PhD Scholarships in Economics at The University of Siena

The University of Siena invites applications for the Graduate Program in Economics. The University and the city offer a unique environment for study and research in Europe.

Scholarships.A maximum of 20 students will be admitted. The 10 most qualified candidates will be awarded a four-year scholarship of about €10,500 ($16,500) per year, after tax, for a total of about $42,000 ($67,000), plus tuition remission. A limited number of students can take advantage of lodging offered by the University of Siena in the Post-Graduate College “S. Chiara” sited in the historical centre of Siena.

The Graduate Program. The goal of the program is to train professional economists. Former students hold positions as economists in the academia, in consulting businesses, and in national and internationals economic institutions, such as central banks and regulators.

The first two years of the Program are devoted to full-time courses. All of these are taught in English, the official language of the Program. After fundamental training in Mathematics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics, a full menu of specialized courses is offered. Students are exposed to different theoretical and methodological points of view, in order to be able to explore the frontier of economics in an original way. Students are also required to participate in research activities, such as economics seminars and workshops. Admission to the second year is conditioned on the results of all first year final exams. Starting from the second year, students will develop their own research, under the supervision of a faculty member. While working at their dissertation, students are encouraged to undertake periods of research in foreign academic institutions. In this case the scholarship is increased by 50%. The doctorate is awarded after discussion of an original piece of scientific work (which can be written in Italian or in English). For further information about the Program, please visit http://www.econ-pol.unisi.it/dottorato/

Application process. Applicants must hold, or obtain by September 30 2008, an Italian “laurea specialistica” or a “4-years laurea” or equivalent 4-5 years foreign degree. There are no limitations on the nationality of candidates. Prospective students are required to apply using the on-line procedure at the following website: http://dottorati.unisi.it/domande/elenco_proposte_24_maggio.asp

The deadline for application is May 23, 2008. In addition to the on-line application, the following documentation is required (either in Italian of in English):

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Academic transcripts. These must contain a full list of courses taken and grades obtained.

3. Two letters of reference, in sealed envelopes. These must assess the student’s aptitudes towards research, competence, scientific potential and maturity, in comparative terms.

4. A research statement, not exceeding 1000 words.

5. (OPTIONAL) A short scientific essay, not longer than 5000 words, resulting from independent research by the candidate.

All required documentation must be sent by May 23, 2008 to the following address: Ufficio Formazione e Post-Laurea DOTTORATO IN ECONOMIA POLITICA c/o Collegio Santa Chiara Via Valdimontone n. 1 53100 Siena, Italy.

Selection of Students. The selection of candidates will be based on an evaluation of their aptitude and competence to research. To this purpose, the examination commission might ask some of the candidates to sit for a written exam and an interview, to be held in Siena in the late-Spring or early-Summer of 2008; in this case, the candidates will be notified by email a couple of weeks before (however, the University cannot be held responsible for failed communications due to the candidate supplying late or incorrect information regarding his/her address). The exams will be in Italian or in English. The University reserves the right to exclude from the selection process, at any time, candidates who do not meet the admission requirements.

Further information. For further information, please contact the secretariat of the graduate program:
Francesca Fabbri: fabbri16 [a-y] unisi.it Margherita Fusi: fusi3 [a-t] unisi.it

Ph.D. position Dynamic Macroeconomics at the University of Konstanz

The Department of Economics at the University of Konstanz (Germany) offers positions as Research/Teaching Assistants at the Chair of Economic Theory (Professor Leo Kaas). The positions last for a period of three years and start October 1st 2008.

The successful candidates are expected to participate in a research project on “Growth and volatility with endogenous financial development” supported by the German Research Foundation. They will be given the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. and are expected to participate in the Department’s Ph.D. program “Quantitative Economics and Finance”. They should hold a degree in Economics or in a related field (e.g.
Mathematics or Mathematical Economics).


Good knowledge of Macroeconomic Theory, General Equilibrium Theory and Dynamical Systems is expected. The University of Konstanz is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications from female candidates are especially welcome. Disabled candidates are given preference by equal qualification. (Schwerbehindertenvertretung: Tel.: 88-3725).

Please send your application including CV and certificates until May 31st 2008 to the above address. Electronic applications (to: j.obenland [a-t] uni-konstanz.de) are welcome.

Get a Promax

What is the healthy thing that you can do on the road? I mean, people can really get busy, that is, too many things to do on the road that you don’t have time to get a proper meal. If you are a working mom, and doing two jobs, then you know what I mean. So, even when that day is hectic and you got a busy life style, it is imperative that you should take good care of yourself. This means do not forget your meal, eat right and stay healthy.

When getting a snack on the go, why don’t you try Promax healthy snack bars? This delicious, energy enhancing Promax Bars now come in a 70 calorie snack sizes! When you need a snack to get you through the day, you can try Promax 70 Calorie Snack Bars. These high protein bars are loaded with lots of high quality protein, natural energy-sustaining carbohydrates, essential vitamins and minerals, and amino acids. So, if you are someone on-the-go looking for a healthy and nutritious snack, you can try the all natural energy bar from Promax.

3gb community

Do you know that there is a new online social community called 3GB Community? Although they have mostly the same usage as other online community like Friendster or MySpace among other online social network, 3GB is newer, and I guess much better. Functionalities include searching for your friends, exchanging messages, posting picture/photos, searching and connecting with new people/friends, joining groups and read your friends blog, and even make your own blog. If it is similar with others, why join 3GB Community? The reason, I guess, would be because it is new and you can upload your favorite music and you let your friends listen to it; and your friends can do the same i.e., you can listen to the music your friends have uploaded. This is one of its cool features. So, if you want to know more, or if you want to experience 3GB Community first hand, then you should join 3gb community 3gb.biz, and have fun.

MS Assistantships: Fish and Aquatic Ecology

MS assistantships available to participate in two funded research projects. 1) Work to understand the mechanisms leading to the decline of Diporeia (a native amphipod) in the Great Lakes. 2) Study the bottlenecks limiting production of important fish species in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron. Both assistantships will involve a combination of field collections and laboratory analysis.

Selected individual(s) will enroll in Purdue University’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (www.fnr.purdue.edu) in West Lafayette, IN. Student(s) will interact with a diversity of researchers from multiple institutions (Purdue University, NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, Univ. of Michigan’s Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research, Limno-Tech Inc.).

Minimum qualifications include a BS in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field; GPA of 3.2 or greater; and above average GRE scores (at least 50th percentile for quantitative and verbal; at least 4.0 for analytical writing).

Assistantships include 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance.

The preferred start date for the Diporeia project is August 2008. The preferred start date for the Saginaw Bay project is January 2009.

For full consideration, please submit cover letter, CV, GRE scores (unofficial is fine), transcript (unofficial is fine), and names and contact numbers of three references to Dr. Tomas Höök (thook@umich.edu; 734-741-2388) by 26-May-2008. Tomas Höök, currently a University of Michigan Research Scientist, will join the Purdue faculty in July 2008 (www.fnr.purdue.edu/faculty/hook/index.shtml).

Purdue University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

PhD position in spatial population dynamics

A PhD position (4 years) in the project “Spatial heterogeneity, functional responses and predator-prey dynamics”, is available.

It is widely believed that spatial heterogeneity stabilizes predator-prey interactions, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. This project focuses on a previously overlooked aspect – the dynamics of the covariance between predator and prey densities. The project involves cooperation with an international group of researchers that contribute with extensive data sets on coupled predator- prey systems. The data involve a diverse set of organisms, including mammals, insects, mites, and crustaceans.

Many of the systems show cycles and complex spatial patterns. The project is demanding but will likely yield publications in high ranked journals. A paper that provides more background is found in Am. Nat. 167:246-259.

The application should include a short description of your research interests, CV, certificates from higher education, copies of Bachelors/Masters thesis, and updated contact information for three reference persons.

The recruitment procedure will follow the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen chapters 5 and 7). Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required. Umeå University, in northern Sweden, is a dynamic university with ca.3 800 employees and 29,000 students, of which 1,300 are in PhD programs. The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science has about 170 members including 50 PhD students (for more information see the department’s homepage: . See also the International office, for a general presentation of Umeå and the University.

For more information about the project, please contact Professor Göran Englund, at . See also . Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO civil, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-1331- 08, should be sent to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive May 26, 2008 at the latest.

PhD Student in The Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University

The Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University has a position available for a PhD Student for the project “Development and Characterisation of Fluorescent Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Nanotechnology and Applications in Advanced Electronic Devices, Chemo- and Bio-sensors”. This project runs in close collaboration with the Institute for Materials Research (IMO).

The duration of the position is 2×2 years, with an assessment after 2 years.

The PhD student will conduct research in the field of molecular imprinted polymers (MIP) which will be used as building blocks for chemo and biosensors. Conjugated polymers exhibit specific fluorescence characteristics. The project focuses on the changes in fluorescence induced by the target molecule upon binding with the MIP embedded in a matrix of conjugated polymers. The project comprises the study of the underlying mechanism of the observed changes and the design of a specific sensor.

Diploma and profile
Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, biomedical sciences, bio-engineer, engineer in physics, engineer in chemistry or civil engineer. Students in their final year can also apply. The candidate must master either the Dutch or the English language.

Further information
Content job responsibilities:
Prof. dr. Marcel Ameloot (BIOMED), +32 (0)11 26 85 46, marcel.ameloot[a-t]uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Dirk Vanderzande (IMO), +32-11-26 83 21, dirk.vanderzande[a-t]uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Thomas Cleij (IMO), + 32 (0)11 26 83 10, thomas.cleij[a-t]uhasselt.be

Content term of employment and selection procedure:
Jef Vanvoorden, 011 26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden[a-t]uhasselt.be

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03 or which can be downloaded here.

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, May 7th 2008.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs[a-t]uhasselt.be.

PhD scholarships at the DTU Informatics in the Autumn of 2008

The subject of the PhD thesis must be within one of the main research areas of the institute:

Scientific computing
Mathematical statistics
Image Processing and Computer Graphics
Intelligent Signal Processing
System-on-chip
Systems Security
Language Based Technology
Software Engineering
Algorithms and Logic
Embedded Systems
Communication and Information Technology
Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering.


The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in the DTU PhD programme for Mathematics, Physics and Informatics.

Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained by application to the PhD programme office at tel: +45 45 25 11 76 or +45 45 25 11 77 or (in Danish) on http://www.dtu.dk/Uddannelse/Phd_studerende/Phd-vejledningen.aspx#u1 The applications must be submitted in collaboration with a potential supervisor. The student is responsible for contacting a potential supervisor and asking for an endorsement.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The positions are available for 3 years.

Further information is available at the WWW-address: http://www.imm.dtu.dk/English.aspx or by application to Elsebeth Strøm, DTU Informatics, building 322, room 018, DTU, 2800 Lyngby, tel: 4525 3706, fax: 4593 0074, e-mail: es[a-t]imm.dtu.dk.

Applications with enclosures of one original hard copy and one pdf-file (electronically submitted) should be submitted to Elsebeth Strøm at the address indicated above.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae and documentation of a completed master’s degree. Application form, and Evaluation form (in Danish), must be submitted.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are requested to apply.

The application must sent to DTU Informatics and be received no later than Monday the 5th of May 2008 at 12.00.

Interventions

There are days that I surf for inspiration. I sometimes search for Desiderata, to read it and to inspire me. This is my form of personal Intervention, whenever I have a personal crisis.

Although our society has now advanced more than ever, I guess, individual pressure has also risen. Many people are beset by emotional, physical, and social problems that can erode their quality of life, and could possibly make there life miserable. Common problems we read or hear are obesity, anxiety, partner violence, depression etc. Also, I sometimes wonder what trigger kids to a shooting spree in schools, and whether they are preventable.

Anyway, on the internet, there is a website that could offer us a wide range of information about various Interventions. It has well organized entries including intervention addiction, alcohol treatment and alcoholism, crisis intervention, depression and depression treatment, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, among others. You should visit this site if you are searching for intervention information. The site is www.interventions.mobi.

Singapore Scholarship Academic Year 2007-2008

Application for the Singapore Scholarship Academic Year 2007/2008 is now open

About The Scholarship

Application for the Singapore Scholarship must be submitted on the prescribed application form (The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and printed on one side only). Please contact the Singapore Embassy/ High Commission/Consulate-General in your capital city for a copy of the Singapore Scholarship brochure and application form. You may click here for a softcopy of the application form for AY 06/07.

Applicants will be required to submit a typed-written essay of about 300-500 words. The essay is an important part of your application.

All supporting documents have to be attached. Those supporting documents that are not in English must have a certified translation in English. Translation and certification of transcripts and academic records have to be done by your educational institutions.
Applications must be endorsed and submitted by their respective ASEAN Governments. The relevant agencies to endorse the application are:

Brunei Darussalam
Ministry of Education
Cambodia
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Cultural Relations and Scholarships Department.
Contact Person: Mrs Kan Neary

Indonesia
Bureau of Foreign Co-operation Department of National Education
Gedung C, Lantal 7 Jl Jend. Sudirman Senayan Jakarta
Tel No: 001-6221-5738181
Fax No: 001-6221-5709445
Contact person: Ibu Yun Widiati, SH

Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Mr Lytou Boupao, Director General (Department of Planning and International Cooperation) Ministry of Education
Vientiane Lao PDR
Tel No: 214722
Fax No: 216006

Malaysia
Public Service Department, Training Division
Contact Person: Cik Intan Liana

Myanmar
Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development Foreign Economic Relations Department Minister’s Office
Theinbyu Road Botataung Township Yangon
Tel No: 249431
Fax No: 256424

Philippines
NEDA and DFA

Thailand
Ministry of Education, External Relations Division
Contact Person: Mr Rathawut Piamsarit

Vietnam
Director General International Relations Department (Ministry of Education and Training)
49 Da Co Viet Street Hanoi, Vietnam

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Documents submitted separately from applications will also not be considered. Please also note that most shortlisted nominees will take the entrance examinations set by NTU or NUS. All shortlisted nominees will also have to undergo an interview conducted by interviewers from NTU , NUS and SMU. The entrance examinations and interviews will be conducted in the respective ASEAN countries. The decision of the Singapore Government on the selection of Singapore Scholarship recipients is final.

What is Offered

The Singapore Scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the respective degrees at Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University. It covers full tuition fees and a living allowance of S$4,300 (covering meals, transport, textbooks and course materials during schoool semester) per academic year. In addition, a separate full accommodation allowance based on the room rates at each university or designated hostel (for SMU which does not have on-campus accommodation) will be provided during school semester.

One return economy class air ticket is provided for the scholars passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies determined by the Singapore Government. No additional assistance will be provided for other travel expenses.

A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without the prior approval of the Singapore Government.

There is no bond imposed on the Scholarship by the Singapore Government. The Scholars are expected to return home to contribute to the development of their countries upon graduation.

The Singapore Government reserves the right to terminate the Scholarship if the Scholar’s academic progress is unsatisfactory or his conduct is in violation of the university’s rules and regulations.

Download application form here.

Latest Submission :
18 Desember 2006

For more information, write to:

Singapore Scholarship
c/o Technical Cooperation Directorate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin
Singapore 248 163
Tel: (65) 6379 8000
Fax: (65) 6479 3357
Email: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg

PhD Scholarships in Social Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics - ICS Netherlands

Ph.D Scholarships Social Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics

FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED GRADUATES

The Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS) is an internationally renowned research and graduate training school, located in the Netherlands at the Universities of Groningen, Utrecht and Nijmegen.

The ICS offers fully funded Ph.D scholarships for a variety of projects to excellent candidates who recently graduated in one of the social sciences. Graduates in Mathematics, Statistics or Economics are also invited to apply.

The Ph.D students will be appointed for a full four-year period in which the graduates will work on an individual project, leading to a doctoral dissertation. The generous scholarships fully cover tuition, research and living expenses. The salary amounts to appr. €2000,- before taxes in the first year of the appointment, rising to appr. €2558,- before taxes in the fourth year. There are no tuition fees.

The programme (in English) begins September 1st, 2008 and applications should arrive at the ICS before May 1, 2008.

Extensive information on the ICS and the available Ph.D positions can be found on the ICS-homepage: http://www.ics-graduateschool.nl.

General information and applications: ms. M. Ristivojcevic-Lefering, Postbus 9104, 6500 HE Nijmegen, The Netherlands, tel. 00 31 24 361 30 13, E mail: Sociologie[at]maw.ru.nl.

Dried Goji Berries and Juice

I remember a few years back, me and my friends were running after antioxidants foods. I am sure, today; my friends are into Goji berries and Juice as they are the latest craze that entered the market of antioxidants foods and health food industry. Goji berries are believed to be rich in antioxidants, and carotenoids such as beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. OK, what are goji berries? Goji berries are red berries similar to red raisins. It is a shrub that grows in China, Mongolia and Tibet. They belong to Solonaceae family and are called Goji berries or wolfberry.

Goji berry is believed to be a miracle food with many health benefits. It contains beneficial nutrients and provides great health benefits. It has more vitamin C than oranges and it reduces the severity of cold symptoms because it acts as a natural antihistamine. Traditional uses and goji benefits for the past 6,000 years include: (a) protection of the liver, (b) protection of eyesight, (c) improved sexual function and fertility, (d) strengthen the legs, (e) boost immune system and improve blood circulation, (f) promote longevity among others.