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Feb 28, 2010

Master in Advanced European and International Studies, Istanbul

*Anglophone Branch: Istanbul-Nice- Berlin*

Applications for Master in Advanced European and International Studies (M.A.E.I.S.) at Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales (Nice/France) is open!

The Master Program offers the unique opportunity to learn Europe “in Europe” and develop perspectives for Europe’s future. The programme includes semesters in *Istanbul*, *Nice* and *Berlin* and guarantees an international education with an excellent academic staff and environment.

A limited number of full and partial scholarships are* *available for qualified candidates.

*Location:* Istanbul, Nice, Berlin

*Duration:* 9 months (From October to July)

*The deadline for applications is June 30, 2010*

In any case, applications should reach the *I.EH.E.I. as early as possible in order to be considered under the best conditions.* * ***

*Curriculum Highlights: *Students who successfully complete the program acquire *60 ECTS credits.* In addition to the stays in Istanbul, Nice, Berlin, the Institute offers a study trip to European and international organizations in Geneva, Strasbourg, and Brussels.

*Program Value:* The program is taught by academics from various European countries, as well as experts from research institutions and international organizations. Over the last years, the Institute has graduated 5000 students coming from more than 80 different countries, having offered them many scholarship opportunities.

*Subject Areas:* International Relations, European Integration, Democracy and Society, Federalism.

*Other Master Programmes: *Please refer to our website below to have more information on our Trilingual European Studies Master Programme and European Journalism Programme.

*This program is supported by the European Union*.

For more information, you are welcome to consult our web site at: http://www.iehei.org

Please address further requests to: Students Service
10 avenue des Fleurs

06000 NICE - France
Email : melanie.hobaoloc@cife.eu

phone: +33 (0)4 93 97 93 70 - Fax : +33 (0)4 93 97 93 71

Centre International de Formation Européenne

Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales

10 avenue des Fleurs

F – 06000 Nice

http://www.iehei.org

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Research Assistant/Research Fellow Computational Linguistics

University or Organization: University of Aberdeen
Department: School of Language and Literature
Job Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Web Address: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Rank: Research Assistant/Research Fellow

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Software Development; Humanities Computing

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

University of Aberdeen
School of Language and Literature
Research Assistant/Research Fellow in Software Development/ Humanities Computing
Language and Linguistic Evidence in the 1641 Depositions

In support of a major multidisciplinary Arts and Humanities Research Council funded project Language and Linguistic Evidence in the 1641 Depositions, led by Dr. Barbara Fennell, we are seeking a Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Software Development/ Humanities Computing. You will work with the Principal Investigator (PI) and a team of other linguists, computer specialists and historians to further develop and analyze a digitized corpus of quasi-legal statements from witnesses to the 1641 rebellion in Ireland. Consulting with Humanities Computing experts in Dublin, the postholder will develop facility with IBM LanguageWare?, and will work with the PI and Early Modern English Research Fellow to develop the ontologies needed to manipulate the digital corpus in order to be able to interrogate it about the nature of the language represented within it (for interpretation by historical linguists, dialect and text analysis specialists and cultural, political
and social historians). The postholder will then proceed to help develop an
interactive research site for use by linguists, historians and lay inquirers.

To be appointed as a Research Fellow you must hold a PhD in a relevant computer science discipline, or to be appointed as a Research Assistant you must hold a Master's degree plus the appropriate level of experience that demonstrates the required skills and capabilities. You should have demonstrated expertise in java programming, databases, XML, and have a strong understanding of modern web technologies. You will be disciplined, but creative and innovative, and motivated by the creation of transformative research technology. A flair for user interface design and visualization techniques would be prove advantageous.

A Research Fellow will be appointed at the appropriate point of Grade 6-7 scale (£29,853 - £36,715 per annum), and a Research Assistant will be appointed at the appropriate point of the Grade 5 scale (£25,001 - £28,139 per annum).

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr. Barbara Fennell at the email address below.

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfill the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfill the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Moira Falconer, HR Adviser, for further information on this.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively you may request an application pack by emailing your name and contact details to jobs@abdn.ac. uk or by telephoning our 24 hour answer service on (01224) 272727 quoting the job reference number LAN019R.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 22 March 2010.

It is anticipated that the first interviews will be held in Aberdeen on 25 March 2010.

Promoting Diversity and Equal Opportunities throughout the University

Application Deadline: 22-Mar-2010

Email Address for Applications: jobs@abdn.ac. uk
Contact Information:
Dr. Barbara Fennell
Email: b.a.fennell@ abdn.ac.uk

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Feb 26, 2010

CfP Romanian Review of International Studies

Dear colleagues,

The two issues of the Romanian Review of International Studies have been published online on the web-site http://dsi.institute.ubbcluj.ro/review/

Please do find at the same address the Call for papers for the first issue of 2010. The topic of this issue is "Theories and Practices of Foreign Policy and Security Studies" and the deadline is extended to the 15th of April 2010.

Looking forward to receive your contributions,

Dr. Sergiu Miscoiu
Lecturer of Political Science
Executive Editor-in-Chief of Studia Europaea

Faculty of European Studies
"Babes-Bolyai" University
1, Em. de Martonne St.
Cluj-Napoca, code 400090
Romania
Ph. office +40264 405 300 * 5972
http://www.euro.ubbcluj.ro/structura/pers/Sergiu_Miscoiu.php

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Max Perutz International PhD Program Molecular Life Sciences (Vienna, Austria)

The Max F. Perutz Laboratories are a joint-venture of the University Vienna and the Medical University Vienna. Located at the Campus Vienna Biocenter, the Max Perutz Labs enable students to participate in high quality research in an international academic environment as well as establishing connections with nearby companies.

The Max Perutz PhD Program offers positions across all fields of molecular life sciences involving Cell Signaling, Chromosome Biology, Computational Biology, Cytoskeleton, Infection Biology, Membrane Trafficking, Nuclear Organisation, RNA Biology, Structural Biology.

The deadline for applications is April 5th, 2010.

Our webpage provides further information about our institute and the application procedure:
http://www.mfpl.ac.at/phdprogram

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CfA: MIRfestival 2010, Athens, Greece

MIRfestival 2010
Athens, Greece

Date: 10-18 September, 2010

Deadline: March 26, 2010

Open to: artists

2010 mission to MIRfestival orbital station takes off on September 10, 2010.
The mission crew will be artists who wish to explore new horizons proposing unique and adventurous projects on performance/ live media/ image.

To find out more about the works of the artists who were the crew of the 2008 mission, visit the ARCHIVE.

If you wish to take part in the mission, press MIR instructions and follow the subMIRssion instructions.

MIRfestival welcomes experimental and adventurous creation at the meeting point of arts: performing arts / live media / image. It enables meeting between artists of different provenance and between artists and the audience. It is a place where artists share their vision of the world and of the reality with audiences ready to make a shift, to question their views, to be propelled to new horizons and to see new realities emerge.

MIRfestival presents innovative, experimental artistic projects.
You are welcome to submit:

* performance and small scale dance or theatre performances, researching on the co-existence of the performer’s presence, image and media
* live media projects, electronica and image projects
* urban projects and interventions in the city
* installations, video-installations, or other visual arts projects, including interactive ones
* experimental film and video in which the emphasis is not on verbal narration, but on image, movement and the language of the camera.

MIRfestival is not thematic. However, for its 2010 edition, it is searching for projects and actions intervening to Athens squares, under the general title HERE/ NOW.
Your proposals on this subject can be actions of different types (performance, actions, happenings, lighting or sound interventions, or other). We are looking forward to receiving your proposals!

After the selection procedure, some of your projects will be part of the programme of MIRfestival 2010.

Deadline for submissions: Friday, March 26, 2010

Website: http://www.mirfestival.gr/en/index.html

Email: mir@mirfestival.gr

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Erasmus Mundus Master programme in Lifelong Learning: Policy and Management

Dear colleagues

I would like to call to your attention the Erasmus Mundus Masters Programme in Lifelong Learning: Policy and Management, offered by The Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, Institute of Education, University of London, and Deusto University in Spain. This excellent programme is highly recommendable for students who already have a BA and are interested in a future career in relation to lifelong learning issues.

The distinctive caracter of the programme lies in:

the recognition of the programme in several countries
the in-depth studies and academic experience of a two year long programme
the European dimension in an institutional cooperation between three European universities
the stay in at least two different universities, of which one is Spain and with a Spanish language course, and with different learning traditions
the diversity of the students that come from all over the world
the inter-cultural skills to prepare for being a global citizen
the global alumni network and being part of a learning community around the world

The deadline for application for Europeans applying for a European scholarship is 1. April 2010. The deadline for self-funded students is 1. May.

Please forward this information to those whom you think could distribute it to students, that could benefit from it. The link is:
www.lifelonglearningmasters.org

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Scholarships to UK for Central and Local Government

The Ministry of Home Affairs, State Ministry for National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency, and the Ministry of Finance with the support of Decentralization Support Facility (DSF) are pleased to be able to offer a number of full scholarships for civil servants (Pegawai Negeri Sipil) from central and local government for one year Master degrees in the United Kingdom.

Eligible
fields of study are: Decentralized Governance and Development, Urban Governance for Development, Public Service Policy and Management, Public Administration, Local Government Finance, and Corporate Environmental Management. General Requirements for Applicants:

* Applicants must be either civil servants from one of the three ministries/institut ions mentioned above or local government officials from any one of the regions in which the DSF has local government activities (Kepulauan Riau, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, South Sumatra, Riau, Banten, West Java, DKI Jakarta, Yogyakarta, East Java, West Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, North Sulawesi, West Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, North Maluku, Papua, Central Kalimantan, Jambi, Gorontalo).
* Maximum 40 years of age.
* Excellent first degree with a minimum GPA 2.75 on a scale of 4.
* Good level of spoken and written English language (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL Institutional/ International 550).
* Minimum of two years working experience as a civil servant in an area related to decentralization.
* Highly motivated and committed to career and professional development.
* Must be able to demonstrate future leadership potential and the capacity to play an important role in Indonesia's development.
* Field of study should be relevant to educational background or current profession.
* Previous recipients of an overseas scholarship for Master degrees are not eligible to apply.

Documents required:
* Application Form
* Copy of degree certificate and certified (translated into English) academic transcript of grades
* Copy of ID card (KTP)/Passport and Employee ID Card
* Copy of English test certificate
* Recommendation letter from direct supervisor
* The latest official appointment letter

Application Deadline:
Complete applications must be submitted by post at the latest by Wednesday, 17 March 2010 to:
Bagian Sumber Pembelajaran dan Kerjasama Kediklatan
Badan Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Kementrian Dalam Negeri
Ministry of Home Affairs
Jl. TMP Kalibata no. 8, Jakarta Selatan 12750
Contact Person:
Sri Mulyani +6221 799 6521
Muchsinin +6221 799 6521
Rickith Goas +6221 351 0764

Scholarships at The University of Manchester

The Discipline of Social Statistics and the Centre for Census and Survey Research at the University of Manchester offer an MSc programme in Social Research Methods and Statistics. The programme provides a firm grounding in advanced quantitative methods, taught within an applied social science framework. The programme is designed to be accessible to non-statisticians yet more focussed than most of the existing Masters courses in social research methods.

The MSc course offers relevant and marketable skills for a career in research and is recognised for PhD training by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Modules are taught with an emphasis on hands-on training in the application of methods and software. The programme is available full-time over one year or part-time over two years.Scholarships that will cover the fees of up to three excellent full time (Home/EU) students or of one excellent full time overseas student are currently available.

In the case of exceptional applicants, in addition to the fees, and subject to funds being available, we will consider offering a bursary towards living expenses. The fees for full time Home/EU students are £3,500 and for full time overseas students £11,300.Both Home/EU and overseas students are eligible for these scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential, which will be judged based on academic qualifications and performance and prior experience in social research methods and/or statistics.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31st March.

Everyone applying for a full time place in the MSc programme by March 31st 2010 will automatically be considered for these scholarships. Successful applicants will be notified by May 14. When applying, please submit with your application, a CV, an analytic transcript of your degree and two academic reference letters.Informal enquiries may be addressed to the PGT programme director, Dr Nikos Tzavidis Email: nikos.tzavidis@ manchester. ac.uk. For Application enquiries, please email pg-SoSS@manchester. ac.uk.Useful links

2009-2010 Handbook

Opportunities to study in Social StatisticsMoreinfo: http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/disciplines/socialstatistics/postgraduate/

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BEST - 55 Summer Courses All over Europe

Already thinking on summer? Miss the holidays? Want to have fun and learn something new?

Then we have what you want! We have 55 Summer Courses All over Europe waiting for you on several subjects.

Come to travel and meet new people from all over Europe, building up to do something extraordinarily interesting! Come to the BEST site and see what courses have more to do with you: http://www.best.eu.org/student/courses/coursesList.jsp

Want to live a unique experience in a new country? Simple just apply...

To submit your application, just write a motivation letter, explaining the reasons that lead you to apply yourself to the course.

Do not forget! The accommodation, food and all activities are provide by the BEST.
But you have to be quick and send us your letter of motivation until April 11th!!

If you are chosen, you will have to pay a little fee and is only to pack into a new country in search of new experiences!

Apply and come to see Europe with the BEST!

Additonal Info:
Application begins Sunday, 21 February 2010 at 23:00 CET
Application ends Sunday, 11 April 2010 at 23:00 CEST
Selection of participants Saturday, 24 April 2010 at 23:00 CEST
Confirmation by participants Friday, 30 April 2010 at 23:00 CEST
Evaluation after the event Sunday, 17 October 2010 at 23:00 CEST

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CfP: Seminar on Education and Peace, 15th -16th May 2010, MUMBAI, INDIA

CALL FOR PAPERS

Seminar on Education and Peace
15th -16th May 2010, MUMBAI, INDIA

World Peace Movement Trust is currently accepting submissions for its International SEMINAR ON EDUCATION AND PEACE to be held in MUMBAI, INDIA, on MAY 15th-16th, 2010.

Submissions are welcome from people of political science, education, economics and other social sciences, and related disciplines. We are expecting participation of peace experts, academicians, teachers, students, NGO leaders, organizers, activists, and other interested professionals from all parts of the world.
Our intention is to welcome scholars from a wide range of interests within the academic community and educated members of public. The papers presented at the Seminar will be published in an edited book.

RELATED THEMES

• Peace Education
• Education in Globalization
• Gandhian Philosophy
• Jawaharlal Nehru's Ideas
• Conflict Resolution
• Peace Studies
• India in Regional and Global Politics
• Democracy
• Economics
• Environmental Issues
• Other Areas of Social Science

LANGUAGE/SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS

The official language of the Seminar is English and abstracts should be written in English only. Each applicant should submit a paper proposal (max. 500 words) and a brief CV (max. 200 words) of his/her academic affiliation/research topic/general research interests.

Abstract are to be submitted by e-mail at: wpmt.conference.2010@gmail.com and to the Convener and Coordinator by March 15, 2010. Accepted papers will be announced on March 30, 2010.

ACCOMODATION

Accommodation costs will be covered by the participants. Many hotels are available in Mumbai. We can help in the matter of price of hotels available during that period. Detailed information about accommodation will be provided to the participants after the acceptance of the paper proposals.

TRAVEL

Travel costs will be covered by the participants. Details about the travel information and how to reach to Hotels and Conference Place will be provided to the participants after the acceptance of the paper proposals.

FEES

Conference Fees are set to equal to 100.00 Euros (in India currency) and payable at the time of registration for all participants. The fee covers expenses of for conference book publication, welcoming and farewell receptions, a trip to the city and transportation during the conference.

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission : March 15, 2010
Notification of acceptance of abstract: March 30, 2010
Deadline for the paper submission: April 30, 2010

We hope to see you at the Conference on Education and Peace in Mumbai!

Chairman : Mr. Lakhmendra Khurana
President, Maa Shakumbari Charitable Trust (U.P.) &
Vice President, WPMT
lkhurana@excel-infoways.com

Convener: Dr. Ravindra Kumar
Former Vice Chancellor of Meerut University, India &
Secretary-General of Word Peace Movement Trust,
Meerut, INDIA
ravindrawpmt@gmail.com

Coordinator: Dr. Nesrin Kenar
Sakarya University,Department of International Relations
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Esentepe Kampusu, Adapazari, Sakarya, TURKEY
nesrin.kenar@gmail.com

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Feb 25, 2010

Bourses du Commonwealth

Description
Les pays suivants offrent des bourses du Commonwealth aux étudiants des pays membres du Commonwealth :
Australie, Brunéi Darussalam, Cameroun, Canada, Ghana, Inde, Jamaïque, Malaisie, Maurice, Nouvelle-Zélande, Nigéria, Afrique du Sud, Trinité-et-Tobago, Royaume-Uni.

Vérifier si ces pays offrent toujours des bourses mais aussi si d'autres pays membres se sont ajoutés à la liste.

La priorité est aux personnes qui ont obtenu un grade universitaire au cours des 5 dernières années.

Site Internet: http://www.csfp-online.org/countries.html

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Bourses de l’Institut nationale de recherche en informatique et en automatique – INRIA

Description
L’INRIA propose aux doctorants et post-doctorants en sciences et techniques de l’information et de la communication un cadre d’études et des conditions de travail de qualité.

Organisme national de recherche dans le domaine des sciences et techniques de l’information et de la communication, l’INRIA fournit aux jeunes chercheurs un cadre scientifique et humain de tout premier plan. Cette formation par la recherche est, avec le progrès des connaissances scientifiques et le transfert technologique, une des tâches essentielles de l’INRIA.

Pour promouvoir les métiers de la recherche dans un secteur où l’attrait des emplois en entreprise est très fort, l’INRIA donne un rôle central aux doctorants et post-doctorants en les plaçant au cœur de la dynamique de la recherche et en leur fournissant des conditions de travail de qualité.

Condition(s) de participation
Les candidatures aux bourses INRIA sont examinées par le comité local des bourses de l'INRIA.

Délais ou dates de l'appel à proposition :
Les candidatures se font à travers un contact scientifique avec le projet de recherche concerné.

Site Internet : http://www.inria.fr/travailler/jeunes_chercheurs/index.fr.html

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Bourses de coopération au développement de l’Université catholique de Louvain

Description
L’Université catholique de Louvain offre des allocations d’études pour les étudiants originaires des pays en développement.

États ou gouvernements éligibles
Pays en développement

Site Internet : http://www.sco.ucl.ac.be/

Contact
Université catholique de Louvain
1, Place de l'Université B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgique)
Téléphone : +32 (0)10/47.21.11
Télécopieur : +32 (0)10/47.29.99
Courriel: catherine.goossens@uclouvain.be

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Bourses d'études de 3e cycle pour les étudiants des PVD ou à revenu faible - FUNDP

Description
Les FUNDP accordent des bourses ou des mandats à des étudiants désireux de poursuivre des études doctorales ou encore d'effectuer un stage post-doctoral. Parmi ces financements, certains sont plus spécifiquement dédiés à la mobilité, il s'agit des bourses annuelles d'études de 3ème cycle et de 2ème cycle conduisant au grade de master complémentaire et des bourses post-doctorales FUNDP et CERUNA.

Délais ou dates de l'appel à proposition :
Le début de la bourse d’études correspond en principe à la date de la rentrée académique.

Site Internet: http://www.fundp.ac.be/international/MobilInternatEtud-Pour.html

Contact
FUNDP - International
Adresse : rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgique
Téléphone: +32 (0)81 72 40 09
Télécopie : +32 (0)81 72 40 03
Courriel : laurence.vieslet@fundp.ac.be

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Bourse de recherche post-doctorale de l'Agence spatiale européenne

Description
Il existe 2 types de bourses offertes d'une durée de un an chacune. La première permet au boursier d'expérience de travailler dans une équipe sur un projet de l'Agence.

La deuxième permet au boursier de mettre sur pied un projet pour l'Agence dans le Centre de son choix.
(information en anglais seulement)

Condition(s) de participation
- Être titulaire d'un doctorat ou l'équivalent
- Travailler dans le domaine des sciences de l'espace, des applications spatiales, des techniques spatiales ou autres domaines liés
- Être ressortissant d'un pays membre de l'Agence (Autriche, Belgique, Danemark, Finlande, France, Allemagne, Irlande, Italie, Pays-Bas, Norvège, Espagne, Suède, Suisse, Portugal, Royaume-Uni et le Canada comme pays coopérant)

Délais ou dates de l'appel à proposition : le 31 mars et le 30 septembre de chaque année

Site Internet: http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Careers_at_ESA/SEM19DXO4HD_0.html

Contact
Head of the Personnel Department, ESA Headquarters, ESRIN Personnel Service
Adresse : Via Galileo Galilei 00044 Frascati (RM) Italie
Courriel : temp.htr@esa.int

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Bourse de l'Organisation panaméricaine de la santé et de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé

Description
Les deux programmes de bourse fonctionnent de la même façon. La première est offerte aux ressortissants des Amériques, autres que le Canada et les États-Unis dont le pays est membre de l'Organisation panaméricaine de la santé. La deuxième est offerte aux ressortissants d'un des pays membres de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé, à l'exception des Amériques.

L'objectif de ces bourses est d'encourager le progrès des études sur la santé publique et de promouvoir les échanges des connaissances scientifiques et des procédés liés au domaine de la santé.

Condition(s) de participation
- Maîtriser à l'écrit et à l'oral, la langue officielle d'enseignement dispensé dans le pays d'accueil
- Travailler pour une organisation ou une institution de santé ou effectuer des recherches dans le domaine de la santé
- Avoir 2 années d'expérience professionnelle
- Être en bonne santé et de moins de 50 ans

Les candidats doivent par écrit affirmer leurs intentions de mettre en pratique leurs nouvelles connaissances dans leur pays d'origine pour une durée spécifique selon la bourse obtenue.

Site Internet: http://www.paho.org/English/HSP/HSR/fellowships.htm

Contact
Courriel : gladbach@paho.org

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CfP: Intl Conference on Neural Computation, Spain, DL 18.05.2010

ICNC 2010 (International Conference on Neural Computation) has an open call for papers, whose deadline is on May 18, 2010. We hope you can participate in this prestigious conference by submitting a paper reflecting your current research.

Organized by the Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication (INSTICC), ICNC 2010 will be held in Valencia, Spain, next October 24 - 26, and it aims at becoming a top reference for researchers and practitioners in its area (http://www.icnc.ijcci.org).

Neural computation and artificial neural networks have seen an explosion of interest over the last few years, and are being successfully applied across an extraordinary range of problem domains, in areas as diverse as finance, medicine, engineering, geology and physics, in problems of prediction, classification or control. Several
architectures, learning strategies and algorithms have been introduced in this highly dynamic field in the last couple of decades.

This meeting will take place yearly, bringing together top researchers and practitioners in study, analysis, design, modeling and implementation of neural computing, especially those related to ICNC main topic areas. The conference is co-located with two related conferences in a joint conference format, namely:
- Fuzzy Computation (http://www.icfc.ijcci.org/)
- Evolutionary Computation (http://www.icec.ijcci.org/)
Registration to one conference allows free access to all conferences.

Submitted papers will be subject to a double-blind review process. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, under an ISBN reference, on paper and on CD-ROM support.

A short list of presented papers will be selected so that revised and extended versions of these papers will be published by Springer-Verlag in a SCI Series book.
The proceedings will be indexed by several major international indexes. We are awaiting confirmation of Thomson Reuters Conference Proceedings Citation Index, INSPEC, DBLP and EI.

Best paper awards will be distributed during the conference closing session.

All published papers will be also available at the SciTePress' Digital Library, which will be made available shortly.

Should you have any question please don't hesitate contacting me.

Kind regards,
Vera Coelho
ICNC Secretariat

Av. D. Manuel I, 27A 2. esq.
2910-595 Setubal, Portugal
Tel.: +351 265 100 033
Fax: +44 203 014 8638
e-mail: icnc.secretariat@ insticc.org

ICNC website: http://www.icnc.ijcci.org/

IMPORTANT DATES:
Regular Paper Submission: May 18, 2010
Authors Notification (regular papers): July 07, 2010
Final Regular Paper Submission and Registration: July 23, 2010

PROGRAM CHAIR:
Kurosh Madani, The University of Paris XII, Paris, France

Organized by INSTICC
In cooperation with AAAI

Proceedings indexed by INSPEC, DBLP, Thomson Reuters Conference Proceedings Citation Index and EI (awaiting the confirmation of indexation)
Best papers published by Springer-Verlag in a SCI Series book
All papers will be available at the SciTePress' Digital Library

CONFERENCE TOPICS:
- Computational neuroscience
- Support vector machines
- Complex-valued neural networks
- Self-organizing maps
- Biometrics: recognition/ authentication
- Neuroinformatics and bioinformatics
- Image processing
- Speech recognition
- Pattern recognition
- Stochastic neural networks
- Neuro-fuzzy systems and hybrid systems
- Learning paradigms and algorithms
- Supervised and unsupervised learning
- Adaptive architectures and mechanisms
- Independent component analysis
- Hardware neural network implementation
- Neural network software and applications
- Real-World applications: Industrial, financial and medical applications
- Complex artificial neural network based systems and dynamics
- Higher level artificial neural network based intelligent systems
- Bio-inspired and humanoid robotics

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PhD and Postdoc Positions, Computer Science/Engineering, USA

The sensor computing and security group in Department of Computer Science, Missouri University of Science and Technology is looking to hire multiple PhD students and one
postdoc from Fall 2010.

For PhD, ideal candidates are with MS degrees in Computer Science/Engineering with good academic record. BS degrees in Computer Science/Engineering with strong academic records will be equally considered. They must be qualified for the graduate admission and therefore, must have GRE and TOEFL scores according to the guidelines given at http://cs.mst.edu/graduatedegreeprograms/phdcomputerscience.html

For postdoc, only candidates with good publication record in reputed journals and international conferences will be considered. A competitive salary will be offered based on the qualification and experience. For postdoc position, preference will be given to candidates already present in United States. The openings are subject to final funding approval.

Please send your resume as a PDF to sanjay.madria@ gmail.com by 15th April, 2010.

Dr. Sanjay Madria, PhD
Associate Professor and Director, Web and Wireless Computing Lab
Missouri Univ. of Science and Technology
(Formerly Univ. of Missouri - Rolla)
500 West 15th Street, 325 Computer Science Bldg.
Rolla, MO 65409, USA.
Phone - 573-341-4856
Fax - 573-341-4501
Email - madrias@mst.edu
http://web.mst.edu/~madrias

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ICE WaRM's Master of Water Resources Management Scholarships

The International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICEWaRM) offers offers more choices in water-related courses and research through their five universities than can be provided by a single institution.

Through its partners, the Centre offers education, training and research programmes for national and international scholars.

ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to high quality international students to study the multiple award-winning nested Master of Water Resources Management, including Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters options, delivered by its partner institutions.

ICE WaRM's Scholarship Programme aims to:
provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

Semester 1 (July) - Deadline 26th February
Semester 2 (February) - Deadline 27th August
ICE WaRM offers two intakes annually in February and July but applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time.

HOW DO I APPLY?
Please go to http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=183 for more information.You will need to complete simple online registration form on this page to access and download application forms.

ICE WaRM will acknowledge receipt of all applications and advise if any documents are outstanding.

Any applications that are incomplete by the application deadline will not be eligible for consideration.

Hard copy documents (transcripts, parchments, passports/birth certificates) must be original or certified copies - uncertified photocopies will not be accepted.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDINGICE

WaRM offers full and partial scholarships to international students only which cover the cost of the programme (fee tuition). For international students the fully funded scholarship is AUD$30,000 and partially funded scholarship is AUD$15,000*.

ICE WaRM CONTACT:
For more information on ICE WaRM's scholarship programme or your application status, please contact:ICE WaRM Education Services Coordinator, Email: scholarships@icewarm.com.au GPO Box 860 Adelaide SA 5000, Phone: +61 8 8236 5200, Fax: +61 8 8236 5236

Moreinfo: http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=183

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CfP: Gypsy Groups in the Orient and around Its Fringes, Leipzig-AT

The forum on Romani/Gypsy studies (FTF) invites all (junior) researchers and interested people, who have to do with Gypsy cultures, to some networking in Leipzig, April 23-25, 2010.

Interdisciplinary exchange and networking between researchers, who deal with gypsy cultures on a regional or a topic-oriented basis, are central to the meeting.

In this respect, the main interest lies in lectures related to ethnology, regional sciences, history, linguistics and sociology.

We would like to especially encourage those students or graduates to contribute to the meeting, whose final papers were or will be linked to the field of Romani/Gypsy studies.

The main focus of this year's workshop is on the following topics:

a) South America
b) Gypsy groups in the Orient and around its fringes
c) Political Romani/Gypsy studies
d) Sinti, Yeniche and other groups in Europe beyond the Romani discourse
e) Historical and ethno-historical Romani/Gypsy studies

All other topics, which are proposed during the preparation of the workshop by people interested in taking part in the workshop, will form separate subject areas. The language of the workshop is German. However, lectures can also be held in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Persian or Romani.

After the events and the common dinners, the days are rounded off in a relaxed atmosphere with the latest musical or cinematic contributions.

The participation fee is about 10 euros (without liability). Travel expenses will not be compensated. In special cases of hardship, people with financial difficulties can be supported by the University of Leipzig or the student council.

For the duration of the workshop, it is possible for participants to stay with other participants living in Leipzig.

Participants who would like to give a short presentation on their work or give a theoretical and methodical, a practice oriented or any other lecture, are asked to hand in a summary of not more than one page by March 28th, 2010.

All other participants can register for the workshop and name their field of interest until April 14th, 2010.

Registrations for the workshop and questions are to be sent to:
ftf(at)uni-leipzig. de

The current programme and the 1st and 2nd FTF workshops Netzwerken
2008 and 2009 can be found at:

http://netzwerken.wordpress.com/

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15 MRes Studentships in Humanities, Northumbria Uni, UK

MRes Studentships

The Department of Humanities is delighted to invite applications for 15 MRes Studentships in 2010, as part of its annual Postgraduate Awards Scheme. Successful candidates will be awarded a full fee waiver, available from September 2010.

The MRes degrees are ideal preparation for students wishing to pursue doctoral studies, careers in professional research or teaching. The programmes are available for study over one-year full-time, with a part-time option. On completion students will be well prepared to commence work on a PhD and to finish this within three years. In some cases it may be possible to fast-track through a two year PhD programme which builds on the foundations provided by the MRes.

MRes in English Literature

English actively welcomes candidates in the following areas: Early Modern Literature; Literature and Politics, especially in the Civil War Period; Eighteenth-Century Studies; Romantic and Victorian Literature; Modernist Studies/Contemporar y Cultures; Literature and Gender; Literature and Science (including Medicine).

MRes History

History actively welcomes candidates in the following areas of strength: International and Transnational History, including Atlantic History and the History of Diasporas; Early Modern Mediterranean Cultural History; Labour History.

Applications for MRes English Literature/MRes History

To be considered for entry onto the programme your application must be submitted on the Standard University Application Form.

Candidates must have a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant discipline such as BA English Literature or History. Applicants will also be required to submit a 500-word proposal followed by a formal interview. Students may apply to the programme up to and including 18th September but to be considered for the Studentships candidates must follow the procedure outlined below.

To be considered for the Studentships:
Following applications via the Standard University Application Form students should submit a 500-word proposal outlining their research project to the relevant contact:

MRes in English Literature: Professor Richard Terry at richard.terry@ northumbria. ac.uk
MRes in History: Professor Don Macraild at don.macraild@ northumbria. ac.uk

The closing date for proposals is 31 March 2010. Successful candidates will be informed by 1st July 2010.

MRes Gender Studies

To be considered for entry onto the programme your application must be submitted on the Standard University Application Form. Candidates must have a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a related discipline. Applicants will also be required to submit a 500-word proposal followed by a formal interview. Students may apply to the programme up to and including 18 September but to be considered for the Studentships candidates must follow the procedure outlined below.

To be considered for the Studentships:
Following applications via the Standard University Application Form students should submit a 500-word proposal outlining their research project to the relevant contact:

MRes in Gender Studies: Professor Rosemary White at rosemary.white@ northumbria. ac.uk

The closing date for proposals is 1 July 2010.

http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/sass/about/humanities/mresstudent/?view=Standard

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PhD Scholarships at Masdar Institute (UAE) and MIT (USA)

The Masdar Institute (http://www.masdar.ac.ae) is a private, not-for-profit, independent, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The Institute offers Masters and PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines, with a focus on advanced energy and sustainable technologies. Its faculty is of the highest quality and the intent is to have the structure of its top administration similar to MIT's.

The Institute is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ph.D. students will have the chance to spend up to 1 year at MIT in Cambridge, MA, and will have a joint thesis committee consisting of Masdar Institute and MIT professors.

The Masdar Institute is in the process of establishing a substantial research activity in AI, Machine Learning, Multi-Agent Systems, Cognitive Science, and their applications to energy systems (e.g. smart grids, intelligent transportation systems, human behavior modeling). For more details consult:
- http://www.mit.edu/~jcrandal/
- http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/irahwan/

Details about the application procedure can be found here (deadline 30 April 2010):

http://www.masdar.ac.ae/Menu/Index.aspx?MenuID=7&CatID=150&mnu=Cat

For further details, please contact:

Dr. Jacob Crandall (http://www.mit.edu/~jcrandal/)
Dr. Iyad Rahwan (http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/irahwan/)

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PhD scholarships in Economics at SSUP Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy

INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN ECONOMICS
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2010-2011

Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies (thereafter, the "School"), together with the University of Strasbourg, announces for the Academic Year 2010-2011 a public competition for 4 positions supported by a grant to attend the International Doctoral
Program in Economics.

The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum of 2 further students without grant or other forms of financial support.

The aim of the program, in line with the standards of excellence pursued by the School, is to provide a training path oriented both at research activities and at professional careers in the private and public sectors, involving structured courses and supervised research yielding an original dissertation to be discussed in a public examination.

The program lasts three-years and is offered by an international faculty composed of both internal faculty of the School and of the University of Strasbourg and a large group of Visiting Scholars.

The Program, offered jointly with the University of Strasbourg, is part of a European "Network of Excellence" - involving the Universities of Sussex, Aalborg, Manchester, Paris XIII, Oslo, and several others, supporting exchanges of research students and faculty.

At the successful completion of the Program, the School awards the student with the 'Ph.D.'(Philosophy Doctor) Degree.

Applicants must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title. There is no restriction on nationality of
origin.

Candidates are requested to apply online at: www.sssup.it/ phdapplicationon line by May 13, 2010 by 12.00 pm GMT. In case of any problem with the online application, please contact the Ph.D. Administration Office (tel. +39 050 883.383/335/ 220, e-mail: infophd@sssup. it).

A hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate) together with the enclosures as per art. 7, must reach by May 20, 2010.

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
International Doctoral Program in Economics
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
I - 56127 PISA, Italy

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Post-doc en Cardio, Paris, France

A 2 to 5-YEAR POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PARIS

A Post-doctoral Position, awarded by Thev Leducq Foundation, is immediately available at the INSERM-UPMC (University Pierre & Marie Curie)-Paris VI, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtriè re, in a dynamic research group highly interested in cardiac cell membrane expression of ion channels. The lab is localized in center Paris.

The Project: Our group is conducting fundamental research to characterize the development and electrophysiological consequences of cardiac heterogeneity at the
molecular, cellular and tissue levels, in the context of cardiac arrhythmias. Many study axis are currently investigated, such as the roles of protein partners specialized in the anchoring and the targeting of ion channels (Circ Res. 2009 27;104(6):758- 69.) and the role of vesicle trafficking in the control of ion channels in the cell membrane (Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009 25;106(34):14681- 6).

The successful candidate will be a skillful and extremely motivated scientist with a PhD. She/he must have a strong background in physiology, and cellular and molecular
electrophysiology, but, must deal easily with the biochemistry of membrane proteins, cell biology and molecular biology. The applicant will be involved in collaborations with other members of the group and must show a high motivation to interdisciplinary work. He may also possess knowledge and experience of another excitable tissue than the heart. He will have the opportunity to use different type of imagery tools such
as confocal, 3-D deconvolution microscopes, run FRAP experiments and participate to the development of TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence) microscopy and videomicroscopy.

Applications, including a curriculum vitae and contact details for at least two references should be sent by e-mail to: stephen.hatem@ upmc.fr.

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USA: Research Assistant Position with Senior Environmental Policy

*Spring 2010
Graduate Research Assistant Position*

The Earth Institute, Columbia University is pleased to announce a research assistant position for the Spring 2010 semester. Full time students interested in getting first-hand experience in public management are encouraged to submit applications to serve as a research assistant at the Earth Institute, Columbia University. *This position will pay $15 per hour and is for 10 to 15 hours per week during the spring semester. There is a possibility of extension to the summer. *

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The research assistant will conduct research in the fields of public management, environmental policy and management, New York City politics and policy, waste management, and citizen participation. The RA will assist a senior member of the Earth Institute and professor of environmental policy and public management with literature reviews, general research for papers and books, copy editing, and fact checking, as well as with administrative tasks. Applicants must have strong
communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. Graduate students with public management experience are preferred.

To apply, please send a cover letter, a resume, and a writing sample of no more than two pages to Youngmi Jin at yjin@ei.columbia. edu by March 10, 2010. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You must be a full time student at Columbia University to apply.

Contact: Columbia Univ. School of Int'l & Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10027

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Feb 24, 2010

CfA: Summer Study Abroad - Croatia, Northwestern University, 21.6-30.7.2010

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

CROATIA: Dubrovnik, Zagreb, and Split
June 21 - July 30, 2010

Croatia, the rising star of the Mediterranean, is an oasis of untouched beauty, and the legacies of the Romans, Venetians, and Habsburgs intermingle on its dazzling Adriatic coastline. This program is designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary perspective on Dalmatian and southeast European history, culture, and society from the early medieval period to the dissolution of Yugoslavia. Faculty include leading specialists on the Balkans from the United States, Europe, and
Croatia.

The program takes place in the cities of Dubrovnik and Split on Croatia´s Adriatic coast. Dubrovnik is a charming city of red-roofed 17th-century townhouses and Baroque palaces curling around a tiny harbor. Students focus on Renaissance culture and on the complex political and historical fate of the city and the region. Field trips to
sites in surrounding areas include Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic and the region´s once-famed cultural center, and the Plitvice National Park, a UNESCO world-heritage site. This park offers breathtaking scenery of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Split, the regional capital of Dalmatia, has been a major urban center for more than 1,700 years. Built inside and around Diocletian´s Palace, which dates from the third century, this
cosmopolitan city is a world heritage site that weaves together imperial memories, traditional Dalmatian culture, and modern urban life in its numerous cafes and open-air markets. A long excursion to the capital of Zagreb exposes students to the baroque and medieval grand architecture, wide boulevards, and graceful squares of a major European city.

For more information:
http://www.cics.northwestern.edu/summerabroad/croatia/index.html

Contact: Rita Koryanr-koryan@northwestern.edu

847.467.1152

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CfP: Challenges of Education in the Global World: Knowledge, Policies, Practices

University `Aleksander Moisiu`, Durres, Faculty of Education is proud to initiate the first international conference on Educational Sciences

CHALLENGES OF EDUCATION IN THE GLOBAL WORLD: KNOWLEDGE, POLICIES, PRACTICES.

Durres, Albania

14-15 May 2010

This inter- and multi-disciplinary two-day conference seeks to explore the new challenges encountered by educational sciences and disciplines as they seek to adjust to the future of European integration. The underlying assumption is that educational sciences are in continuous development and the practices, politics and knowledge related to them should be an important component of European and global integration in the years to come.

The main aim of the conference is to stimulate the debates among teachers, educators, practitioners and academicians of educational sciences. The exchange and interchange of educational ideas of representatives of various countries and cultures is also target of the items of the conference.

Major issues to be addressed but not
limited with are as follows:

Teaching and Learning
Management of Educational Processes
Multicultural Education
Technology of Education
Educational Management
Higher Education
Sustainability in Education
Curricula Design
Assessment Methods
Development and Innovation of new Teaching and Learning Methods/Materials
Public and Private Education
Profession al Education
Human Rights, Social Cohesion and Education
Education of Minorities
ESL

Implementing Educational
Sciences in other Disciplines

Note: The key speakers and high level officials from the country and abroad are invited to address the conference.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstracts due

March 1st 2010

Notification of acceptance

March 20th 2010

Papers due

April 30th 2010

Conference date

May 14-15th 2010

The working language of the conference is English. Looking to encourage an informed dialogue, we welcome papers (no less than 3000 words) by scholars and professionals from any discipline including but not limited to education, psychology, sociology, international relations, economics, law and political science, philosophy, and cultural studies. Master and PhD students are also encouraged to take part. Up to 300 word abstracts can be submitted to conferenceducation@ yahoo.com.

The number of participants presenting at the main sessions will be limited to those who submit papers of highest quality and relevance. In addition, short poster sessions may be organised for other selected participants. All papers need to be submitted and will be peer-reviewed prior to the conference. All accepted papers will be included to the conference proceedings. In addition, the selected papers will be considered to be published in a special ISBN book or a ISSN journal. To avoid copyright infringements, the organizing committee will review and publish original works which are not currently under consideration elsewhere. The papers that are
accepted will require a release form in order to be published in the proceedings book. No fees will be granted to the authors.

No travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the University, except the invited keynote speakers.

Conference Fee: Conference fee is 50 Euro, and has to be paid after the notification of the abstract acceptance.

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CfA: BLIMUN 2010, 19-21.3.2010, Blagoevgrad

Dear students and prospective delegates,

The Model United Nations Club at the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) is honored to invite you to the annual Blagoevgrad International Model United Nations (BLIMUN) conference, whose 2010 edition will take place between March 19 and March 21 at AUBG, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.

BLIMUN 2010 is a three-day simulation of the United Nations (UN) decision-making process, centered on resolution writing and interaction within the main bodies of the UN. The conference is designed as an experiential education forum providing participants the opportunity to practice and improve their negotiation skills through debate and learning in a non-formal setting.

BLIMUN 2010 will be a simulation of the Security Council (SC) and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations, thus aiming to introduce participants to the inner workings of the organization and the complexity of international cooperation.

The topics of this year's conference are:
* Piracy in the Gulf of Aden (Security Council)
* Tobin Tax: a means to fund efforts against climate change (Economic and Social Council)
To learn more about BLIMUN 2010, participation fees, and how to apply, please visit our website: www.aubg.bg/modelun.

Deadline for applications: Tomorrow- Feb 22, 2010

Looking forward to seeing you in Blagoevgrad,
BLIMUN 2010 Organizing Team

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CfP: Journal Southeastern Europe

Call for papers

*Journal Southeastern Europe*

*http://www.brill.nl/seeu*

Eastern Europe has disappeared, first, in the re-emergence of the distinction between Central and Balkan Europe, and second, in the integration of the former to the European Union.

Eastern Europe is dead, long live Southeastern Europe.

Transitology is out of fashion. What comes next?

*Southeastern Europe** *is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal aims to be a pioneer in the contextualization and conceptualization of South East European developments.

From a theoretical point of view, *Southeastern Europe* is intended to be pluridisciplinary and interdisciplinary in character and to use a comparative approach to the analysis.

*Editor-in Chief**: *Anna Krasteva, New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria; *Executive Editor *Stefano Bianchini, University of Bologna, Italy; *Associate Editors: *Florian Bieber, University of Kent, UK; Gvozdan Flego, University of Zagreb, Croatia; Henry Huttenbach, the City College of New York, USA; *Editorial Board: *George Contogeorgis, Pantheion University, Greece; Zdravko Grebo, University of Sarajevo, BiH; Damir Grubi¹a, University of Zagreb, Croatia; Du¹an Janjiæ, Forum for Ethnic Relations, Belgrade, Serbia; Joseph Marko, University of Graz, Austria; Julie Mostov, * Dre*xel University, Philadelphia, USA; Günay Göksu Ozdogan, Marmara
University, Turkey; Francesco Privitera, University of Bologna, Italy; Violette Rey, Ecole Normale Superieure, Lyon, France; Mikola Riabchuk, University of Kiev, Ukraine; Rudolf Rizman, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia; Mitja ®agar, Institute for Ethnic Studies, Slovenia

Articles for *Southeastern Europe *can be submitted online through

Editorial Assistant, Sara Barbieri, at *unibo.editoriaceco b@unibo.it*

Book Reviews for *Southeastern Europe *can be submitted online through

Book Review Editor Assistant, Aurora Domeniconi, at *aurora.domeniconi@ unibo.it*

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Feb 23, 2010

USA: Scholarships IUPUI pro BA in Philanthropic Studies

*INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS ANNOUNCES NEW BA IN PHILANTHROPIC STUDIES*

IUPUI is pleased to announce a new Bachelor of Arts in Philanthropic Studies beginning Fall 2010. Philanthropy and the nonprofit sector are becoming increasingly complex, and those who plan to work in this arena should seek a sophisticated education in the field. This new program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in entry-level positions in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. It will help them prepare for careers in fields as diverse as foundations, healthcare, human services, community development, education, the arts and the environment.

Students will have opportunities to interact with national nonprofit leaders, complete a capstone learning experience and participate in internships and service learning projects. They will learn firsthand from Indiana University's Philanthropic Studies faculty members, many of whom are among the nation's leading experts and researchers in philanthropy. The Center on Philanthropy at IUPUI has pioneered the
field of Philanthropic Studies and created the world's first Master of Arts and Ph.D. degrees in Philanthropic Studies.

Students who apply now can still be considered for IUPUI scholarships! First-year students with excellent SAT or ACT scores are eligible for annual scholarships of up to $10,000 annually for up to four years.

Questions? Visit iapply.iupui.edu or contact iapply@iupui. edu.

For more information on scholarships available to international students, please visit: http://iapply.iupui.edu/apply/scholarships/

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USA: Scholarship at University of Wisconsin-Superior

*UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR TUITION AWARD PROGRAM (TAP) - UP TO $7500 PER YEAR*

University of Wisconsin-Superior Tuition Award Program (TAP) UW-Superior' s Tuition Award Program (TAP) aims to foster a campus community that is culturally diverse and academically strong. In 2009-10, more than 90% of undergraduate international students who qualified for admission also qualified for a TAP award.

Award amount: $5500 to $7500 per year (Average for 2009-10: $6775) Non-resident Tuition & Fees in 2009-10: $14,510

Available for: Freshmen and transfer undergraduate students Deadline: Fall: July 1 / Spring: November 1

Majors offered: www.uwsuper.edu/admissions/freshmen/academics/majors/

Duration: Award renewable for a maximum of eight semesters. Awards for transfer students adjusted accordingly.

TAP Grants ($5500/year) are generally awarded to students who:
- submit all necessary application materials for full-time undergraduate degree program;
- are academically admissible to UW-Superior;
- submit a TAP application form, and
- demonstrate sufficient financial support for the remaining expenses;

Global TAP Scholarships ($2,000/year) are awarded, in addition to the TAP Grant, to students who demonstrate particularly strong academic achievement. Note that for Global TAP Scholarships:
- academic merit is the primary basis for the award, but financial need and campus diversity may be taken into consideration;
- special consideration is given for achievement demonstrated through scores from the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) programs or internationally- administered A-Level exams;
- athletic ability is not a criterion, but other forms of school or community involvement are considered;
- a personal statement and/or letters of recommendation are encouraged;
- all students who meet the criteria for the TAP Grant are automatically given consideration for a Global TAP Scholarship;

Website: www.uwsuper.edu/oip/
Contact: Mark MacLean, International Admissions Coordinator
Email: international@ uwsuper.edu
Phone: 715-394-8052 / Fax: 715-394-8363

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CfP: Seminar on Education and Peace, 15th -16th May 2010

*CALL FOR PAPERS*

*Seminar on Education and Peace***

*15th -16th May 2010, MUMBAI, INDIA*

World Peace Movement Trust is currently accepting submissions for its International SEMINAR ON EDUCATION AND PEACE to be held in MUMBAI, INDIA, on MAY 15th-16th, 2010.

Submissions are welcome from people of political science, education, economics and other social sciences, and related disciplines. We are expecting participation of peace experts, academicians, teachers, students, NGO leaders, organizers, activists, and other interested professionals from all parts of the world.

Our intention is to welcome scholars from a wide range of interests within the academic community and educated members of public. The papers presented at the Seminar will be published in an edited book.

*RELATED THEMES *

- Peace Education
- Education in Globalization
- Gandhian Philosophy
- Jawaharlal Nehru€ ’²s Ideas
- Conflict Resolution
- Peace Studies
- India in Regional and Global Politics
- Democracy
- Economics
- Environmental Issues
- Other Areas of Social Science

**

*LANGUAGE/SUBMISSIO N OF ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS *

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The official language of the Seminar is English and abstracts should be written in English only. Each applicant should submit a paper proposal (max. 500 words) and a brief CV (max. 200 words) of his/her academic affiliation/ research topic/general research interests.

Abstract are to be submitted by e-mail at: wpmt.conference. 2010@gmail. comand to the
*Convener *and* Coordinator* by *March 15, 2010.* Accepted papers will be
announced on *March 30, 2010.*

*ACCOMODATION*

Accommodation costs will be covered by the participants. Many hotels are available in Mumbai. We can help in the matter of price of hotels available during that period. Detailed information about accommodation will be provided to the participants after the acceptance of the paper proposals.

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*TRAVEL *

* *

Travel costs will be covered by the participants. Details about the travel information and how to reach to Hotels and Conference Place will be provided to the participants after the acceptance of the paper proposals.

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*FEES *

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Conference Fees are set to equal to 100.00 Euros (in India currency) and payable at the time of registration for all participants. The fee covers expenses of for conference book publication, welcoming and farewell receptions, a trip to the city and transportation during the conference.

*Important Dates*

Deadline for abstract submission : *March 15, 2010*

Notification of acceptance of abstract: *March 30, 2010*

Deadline for the paper submission: *April 30, 2010*

*We hope to see you at the Seminar on Education and Peace in Mumbai!*

* *

*Chairman :* Mr. Lakhmendra Khurana

President, Maa Shakumbari Charitable Trust (U.P.) &

Vice President, WPMT

lkhurana@excel- infoways. com

*Convener: *Dr. Ravindra Kumar

Former Vice Chancellor of Meerut University, India &

Secretary-General of Word Peace Movement Trust,

Meerut, INDIA

ravindrawpmt@ gmail.com

*Coordinator: * Dr. Nesrin Kenar

Sakarya University,Departme nt of International Relations

Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Esentepe Kampusu, Adapazari, Sakarya, TURKEY

nesrin.kenar@ gmail.com

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