The Department of Statistics at the University of Wyoming is pleased to announce 1 fully funded 12-month Graduate Assistantship for 4 years, starting in August 2010, and funded by the Wyoming Bioinformatics Core supported by INBRE (IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence).
Applicants with strong backgrounds in undergraduate Mathematics and Biology will be considered; computer programming skills, some knowledge of Statistics, protein structure, and genetics are crucial. In addition, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting will be considered.
The GA will be a PhD student in Statistics, will work with Drs. Huzurbazar in Statistics and Liberles in Molecular Biology and will interact with the evolutionary bioinformatics students and researchers in the Liberles group (see http://www.wyomingbioinformatics.org/LiberlesGroup). Interested applicants should first send a CV, a statement of research interests, and contact information for three references, to lata-at-uwyo.edu. Informal inquiries before the application are encouraged
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/graduate-assistantship-for-phd-in-statistics-related-to-evolutionary-bioinformatics/2010/03/11/#ixzz0hxvEB5ZY
Friday, March 12, 2010
The FMI International PhD Program, Switzerland
The FMI International PhD Program provides advanced, interdisciplinary training in epigenetics, neurobiology and growth control. PhD students admitted to the program receive theoretical and practical training, and conduct a research project under the supervision of an FMI group leader, monitored by a Thesis Committee of university professors and experts chosen by the student.
The Friedrich Miescher Institute has excellent technical resources. PhD students learn highly advanced techniques from specialists and are introduced into experimental analysis at multiple levels of biological organization.
PhD students at the FMI are enrolled at the University of Basel. After successful completion of the research project, submission of a written thesis and a thesis defense, the candidate receives a PhD from the University of Basel.
As part of their education, PhD students are required to attend courses from the graduate teaching program at the University Basel.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2010
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/the-fmi-international-phd-program-switzerland/2010/03/11/#ixzz0hxubeeV8
The Friedrich Miescher Institute has excellent technical resources. PhD students learn highly advanced techniques from specialists and are introduced into experimental analysis at multiple levels of biological organization.
PhD students at the FMI are enrolled at the University of Basel. After successful completion of the research project, submission of a written thesis and a thesis defense, the candidate receives a PhD from the University of Basel.
As part of their education, PhD students are required to attend courses from the graduate teaching program at the University Basel.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2010
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/the-fmi-international-phd-program-switzerland/2010/03/11/#ixzz0hxubeeV8
PhD Position at Hamburg University
A PhD position in the subjects mathematical physics / quantum gravity will be available at the Department of Mathematics at Hamburg University. The successful applicant will be part of the Emmy Noether Junior Research Group “Conceptual Questions of Quantum Gravity and Mathematical Structures in Three-Dimensional Gravity” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
The research group currently consists of Dr. Catherine Meusburger, Dr. Winston Fairbairn and Dipl. Phys. Torsten Schoenfeld. It interacts closely with research groups at Hamburg University’s Mathematics and Physics department as well as DESY. It also partipates in the Center for Mathematical Physics and the Collaborative Research Center “Particles, Strings and the Early Universe” (SFB 676).
The starting date of the position is from June 2010. Applicants must have a Master (or equivalent) in either mathematics or physics, excellent background knowledge in both of these subjects and should be interested in working at their interface.
They should email the following application documents to catherine.meusburger[AT]uni-hamburg.de :
1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
2. List of courses taken, with brief description of content, transcript of degree
3. Summary of master project or thesis (1- 2 pages)
4. Names and contact information of two referees which have agreed to be contacted and to provide an opinion about the applicant.
The application deadline is April 11 2010.
Further information about the positions and the research group can be found at
http://www.math.uni-hamburg.de/home/meusburger/positions.html
The research group currently consists of Dr. Catherine Meusburger, Dr. Winston Fairbairn and Dipl. Phys. Torsten Schoenfeld. It interacts closely with research groups at Hamburg University’s Mathematics and Physics department as well as DESY. It also partipates in the Center for Mathematical Physics and the Collaborative Research Center “Particles, Strings and the Early Universe” (SFB 676).
The starting date of the position is from June 2010. Applicants must have a Master (or equivalent) in either mathematics or physics, excellent background knowledge in both of these subjects and should be interested in working at their interface.
They should email the following application documents to catherine.meusburger[AT]uni-hamburg.de :
1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
2. List of courses taken, with brief description of content, transcript of degree
3. Summary of master project or thesis (1- 2 pages)
4. Names and contact information of two referees which have agreed to be contacted and to provide an opinion about the applicant.
The application deadline is April 11 2010.
Further information about the positions and the research group can be found at
http://www.math.uni-hamburg.de/home/meusburger/positions.html
15 SCHOLARSHIPS AT VIENNA PHD SCHOOL OF INFORMATICS
15 SCHOLARSHIPS AT VIENNA PHD SCHOOL OF INFORMATICS
The Faculty of Informatics at the Vienna University of Technology invites applicants from all countries to its
“Vienna PhD School of Informatics”
Application deadline for courses starting in October 2010 is May 7th, 2010.
The Vienna PhD School of Informatics offers a three year programme with an intense period of supervised study and research, culminating in the submission of a thesis.
The PhD School’s curriculum covers the five main research areas of the Faculty of Informatics
- Business Informatics
- Computational Intelligence
- Computer Engineering
- Distributed and Parallel Systems
- Media Informatics and Visual Computing
Each year up to 15 students will be awarded a scholarship amounting to EUR 1.000 per month, to cover the cost of living. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given when equally qualified.
Further details are available on the PhD School website: www.informatik.tuwien.ac.at/phdschool
The Faculty of Informatics at the Vienna University of Technology invites applicants from all countries to its
“Vienna PhD School of Informatics”
Application deadline for courses starting in October 2010 is May 7th, 2010.
The Vienna PhD School of Informatics offers a three year programme with an intense period of supervised study and research, culminating in the submission of a thesis.
The PhD School’s curriculum covers the five main research areas of the Faculty of Informatics
- Business Informatics
- Computational Intelligence
- Computer Engineering
- Distributed and Parallel Systems
- Media Informatics and Visual Computing
Each year up to 15 students will be awarded a scholarship amounting to EUR 1.000 per month, to cover the cost of living. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given when equally qualified.
Further details are available on the PhD School website: www.informatik.tuwien.ac.at/phdschool
WORLD BANK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2010.
In 1987, the World Bank, with funding from the Government of Japan, established the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (WBGSP) for graduate studies in subjects related to economic development. Each year, the Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities throughout member countries of the Bank.
Now in its 23d year, the Regular Program has awarded 3,153 scholarships, selected from 58,944 applicants. In addition, 1,226 scholarships have been awarded in the various JJ/WBGSP Partnership Programs for a total of 4,379 awards.
The objective of the Scholarship and Fellowship Programs is to help create an international community of highly-trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. The community will actively participate in the capacity building efforts in the developing countries.
Eligibility
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:
* Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
* Be born after March 31, 1970.
* Have, by March 31, 2010, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full time professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.
* Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
* Be in good health.
* Be of good character.
* Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.
* Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.
* Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.
Now in its 23d year, the Regular Program has awarded 3,153 scholarships, selected from 58,944 applicants. In addition, 1,226 scholarships have been awarded in the various JJ/WBGSP Partnership Programs for a total of 4,379 awards.
The objective of the Scholarship and Fellowship Programs is to help create an international community of highly-trained professionals working in the field of economic and social development. The community will actively participate in the capacity building efforts in the developing countries.
Eligibility
To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:
* Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
* Be born after March 31, 1970.
* Have, by March 31, 2010, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full time professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.
* Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
* Be in good health.
* Be of good character.
* Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.
* Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.
* Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.
THE GORDON R. MCCULLOCH SCHOLARSHIP FOR AFRICAN OR LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES
The Gordon R. McCulloch Scholarship is awarded to a student from an African or Latin American country as classified by the UN. The scholarship will be worth £5,000.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to applicants who are citizens and residents of African or Latin American countries, as classified by the UN, and who are applying for admission onto the Full-time MBA or MBA in International Business in September 2010. Applicants who hold full sponsorships or who are entitled to fee omission are not eligible for the scholarship. If an applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship, but subsequently declines their offer of admission on the MBA programme, the award of the scholarship will be withdrawn and awarded to another applicant.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the benefits to the student. The decision will be made by a committee consisting of the Director of the Full-time MBA programme, the Director of the MBA in International Business and the Admissions Officer. If you have already sent your application, you are welcome to apply separately. Please enclose your full name and contact details as stated in your programme application. Separate scholarship applications without these details will not be considered.
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit a 1000 word essay, explaining why they feel they should be awarded the scholarship, and how the scholarship will benefit them. This essay should accompany their application for the MBA programme and should be sent to:
The University of Edinburgh Business School
7 Bristo Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9AL
UK
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to applicants who are citizens and residents of African or Latin American countries, as classified by the UN, and who are applying for admission onto the Full-time MBA or MBA in International Business in September 2010. Applicants who hold full sponsorships or who are entitled to fee omission are not eligible for the scholarship. If an applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship, but subsequently declines their offer of admission on the MBA programme, the award of the scholarship will be withdrawn and awarded to another applicant.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the benefits to the student. The decision will be made by a committee consisting of the Director of the Full-time MBA programme, the Director of the MBA in International Business and the Admissions Officer. If you have already sent your application, you are welcome to apply separately. Please enclose your full name and contact details as stated in your programme application. Separate scholarship applications without these details will not be considered.
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit a 1000 word essay, explaining why they feel they should be awarded the scholarship, and how the scholarship will benefit them. This essay should accompany their application for the MBA programme and should be sent to:
The University of Edinburgh Business School
7 Bristo Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9AL
UK
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