A new International PhD program - supported by the Polish Foundation of Science - is offered by the Faculty of chemistry, University of Warsaw, Poland.

http://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/msd_phd
Deadline: 1 January 2009

The program designed in cooperation with well-recognized
international research Partner institutions is entitled
“From simple molecules to nanostructured and bioactive materials”

It is divided into four thematic lines reflecting increasing
complexity of the studied materials:

Simple systems with complex molecular interactions,
Nanostructured materials and biomaterials, From new materials to devices and Biomacromolecules and therapeutic systems - modeling and development.

Students from all countries are invited to apply. The Program aims to train future scientists able to work in highly competitive environment and with abilities to work across disciplines.

Duration of the program is 4 years, including 6-24 months spent abroad in the foreign Partner institutions.

Up to 18 students will be admitted to the first or second year of the International PhD studies. The successful candidates will be able to choose a Principal Supervisor and select the subject of the project (download subjects of theses).

A fellowship of 3000 PLN/month (tax-free) + 500 PLN/month (insurance) is offered, which compares well with the average salary in Poland. An additional allowance of 1500 PLN /month will be provided for the stay at the foreign partner institution.

Tuition fees for all coursework and health insurance are covered by the fellowship. The University will assist in finding accommodation.

Good luck with your application.
We look forward to welcoming you as a student!

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DUTY STATEMENT

Position Purpose and Organisational Relationships
This position involves the design of efficient and robust surveillance strategies for the Post Harvest Grains Industry using a variety of existing information sources under uncertainty. The application of existing methodologies in novel ways or development new methods will be made to synthesise biological, spatial and sampling information, enabling the development of strategies that improve the capacity for the detection of grains pests, or demonstrate freedom from pest infestation. To fulfill the duties of this position, National and international travel to liaise with team members and other relevant partners is be required.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be appointed within the School of Natural Resource Sciences at QUT and will be located at the QUT Gardens Point Campus. The appointee will conduct research on behalf of the project team and report to the Project Leader, Dr. Grant Hamilton. This project is funded by the Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity.

Duties include:

• Planning and conducting research under the supervision of the project leaders. This includes collaboration with other researchers and stakeholders as required. Specific research tasks include:

• Assessing data sources and collating appropriate data as required
• Reviewing the current surveillance strategies used within the Post Harvest Grains Industry
• Developing novel methods for incorporating multiple information sources to increase the power of surveillance systems to detect insect pests

• Preparation and publication of research outcomes in relevant refereed journals and presentation of research outcomes at seminars and conferences as directed by the project leader

• Liaising with collaborating partners on the conduct of the research project and assisting with associated administrative matters

• Providing regular written and verbal reports as directed by the project leader and undertaking associated administrative functions

• Assisting in the supervision of research and honours students in project-related areas

• As necessary, assisting in gaining further project-related research funding
• Maintaining complete and accurate research records
• Maintaining research confidentiality and conforming to all requirements for the protection of intellectual property
• Undertaking other appropriate research-related duties as directed by the project team leaders
• Accountable for complying with health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices
• Actively participating in research collaborations with other relevant researchers and research partners, under the supervision of project leaders

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

1. Completion of a PhD in statistics with an appropriate biological application, or a PhD in another relevant discipline such as agricultural science or ecology with a strong record of quantitative research.
2. Capacity to analyse spatial data
3. Experience in liaising with stakeholders and effectively communicating complex scientific ideas.
4. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills with a proven track record of publication of scientific results in peer reviewed journals and other research publications.
5. Demonstrated well developed oral communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
7. Knowledge of workplace health and safety principles which will enable the appointee to implement these principles at an appropriate level.

Desirable:

1. Experience in Bayesian statistical analysis.
2. Experience in the design of surveillance systems.
3. Experience in insect invasion biology.
4. Experience in agricultural systems, particularly the grains industry

Information for applicants

Applicants are required to notify the University of any immigration restrictions that may preclude them from fulfilling the terms of any contract of employment offered at QUT.

HOW TO APPLY
Please provide:

• Application cover sheet
• Applicants are encouraged to systematically address the selection criteria
• Your current resume – including academic qualifications and the names and contact details of professional referees and the period of notice you would need to give your current employer if offered the position
• Applicants should include copies of teaching evaluations (if applicable) and list up to three of their best publications.

Forward your application to jobapplications@qut.edu.au quoting vacancy ref no. 28305 by 15 August 2008 .

Prior to submitting your application please review information regarding immigration requirements, workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity, non-smoking policy and relocation available at
http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/jobs/information.jsp .

After the closing date, you can check the status of the recruitment process. QUT is an equal opportunity employer and employer of choice for women.

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FULBRIGHT
PROGRAMS FOR 2009 - 2010 STUDY YEAR
AMERICAN INDONESIAN EXCHANGE FOUNDATION (AMINEF)

FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS
The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), established in 1992, is a bi-national non-profit foundation that administers the Fulbright Program in Indonesia. Fulbright and related programs through AMINEF annually award more than 160 scholarships to Americans and Indonesians to study, teach, or conduct original research in a variety of disciplines. Please consult the AMINEF website (www.aminef.or.id) or periodic announcements and leaflets for specific program requirements, criteria for selection, and application deadlines. Grants are competitive, comprehensive, and generally cover tuition and fees, textbook allowance, monthly maintenance, international airfare, and health insurance.

PROGRAMS FOR INDONESIANS

General Program Description
The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) annually offers Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States. The primary focus of the Fulbright Program in Indonesia is to promote mutual understanding between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated in the program descriptions listed below.

General Requirements for All Programs :

• Leadership qualities
• A good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
• A demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
• A willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program.

Please note : Clear and concise written a Study Objectives and Research Proposals are extremely important factors in being considered for all Fulbright Programs.

Important Required Testing Information
Degree student candidates must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE for all fields except Law and Business) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT for business administration, finance, accounting) if they are selected. It is recommended that applicants begin to familiarize themselves with the above test.

Fulbright Student Program Alumni
Fulbright student program alumni are not eligible to apply to get a second student grant.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

Fulbright Master’s Degree Program
Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state or private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. However, all qualified individuals are eligible to apply.

Applicants will possess:

• A Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
• A minimum TOEFL score of 550

Fulbright-Freeport Master’s Degree Program
Preference will be given to Indonesian citizens from Papua who are faculty members at state or private institutions of higher education. Applicants will possess:
Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)

• A demonstrated commitment to the development and service of Papua
• A minimum TOEFL score of 500

Deadline: May 31, 2008

Fulbright Tsunami Relief Initiative Program
This program is specifically designed for individuals who wish to pursue an advanced degree at an American university in a discipline related to tsunami reconstruction efforts or future relief development activities in Aceh, Nias and the northern part of Sumatera. Faculty members as well as other qualified individuals are eligible for these awards. Applicants will possess:

• Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
• A minimum TOEFL score of 520 at the time of application

Deadline: May 31, 2008

Ph.D. PROGRAM

Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program (Ph.D. Program)
This open competition is for applicants who serve or plan to serve as faculty members of state or private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:
Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)

• A determination to take up academic positions in higher education upon their return
• A minimum TOEFL score of 575. A score of 550 will be considered for certain fields

Deadline: May 31, 2008

RESEARCH PROGRAM

Fulbright Doctoral Dissertation Research Program
This research grant is intended to provide U.S. research opportunities to Indonesian university doctoral candidates who are in the final stages of writing their dissertation. The grant duration is for a period of three to six months. Applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score of 575 to participate in this program.

Deadline: May 31, 2008

Fulbright Senior Research Program
This research grant benefits Indonesian scholars who have a doctoral degree or equivalent professional qualifications. The grant affords Indonesian scholars the opportunity to conduct research in the U.S. for a period of three to six months. Applications should also be able to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to conduct research in the U.S.

Deadline: August 31, 2008

OTHER PROGRAMS

Fulbright Foreign Language (Bahasa Indonesia) Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
Applicants must be English language teachers or currently in training to become an English language teacher and must be able to demonstrate a commitment to English language teaching upon return to Indonesia following the award. The program is for one academic year (9 months) and requires the grantee to teach Bahasa Indonesia at U.S. universities for up to 20 hours per week and to enroll in at least two U.S. Studies and/or ESL methodology classes per semester under a full tuition waiver. Applicants can be no older than 29 years of age at the time of application and must possess a minimum TOEFL score of 550.

Deadline: November 3, 2008

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals
Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships enable Indonesian mid-career professionals to participate in non-degree programs that combine academic coursework at the graduate level with professional development activities in the U.S. for a perioed of one academic year (9 months). Candidates are typically administrators in leadership positions with a minimum of five years of work experience who represent either the public or non-profit private sectors, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) who are committed to public service. Applicants will possess:

• Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.00 scale)
• A minimum TOEFL score 525.

Deadline: May 31, 2008

Fulbright Visiting Specialist Program
The Fulbright Visiting Specialists Program provides grants for Indonesian scholars and practitioners to conduct intensive three to six week programs of teaching, lecturing and public outreach on topics in Islamic civilization and developments in the Muslim world. Ideal applicants are scholars or practitioners with outstanding records of academic, professional, community service, the ability to address topics in Islamic civilization in addition to teaching in their own disciplines and about Indonesia, the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in English and the desire to serve as a cultural ambassador. The program does not support research and provides no time for the participants to pursue personal projects. Participants may be in fields of Islamic and area studies, political science, international relations, business and economics, history, women’s studies, journalism, sociology, religion, literature, anthropology, and the arts.

Deadline: May 31, 2008

International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. Study
The AMINEF is pleased to announce the availability of approximately 40 awards to be competed worldwide under the aegis of International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering for the 2008 - 2009 academic year matriculants. Fulbright scholarships for this particular program are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated below. Applicants will possess:

• A Bachelor and/or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale)
• Undergraduate students who will complete the degree before August 1, 2008 may also apply
• A minimum TOEFL score of 580 at the time of application
• A minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 (GRE test will be required if selected for nomination)

Deadline: April 15, 2008

Community College Summit Initiative Program
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State is pleased announce the Community College Summit Initiative Program. This new international educational exchange program enables individuals from Indonesia to study at a community college in the United States to develop professional skills. Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Health Professionals, including Nursing; Media; Information Technology; Agriculture, and Engineering Science.

To apply to the program, candidates must :

• Have completed a secondary school education (High School Diploma)
• Have relevant work experience or be currently working in the field in which they are applying
• Have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following approximately 6 months of intensive English language study in the U.S.
• Submit a complete application
• A minimum Institutional TOEFL score 500 or TOEIC score 650 (only scores less than 2 years old are valid)

Deadline: November 1, 2008

Note : Those who are currently enrolled in S1 or S2 programs or D3, or have completed S1, S2, D3, are NOT eligible for this program.

Priority Disciplines

Fulbright Programs : All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award as indicated. The Fulbright Program is eligible in some programs to sponsor foreign medical doctors only, if they are engaged in observation and research, NOT in patient care or medical training.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals : Agricultural Development/Agricultural Economics; Communications/Journalism; Economic Development; Administration; Technology Policy and Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Health Policy and Management (including HIV/AIDS policy and prevention; drug abuse education, treatment, and prevention. Researchers, treatment providers, prevention specialists, and program planners at governmental or non-governmental organizations will also be considered for this award).

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms and return them to AMINEF by the application deadline. Forms are available either by mail, in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720, or via the AMINEF Website at the following URL: www.aminef.or.id. Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes :

• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation).
• Copy of identify document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address : infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id

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DAAD mewakili seluruh institusi pendidikan tinggi Jerman di luar negeri. Kantor DAAD cabang Jakarta bertugas melakukan administrasi program dan aktivitas DAAD untuk seluruh Indonesia, memberikan informasi tentang universitas dan Fachhochschule di Jerman, maupun informasi tentang studi, riset dan peluang beasiswa di Jerman. Beasiswa oleh DAAD diberikan kepada staf pengajar dan mahasiswa perguruan tinggi untuk mengikuti program akademis di Jerman.

Program-program yang ditawarkan di Indonesia adalah :

1. Program “Sandwich” (”Sandwich Fellowships”)
2. Program Riset Khusus dalam Bidang Kelautan (Special Marine Research Programme)
3. Program Beasiswa DAAD-Siemens (DAAD - Siemens Scholarship Programme)
4. Beasiswa untuk Akademikus Muda (Long-Term Scholarships for Young Academics)
5. Beasiswa untuk Program Postgraduate (Scholarships for Postgraduate Courses)
6. Program Khusus Post-Doctoral dalam Bidang Bioscience (Post-Doctoral Biosciences Special Programme)
7. Beasiswa Waktu Singkat [2 s/d 6 bulan](Short-Term Fellowships [2-6 months])
8. Program untuk Eks-Penerima Beasiswa DAAD (Programmes for Former Fellowship Holders)
9. Kunjungan Riset untuk Akademikus Indonesia (Study Visits for Indonesian Academics)
10. Program Pertukaran Dosen/Mahasiswa

DAAD cabang Jakarta memberikan informasi kepada mahasiswa Indonesia yang ingin ke Jerman untuk melanjutkan studi, informasi lengkap (brosur dan leaflets) tentang universitas Jerman dan jurusannya dan informasi umum tentang pendidikan dan kehidupan sehari-hari di universitas.
Selain itu, majalah “DAAD BulletINdo”, dengan berita tentang program kerja sama antara Jerman dan Indonesia dalam bidang pendidikan tinggi dan riset terbit dua kali dalam setahun (1.500 kopi per edisi). Majalah tersebut dikirim secara cuma-cuma kepada setiap universitas negeri dan beberapa universitas swasta maupun kepada institusi riset negeri serta kira-kira 400 alumni DAAD dan Humboldt.

Untuk informasi selanjutnya, silahkan menghubungi DAAD Jakarta langsung :
DAAD Jakarta Office
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 61-62
Summitmas I, 19th Floor, Jakarta 12190
Fax : (021) 525 28 22
Email : info@daadjkt.com
Consulting hours : Monday - Thursday (13:30 - 16:00)
URL : jakarta.daad.de  atau www.daad.de

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Kedutaan Besar Jepang membuka penawaran beasiswa kepada mahasiswa/mahasiswi Indonesia untuk melanjutkan pendidikan di universitas di Jepang sebagai research student pada tahun 2009 dalam Program Beasiswa Pemerintah Jepang (Monbukagakusho).

Peminat pada waktu menjalani research student diperbolehkan melamar ke program degree (master/doctor/professional graduate course) atau meneruskan program doctor degree setelah menyelesaikan program master degree atau professional graduate course, apabila lulus seleksi tes ujian yang diberikan oleh universitas yang bersangkutan

Persyaratan untuk melamar, sbb :
(1) Pelamar lahir pada dan setelah tanggal 2 April 1974
(2) IPK minimum 3,0 atau nilai EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) minimum 260 dalam jumlah 2 mata ujian tidak termasuk Bahasa Jepang
(3) Nilai TOEFL minimum 550 atau ekuivalen atau lulus Tes Kemampuan Bahasa Jepang Tingkat 2

Formulir pendaftaran dapat diambil secara gratis di Kedutaan Besar Jepang (Bagian Pendidikan, pukul 08:30-12:00, 14:00-15:30), Konsulat Jenderal Jepang di Surabaya, Medan, dan Makassar. Formulir pendaftaran juga dapat diperoleh pada website Kedutaan Besar Jepang (http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp). Dokumen lamaran harus dikembalikan kepada Kedutaan Besar Jepang sebelum tanggal 23 Mei 2008, dapat diserahkan secara langsung atau dikirim melalui pos.

Keterangan lebih lanjut mengenai program beasiswa ini dapat diperoleh di Kedutaan Besar Jepang (Bagian Pendidikan: Tel: 021-3192.4308 psw: 175, 176).

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