105 PhD Scholarships at University of Edinburgh, UK

PhD Scholarships for 2011-2012

With an international reputation for innovative research in a broad range of disciplines, the University of Edinburgh provides the opportunity for PhD students to work alongside some of the most influential academics in the world.

Applications are now invited for over 120 PhD scholarships for postgraduate research starting in 2011-2012.

20 PhD Studentships from SICSA, Scotland, UK

The Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance invites applications for up to 20 international prize studentships from outstanding PhD candidates to Scottish universities. The studentships are open to citizens and residents of any country.

SICSA studentships cover living costs and fees at the UK/EU level and successful candidates may apply for further fee support. We will consider applicants in any area of computer science and informatics but may give preference to students who are working in SICSA theme areas:

Wellcome Trust 4-Year PhD Programme 2011 - University of Oxford

Wellcome Trust 4-Year PhD Programme 2011 - University of Oxford

The Medical Sciences Division is pleased to announce that 5 PhD Fellowships are available for the following 4-Year Wellcome Trust Doctoral Programme:

Neuroscience

Find out more about this programme http://www. neuroscience. ox.ac.uk/ study

The 4-year programme will comprise a combined first year and a 3-year individual research project. The first year will include taught modules and laboratory rotations designed to equip students with the knowledge to make an informed choice of doctoral project.

Wellcome Trust Doctoral Studentship - Ethics of Collaborative Global Health Research

2011 Wellcome Trust Doctoral Studentship
Ethics of Collaborative Global Health Research
University of Oxford - The Ethox Centre, Department of Public Health

(Start date October 2011)

The Ethox Centre has been awarded a major Wellcome Trust Enhancement Award to establish an international research network on the ethics of collaborative global health research. The network, which is a joint initiative of the Ethox Centre in Oxford and the Wellcome-KEMRI Unit in Kilifi, Kenya, will build ethics expertise and capacity both in the United Kingdom and in developing countries - with a particular emphasis on building capacity at the Wellcome Trust's Major Overseas Programme sites.

PhD internships - Bank of England

PhD Internships - Bank of England

Monetary Analysis and Financial Stability Areas

Central London

The Bank of England is the central bank for the United Kingdom. Its core purposes are to ensure monetary stability and to support financial stability. In addition, it manages the UK's foreign currency reserves, issues banknotes and acts as the bankers' bank. 

MSc Management and Information Systems Scholarship for Study by Distance Learning at University of Manchester

MSc Management and Information Systems Scholarship for Study by Distance Learning at University of Manchester

Overview
The School of Environment and Development invites applications for a fully-funded scholarship for candidates from developing countries for Master`s study by distance learning on the MSc Management and Information Systems. The scholarship will cover all study costs including tuition and examining fees and course material costs.


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Gates Cambridge Scholarships, University of Cambridge, UK

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is highly competitive international  scholarship programme for graduate study and research at the University of Cambridge.

All applicants apply simultaneously for admission to the University and for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The Trust does not admit or place scholars.

Before submitting an application you should check that you are eligible, read through the ideal candidate section and check which application deadline applies to you.

MBA Scholarships, Nottingham University Business School, UK

For the 2011/12 programme, the School is offering a number of scholarships for the Nottingham MBA. The School will only consider you eligible for a scholarship once you have been offered a place on the programme and have accepted your place by paying the course deposit.

Nottingham MBA Leadership Scholarships

PhD Studentships in Computing at Napier University

PhD Studentships
Centre for Informatics Research
School of Computing
Edinburgh Napier University

Applications are invited for a number of funded three-year PhD studentships within the Centre for Informatics Research. The studentships will cover tuition fees to home/EU level, with the possibility of a standard living allowance (stipend), currently £13,290 per annum for 2009/10 becoming available. Overseas students are eligible to apply, but will be liable to pay the difference between home/EU and overseas fees. Note that fees are subject to change annually throughout the programme of study. The studentship is expected to start on 01 October 2009.
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The Centre for Informatics Research contains a number of research centres and undertakes research across a broad range of areas in computing and informatics. These include: bioinformatics; computer security and digital forensics; data mining; e-Democracy and e-Government; e-Health; emergent computing (optimisation, computer games & information retrieval); human-computer interaction; information society; information visualization; interaction design; knowledge management; mobile and distributed computing; pervasive adaptation; social informatics; and software reuse. Details of the research areas and research centres can be found at http://www.cir. soc.napier. ac.uk/

Applicants should hold a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours, or Masters, degree in a discipline relevant to the area of study. Applicants should submit a clear proposal for their research programme that demonstrates an understanding of the background to the area and outlines the questions that the applicant is interested in researching. Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the University's English language requirements.

An application form (RD1 form) and more general details on research can be found at http://www.napier. ac.uk/randkt/ prospectiveresea rchstudents/ Pages/Applicatio ns%20and% 20studentships. aspx

Please send all formal applications, a research proposal, a CV and a completed "Supplementary Personal Information Form" and "Tuition Fee Classification Questionnaire" 01 August 2009 to:

Caroline Graham, Research Office, Edinburgh Napier University, Room 423, Craighouse Campus, Edinburgh, EH10 5LG

Email: c.graham@napier. ac.uk

Phone:0131 455 6132

Informal enquiries can be made to Michael Smyth, Reader, m.smyth@napier. ac.uk, Phone: 0131 455 6132

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Scholarships - European Union

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Country: United Kingdom
University: All universities in UK
Study field: All
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Panasonic Trust
Country: United Kingdom
University: All universities in UK
Study field: All
Website: http://www.eastchan ce.com/scholarsh ip.asp?id= 248&utm_source= eastchanceMailin g&utm_medium= email&utm_ campaign= 20090615

Newton International Fellowships
Country: United Kingdom
University: All universities in UK
Study field: All
Website: http://www.eastchan ce.com/scholarsh ip.asp?id= 441&utm_source= eastchanceMailin g&utm_medium= email&utm_ campaign= 20090615

Colt Foundation Fellowships
Country: United Kingdom
University: All universities in UK
Study field: All
Website: http://www.eastchan ce.com/scholarsh ip.asp?id= 146&utm_source= eastchanceMailin g&utm_medium= email&utm_ campaign= 20090615

Anglo-Spanish Society Scholarships
Country: United Kingdom
University: All universities in UK
Study field: All
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British Heart Foundation Scholarships
Country: United Kingdom
University: All universities in UK
Study field: All
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Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research
Country: United Kingdom
University: All universities in UK
Study field: All
Website: http://www.eastchan ce.com/scholarsh ip.asp?id= 152&utm_source= eastchanceMailin g&utm_medium= email&utm_ campaign= 20090615

The Chevening Scholarships
Country: United Kingdom
University: All universities in UK
Study field: All
Website: http://www.eastchan ce.com/scholarsh ip.asp?id= 35&utm_source= eastchanceMailin g&utm_medium= email&utm_ campaign= 20090615

Africa Educational Trust Scholarships
Country: United Kingdom
University: All universities in UK
Study field: All
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The International Merit Scholarship
Country: United Kingdom
University: Anglia Ruskin University
Study field: All
Website: http://www.eastchan ce.com/scholarsh ip.asp?id= 24&utm_source= eastchanceMailin g&utm_medium= email&utm_ campaign= 20090615

6 PhD Studentships in Computer Science, Swansea Univ, UK

Six funded PhD Studentships in Computer Science

Six PhD studentships are available in Computer Science at Swansea University, with funding of up to 12,940 GBP stipend plus fees.UK candidates are eligible to apply for all six studentships.

Overseas and EU candidates ARE eligible for some of the studentships!

Potential candidates should preferably have a first-class Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification.

To ensure consideration for an award, please apply to the University for admission as a PhD student in Computer Science: http://www.swan.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/

Deadline: 15th June 2009

Separate application for an award is NOT required. Candidates should however discuss possible topics with potential supervisors before the end of June. Queries may be addressed to Dr Arnold Beckmann a.beckmann@swansea.ac.uk.

Decisions concerning awards are expected by mid-July.

Computer Science at Swansea University offers an active and stimulating research atmosphere for PhD students, with internationally- leading research groups in Theory, Graphics and HCI. For further details of our research, see: http://www.swan.ac.uk/compsci/research/

In RAE 2008, 70% of the research submitted by the department was assessed as either world-leading or internationally excellent; only 12 Computer Science departments throughout the UK achieved a higher percentage of world-leading research.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/ZM262/Six_ funded_PhD_ Studentships_ in_Computer_ Science/

6 PhD Studentships in Computer Science, Swansea Univ, UK

Six funded PhD Studentships in Computer Science

Six PhD studentships are available in Computer Science at Swansea University, with funding of up to 12,940 GBP stipend plus fees.UK candidates are eligible to apply for all six studentships.

Overseas and EU candidates ARE eligible for some of the studentships!

Potential candidates should preferably have a first-class Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification.

To ensure consideration for an award, please apply to the University for admission as a PhD student in Computer Science: http://www.swan.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/

Deadline: 15th June 2009

Separate application for an award is NOT required. Candidates should however discuss possible topics with potential supervisors before the end of June. Queries may be addressed to Dr Arnold Beckmann a.beckmann@swansea.ac.uk.

Decisions concerning awards are expected by mid-July.

Computer Science at Swansea University offers an active and stimulating research atmosphere for PhD students, with internationally- leading research groups in Theory, Graphics and HCI. For further details of our research, see: http://www.swan.ac.uk/compsci/research/

In RAE 2008, 70% of the research submitted by the department was assessed as either world-leading or internationally excellent; only 12 Computer Science departments throughout the UK achieved a higher percentage of world-leading research.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/ZM262/Six_ funded_PhD_ Studentships_ in_Computer_ Science/

4 Postdoc/PhD Positions at Interface of Neuroscience and Roboti

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
Department of Bioengineering 4 postdoc or Ph.D. positions at the interface of Neuroscience and Robotics

We have recently received funding from the EU-FP7 for four positions to investigate how humans physically interact and adapt their control to perform efficient manipulation.
Ideal candidates will have a strong background in robotics/mechatronics, physics, control, or neurophysiology, neurorehabilitation or fMRI. They should have potential for excellent research and the capability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary research group with people from all these disciplines. They should be highly motivated to use robotics and control techniques for tackling fundamental issues in motor control/ learning, or in the rehabilitation after neurological disorders.

Applicants for a postdoc position should have obtained, or be about to obtain, a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Applicants for a Ph.D. position should have an MSc degree, although exceptional candidates with a BSc degree will be considered. Applicants with a bursary or a fellowship who want to participate in this research are also welcome.

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (http://www.imperial.ac.uk) is a leading technological university with a global reach and Neurotechnology has been selected as a strategic
development area. The Human Robotics group at Imperial College (http://www.bg. ic.ac.uk/ staff/burdet/ Home.html) carries out research at the interface of robotics and neuroscience, from neurophysiological studies and computational modelling to robotic implementations, VR-aided neuro-rehabilitatio n and assistive devices.

Enquiries about these positions or applications can be made to Etienne Burdet (http://www.bg. ic.ac.uk/ staff/burdet/ Home.html, e.burdet@imperial. ac.uk) adding the title `Human Robotics Position´and your name as the subject of your email.

To apply please submit a CV, a brief expression of interest describing why you are interested by this position and you qualify for it, the names of suitable referees, and scans of your academic
transcripts should be sent to e.burdet@imperial. ac.uk.

Etienne Burdet, PhD
Department of Bioengineering
Imperial College London
e.burdet@imperial. ac.uk
http://www.bg. ic.ac.uk/staff/burdet

Scholarship S2 ICAS Jakarta

ICAS Jakarta, yang merupakan cabang dari ICAS London UK , bekerjasama dengan Universitas Paramadina membuka penerimaan mahasiswa baru untuk program studi "Islamic Philosophy (Filsafat Islam)", dan "Islamic Mysticism (Tasawuf)".

Masa Pendaftaran : 2 Maret - 28 Mei 2009
Tes Tertulis : 29 Mei 2009, pukul 09.00 WIB
Tes Wawancara : 29 - 30 Mei 2009, pukul 13.30 - Selesai
Biaya Pendaftaran : Rp 150.000

Sebagai wujud kepedulian ICAS Jakarta terhadap upaya mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa, ICAS Jakarta juga memberikan BEASISWA bagi yang memenuhi syarat.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, hubungi :
Plaza Pondok Indah III, Blok F5,
Jln. TB SImatupang, JakartaSelatan
Telp. : (021) 7651534 u.p. Mr. Max atau Mrs. Rintis
Fax. : (021) 7651601
E-Mail : info@icas-indonesia.org| icas.jakarta@yahoo.com
Contact Person : Max ( 081385446785, 99174815, 32959478 )
atau, kunjungi : Website : http://www.icas-indonesia.org atau http://www.icas.ac.id

PhD Studentships at Thames Valley University, UK

Research Studentships
The Vice-Chancellor' s full-time research studentships at Thames Valley University

Thames Valley University (TVU) is among just three London universities to climb 17 places or more in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008. To celebrate TVU's performance in the RAE2008 and strengthen our research student base, the Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter John is pleased to announce a number of research scholarships, ranging from Art and Design to Nursing.

The scholarships will cover full UK/EU tuition fees and provide a maintenance allowance of £15,290 per annum for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified students to commence study in September 2009. You should hold or expect to be awarded a 2 (i) Hons degree or above. A Master's degree in an appropriate subject area is desirable. Those candidates whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as a minimum IELTS score of 7. In addition to their PhD studies, duties will include up to 6 hours per week (during term time) assisting with teaching on appropriate modules.

Informal academic enquiries may be directed to Professor Sibel Roller, Head of Graduate School, sibel.roller@tvu.ac.uk.

To apply, send your full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter indicating your area of interest and including a supporting statement of no more than 500 words describing your reasons for wishing to undertake a research degree to Maria Pennells, Graduate School, Thames Valley University, St Mary's Road, London W5 5RF (researchdegrees@tvu.ac.uk). If applicable, evidence of English language proficiency should also be included.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 12 June 2009.
If short-listed for one of these awards, you should be prepared to attend an interview at TVU in London in June/July 2009. SR 10.5.09

19 PhD Studentships, Electronics, University of Kent, UK

University of Kent PhD Studentships Department of Electronics

Broadband & Wireless Communications; Image Processing & Computer Vision; Instrumentation, Control & Embedded Systems; Digital Media.

The Department of Electronics has a number of fully funded studentships available for 2009/10 across its range of postgraduate programmes and subjects:

• Four of these studentships are associated with EPSRC Research projects.
• The remaining seven studentships are directly funded via Kent University Studentship routes, DTA awards and/or EU funding.

Three of these studentships have specific projects associated with them, while the remaining four can be chosen from a wide ranging list of projects.

Details of all the projects can be viewed at http://www.ee.kent.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudentships.aspx

All studentships cover tuition fees at the home/EU rate plus a maintenance grant which is equivalent to that offered by the Research Councils.

The Department is engaged in high-quality research with significant national and international impact while offering excellent opportunities for graduate studies over a wide range of projects.

Applications are invited from students from the disciplines of Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Maths or a related discipline.

Application process
Applicants should apply online at http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/postgrad/gradapply.html stating in which project/studentship they are interested.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 17.00 on Friday, 3rd July 2009.

Further Details http://www.jobs. ac.uk/jobs/RP750/PhDStudentships/

PhD Studentships at University of Worcester, UK

The University of Worcester, UK
PhD Studentships 2009-10
http://www.worc. ac.uk/research/ studentships

The University of Worcester offers a number of three-year, full-time doctoral research studentships each year. All studentships are advertised in the national press and are available on a competitive basis.

Each studentship attracts a bursary of £12,300 per annum in addition to a full tuition fee waiver for UK/EU students. Overseas students are welcome to apply but will need to fund the balance of fees for Overseas Research Students.

All applicants should apply on the application form <http://www.worc. ac.uk/documents/ Application_ form_for_ Research_ Studentships_ NEW(1).doc> supplied and return this by the closing date to the Graduate Research School either by post or email to research@worc. ac.uk .

More details about the studentship and the application process can be found below:

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Englishness and Otherness in the works of Daniel Defoe From Malvern to the Irish Sea: Bronze Age Funerary Landscapes of the Northern Anglo-Welsh Border
False Performance: unethical behaviour in performance evaluation and work relationships
An exploration of theoretical bases suitable for the design and development of serious games within the context of Change ringing Evaluating the effects of changes to the UK Agricultural Census on the analysis of land use

Hybridity and Husbandry – Farm Families and Genetic Modification in the UK

Religion, Politics and Print Culture in Worcestershire, 1660-1725

Towards numerical forecasting of atmospheric concentrations of allergenic pollen from trees of the Fagales order in the United Kingdom

Representation of the Overweight Body in Children's Literature and Media, 1960-2010

The Psychosocial Consequences of Care Farming

Human exposure to allergenic pollen: Measuring and modelling human exposure to pollen allergens in an urban environment.

20 PhD studentships at Reading University, UK

20 PhD studentships at Reading University, UK

PhD Programme
The Centre runs a highly successful PhD programme recruiting high calibre students from all over the world.

Key features:
Scholarships of up to £15,000
3 studentships which are funded by market participants including the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Entry October 2009

Asset Pricing
Corporate Governance
Credit Risk
Equity and Futures Markets
Football Finance
Financial Econometrics
Hedge Funds
Hedging Strategies
High Frequency Econometrics
Historical Finance
Islamic Finance
Market Microstructure
Option Pricing and Hedging
Pension Schemes
Portfolio Management and Performance Assessment
Quantitative Finance
Real Estate Finance and Options
Volatility Analysis and Models

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MSc Public Health Scholarships

Centre for Public Health Research, University of Salford

The Centre for Public Health Research at the University of Salford will provide two scholarship awards to well-qualified applicants to the MSc Public Health programme for the September 2009 entry. These scholarships cover tuition fees for either home (UK/EU) students or international students for the whole duration of the programme. Travel and living costs are not covered in this scholarships.

This Masters course provides core skills and knowledge in the field of Public Health and put an emphasis to social determinants of health. The programme is relevant to both UK and international students who wish to develop the skills and knowledge to take a lead role in areas such as prevention, promotion, protection and international health.

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MSc Public Health Scholarships

MSc Public Health Scholarships
Centre for Public Health Research, University of Salford

The Centre for Public Health Research at the University of Salford will provide two scholarship awards to well-qualified applicants to the MSc Public Health programme for the September 2009 entry. These scholarships cover tuition fees for either home (UK/EU) students or international students for the whole duration of the programme. Travel and living costs are not covered in this scholarships.

This Masters course provides core skills and knowledge in the field of Public Health and put an emphasis to social determinants of health. The programme is relevant to both UK and international students who wish to develop the skills and knowledge to take a lead role in areas such as prevention, promotion, protection and international health.

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