scholarships are available for international students, University of Queensland, Australia

University of Queensland, Australia

Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Description: The scholarship is a one-off reduction in your commencing tuition fees to the value of AUD$6000.

PhD position History of Working Animals, University of Groningen - Netherlands

PhD position History of Working Animals (1,0 fte)

Job description

Animals have been employed by humans for a variety of purposes and especially dogs have been trained to perform a wide range of tasks. In the twentieth century the training of working dogs gradually became more specialized and institutionalized. Crime-fighting dogs were trained for the police and war dogs were used (and misused) in the army; whilst search-and-rescue animals helped both soldiers and civilians. In these cases, the human-animal bond resembled an employer-employee relationship. In other cases, such as those of guide dogs, therapy dogs and other service dogs, the animals acted as close family members and significantly improved the quality of life for disabled people. The need to enhance these animals' suitability for such specialized purposes supplied scientists with useful research questions; in turn, dog breeders' and trainers' practices could benefit from the results of animal behaviour research. Different societal and cultural attitudes have also exerted an influence on the nature and extent of the reliance on working animals. Philanthropic associations have played a crucial role in raising funds for the provision of service dogs, whereas the training of police and army dogs has usually enjoyed state support.

Proposals are welcome that cover any aspect of the history of working dogs, the history of animal behaviour research with relevance to dog training; the history of charities supporting service dogs; problems of citizenship, gender, ethics, disability and their relevance to the history of the human-animal bond. Moreover, proposals on the history of working animals other than dogs will be considered as well.
Candidates are expected to complete a PhD dissertation within a four-year period.

Requirements

• university graduate
• MA degree in history, cultural studies, history of science or another relevant field
• strong motivation to complete a PhD dissertation in four years
• proven affinity with the subject
• indication of research preferences and strategies for the elaboration of the PhD
• proven research abilities.
• fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of further languages may be an advantage
• willingness to participate in the curriculum of the graduate school.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers a salary of 2,042 gross per month in the first year to 2,612 gross per month in the fourth year (figures based on full employment). The full-time appointment is temporary for a specified period of four years.

Affiliation
The PhD candidate will be affiliated with ICOG (the Research Institute for the Study of Culture at the Faculty of Arts) and the Department of History, and will be enrolled in the research training program of the Graduate School for the Humanities.
The position requires residence in Groningen, 38 hours/week research and research training, and must result in a PhD dissertation. After the first year there will be an assessment of the candidates' results and the progress of the project to decide whether the employment will be continued.

Please use the guidelines of the ICOG application format to write your application. See http://www.rug.nl/let/onderzoek/onderzoekinstituten/icog/applicationFormat

Interviews will presumably take place in the course of February.

Starting date of the PhD project: as soon as possible; exact starting date is negotiable.

Acquisition is not appreciated.

Organisation

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 27,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe and joining forces with prestigeous partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.

The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen.

Additional information

Dr Monika Baár (for further information on the project), phone +31 50 3638931, e-mail: m.baarrug.nl

Marijke Wubbolts, MA (for practical information), phone +31 50 3637336, e-mail: m.r.b.wubboltsrug.nl

Guidelines of the ICOG application format: http://www.rug.nl/let/onderzoek/onderzoekinstituten/icog/applicationFormat

Further application procedure see: www.academictransfer.com/7717

Application Deadline 31-Jan-11

Clarendon Scholarships 2011 at University of Oxford, UK

Clarendon Scholarships 2011 at University of Oxford

The Clarendon Fund offers 100 full scholarships every year to academically excellent international graduate students at the University of Oxford.

VLIR-UOS Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

VLIR-UOS Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries so that they can follow a master or training programme in Belgium. These scholarships cover all related expenses. Every year, VLIR-UOS awards up to 180 scholarships to first-year master students and 70 scholarships to training participants.

Research Assistant for Ph.D students in Mechanical Engineering or Bioengineering

Research Assistant for Ph.D students in Mechanical Engineering or Bioengineering

A research assistant position for PhD students is available for Spring Semester, 2010 in Microsystem Engineering Laboratory in the School of Engineering at the University of California at Merced. The research areas include developing micro systems for biomedical diagnosis, stem cell engineering and tissue engineering. Background in fluid mechanics, bioengineering, multi-scale multi-physics simulation, micro/nano fluidics, microscale heat transfer, micro/nano fabrication, micro sensor/actuator, microsystem, lab-on-a-chip, and prior experiences in one or more of these areas are highly desirable.


To apply:

Application: please send a detailed curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests, names and complete contact information of three professional references and relevant publications, electronically, to Professor Yanbao Ma: yma5@ucmerced.edu

Employer: Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of California-Merced
Location: Merced, CA, United States
Expires: February 23, 2010

International Postgraduate Scholarships University of Bath

There are 75 scholarships for postgraduate students taught.

All international students (and students throughout the chain of islands and the Isle of Man) to pay for overseas and who are applying for a full-time taught Master’s course in September 2008 may ’s apply. But do make sure you have read the criteria for the award of a scholarship very carefully in order to assess your chances. Of course, as a minimum requirement for all our holders of university scholarships must have excelled in their previous studies

Each scholarship is taught postgraduate worth £ 3000 and will be in the form of a reduction in tuition fees. The scholarships for postgraduate studies are taught for one year only.

How do I apply?

First you must have formally accepted the offer on our part. The offer may be conditional or unconditional. Then you need to complete the application form and send it to the address indicated on the form before June 30, 2008. Please note that candidates from Nigeria, Pakistan and Vietnam should apply only through our agent in the country. There should be no extra charge for this service. Click here for a list of our officers (the list will be available soon).

It is strongly advised to apply before June 30, 2008. If we are able to consider the laggards after June 30, we will announce this wenbsite on July 1, 2008.

For more information on this program, please visit: http://www.bath.ac.uk/international/finance/scholarships.html

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Cardiff Business School Scholarships in Accounting, Finance, Economics

Cardiff Business School has a strong commitment to postgraduate research studies and widely recognised expertise across the whole business management research domain. Each year a number of full or partially funded PhD Studentships are available, from a variety of sources, for outstanding UK, EU or Overseas students. Studentships may cover the cost of both tuition fees and a contribution towards living expenses for a maximum of three/four years.

We are seeking exceptional applicants with a first class Honours degree (or equivalent), or a Masters degree with Distinction or equivalent.

The Business School comprises five sections. Specialised areas of research covered by each section in which we would preferably like to receive applications can be found on the following websites:-

• Accounting and Finance
  http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/Postgraduate/course/detail/375.html
• Economics
  http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/Postgraduate/course/detail/376.html
• Human Resource Management
  http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate/course/detail/377.html
• Logistics and Operations Management
  http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/Postgraduate/course/detail/758.html
• Marketing and Strategy
  http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/Postgraduate/course/detail/378.html

For further information about the School’s research activities, the PhD Programme, admission criteria and advice on how to apply, please see

• http://www.cf.ac.uk/carbs/research1.html
• http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/Postgraduate/course/detail/758.html and
• http://www.cf.ac.uk/carbs/programmes/phd.html

Applicants are encouraged to download the application form, guidance notes, referee report forms and equal opportunities monitoring form available at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/prospective/pg/apply/sendingapplication/index.html

Please indicate on the front of your application form, and in Section 5 titled ‘Funding’, that you wish to apply for a funded studentship through Cardiff Business School.

The latest date for receipt of application forms and all supporting documents is 30 June 2008.

Send your completed application form and all supporting documents to: Ms Elsie Phillips, PhD Programme Office, Room F09, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, Aberconway Building, Colum Drive, Cardiff CF10 3EU

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Enquiries: Ms Elsie Phillips, Research Programme Secretary, Cardiff
Business School, Colum Drive, Cardiff, CF10 3EU, Wales, UK

Tel: +44(0)29 2087 6786
Fax: +44(0)29 2087 4419
Email: PhillipsE2@cardiff.ac.uk