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May 10, 2010

PhD Research Fellow in Cosmology, University of Oslo, Norway

The Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics is part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. It presently has 12 permanent professors/associate professors. The Institute employs about 8 postdoctoral research fellows and has about 14 Ph.D. students. The research activity of the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics is concentrated around solar physics and cosmology (http://www.astro.uio.no/).

The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than 1 October, 2010.

Job description

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has appointed the cosmology group of the Institute as an emerging top-tier research group. The participation in the European Space Agency’s flagship mission Planck and the ground based CMB polarization experiment QUIET, and a strong effort in fundamental cosmological theory, act as two foci for consolidating the group and developing it further to become one of Norway’s internationally most visible research groups in the physical sciences. The PhD research fellow will work on data analysis for the QUIET CMB polarization experiment, designed to understand the physical processes acting in the very early universe during the inflationary epoch. This work requires interest and skills in physics, programming, statistics and informatics, or at least a strong motivation to acquire these skills during the studies. The applicant must attach a self-written computer program to the application.

Applicants may submit a project proposal for the qualifying work during the program. The projet proposal should include research topic, main issues, as well as choice of theory and method.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in astronomy/astrophysics, cosmology or a related subject.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitteed no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months. For more information see: http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/regulationstermcondition.xml

A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo.
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/proficiency_in_English.html

Salary:

PhD Research Fellow (SKO 1017), pay grade: 45-51 (NOK 355 400 – 394 200 per year, depending on seniority/qualifications)

The application must include:

Application letter
CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
The applicant must attach a self-written computer program to the application
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Closing date for applications: 15 May, 2010

Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for research fellowship positions (english translation): http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/ansettelsesvilkar/index.xml

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

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PhD Research Fellow in Computational Mathematics, University of Oslo, Norway

The Department of Informatics (IFI) is one of nine departments belonging to the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo. IFI is Norway’s largest university department for broad education and research in Computer Science and related topics. You can read more about the Department here: http://www.ifi.uio.no. The Department has near 800 students on bachelor level, 300 master students, and over 200 PhD students. The overall staff of the Department is close to 250 employees, about 150 of these are full time scientific positions: about 60 Full/Associate Professors and about 90 PhD Fellows/Post Doctoral Fellows.

The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than 1 October, 2010.

Job description

The fellowship is located to the Automated Computing group at the Center for Biomedical Computing hosted by Simula Research Laboratory (http://www.simula.no/research/acdc/).

The proposed research project is titled Computability and stability of dynamical systems.

Physical processes are often modeled by dynamical systems, either in the form of ordinary or partial differential equations. The computability of such systems, that is, the possibility of evolving the dynamical system to a time T without loss of accuracy is a profound question that remains open for many important applications, including weather forecasting, financial markets and turbulent flow. One example of such a system is the Lorenz system which is a seemingly simple system of three ordinary differential equations introduced by Edward Lorenz in 1963 as a simple model of atmospheric flow. The Lorenz system exhibits chaotic flow and is generally (but falsely) believed to not be computable, or computable only over short time intervals. The proposed research project seeks to study and quantify in detail the computability of the Lorenz system and other important dynamical systems.

Applicants may submit a project proposal for the qualifying work during the program. The project proposal should include research topic, main issues, as well as choice of theory and method.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in mathematics, numerical mathematics, computer science or physics.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitteed no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months. For more information see: http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/regulationstermcondition.xml

A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo.
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/proficiency_in_English.html

Salary:

PhD Research Fellow (SKO 1017), pay grade: 45-51 (NOK 355 400 – 394 200 per year, depending on seniority/qualifications)

The application must include:

Application letter
CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Closing date for applications: 15 May, 2010

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

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PhD Research Fellow in Cell Biology, University of Oslo, Norway

The Department of Molecular Biosciences (Institutt for molekylær biovitenskap; IMBV) conducts research and teaching at bachelor and postgraduate level in molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology. The scientific activity is organized into four research programs: The Protein Program, The Physiology Program, The Cell Biology Program and The Gene Program. For more information, see http://www.imbv.uio.no/

The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than 1 October, 2010.

Job description:

The GLYCONOR consortium of research groups at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences covers a broad spectrum of topics including the physiological importance of glycan structures. The candidate will work in the group of Prof. Sandvig on entry and intracellular transport of plant and bacterial protein toxins that interact with cellular glycoproteins and glycolipids. Endocytic mechanisms, sorting from endosomes and retrograde transport in cells will be studied. The group is affiliated with IMBV and is one of three research groups at the Department of Biochemistry, Institute for Cancer Research, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Montebello, 0310 Oslo. We are located in a completely new research building with excellent working facilities. The three groups in the department are all working on related subjects, and we provide an international research environment consisting of about 60 people in the field of transport/signaling in cells.

More information about the projects and publications from the group of K. Sandvig can be found at the home pages (http://www.rr-research.no/sandvig/). The research group belongs to a new centre of excellence: Centre for Cancer Biomedicine http://www.cancerbiomed.net/
The background of the candidate is likely to be in molecular biology/cell biology/biochemistry.

Applicants may submit a project proposal for the qualifying work during the program. The project proposal should include research topic, main issues, as well as choice of theory and method.

Requirements:

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in Cell Biology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry.

Master students that complete their Master degree after the application deadline, but by the end of this semester, may also apply. The fellowship requires A or B at the Master exam.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitteed no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months. For more information see: http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/regulationstermcondition.xml

A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo.
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/proficiency_in_English.html

Salary:

PhD Research Fellow (SKO 1017), pay grade: 45-51 (NOK 355 400 – 394 200 per year, depending on seniority/qualifications)

The application must include:

Application letter
CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Closing date for applications: 15 May, 2010

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

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PhD Research Fellow in Biophysics and Medical Physics, University of Oslo, Norway

The Department og Physics has experimental as well as theoretical research activities in a broad range of subfields (see http://www.physics.uio.no/research/), with a stated ambition of attaining excellence in its main fields of research. At the department there is a scientific staff of 47 tenured positions, 8 adjunct professors, and 21 fellowships for PhD-students. In addition there are 52 temporary positions based on external financing. There is a technical/administrative staff of 38 persons. The teaching at the department is related to the degrees of bachelor, master and PhD, currently with about 125 master- and 75 PhD students. For more information please see www.fys.uio.no.

The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. The teaching must be conducted in one of the Scandinavian languages or English. Starting date no later than 1 October, 2010.

Job description:

The position will be associated with the Biophysics and Medical Physics (BMF) research group. The activities in this group are centered on biological effects of ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is widely used in medicine, research and industry. To fully understand radiation actions at different levels of molecular and cellular organization, knowledge of radiation induced free radical structures and their formation mechanisms are of fundamental importance. By combining low-temperature electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) experiments and density functional theory (DFT) calculations the initially formed species may be identified.

The BMF-group is uniquely equipped with experimental facilities allowing low temperature X-irradiation and in-situ EPR experiments. The laboratory collaborates closely with universities in Belgium and USA on a project: Mechanistic aspects of the transformation from initial radicals to stable products. Radiation-induced processes in solid sugars are studied theoretically and experimentally to gain insight into the role of the deoxyribose unit in the radiation chemistry of DNA. Theoretically, calculations are done using Gaussian09 in cluster (ONIOM) models by DFT and TDDFT; and periodical calculations are made using the program package CP2K. Experimentally, end products are measured by electron magnetic resonance experiments with the initial irradiation being performed at 4 K. One goal of this project is to identify which conditions are required for experimentally observing proton transfer processes and/or dissociative electron capture, as well as mechanisms and energetics of the subsequent radical reactions.

The successful Research Fellow is expected to contribute significantly to the theoretical side in this project.

Applicants may submit a project proposal for the qualifying work during the program. The project proposal should include research topic, main issues, as well as choice of theory and method.

Requirements:

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in physics is required.

The candidate will have a comprehensive background in DFT (cluster and periodical) and TD-DFT calculations on biomolecular organic free radicals and should have documented knowledge within general radiation physics and chemistry. Documented knowledge of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (in particular EPR) is required.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitteed no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months. For more information see: http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/regulationstermcondition.xml

A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo.
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/proficiency_in_English.html

Salary:

PhD Research Fellow (SKO 1017), pay grade: 45-51 (NOK 355 400 – 394 200 per year, depending on seniority/qualifications)

The application must include:

Application letter
CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Closing date for applications: 15 May, 2010

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

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PhD Research Fellow in Biology, University of Oslo, Norway

Institute of Biology is organised with one Centre of Excellence and three research programmes. The research at the Institute covers a wide range of fields within biology, such as genetics, ecology, evolution, etc. The Institute of Biology has approximately 120 employees and about 350 students from bachelor to PhD level. For more information, see http://www.bio.uio.no/

The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than 1 October, 2010.

Job description:
This is a project on the link between responses on environmental changes at different levels of biological organizations, from individual performance (physiological adaptation and life history) to population dynamics and ecosystem functioning. The project is named “Environmental changes in a soil-springtail experimental model system; effects on individual, population and ecosystem levels” and will be based on experimental model systems with selected soil dwelling collembolan (springtail) species, ranging from single species cultures to microcosms and field experiments. The project addresses general questions about how differences in physiological and life history adaptation between species/populations may affect the responses of natural species assemblages on environmental changes. Specifically, the project will focus on effects of temperature changes, but also how this may interact with xenobiotic substances, such as toxins, and availability of nutrient elements. We wish to include xenobiotic substances with fairly well known effects on cellular processes and individual performance, in order to improve our understanding of how interaction between several environmental factors may have differential consequences under different conditions. The project will also address questions about ecosystem functioning by studying how effects on experimental collembolan species assemblages may have consequences for decomposition processes. By selecting appropriate species/populations the project will address questions about potential range shift and invasiveness under environmental changes. The project is part of a larger initiative in integrative biology with collaboration between various disciplines, such as eological stoichiometry, ecophysiology, toxicology, life history and population dynamics.

Applicants may submit a project proposal for the qualifying work during the program. The project proposal should include research topic, main issues, as well as choice of theory and method.

Requirements:
Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant natural science discipline, with a focus on ecology or ecophysiology. A good understanding of eco-physiological and/or ecological processes must be documented. The candidate should have some knowledge of statistical data analysis. Prior experience with work on springtails is not required. When ranking qualified applicants, emphasis will be placed on relevant qualifications in biology. A good background in ecological and eco-physiological theory, as well as experience with quantitative research, will be particularly favourable. Qualifications in other relevant scientific disciplines may also give an advantage. Qualifications and experience in teaching or supervising students are bonuses.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitteed no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months. For more information see: http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/regulationstermcondition.xml

A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo: http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/proficiency_in_English.html

Salary: PhD Research Fellow (SKO 1017), pay grade: 45-51 (NOK 355 400 – 394 200 per year, depending on seniority/qualifications)

The application must include:

Application letter
CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Closing date for applications: 15 May, 2010

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o. The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.

Women are encouraged to apply. The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

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May 5, 2010

CfA: European Genetics Foundation -- fellowships for ESGM Spring Courses

The European School of Genetic Medicine is glad to announce the Calendar of Spring Courses for this year. Please visit the Spring Courses section in the COURSES area of our website. We also inform you that the European Society of Human Genetics (www.eshg.org) offers fellowships covering the registration fees.

In order to apply for a fellowship please have a look at the webpage of the course you wish to attend and follow the instructions reported.

http://www.eurogene.org/news/eshg-offers-fellowships-esgm-spring-courses

For a list of courses, visit: http://www.eurogene.org/

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CfP: 2010 NEUDC (Northeast Universities Development Consortium) Conference

Dear Fellow Economists,

MIT will be hosting the 2010 NEUDC (Northeast Universities Development Consortium) Conference on November 6th and 7th, 2010.

I am writing to invite you to submit a paper for this conference and also to pass the word around among your colleagues and students who may be interested. We welcome all papers that investigate topics in economic development. The final date for submitting a paper is August 2nd 2010. Only full drafts of papers will be considered. Please
submit a paper with an abstract not exceeding 300 words for this August 2nd deadline. We will send out notifications by late September informing people of our acceptance and rejection decisions. Those attending the meeting will be charged a registration fee of $120 (for students there will be a special rate of $90) for timely
registrations. The registration will include breakfast, lunches, coffee and Saturday’s conference dinner. The speakers will have to bear their own expense for travel and accommodation.

Further details of the conference will be available from the web page at: http://mitsloan.mit.edu/neudc/

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at neudc10@mit. edu.

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CfN: Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize for Productive Youth Development

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Entitled to nominate are specialists and experts in the field of child and adolescent research worldwide. The Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize for Productive Youth Development awards outstanding scientific contributions of individuals from all disciplines aiming at the improvement of young people’s development and perspectives worldwide.

All documents pertaining to the nomination should be submitted to the offices of the Jacobs Foundation by 30 April 2010.

http://award.jacobsfoundation.org/en/call-for-nominations/

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Scholarships, Multidisciplinary PhD Program in International Studies

PhD Scholarships
Multidisciplinary PhD Program in International Studies
School of International Studies, University of Trento, Italy

The School of International Studies at the University of Trento is accepting applications for the places in the doctoral program in International Studies for the 2010-2011 academic year. The doctorate combines multidisciplinary approaches within a structure that allows students to specialize in one of three tracks: International Politics, International Law and International Economics. It is entirely in
English, with a taught component in the first year.

Candidates are asked to include in the application a short summary (max 5 pages - 2500 words) of their proposed research. While all projects related to the main areas covered in the School of International Studies are welcome, candidates with interests in the following areas are particularly welcome: European Union Law, European
Political, Economic and Monetary Integration, EU Public Policy, Multi-level Governance, Transatlantic Relations, Transnational Crime, Comparative Legal Studies, International Criminal Justice, Peacebuilding, Post-1945 International and European History and International Trade and Economic Development.

The School offers a number of full scholarships renewable for three years and does not charge tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and will be augmented by 50% for authorized research periods spent abroad.

Application Deadline: 28 April 2010

Further information and application information are available at:
http://portale.unitn.it/dr/sis/admissions.htm

Email: phd@sis.unitn. it
Phone: +39 0461 883150

Sincerely,

Rosaria Astarita
************ ****
PhD Program
School of International Studies
Via Verdi 8/10
38122 Trento IT
Ph +39 0461 883150
Fax +39 0461 883152
http://portale. unitn.it/ drsis/

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CfA: Summer School on Human Rights, Minorities and Diversity Management

Summer School on Human Rights, Minorities and Diversity Management

21.06.2010 -- 02.07.2010

Bozen/Bolzano Italy

The Summer School deals with the complexities of human and minority rights and diversity management in Europe mainly through the discussion of the international and interregional protection mechanisms of the United Nations, the OSCE and the Council of Europe. Moreover, the wide range of linguistic, educational and political rights to be found in different national constitutional systems will be explored. A special focus explores the concept of cultural diversity under EC law as gaining more and more significance beyond the context of minority protection, as well as the phenomena of immigration and social inclusion. The Summer School will attempt to clarify what it is that forms the core of European identity and whether this factor can overcome the ethno-national legacies of the past.

We offer not only an in-depth overview on human and minority rights but also the possibility to discuss their implementation with international leading academics, lawyers and practitioners from international organisations.

As a conclusion to the Summer School participants will participate in an international conference presenting the final results of the research project "Minority Protection in Central Europe" (see www.eurac.edu/mimi). Thus students will have the opportunity of engaging in expert discussions about the implementation of minority rights and its impact on those concerned.

Applications online at www.eurac.edu/summerschool until 30.04.2010.

Tuition fee: 500â‚¬. Accommodation, travel costs and other expenses are not covered by the tuition fee. Scholarships covering the tuition fee are available. Convenient accommodation for every participant can be arranged by the organizers.

For further information, including detailed programme and enrolment procedure, please visit: www.eurac.edu/summerschool

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Postdoctoral Associate: World-Historical Dataverse, University of Pittsburgh

World-Historical Dataverse Postdoc. The World History Center (www.worldhistory.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh seeks applicants, pending budgetary approval, for a three-year appointment as Postdoctoral Associate, beginning fall 2010, in the World-Historical Dataverse (www.dataverse.pitt.edu) -- a project to create a large-scale world-historical dataset.

We seek candidates with a strong background in computer science and information technology and a strong interest in working in applied and applications- oriented research. The successful candidate will lead the software design as well as programming effort for integration of heterogeneous data from a wide variety of information sources related to the World-Historical Dataverse project, which is part of an active and growing World History Center. The appointee’s work will require
close collaboration with co-workers in the Department of History, the University Library System, the School of Arts & Science, and the School of Information Science. A background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and experience with historical data is desirable. Inquiries may be addressed to Patrick Manning at pmanning@pitt. edu.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. before June 2010. Send letter of application, full CV, a dissertation chapter, and three letters of recommendation to Patrick Manning, Chair, World-Historical Dataverse Postdoc Search Committee, Department of History, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. (Application materials may also be sent electronically to pmanning@pitt. edu.) Deadline for applications is June 1, 2010. The University of
Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.

Contact Info:
Patrick Manning, Chair
World-Historical Dataverse Postdoc Search Committee
Department of History
3702 Posvar Hall
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

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Postdoc in p2p storage, security, NTU Singapore

A post-doctoral position (for a period of 12-18 months) is available at the School of Computer Engineering in NTU Singapore. The candidate should have strong background in distributed systems and security. The project for which the candidate is being sought is related to fine-grained access control in peer-to-peer storage systems, and with applications to decentralized online social networks.

The position is with the SANDS research group at NTU:
group webpage http://sands.sce.ntu.edu.sg/
and PI's web-page http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/home/anwitaman/ .

NTU Singapore in general, and also SANDS research group has a very international/ cosmopolitan environment, and has strong international collaborations with academia (particularly in Europe) as well as industry.

Singapore prides itself to be on the silk-way of Asia's knowledge economy, and is also well situated and connected. The quality of living is very high, while the cost of living compared to developed countries is relatively low, and a very competitive (and somewhat negotiable) compensation package is offered.

The candidate should be available to join latest by August 2010. The candidate should have defended his Phd before August 2010. To apply, please email your CV to anwitaman@ntu. edu.sg

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CfA: CEEL program in Adaptive Economic Dynamics - Intensive course in Macroeconomics and Financial Crises

CEEL program in Adaptive Economic Dynamics
11-23 July 2010
11th Trento Summer School
Intensive course in Macroeconomics and Financial Crises

Co-Directors:
Daniel Heymann, University of San Andrés and University of Buenos Aires
Peter Howitt, Brown University
Axel Leijonhufvud, UCLA and University of Trento

The Trento Summer Schools are intended for advanced graduate students and post-doctoral scholars. People interested in participating in the Summer School are encouraged to apply by submitting a curriculum vitae, a two-page essay describing their interest in macroeconomics and financial crises, a course transcript from their PhD program, including advanced examinations passed, two letters of recommendation,
and statements about their current or projected research. Applications are due by 10 May 2010: please fill in the application form online and submit the required documents.

http://www-ceel.economia.unitn.it/summer_school/eleventh/index.html

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CfA: Visiting Scholars, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton

Call for Applications, Visiting Scholars, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University

Fellowships for Scholars AcademicYear 2011-2012
http://sss.ias.edu/applications

IAS School of Social Science The Institute for Advanced Study is an independent private institution founded in 1930 to create a community of scholars focused on intellectual inquiry, free from teaching and other university obligations. Each year scholars from around the world apply to come to the Institute to pursue their own
research.

Those who are chosen are offered a membership for a set period and a stipend. Members receive access to the extensive resources of the Institute, including offices, access to libraries, subsidized restaurant and housing facilities, and some secretarial services.

The School of Social Science each year invites as Members up to twenty visiting scholars who constitute a genuinely interdisciplinary and international group. A completed doctorate or equivalent is required by the application deadline, and memberships are awarded at both the junior and senior levels.

Memberships are awarded for the full academic year only. Visiting Members are expected to pursue only their own research, while the School organizes a weekly seminar at which Members as well as invited guests present their ongoing work. The School is not wedded to any particular intellectual or disciplinary approach. It welcomes applications in economics, political science, law, psychology, sociology, and anthropology. It encourages social scientific work with a historical and
humanistic bent and also considers applications in history, philosophy, literary criticism, literature, and linguistics. The following thematic focus is neither an exclusive nor excluding theme; it is expected that only onethird of the accepted scholars will pursue work relating to this theme. Applications are strongly encouraged from scholars across the social sciences, whether or not their research corresponds to the theme.

Theme 2011--2012: MORALITIES
Moral issues–viewed broadly–have become crucial in the public sphere. Whether they concern abortion, stem cell research, defense of human rights, control of immigration, penal treatment of delinquency, social responses to poverty, humanitarian justifications for war or interpretation of the financial crisis, moral arguments and moral sentiments are constantly mobilized in policy decisions. The inscription of this recent evolution in a longer history of the formation of moral
subjectivities certainly needs to be explored. Similarly, encounters and conflicts
between moral models should be analyzed.

The politics of moralities manifests itself in the everyday life of institutions. Justice, police, prison, education, medicine, mental health, and social work are privileged domains for the study of moral economies. Situations of violence, suffering, exclusion, discrimination, and stigmatization also involve the
construction of moral communities and boundaries, moral categories and judgments. In all these cases, moralities are not given realities: they are combined with affects and norms, just as the moral sphere is closely linked to law and religion. Social scientists themselves are personally involved in these moral issues. Interest in moral issues is certainly not recent. Philosophers have always dealt with morality; historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and economists have analyzed the formation and implementation of moral norms and values; and emerging fields, such as moral psychology and neuroethics, propose innovative understandings.

* But how can we articulate these disciplinary paradigms? How could the study of morality move beyond formal dilemmas to comprehend the ordinary functioning of social action?

* How could the interpretation of moralities resist reduction to a choice between relativism and universalism?

* How are moral economies permanently negotiated and transformed in confrontations with each other?

* How are moral and political issues increasingly associated, particularly around human rights and humanitarian intervention?

* How can social scientists continue to develop their critical approach when accounting for situations and facts so morally loaded? Under the direction of James D. Wolfensohn Professor Didier Fassin, these are some issues the seminar—-which is the second part of a two year cycle on "Values in a Changing World"—-will examine. Funding for Members Stipends are individually negotiated, taking into account the applicant's base salary and the level of sabbatical and other grant support he or she can secure. In setting compensation, the School attempts to provide half of the
current academic base salary for all Members, up to a maximum of $65,000.

In the upcoming academic year, the Institute will again take part in a program sponsored by the American Council of Learned Societies: the Frederick Burkhardt Fellowships. These fellowships support more adventurous, more wide-ranging and longer-term patterns of research than are current in the humanities and related social sciences. Applicants must submit to ACLS a research plan typically covering a 3 - 5 year period, during which time one year could be spent as a Member at the
Institute, either in the School of Historical Studies or the School of Social Science. Qualified candidates who would like to apply for affiliation with either School of the Institute for Advanced Study under the auspices of this program should visit the ACLS website (www.acls.org)

For more information see
http://sss.ias.edu/applications

Application Deadline:
November 1, 2010
Applications must be submitted
through the online application
system, available at
www.sss.ias.edu/applications

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CfA: Scholarships, European Forum Alpbach 2010

Dear students and recent graduates,

With "Construction and Reality" as its general theme in 2010, the European Forum Alpbach (19th August to 04th September) undertakes to analyse an omnipresent dichotomy. Whether it is in science, in the arts, in politics or in economics: humanity has always tried to understand the way that leads from a concept to its realisation, or to bridge the gap between the two. The global financial and economic crisis has proven that despite modern forecasting technologies and the globe-spanning communication network, our topic remains as relevant as ever.

The European Forum Alpbach 2010 will give its participants a choice of 14 one-week seminars which will analyse the manifold relationships between "Construction and Reality" in a variety of academic fields. The Alpbach Symposia will approach the topic offering a more practice-oriented vantage point. A plethora of panel discussions will give you the opportunity to debate the most burning current issues in the fields of healthcare, technology, economics, international politics, space planning and financial markets. Summer Schools for European Law and Health Care, as well as a rich cultural agenda, complete the programme.

Our international interdisciplinary conference offers an opportunity to enter into discussion with renowned personalities. In a unique atmosphere, experts from politics, business and academia will discuss burning issues of our times with the participants. An extensive social programme gives participants the chance to continue debates outside the conference and seminar rooms. The special nature of the European Forum now brings more than 3,500 participants to the Tyrolean village of Alpbach every year.

To enable young people to share in this experience, we offer scholarships for students and recent graduates with the kind support of our donors. For more details about the scholarship program please have a look at our website http://www.alpbach.org/scholarships

Best regards,

Franz Mailer

European Forum Alpbach Non-Profit Foundation under Private Law
Invalidenstrasse 5/7, 1030 Vienna, Austria
fon: +43 1 7181711-13
fax: +43 1 7181701
e-mail: stipendium@alpbach.org

PS: In numerous European countries, Alpbach Initiative Groups and Clubs offer additional scholarship opportunities. These associations, which are run by Alpbach alumni, also organise events in the spirit of Alpbach. More details can be found at http://www.alpbach.org/asscociates

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CYPRUS: 16 MBA Scholarships at Cyprus

CyprusAid Scholarships Scheme

As from 1994 the Government of the Republic of Cyprus has launched the Technical and Development Assistance Scheme, within the framework of which the Cyprus Government provides each year a number of scholarships of short and long duration for participation in educational courses organized by Academic Institutions in Cyprus, as part of its Official Development Assistance (ODA) strategy. All the scholarships are provided officially on a bilateral basis (from Government to Government) and are announced through the diplomatic channels.

List of scholarship recipient countries for the academic year 2010-2011

1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Bangladesh
4. Bosnia Herzegovina
5. Gambia
6. Georgia
7. Indonesia
8. Iran
9. Kazakhstan
10. Kyrgyzstan
11. Moldova
12. Pakistan
13. Sudan
14. Tajikistan
15. Uzbekistan

All the countries in the above list are included in the OECD DAC List of ODA Recipients (thus addressing the need to direct resources to developing countries). The list is subject to change on a yearly basis.

All fields of study are areas in which Cyprus has accumulated expertise (like Tourism, Services, Management, Forestry etc.).

Please note that residents of:
1) Azerbaijan, Gambia, Sudan and Uzbekistan can apply only for the MBA/MPSM Programme offered by the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM).
2) Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova and Pakistan can apply only for the MBA Programme offered by the European University Cyprus (EUC).
3) Armenia, Iran and Kazakhstan can apply only for the MBA Programme offered by the University of Cyprus (UCY).
4) Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan can apply only for the MBA Programme offered by the University of Nicosia (UNIC).

In the case that an applicant submits an application to a University, other than the one shown next to its country, the application will not be considered as valid.

For more information, on the MBA/MPSM scholarships, please click below:

MBA/MPSM SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.planning.gov.cy/planning/Planning.nsf/dmlcyplan_en/dmlcyplan_en?OpenDocument

MBA/MPSM SCHOLARSHIPS

The Republic of Cyprus is offering up to a total of sixteen (16) full scholarships of 12-months duration to study for the attainment of the Master in Business Administration (MBA) or Master in Public Sector Management (MPSM)* title for the academic year 2010-2011. The Universities taking part in the scheme are: the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM), the European University Cyprus (EUC), the University of Cyprus (UCY) and the University of Nicosia (UNIC). Each University will receive up to four (4) students who will attend the above study programme as official scholarship holders from the Republic of Cyprus. Eligible candidates are citizens of the list of scholarship recipient countries for the academic year 2010-2011, as per the distribution shown below:

· Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM)

Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the CIIM Master in Business Administration (MBA) or Master in Public Sector Management (MPSM) programmes are citizens of Azerbaijan, Gambia, Sudan and Uzbekistan.

Applications received until: 30 June 2010

Please visit CIIM´s website for more information regarding the programme, the University and to download the relevant material for application.

· European University Cyprus (EUC)

Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the EUC Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme are citizens of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova and Pakistan.

Please visit the EUC website for more information regarding the programme, the University and to download the relevant material for application.

Applications received until: 31 May 2010

· University of Cyprus (UCY)

Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the UCY Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme are citizens of Armenia, Iran and Kazakhstan.

Applications received until: 31 May 2010

Please visit UCY´s website for more information regarding the programme, the University and to download the relevant material for application.

· University of Nicosia (UNIC)

Eligible candidates to apply for the scholarships to study at the UNIC Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme are citizens of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

Applications received until: 30 June 2010

Please visit UNIC's website for more information regarding the programme, the University and to download the relevant material for application.

Application procedure

In order to submit an application for scholarship, the applicant must fill-in the relevant application form for the respective University programme. Along with the University application each candidate must attain an official endorsement by her/his country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs using the Endorsement Form (detailed instructions on the endorsement procedure are included in the document). The applicant may then submit his/her application along with the endorsement form at a Competent Consular Authority of the Republic of Cyprus of their choice, not later than the deadline shown above for each University.

In order to expedite the process, it is strongly recommended that the applicant forwards a copy of the application form and a copy of the duly completed and stamped endorsement form to the Academic Institute organizing the program, as soon as he/she attains these documents. The originals should be submitted or sent to the Competent Consular Authority of the Republic of Cyprus, before the deadline (as instructed above). It is noted that ONLY applications accompanied by duly completed and stamped endorsement forms (by the applicant's Ministry of Foreign Affairs) will be considered for a scholarship award. Candidates from Armenia should obtain an endorsement of their application through the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia.

Important notes concerning the award of scholarships:

1. Candidates who have received a scholarship of either short or long duration by the Republic of Cyprus within the last two (2) years 2008 or 2009 are NOT eligible to apply for these scholarships.

2. Eligible candidates must be permanent residents of their country of citizenship.

3. All scholarships are offered officially by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus to other Governments on a bilateral basis as official technical assistance and not to individuals. Therefore, it is expected that with the end of the scholarship, the scholarship recipients will return to their country of citizenship so that the recipient country is benefited to the highest possible degree by the transfer of know-how and not just the individual receiving the scholarshsip.

4. For the scholarship to be awarded it is necessary for the candidate to accept the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship.

5. General information for visa application can be found at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus webpage here. Candidates from Georgia should refer to the Honorary Consular Officers of Cyprus in Ukraine (either in Kiev or Sevastopol) for visa application, information and application submission. The contact details can be found at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus webpage here.

* The MPSM title is offered only by CIIM

http://www.planning.gov.cy/planning/planning.nsf/All/C5118DDEDDDA9F3BC225757600261281?OpenDocument

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AUSTRIA: 8 PhD fellowships, Political Science, IHS Vienna

Political Science

Admission

MULTI-LEVEL POLITICS IN EUROPE

Program in Political Science 2010-2013
We are now accepting applications for the next postgraduate program in political science, which will start on 1 October 2010.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in political science or other disciplines relevant to the program. Degrees should be received by October 2010. Excellent command of the English language is essential since the working language of the program is English. Above all, interested candidates will have to demonstrate that they are willing and able to embark upon a PhD project on a topic related to the theme of the program.

Conditions

The program starts on 1 October 2010. Successful candidates will have access to fully-equipped office space at the institute and enjoy the full range of IHS support services. We offer 8 fellowships of 850 Euro per month (tax-free), but participation in the program is also possible for a limited number of additional students with alternative sources of funding.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should complete the application form and email it, together with a letter of motivation (1-2 pages), a current curriculum vitae, a dissertation outline (6-10 pages), and scans of relevant academic certificates (BA, MA, MSc, Diploma etc.), to the Department's administrative manager Elisabet Torggler (office.pol@ihs. ac.at). We accept Microsoft Word and PDF documents.

The closing date is 31 May 2010. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place in mid-June 2010.

http://www.ihs.ac.at/vienna/IHS-Departments-2/Political-Science-1/Postgraduate-Program/Admission-2.htm

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ITALY: 23 PhD Fellowships at University of Rome 1 "La Sapienza"

UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI ROMA "LA SAPIENZA"
Ph.D. Schools of the University of Roma La Sapienza

Call for Applications to fellowships and admission
of Foreign Nationals Educated Abroad
Academic Year 2010-2011

1. Announcement

The University of Rome "La Sapienza" offers twenty three year full-time postgraduate PhD positions with fellowship for attaining the degree of "Dottore di Ricerca" (PhD) in the Doctoral Schools listed in appendix.

Each fellowship amounts to 19.800,00 per year; this amount includes national insurance contributions (INPS) that fellowship recipients are required to pay (8,91% for 2010).

The fellowship doesn't cover the annual entrance fee.
The PhD Programme lasts three years and may be extended to a fourth year (without grant), subject to approval by the School authorities. At the end of the first and second year of attendance, students have to be evaluated as proficient according to the rules of the Schools.

2. Admission requirements

Applications are opened to candidates who:
- are not Italian citizens;
- are not residents of Italy;
- have obtained an academic qualification abroad by a non-Italian institution which satisfies the entrance requirements for admission to the Doctoral Programme, i.e., a degree equivalent to the Italian diploma di laurea/laurea specialistica/ laurea magistrale, or expect to obtain it before 31 July 2010. The equivalence of each qualification to the relevant Italian degree will be ascertained (for the sole purpose of this competition) by the Academic Board of the Schools.

3. Selection and admissions

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the documents listed in 5.2. Successful applicants will be assigned to a Doctoral School.

Each Doctoral School will decide in which Programme (within those belonging to each School, see enclosure) to enrol the candidate on the basis of both his/her preferences and interests.

4. Attainment of PhD

Students must attend the courses and the seminars offered by their Programme, pass the related examinations, and prepare a PhD dissertation, which must have original results.

The PhD title is obtained at the end of the third year after the candidate dissertation and its positive evaluation made by an independent Jury appointed by the Rector. The discussion may be delayed with the approval of the School authorities, but not for more than one year.

5. Applications and deadline

To submit the application candidates should e-mail to the address of the School of their choice (see Schools Directors e-mail list, enclosed):

5.1 a completed and signed application form available on the website page:
http://www.uniroma1.it/studenti/laureati/dottorati/default.php
5.2 the following supporting documents:
- a photocopy of their identity card or passport;
- Curriculum vitae et studiorum in English;
- a copy of degree certificate and list of exams with marks;
- a declaration of advanced knowledge of English language;
- a report on any research carried out by the candidate (if any);
- a list of publications (if any);
- any further qualification and information the candidate wishes to be taken into account;
- a brief statement explaining his/her Doctoral School choice;
- a description of the candidate's scientific interests;
- an outline of their short research project (if any).
- two letters of reference by university professors or eminent researchers/ experts of equivalent status; such letters must be sent directly to the Directors of the Schools (see e-mail addresses, enclosed).

The deadline for submission of the application and supporting documents above listed is 31 May 2010.

The University may exclude at any time candidates lacking admission requirements.

6. General rules

Doctorate fellowships are incompatible with any other one granted by Italian or International subjects.

Fellowships cannot be awarded to candidates who have already (either entirely or partially) benefited from a similar grant to attend a PhD Course provided by an Italian University or by an International Institution.

7. Operational indications

The list of winners, and of those who may be considered as eligible if places become free, will be published on the official web-site:
http://www.uniroma1.it/studenti/laureati/dottorati/default.php
within 30 June 2010.

Successful applicants will find the indication of the deadline for accepting the fellowship on the above mentioned short list.

Further instructions to complete the enrolment in the academic year 2010/2011 will be e-mailed only to the winners successively.

Formal certificates of the declared academic qualifications and transcripts of the academic curriculum should be sent upon awarding of the fellowships no later than 10 September 2010.

Rome, 23 April 2010
THE RECTOR

http://www.uniroma1.it/studenti/laureati/dottorati
http://www.uniroma1.it/documenti/studenti/laureati/dottorati/2010PhD_Call.pdf

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May 4, 2010

PhD position at University of Oslo on 'Internet of Things

The group of Networks and Distributed systems at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo is announcing a *PhD scholarship in the area of Internet of Things*.

PROJECT OUTLINE

The scholarship is in the framework of the SeaS (Sensors as Services) international project aiming at contributing to the concept of the Internet of Things (IOT). IoT aims at breaking the boundaries between the virtual and the physical worlds. Thus, the IOT concept refers to physical devices, which are accessible through the Internet and thus, act as an extension to the World Wide Web. The project aims at demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of integrating heterogeneous (or hybrid) sensor technologies as reusable services within the Internet of Things.

IoT involves the use of data-centric distributed systems such as the dynamic Web, multi-scale sensor networks, network-monitoring systems, and various data-dissemiantione systems. The ubiquitous presence of such systems creates very large application networks that spread over large geographical areas and diverse intra-and inter-organizationa l domains. However, the realization of this potential demands adequate support from middleware and networks that could be used to deploy, manage and evolve such systems. In order to build a system that is capable of handling such a demanding situation, there is a clear need to develop new technologies (middleware and otherwise) for the dynamic provision of hybrid services and the scalable, mobile, adaptive and reliable dissemination of data. The resulting platform will bring additional opportunities for the development of innovative service-based systems by
exploiting the emergence of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), Ubiquitous Computing, and Cloud Computing environments.

We are seeking a student who is interested in designing, developing, and evaluating techniques that address these issues.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

A PhD position is a regular job with social benefits and with salary starting from 355.400 NOK per year.

The currently open positions are for four years with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date must be no later than 1 October, 2010. The compulsary will work be for duties beyond the normal research and project work, such as teaching and supervision of master students.

HOST INSTITUTION AND ENVIRONMENT

The University of Oslo is Norway's largest and oldest institution of higher education. Founded in 1811, today the University of Oslo has approx. 30,000 students and 4,600 employees. Four Nobel Prize winners and two Turing award recipients indicate the quality of the research at the University in general and at the Department of Informatics in particular.

The country, also known for its unique scenic beauty, has been ranked by the UN as having the highest standard of living in the world. Oslo is considered one of the sunniest places in Northern Europe, with summer temperatures averaging 21 degrees Celsius.

SUITABLE BACKGROUND AND REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have a degree in Computer Science, or in a related study, with excellent results. They must also be able to demonstrate interest in scientific research. The ideal candidate for the position will have strong background in distributed computing.

You may apply if you have not yet completed your degree, but expect to do so before the position starts.

University of Oslo is an equal opportunity employer.

Knowledge of Norwegian is not a prerequisite for application.

English is our working language for research.

The current PhD students and postdocs in our group are coming from more than 5 different countries.

We expect the candidate to be internationally oriented and willing to do, for example, summer internships abroad.

Full version of this announcement including detailed information about the application procedure can be found using the following link:

http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/400986/64290?iso=no

Applications are submitted using the same link.

*** The closing date for applications is 15th May, 2010. ***

Further questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to prof Frank Eliassen by email frank@ifi.uio.no .

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USA: Professional Development Seminars for English Language Teachers

There's still time for you to save 10% on tuition for ELT Institute July-August continuing professional development seminars. Our "Early bird promotion" ends on *June 1, 2010*, however, so please click here http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/eltinstitute/registration-1, or paste the link into your browser, for tuition and registration procedure information.

We are moving forward on a blended TEFL certificate- --70 hours on-line at your own pace, and 60 hours face-to-face at Hunter College in August or January. I would greatly appreciate your sharing this e-mail with faculty and friends who might be interested in our seminars or TEFL Certificate program. I will be happy to answer any questions. We hope to see you at Hunter College soon!

Sincerely,
Alison Rice
Director
arice@hunter.cuny.edu

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USA: Scholarships for international students at Lake Forest College

Every well-qualified international student offered admission is guaranteed to receive a Global Enrichment Scholarship award of $15,000 per year ($60,000 over four years).

Forester Scholarships, ranging from $3000 to $8000, recognize a dedication to academics, the arts, sciences and community. Scholarship awards will be prioritized for those students who submit their Forester Scholarship application with their application for admissions. Majoring in a particular area is not a requirement of any scholarship.

Lake Forest College is one of the nation's most innovative liberal arts colleges. In addition to in the humanities, social and natural sciences, the College features inventive programs of study in communications, business, Asian Studies, Islamic World Studies, and still other contemporary areas. Abundant internship and research opportunities, close interaction with highly skilled professors, and practical programs in nearby Chicago set Lake Forest College apart.

For more information: http://www.lakeforest.edu/admissions/international/

Lake Forest College's YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/lakeforestcollege

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CfA: Visiting Scholars, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University

The Institute for Advanced Study is an independent private institution founded in 1930 to create a community of scholars focused on intellectual inquiry, free from teaching and other university obligations. Each year scholars from around the world apply to come to the Institute to pursue their own research.

Each year up to twenty visiting scholars are offered a membership for a set period and a stipend. Members receive access to the extensive resources of the Institute, including offices, access to libraries, subsidized restaurant and housing facilities, and some secretarial services. A completed doctorate or equivalent is required by the
application deadline, and memberships are awarded at both the junior and senior levels.

The theme for 2011-2012 is Moralities. Application deadline is November 1, 2010. Applications must be submitted online: www.sss.ias.edu/applications

For more information: http://www.sss.ias.edu/

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USA: Postdoc Fellow in Media Studies at The University of Denver

The Department of Media, Film, and Journalism Studies in the Divisions of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Denver invites applications for a lecturer-postdoctor al fellow beginning Fall 2010 with a three-year contract, renewable annually. This position is designed for individuals who have recently completed their Ph.D. with the opportunity to participate in career development workshops and our division-wide faculty mentoring program. Eligible candidates will have received a Ph.D. no earlier than May 2007.

Preferred qualifications include demonstrated expertise in international, global, and/or multicultural communication and/or media and the ability to teach research methods. The department has foci in film, new media, journalism, strategic communication, politics, law and ethics, and health communication.

Applications review will begin after *May 15, 2010*.

For more information: http://www.du.edu/ahss/schools/mfjs/

Online application: https://www.dujobs.org

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USA: Freshmen and transfer scholarships at Felician College

Felician College has restructured its undergraduate scholarship awards to better accommodate students during these difficult economic times. Our awards are very generous:

- Freshmen scholarships: from *$9,000 to full tuition*, based on either high school GPA or SAT score
- Transfer scholarships: from $8,000 to $16,500, based on cumulative GPA from any college or university in the world the student transfers from

All scholarships are renewable for up to four years of study, and unlike our previous scholarships, students are not required to take the SAT or ACT in order to receive the award. A combination of SAT/ACT score and high school GPA is only required for students who wish to receive a full tuition scholarship. It's a great opportunity for students to realize their dreams of studying in the United States without breaking the bank!

For more information about these scholarships or program offerings, please contact:

M'Elise Young
Office of International Programs
Felician College
Website: http://www.felician.edu/
Email: oip@felician. edu
Phone: +1-201-559-6048
Felician College Facebook Pages: http://www.felician.edu/facebook/

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CfP: The Language of Communication, COMMUNIS, Bitola, Macedonia

The International organization for research, training and development COMMUNIS is pleased to announce a five days internatonal and multidisciplinary conference dedicated to the Language of Communication. We are welcoming a broad participants, including researchers, educators, students, professors, NGO representatives and
other interesting institutional representatives to present their papers, to share their research results and to discuss in all offered topics and sessions. This conference will focus the various types of communications (interpersonal, nonverbal, mass-communications , organizational etc.) between people, groups and organizations in general and the education, economy, history, politics, electronic media, arts ( performing art especially) as a part of particular sciences.

Call for papers:
http://www.communis.bitolainfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=4

Abstracts should be sent to the COMMUNIS Organizing Committee:
Mail : socommunis652@ gmail.com

The deadline of submission of the abstracts is : June 1, 2010.

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BURSE: Bursele internationale ale Bundestag-ului German [DL: 30 iun]

Bursele parlamentare internationale ale Bundestag-ului German dau posibilitatea tinerilor calificati si interesati de politica - proveniti din Europa Centrala si de Est, precum si din SUA - sa cunoasca sistemul politic parlamentar din Germania, ei absolvind o perioada de practica in Bundestag, timp de 15 saptamani. In plus, cooperarea cu cele trei universitati din Berlin le inlesneste bursierilor o privire asupra domeniului universitar german. Romania participa la program deja de peste
zece ani.

In anul 2011, cinci bursieri din Romania pot lua parte iarasi la program. Participantii primesc o bursa lunara de 450 de euro. Sunt preluate suplimentar costurile pentru trei tipuri de asigurare studenteasca - de sanatate, impotriva accidentelor si de raspundere civila - precum si taxele administrative si contributiile sociale. In afara de acestea se asigura cazare gratuita sau un supliment de 250 de euro pe luna, in cazul cazarii asigurate personal de participant. De asemenea, sunt rambursate cheltuielile de transport spre, respectiv de la Berlin.

Bursa IPS este disponibila pentru tineri inalt calificati, angajati, cu spirit deschis si interesati de politica, care au vointa de a participa activ si responsabil la configurarea viitorului democratic al tarii lor. Cei interesati trebuie sa poata face dovada absolvirii studiilor universitare, iar la inceperea programului trebuie sa nu fi implinit inca varsta de 30 de ani.

Programul IPS incepe la 1 martie 2011 si dureaza pana la 31 iulie 2011. Vor participa circa 120 de persoane din 20 de tari.

Data limita pentru inscriere este: 30 iunie 2010 (stampila de inregistrare a sosirii la ambasada).

Mai multe informatii si formularul de inscriere le gasiti pe site-ul Bundestag-ului German: http://www.bundestag.de/ips

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Testimonial

I am writing this on behalf of the Armenian Association for Academic Partnership and Support to express our gratitutde to the founder of 10resources yahoogroup, Radu Iliescu. Such an academic informational group being unique in the web provides the subscribers with full information on educational and academic opportunities possible worldwide.

The main advantage of this group is that it covers all the fields of Academia - social sciences and humanities, exact science, natural sciences and etc. All the announcements are well organised and easy to read.

Many scholars and students from Armenia have already applied to programmes spread by Radu. We all wish him continuity in his useful and productive work. Thanks.

Sincerely yours, Mr. Khachik Gevorgyan, Ph.D. Lecturer, Department of Iranian Studies Yerevan State University. President, Armenian Association for Academic Partnership and Support