six months may be sought on academic grounds. It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis. However, in accordance with strict criteria, the scholarship may be awarded for part-time study. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis. It is expected that the scholarship normally will be taken up by 31 March in the year for which it is awarded, although, subject to approval, a later start date may be possible. The date by which a scholarship must be taken up in a particular instance will be made clear in the formal letter of offer for the scholarship. International applicants must apply by 31 August, Australian/NZ citizens/residents by 31 October. Some Research Schools and Centres welcome applications at any time

Study Subject: All Graduate Programs
Provided By: The Australian National University
To be undertaken at: The Australian National University.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

The value of this scholarship is AUD20427 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 and a half years.

This scholarship is for any field of research.

This scholarship is for study in Australia. There are no restrictions on citizenship.

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the university. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact: 
Enquiries
Research Students and Scholarships Office
Australian National University
Canberra
ACT, Australia
0200
Phone: 02 6125 5949
Fax: 02 6125 5931
Email: enrolments@anu.edu.au.
Web Site: http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/forms/index.php

For Further information: Australian National University PhD Scholarships

Student Research Scholarship by Australian Building Codes Board

ABCB was established by Australian Federal, State and Territory Governments. It's mission is to address issues relating to health, safety, amenity and sustainability by providing efficiency in the design, construction and performance of building through the BCA and development of effective regulatory systems. 

The Scholarship has been established to encourage undergraduate and postgraduate research in building regulatory reform in Australia. It is available for study into areas relating to the ABCB's work program. Can be used for full-time, part-time or external study. Research must form a component of a program at an Australian educational institution (eg research project, thesis, dissertation). 

Selection based on submission of a research proposal outlining the research objective, hypothesis and research method. Applicants must submit Application Form, resume and academic transcript to date. 

See scheme website for Form and details of the ABCB's work program. There is no closing date for applications.

This scholarship is offered on an ongoing basis to an unspecified number of people. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

The value of this scholarship is AUD5000 (maximum per award). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid as a one off for the period of 1 year.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ARCHITECTURE, URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND BUILDING, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY or Policy and administration.

Eligibility: This scholarship is for study in Australia. There are no restrictions on citizenship.

Application Details: To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact:
Stephanie Wake
Australian Building Codes Board
Phone: (02) 6276 1941
Email: abcb.office@abcb.gov.au
Web Site: http://www.abcb.gov.au

Charles Sturt University Study Centres Scholarships

CSU makes a limited number of merit-based scholarships available to Honours students. This is applicable to any mode of Honours study.

    * Full-time students (75% or greater of a full course load) will receive $3000 in 2 instalments ($1500 in Session 1 and $1500 in Session 2).
    * Part-time students (50% of course load) will receive $1500 in 2 instalments ($750 in Session 1 and $750 in Session 2).

The scholarship is for a 12 -month period and all students can re-apply for a scholarship in the following year. 

For more information: Charles Sturt University Study Centres Scholarships

Funded MSc Studentship, Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland

The Role of Commodity Futures Markets in Managing Agricultural Price Risk In Ireland.

The policy environment facing the Irish dairy industry continues to undergo considerable change under WTO and CAP reform. Movement away from supply management by the EU and a more liberal global agricultural trading system will involve greater price volatility for dairy commodities. This increase in volatility will translate to an increase in risk for participants in the Irish dairy industry. The adoption of suitable price risk management tools will help to ensure that the Irish dairy industry remain competitive and profitable in an uncertain future.

Commodity futures and options markets are the most transparent tools which have been successfully used to manage price risk in agricultural commodity markets. While there has been some development of these tools for a number of agricultural commodities in the EU (cereals, livestock and energy crops), the dairy sector to date has been largely ignored. This research will provide crucial information on the role and functioning of commodity futures and options markets. In addition the relationships between commodity spot and futures prices will be review and modelled. The results of this exercise will inform industry participants and policy makers on the challenges of developing dairy futures markets and how these markets could potentially be used to manage risk.

It is essential that the applicant holds an honours degree (first class or second class grade 1) in a relevant business related discipline. In addition the applicant must be computer literate with strong quantitative ability. The applicant should be ambitious, self-motivated and possess an ability for problem solving.

The successful applicant will be funded under an Irish Dairy Board Fellowship scheme and will receive a remuneration of €30,000 over an 18 month period. It is envisaged that the successful applicant will commence during March 2010.

The closing date for applications is Friday 19th February 2010. 

For more information or for expression of interest please contact:

Dr. Declan O Connor, 
Department of Mathematics, 
Cork Institute of Technology. 
Telephone: 021-4236394 or 
email: declan.oconnor@cit.ie

Read more: Funded MSc Studentship, Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland

Food Valley Ambassadors Fellowship

Prestigious fellowship for outstanding students who pursue a career in the food industry. Full fellowships for an MSc Food Technology or MSc Food Safety, but with an extended programme, 2,5 years instead of 2 years, which includes one year traineeship in one of the sponsoring companies. Graduates will be an ambassador for Food Valley.

Applicants need to have at least the following gpa : 75% or higher on a national scale; First Class or Second Class Upper (Honours) or equivalent. Second Class Upper and Second Class Lower are NOT eligible. Students that can show to be in the top 15% of their class are also eligible.

Target countries : Europe, USA, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, but students from other countries may apply.

Contact address : 
Maaike Lugtenaar
Postbus 294
6700 AG Wageningen
The Netherlands

For more information: Food Valley Ambassadors Fellowship

PhD Position in Drug Research at University of Helsinki

Faculty of Pharmacy, Centre for Drug Research, invites applications for a DOCTORAL STUDENT for a period of three years from the begin of the 1st of March 2010 (or as otherwise agreed)

The work includes development of screening technologies based on bioluminescent bacterial strains for studying natural products as a source of antimicrobial compounds.

The work is carried out at the Centre for Drug Research, Faculty of Pharmacy, in Viikki Biocenter, University of Helsinki, and includes collaboration with the Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Tampere University of Technology. The project is funded by the Research Funds of the University of Helsinki.

The applicant should have a MSc degree and a background in the fields of e.g. pharmaceutics, biochemistry, microbiology or biotechnology. Previous experience in the field of screening technologies is preferred.

The salary for the present post will be based on level 1-4 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities, and the job-specific component of the salary will thus be EUR 1 643-2 241 per month. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance.

The application should include a complete CV including your education and degrees obtained and prior work experience.

The applications should be sent to: 

Centre for Drug Research, 
Faculty of Pharmacy, 
Dr. Päivi Tammela, 
P.O. Box 56 (Viikinkaari 5), 
FIN-00014 
UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI, 
Finland.

Deadlines:Monday, 15.2.2010, at 3.45 PM o’clock.

For more information please contact Päivi Tammela, +358 9 191 59628,
paivi.tammela@helsinki.fi.

For further information: PhD Position in Drug Research at University of Helsinki

HSP Huygens Scholarship Programme in Netherlands

The prestigious HSP Huygens Programme is open to excellent students from all countries. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies.

PhD applications can only be accepted from excellent students with the Chinese, Croatian or Turkish nationality. Furthermore, the minister has allocated part of the total budget for excellent students following programmes in Dutch language and literature, or Neerlandistiek.

The Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science has allocated seven million euros for excellent students coming to the Netherlands under the HSP Huygens Programme. There is no fixed number of available scholarships. The actual number is determined by the total cost of the variable components of the scholarships.

New application round

The HSP Huygens application round for the 2010-2011 academic year started on 1 November 2009.

Important: the complete application, both digital and on paper, must be received by Nuffic no later than 1 February 2010.

Applications that have not been submitted both digitally and on paper or that are incomplete will not be accepted.

For further information: HSP Huygens Scholarship Programme in Netherlands

CentER Scholarships for Research Master and PhD Programmes

Research Master Students:

Tuition fees for the academic year 2010/2011 are as follows:
€ 1,672 for European Economic Area (EEA) citizens
€ 10,506 for non-EEA citizens

Due to to generous subsidies, excellent students from non-European Economic Area countries will receive substantial waiver reductions of up to €7,956, so that only the legal minimum fee of € 2,550 is paid.

During the first year, non-Dutch Research Master students are responsible for their own sources of income. However, we do have a limited number of scholarships available to good students.

PhD candidates:

As PhD candidates at CentER are considered employees of Tilburg University they will receive a starting salary of approximately €2,4001 (gross per month). This salary increases yearly to achieve the final salary of approximately €3,1001 (gross per month). This salary is based on a structure determined by collective bargaining agreements between Tilburg University and the labor unions representing University employees. For detailed information on salary scales, contact the Personnel Office of the Faculty.

1 Please note: This amount is based on a monthly salary, plus holiday and year-end bonus monies.

PhD candidates at CentER are expected to contribute to teaching or research and occasionally to serve as mentors to Research Master students. These obligations generally occupy about 15% of the student's time, and in no case will they exceed 25% of their time. All PhD students will receive adequate training in preparation of these tasks.

For excellent non-Dutch students a number of scholarships are available; namely full Koopmans scholarships of €1000 net per month, or partial scholarships of €420 net per month.

In 2009/2010,  ten "Koopmans" scholarships and fifty-six partial scholarships were awarded. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and always include a tuition waiver for non-EEA students.

Students joining the programme in the second Research Master year are eligible for these scholarships as well.

For the PhD phase, a salary is available.

All applicants who want to be considered for a scholarship and/or tuition fee waiver should have submitted their completed applications by 1st February 2010.

For further information: [url=http://center.uvt.nl/gs/tuition.html#mphil]CentER Scholarships for Research Master and PhD Programmes[/url]

Oldendorff Post-Graduate Scholarships

For the year 2010-2011 the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences of Tilburg University has 5 scholarships available for excellent international students who are admitted to the Research Master in Social and Behavioural Sciences at Tilburg University.

The Oldendorff Scholarship consists of a monthly allowance for living expenses (a total amount of €9600,-) arranged by the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, covering the costs of living expenses for one academic year, both for EEA and non-EEA students.

Non-EEA students receive a partial tuition waiver of €7,812. Students pay only €2,484 instead of the high graduate fee of €10,296. EEA students pay the same fee as Dutch students, which is €1,6201

Requirements

    * Candidates should be admitted to the Research Master (details about the admission requirements can be found here);
    * Candidates must be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa, if applicable (see immigration procedures for more information);
    * Candidates will be requested to apply for external scholarships like Huygens Scholarship Programme, Bappenas, Stuned and Netherlands Fellowship Programme as well. If a student receives an external scholarship, fully covering tuition waiver and living expenses, the Oldendorff Scholarship (including tuition waiver and living expenses) will be cancelled. If an external scholarship would be less than the Oldendorff Scholarship, the Oldendorff Scholarship will be awarded partially;

All international students who are admitted to the Research Master are automatically considered for the Oldendorff Scholarship. Application deadlines for international students.

Since the Research Master is a two year master programme, students are entitled to an Oldendorff Scholarship for the second academic year if they acquire all 60 ECTS of the first year of the Research Master at the end of the first year.

For further information: Oldendorff Post-Graduate Scholarships

Tilburg University Post-Graduate Scholarships

For the year 2010-2011 Tilburg University has quite a number of scholarships available for excellent international students who are admitted to a Master’s programme at Tilburg University (MA, MSc or LLM).

Tilburg University Scholarships include (for the academic year 2010-2011):

    * In almost all cases a partial tuition waiver; non-EEA students pay only a fee of a maximum of € 2,550; for most of the programmes this implies a fee reduction of € 7,956
    * In many cases a certain budget for the covering of living expenses for one academic year.

To qualify for a Tilburg University Scholarship, candidates must fulfil the following admission requirements, on top of the regular requirements for being admitted to a Master’s programme:

    * Candidates must have graduated with excellent results in their (under)graduate programme.
    * Candidates should provide at least two independent letters of reference.
    * Candidates must have been admitted to one of the graduate programmes at Tilburg University.
    * Candidates must be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (see here for more information).

Candidates are encouraged to apply for external scholarships like Huygens Scholarship Programme, Bappenas and Stuned as well. If a student receives an external scholarship, fully covering tuition waiver and living expenses, the Tilburg University Scholarship will be canceled. If an external scholarship would be less than a Tilburg University Scholarship, the Tilburg University Scholarship can be awarded partially.

When you apply for a Master's programme at Tilburg University you will automatically be considered for the Tilburg University Scholarship Programme. The application deadline for Master's programmes is April 15th, 2010.

Tilburg University Scholarships are awarded for one academic year. Candidates applying for one of the Research Master programmes have to apply for the scholarship again for their second year of the Research Master programme.

If the student should leave the programme prematurely, Tilburg University reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship.

For more information: Tilburg University Post-Graduate Scholarships

Finland's UAS Admission: Hints About Examination Centres in Africa

Bachelor Degree Programme Conducted in English in Finland at University of Applied Sciences: Hints About Examination Centres in Africa.

Here comes a great opportunity that is very rear in life. Please, read this information thoroughly from the beginning to the end and share with those that are interested.

Pick your own and act fast on it because time is very short. Visit the individual website of the schools, follow instructions strictly and arrange good documents, because it really helps.

The entrance exam holds in Ghana normally but the following Schools are likely to organise their exams in Nigeria (Ikeja):

Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences
Courses: Business Information Technology, Information Technology, Social Services, Business Management, Nursing.
Website: www.tokem.fi
Email: ktamk@tokem.fi
Tel: +358 (0) 10 38350
Fax: +358 (0) 16 251 120

Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences
Courses: International Business Management, Information technology, Industrial management, Business Management, Chemistry and Technology, Nursing, Tourism.
Website: www.cou.fi
Email:admissions@cou.fi
Fax +358 (0)6 825 2074

South Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Courses: Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology, Chemical Engineering, Paper Technology, International Business, Tourism
Website: www.scp.fi
Email: info@scp.fi
Tel: +358 02049 600
Fax: +35802049 66688

Turku University of Applied Sciences
Courses: Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Design, Electronics, Environmental Technology, Industrial management, Business Logistics, International Business, Information Technology, Nursing etc.
Website: www.tuas.fi
Email: ammattikorkeakoulu@turkuamk.fi
Tel: +3582263350
Fax: +358226335791


In Ghana

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences
Courses: Information Technology, International Business, Tourism.
Website: www.puv.fi
Email: info@puv.fi
Tel: +358 207 663 300
Fax: +358 6 326 3002

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
Courses: International Business, Tourism, Sport and Leisure Management.
Website: www. kajak.fi
Email: admissions@kajak.fi
Tel. +358 8 6189 9616

North Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Courses: International Business, Design
Website: www.pkamk.fi
Email: admissions@pkamk.fi
Tel: +35813260 6412 -13
Fax: +358132606411

NB: Find more information on this webpageand check other schools.

Admission opens Jan 11 – Feb 12.

it is advisable that you choose any of the above school alongsides other co-operating UAS for the four choices. Also choose the same course for the schools so that one of them will eventually admit you if your first choice will not. Also try to contact by E-mail or phone when necessary. In case you are admitted, fax or scan your confirmation letter immediately before sending it so that you can secure your study place.

Requirements:
•   Apply online on the official website (to any the school)
•   Send Academic certificates (certified copies) to your first choice of institution

Language requirement
•   TOEFL: each school has it own score but I think 550 paper-based, 230 computer based & 80 internet based is okay or
•   IELTS: 6 with at least 5.5 in listening, reading, writing & speaking each) to be on safer side.

Once again, share this information with everybody that is interested studying BSc.

Tuition is free in Finland for all the levels. It is my wish that we seize this opportunity and use it perfectly, so that we can create better future.

Don’t hesitate to post your request here for feedback or what is not clear to you.

50 Simple Ways for Improving Your Website (Part I)

This checklist provides 50 simple ways for you to make your website even better, more accessible and easily usable!

Watch out for the next part!

1. Use .htaccess to redirect the non-www version of your website to the www version.

2. Extend the registration of your domain for at least five years.

3. Make sure that when a visitor clicks your website’s logo, they are taken back to the homepage.

4. If you think your font is too small, make it bigger!

5. Remove widgets that aren’t directly enhancing your website.

6. Include an easy to find contact link, e-mail address or phone number on every page of your website.

7. Use a CSS stylesheet to make your website printer friendly.

8. Fix or remove broken links (external and internal).

9. Add ALT tags to all of your images.

10. If your website is using frames, get rid of them!

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ICTP-IAEA Sandwich Training Educational Programme

The Sandwich Training Educational Programme (STEP) aims at offering fellowship opportunities to Ph.D. students from developing countries in the fields of physics and mathematics.

The goal of the STEP is to strengthen the scientific capability of young scientists and researchers from developing countries to better contribute and serve the scientific, technical, and economic development of their home countries.

The STEP offers fellowships to candidates from the IAEA member States in the following fields:

•   atomic and nuclear physics
•   nuclear, isotope and laser techniques applied to:
    o   human health
    o   agriculture
    o   biotechnology and biophotonics
    o   water resources and environmental studies
•   synchrotron radiation and applications
•   medical radiation physics

with financial support provided by the IAEA Department of Technical Cooperation  through the IAEA Technical Cooperation Fund. The IAEA must receive an official endorsement for the fellow from the fellow's country.

Fellowships are also provided by the ICTP, within its scientific and technical competence, to candidates from developing countries in the fields listed below:

•   condensed matter and statistical physics
•   high energy physics
•   mathematics
•   earth system physics
•   applied physics, including
    o   micro- and nano-electronics
    o   fluid dynamics
    o   dense plasma source physics

The programme benefits also from the financial assistance of the CEI (Central European Initiative) which supports candidates from CEI countries, of the UNESCO-ICTP Mori Fellowship Scheme, and of the UNESCO/Italy Special-funded Projects for Africa, both schemes supporting candidates from Africa.

Application Procedure
The STEP fellowship application forms can be downloaded herebelow. Applications should be submitted to the ICTP Office of External Activities (OEA).

Deadlines to submit applications are: 15 February and 15 August of each year 

Application forms: Application form (Word)      |     Application form (pdf)

For further information:
ICTP-IAEA Sandwich Training Educational Programme
c/o Office of External Activities
Fermi Bldg., Via Beirut, 6
34151 Trieste
Italy

Telephone no. +39 040 22 40 322
Telefax no. +39 040 22 40 443
e-mail: calligar@ictp.it

Applicant's Checklist for 2010 Admission into UAS in Finland

•   Apply online 11 January - 12 February 2010.
•   Send the required copies of non-Finnish educational certificates and language certificates by 19 February at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest to the admission office of your first option.
•   Entrance examination invitations and Decisions on eligibility are posted by mail from week 12 onwards.
•   Entrance examinations are arranged between 1 April and 7 May 2010. The invitations will include all the details about time, location, and special arrangements. Please note, that some polytechnics/UAs do not arrange examinations anywhere else than in Finland.
•   If you are applying with an upper secondary education completed in Finland, please inform of the changes in your grade point average by 14 May 2010 at 4.15 pm at the latest.
•   Results are announced on 28 May 2010 at the earliest. Please remember that posting the results takes few days.
•   All higher education admission results are announced by 20 July 2010 at the latest.
•   Confirm your study place by returning the confirmation form by 3 August 2010 at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest to the higher education institution you chose as your final study place. If you do not return the form in time, you will lose your study place.
•   If you have applied with an upper secondary education completed in Finland, please attach a copy of your educational certificate(s) to the confirmation form and return them by 3 August 2010 at 4.15 pm at the latest.
•   Please remember that your admission is conditional until your original relevant certificates are checked. The polytechnic/UAS may withdraw the admission, if the applicant has given false information or has given falsified document.

Timetable for Joint Application into Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland

Degree programmes starting in autumn 2010

   1. Application period 11 January - 12 February 2010. Online applicastion closes at 4.15. pm Finnish time (+2 hrs GMT). Paper application forms must arrive by 12 February at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest to the polytechnic/UAS of the applicant's first choice.
   2. Entance examinations are held between 1 April and 7 May 2010.
   3. Polytechnics/UAS announce the results by 20 July 2010.
   4. Admitted students must confirm their study places by 3 August 2010 at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest.

Degree programmes starting in spring 2011

   1. Application period 30 August - 10 September 2010. Online applicastion closes at 4.15. pm Finnish time (+2 hrs GMT). Paper application forms must arrive by 10  September at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest to the polytechnic/UAS of the applicant's first choice
   2. Admitted students must confirm their study places by 10 December 2010 at 4.15 pm Finnish time at the latest.

On-going Online Application into Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland

Online Application into Universities of Applied Sciences (Polytechnics) in Finland for Degree Programmes in English is ongoing. Check below for your information:

Application dates for autumn 2010: 11 January - 12 February 2010

Please read the instructions in 'Application Practicalities' before applying.

Click here to apply to Bachelor Degree Programmes conducted in English.

You can also check the following link for your guidance:

Requirement for Admission into Degree Programmes at Finnish UAS

Co-operating Degree Programmes in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences

If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to post it here.

Master Degree Programmes Conducted in English in Finland

Here comes a great opportunity that is very rear in life. Please, read this information thoroughly from the beginning to the end and share with those that are interested.

Pick your own and act fast on it because time is very short. Visit the individual website of the schools, follow instructions strictly and arrange good documents, because it really helps.

1. University of Helsinki

Courses: Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Food Sciences, Forestry & Environmental Engineering, Forest Sciences & Business, Plant production Science, Economics, Media and Global Communication, Neuroscience, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Environment & Natural Resources, Semiotics, Translational Medicine, Public International Law & International Commercial Law, Statistics.

Website: www.helsinki.fi
Email: admissions@helsinki.fi
Tel. (+358-9- 191 22604

2. University of Oulu

Courses: Education and Globalisation, Financial and Management Accounting (FMA), International Business (IB), Finance and Economics (FE),  Architectural Design, Protein Science and Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering (BEE),
Circumpolar Health and Wellbeing (MCH).

Website: www. oulu.fi
Email:oulun.yliopisto@oulu.fi
Phone: +358 8 553 1011

3. University of Eastern Finland

Courses: Environmental Science and Forestry, Neurobiology, Molecular Medicine & Biotechnology, Research Chemists, Scientific Computing, Educational Sciences, Human Geography, International Social Work, Cultural Diversity, European Forestry, Information Technology, Law, History.

Website: www.uef.fi
Email: nallu.eskelinen@uef.fi
Tel. +358 13 251 2012

4. University of Tampere

Courses: Software development, User Interface Software Development, Interactive Technology, Bioinformatics, Business Competence, Business Law, Political Science or International Relations (Main Lang. of Instruction is in Finnish), History, Philosophy, Media Management, Health Science.

Website: www.uta.fi
email: registry@uta.fi
Tel +358 (0)3 355 111

5. University of Vaasa

Courses: Finance, Master's, International Business,  Intercultural Studies in Communication and Administration, Telecommunication Engineering, Industrial Management.

Website: www.uwasa.fi
Email: information@uwasa.fi
Tel: +358 (6) 324 8111 (switchboard)

6. University of Lapland

Courses: Accounting, Marketing, Management, Tourism, International Relations, Political Science, Law, Rehabilitation Science, Social work and Sociology, Educational Administration Planning and Research, Adult Education, Media Education, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Textile and Clothing.

Website: www.ulapland.fi
E-mail: ilmoittautuminen@ulapland.fi
Phone: + 358 16 341 341, +358-16-341 2208

7. Hanken School of Economics

Courses: Statistics, Advanced Financial Information Systems (Helsinki), Computational Finance (Vaasa), Corporate Governance (Helsinki), Intellectual Property Law (Helsinki), International Management (Helsinki), Marketing (Helsinki), Real Estate Investment and Finance (Helsinki), Strategic Entrepreneurship and Marketing (Vaasa), Economics (Helsinki).

Website: www.hanken.fi
Phone: +358 (0)6 3533 700

8. University of Lappeenranta

Courses: Information Technology, Industrial Management

Website: www.lut.fi
Contacts:
pirkko.pesu@lut.fi (Info Tech)    Tel: +358 40 738 1318,
riitta.salminen@lut.fi (Ind. Mgt)   Tel: +358407172670, Fax: + 358 5 621 2667

9. University of Jyväskylä

Courses: Intercultural Communication, Nanoscience, Mobile Technology & Business, Entrepreneurship in Family Business, Development & International Cooperation.

Website: www.jyu.fi
Email: tuija.koponen,
Tel. +358 14 260 1086,
Fax: (014) 260 1021

10. Turku School of Economics

Courses: Global Information Technology Management, Global Innovation Management, Future Studies.

Website: www.tse.fi
Email: admissions@tse.fi
Tel. + 358 2 481 4205, + 358 2 481 4206
Fax + 358 2 481 4270

11. University of Turku

Courses: Information Technology, Law, Bioinformatics, Environmental Sciences, Embedded Computing.

Website: www.soc.utu.fi
Email: tero.konnola@utu.fi
Tel. +358 2 333 6275
Fax: +358 (0)2 333 8600

Requirements
•   Completed Application Form (print it in webpage)
•   Academic Certificates (certified)
•   Academic Transcript
•   Language Requirements
•   TOEFL: each school has it own score but I think 580 paper based, 240 computer based & 85 internet based is okay or IELTS: 6.5 with at least 5.5 in listening, reading, writing & speaking each)

•   Letter of Motivation: In the Letter of Motivation, please cover at least the following topics: Why would you like to study at the University, how would your previous study / work experience support your Master's degree studies, and what are your future plans. You may also include other topics you think might support your application.

•   2 Letters of Recommendation (from professors)
•   Funding Plan (Finance)
•   Photocopy of passport's information page (optional)
•   CV (Euro pass CV)

N.B: Visit the individual websites of the schools and follow their instructions strictly because some schools will ask you to send the application to:

University Admissions Finland
Snellmaninkatu 14 B
FI-00170 Helsinki
FINLAND.

E-mail: info@universityadmissions.fi

And a copy of your language test (TOEFL or IELTS) result addressed directly to the school with a code (4 digits) from the examining body. For this, check requirements in webpage.

Once again, share this information with everybody that is interested studying Master Degree Programmes.

Tuition is free in Finland for all the levels. It is my wish that we seize this opportunity and use it perfectly.

Don’t hesitate to post your request here for feedback or what is not clear to you.

PhD Programmes Conducted in English in Finland

Here comes a great opportunity that is very rear in life. Please, read this information thoroughly from the beginning to the end and share with those that are interested.

Pick your own and act fast on it because time is very short. Visit the individual website of the schools, follow instructions strictly and arrange good documents, because it really helps.

1. University of Helsinki

Courses: Computer Science, Law, Pharmacy, Medicine, Economics, Statistics, Communication, Political Science, Sociology.

Website: www.helsinki.fi
Email: admissions@helsinki.fi
Tel. (+358-9-191 22604

2. Helsinki School of Economics

Course: International Design Business Management (IDBM)

Website: www.aaltoyliopisto.info
Email: heikki.mannila@aaltouniversity.fi
Tel: +358 50 511 2913

3. Hansen School of Economics (Helsinki & Vaasa)

Courses: Accounting, Commercial Law, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Management, Finance, Information Systems Science, Management and Organisation, Marketing, Statistics, Supply Chain Management and Corporate Geography. (Scholarship available in first year)

Website: www.hanken.fi
Phone: +358 (0)6 3533 700

4. University of Vaasa

Courses: Economics and Business Administration, Computer science

Website: www.uwasa.fi
Email:information@uwasa.fi
Tel: +358 (6) 324 8111(switchboard)

5. University of Lapland

Courses: Accounting, Management, Marketing, Tourism, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Rehabilitation, Sociology, Education, Audiovisual Media Culture, Graphic Design, Art Education Textile, Industrial Design, Clothing

Website: www.ulapland.fi
E-mail: ilmoittautuminen@ulapland.fi
Phone: + 358 16 341 341, +358-16-341 2208

6. University of Eastern Finland

Courses: Economics and Business Administration, Law, Computer science & Engineering, Forestry, Educational Sciences.

Website: www.uef.fi
Email: nallu.eskelinen@uef.fi
Tel. +358 13 251 2012

7. University of Tampere

Courses: Management and Organization, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Economic, Business Law, Local Public law, Public Law, Insurance, Tax Law, Computer Science.

Website: www.uta.fi
Email: registry@uta.fi
Tel +358 (0)3 355 111

8. University of Lappeenranta

Courses: Information Technology, Industrial Management

Website: www.lut.fi
Contacts:    pirkko.pesu@lut.fi (Info Tech) Tel: +358 40 738 1318,
riitta.salminen@lut.fi (Ind. Mgt) Tel: +358407172670, Fax: + 358 5 621 2667

9. University of Jyväskylä

Courses: Intercultural Communication, Nanoscience, Mobile Technology & Business, Entrepreneurship in Family Business, Development & International Cooperation.

Website: www.jyu.fi
Email: tuija.koponen@jyu.fi
Tel. +358 14 260 1086
Fax: (014) 260 1021

10. University of Turku

Courses: Medicine, Dentistry, Health Science, Health Biosciences, Information Technology, Law, Bioinformatics, Environmental Sciences, Analytical biotechnology, Electronics, Communication systems, Software engineering.

Website: www.soc.utu.fi
Email: tero.konnola@utu.fi
Tel. +358 2 333 6275
Fax: +358 (0)2 333 8600

11. Turku School of Economics

Courses: Economics and Business Administration

Website: www.tse.fi
Email: admissions@tse.fi
Tel. + 358 2 481 4205, + 358 2 481 4206
Fax + 358 2 481 4270


Requirements

•   Completed Application form (print it in webpage).
•   Academic certificate (certified copies).
•   Transcripts of Academic Record.
•   Letter of Motivation: In the Letter of Motivation, please cover at least the following topics: Why would you like to study at the University, how would your previous study / work experience support your Master's degree studies, and what are your future plans. You may also include other topics you think might support your application.

•   Language Requirement
•   TOEFL: each school has it own score but I think 600 paper based, 250 computer based & 90 internet based is okay or IELTS: 6.5 with at least 5.5 in listening, reading, writing & speaking each).

•   Research proposal (10-20 pages depend on school).
•   2 Letters of recommendation (from professors).
•   CV (Euro pass CV), Photocopy of passport's information page (optional).
•   Funding plan.

N.B: Try to visit the webpage of the individual school for more information because the requirements differs e.g. language test grade. Tuition is free but you need to state how you will fund yourself. If you choose to be in research field, you can be given fund and a Laptop. Apply directly to school or faculty.

Once again, share this information with everybody that is interested studying PhD.

Tuition is free in Finland for all the levels. It is my wish that we seize this opportunity and use it perfectly.

Don’t hesitate to post your further request here or what is not clear to you.

Chevron Nigeria/ Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation University Scholarships

Chevron Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its joint venture partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is offering a number of University Scholarships Awards to suitably qualified Nigerian students.

Applications for the Chevron Nigeria Scholarship awards are invited from full-time SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) degree students of the under-listed courses, in Nigerian Universities:

1. Accountancy

2. Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Science

3. Architecture

4. Business Administration/Economics

5. Chemical Engineering

6. Civil Engineering

7. Computer science

8. Electrical/Electronics Engineering

9. Environmental Studies/ Surveying

10. Geology/Geophysics

11. Law

12. Mass Communication/Journalism

13. Mechanical/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

14. Human Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy

15. Petroleum Engineering

Interested candidates should submit their applications stating the following information on an A4 sized paper.

Surname:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Title (Mr./Mrs./Miss):

Date of Birth:

Institution

Course of study:

Current Level:

Matric No:

Year of Admission:

Duration of course:

Mode of Entry:

JAMB Score:

JAMB Reg. no.:

O’Level Results (6 subjects):

School Address:

Phone No:

-Are you a relative of any Public Officer?

-If yes, state Name/position of government official

-Are you a relative of any Chevron employee?

-If yes, state Name and position CNL employee.

State of Origin:

Local Government Area:

Residential Address:

All applications in the format above should be sent to: NMANATSH@Chevron.com

Please note that only applications for the Chevron Nigeria Scholarship awards submitted to the web address above will be valid.

Deadline: The closing date for receipt of applications is January 31, 2010

Short-listed candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents for screening ahead of the qualifying Test:

-WAEC result or its equivalent

-Evidence of Admission into a Nigerian University

-Evidence of current year of study

-JAMB registration Number/UME Scores

-University Matriculation Number

-2 current passport photographs

-Details of Education History – schools attended with dates and certificates obtained

-State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government area and duly signed

by the Chairman or secretary

-Valid University ID Card

Names of shortlisted candidates for the qualifying test will be published in National dailies on or before July 2010.

Management

Chevron Nigeria Limited, 2 Chevron Drive, Lekki Peninsula, P.M.B. 12825 Lagos.