Vacancy: Three Ph.D. student positions, McMaster Univ (Canada)

Three Ph.D student opportunities are available in the Hydrometeorology & Climatology Research Group, at the School of Geography and Earth Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (< http://www.science. mcmaster. ca/~geo/index. html>) focusing on:

(a) CO2, water vapor and energy flux measurements from three different-age (65, 33, 5-yr old) afforested conifer forest ecosystems at Turkey Point in southern Ontario using eddy covariance technique and soil CO2 flux observations using a chamber system.

Objectives are to evaluate the response of different age forest ecosystem to environmental stresses such as drought and temperature stresses etc.

(b) Stand level carbon and nitrogen cycle modeling using Canadian Land Surface Scheme (CN-CLASS). The objectives are to improve understanding of processes controlling (a) fluxes of carbon, water and energy and (b) nutrient cycling in different-age forest ecosystems, using observed fluxes.

(c) Regional ecosystem modeling using the Canadian Terrestrial Ecosystem Model (CTEM). The project objectives are to explore the impacts of natural and anthropogenic effects (i.e. N deposition, CO2 fertilization, other environmental stresses etc) on simulated carbon, water and nitrogen exchanges in terrestrial ecosystems, particularly forests. Analysis will involve conducting sensitivity
tests under various future climate change scenarios. Both CLASS and CTEM are used in the Canadian GCM.

This research is being funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada. Turkey Point flux sites are also associate sites of the Canadian Carbon Program or Fluxnet-Canada. Please visit our group website for more information: ().

These opportunities are available from January 2008 (winter term). Review of the applications will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, copy of their grades and list of courses taken in the past and names of two referees to Dr. Altaf Arain at following address, preferable by 20 November
2007. Modeling students must have strong programming skills in Fortran and preferably in Unix or Linux.

Dr. Altaf Arain
Hydrometeorology & Climatology Research Group
School of Geography and Earth Sciences
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, L8S4K1, Canada.
Email: arainm@mcmaster. ca

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BSc (Hon), MSc, & PhD students at Univ of Cape Town

The Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG) has a number of Scholarships available for MSc and PhD studies in the general field of climate change, and in climate change impacts and adaptation. A limited number of scholarships are available to begin in 2008, with additional opportunities to begin in 2009. These scholarships are offered as part of the CSAG expansion the newly created NRF Chair in Climate Change awarded to Prof Hewitson.

Successful applicants will have broad flexibility to undertake there thesis research within the scope of the CSAG climate change research profile. However, specific areas of interest could include, but are not limited to, uncertainty and probability in climate projections, regional downscaling, multi-model multi-ensemble simulations, climate change versus natural/decadal variability, land-atmosphere
interactions, climate feedbacks, climate tele-connection stability, climate change impacts and adaptation, climate change communication and stakeholder engagement, and linking climate change science and society.

Students should be well motivated, able to work in a team environment, and have a strong interest in developing their disciplinary depth within a multi-disciplinary research environment. Applicants should have completed or be completing the appropriate pre-requisite degrees (BSc, BSc Honours, or MSc) in a related discipline (meteorology, physics, climatology, land surface processes, hydrology, computer
science, applied maths, statistics, etc.), and ideally have some climate coursework and/or experience in their background. Interested applicants currently engaged with their undergraduate and BSc Honours degrees should be on average ranking in the upper 30% of their classes. Applicants will be advantaged if they have one or more of
the following: good computational literacy, programming skills, exposure to or experience with climate models.

Duration and scholarship value: Scholarships are subject to adequate progress and valid for 3 years for a Phd, 2 years for MSc, and 1 year for a BSc Honours. Scholarship amounts are tax free, and will be of the order of ~R70 000 for a PhD, ~R50 000 for a MSc, and ~R10000-R15 000 for BSc Honours.

Deadlines: For 2007 the deadline for applications is the 31st
November. Early application is encouraged.

To apply: Please make an initial pre-application by email to Sharon Barnard (barnard@csag. uct.ac.za). No fax or postal applications please. Include in your initial application a letter of motivation outlining your interests, a full CV (no certificates) , and the names, email and telephone details of 2 referees. After initial selection, applicants will need to complete the normal University application
procedures. Please DO NOT complete the University procedures and forms until we have undertaken our initial screening.

About CSAG: CSAG is hosted within the Environmental and Geographical Science department, and is one of the largest research groups within Africa focused on climate systems research, with special interest in addressing scientific questions of importance to Africa. CSAG currently has 16 MSc and PhD students along with other post-docs, research associates, and support staff in IT and administration. The group has active funded research programs in climate change, seasonal forecasting, land-atmosphere feedbacks, regional and global modeling, as well as excellent collaboration across disciplines including climate impacts and adaptation issues, and a strong concern for linking science with society. CSAG has its own high-performance computing system (cluster and SMP systems) as well as full access to supercomputer capacity at the SA Centre for
High Performance Computing . Excellent collaboration exists with international research groups, and innovative approaches are actively pursued, for example in the new AfricanClimate@ Home grid computing program, or our partnership with the Stockholm Environmental Institute on user tools for regional
climate change projections.

The University of Cape Town is committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives.

Climate Systems Analysis Group
Environmental and
Geographical Science,
University of Cape Town,
South Africa.

email: climate@egs. uct.ac.za
phone: +27 21 650 5774
fax: +27 21 650 5773

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PhD student position in air quality modeling in Switzerland

The Paul Scherrer Institut is a centre for multi-disciplinary research and one of the world's leading user laboratories. With its 1200 employees it belongs as an autonomous institution to the Swiss ETH domain and concentrates its activities on solid-state research and material sciences, elementary particle and astrophysics, energy and environmental research as well as on biology and medicine.

The Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry (LAC) is engaged in air quality and climate research by field studies, smog chamber experiments and chemical transport models.

We are offering a*** PhD Student* position in the field of*** Air quality modeling*
The chemical composition of particulate matter was recently measured and analyzed in several field campaigns at different locations in unprecedented detail. This provides a unique opportunity to evaluate 3-dimensional photochemical models including emissions, meteorological transport, gasphase and aerosol chemistry. The challenges are on the one hand to get the boundary layer meteorological processes right on the other hand to get the emissions right. Recent research has shown that one also needs to revisit the assumptions concerning the formation processes leading to secondary organic aerosols.

The project will focus on aerosol formation processes in Switzerland and Europe. An intensive collaboration is planned with another PhD student focusing on meteorology and with a Canadian research group. A competitive Salary will be available.

*Your tasks***

- Use the meteorological models MM5 and/or the Alpine Model (aLMo) in combination with the chemical transport model CAMx in various configurations

- Improve the gaseous emissions, e.g. concerning biogenic sesqui-terpene emissions
- Improve the primary aerosol emissions (especially from domestic wood burning)
- Use and/or develop new schemes to represent the secondary organic aerosol formation in an appropriate manner (2)
- Test and evaluate the model versus various available and new data sets
- Present the results at workshops, conferences and in peer-reviewed journals

*Your profile***

You have a master/diploma degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, physics, chemistry or environmental science. Ideally, you already have some experience in meteorological or air quality modeling. Programming and computer skills are crucial. Good communication skills in English are required and in German beneficial.

*We are looking forward to your application*

Sebnem Andreani and André Prévôt
Paul Scherrer Institut
Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry
CH- 5232 Villigen-PSI
Switzerland

Please send your application to:
*sebnem.andreani@ psi.ch*

*http://lac.web. psi.ch/*

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Vacant PhD Position at the University of Bonn

Research field:
Numerical modeling of atmospheric chemical processes

Position:
A PhD position is available at the Meteorological Institute of the University of Bonn.

Together with another Postdoc student, the applicant will work within a common research project of the Meteorological Institutes of the Universities of Bonn and Mainz and the Max-Planck-Institut e for Chemistry in Mainz.

Contract:
The research is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). It is limited to a three year period with a salary TVL 13/2.

Proposed research of the project:
Numerical modeling of chemical processes in the atmosphere is essential to increase our understanding of atmospheric composition and its changes induced by human activity. In recent years, global-scale atmospheric models have been developed that calculate the concentration and processing of atmospheric trace constituents. However, for key problems, e.g. local air quality and long-range transport from local
sources, the development of high-resolution models is essential.

In this project such a model will be developed. The model will be driven by consistent meteorological and chemical fields. This will be achieved through an online coupling of the global ECHAM5/MESSy system with the COSMO-model of the German Meteorological Service. First applications of the newly developed model COSMO-MESSy will serve to investigate its capabilities for a detailed analysis of field measurements, the direct simulation of mesoscale chemical perturbations like dust
and biomass burning plumes, as well as an assessment and forecast of local air quality.

Qualifications:
Diploma/Master in meteorology, physics, informatics, mathematics or related fields.
Experience with numerical modeling of atmospheric processes.
Skills in Linux, FORTRAN, IDL or others.

Aplications:
Until end of December 2007 at the address:

Prof. Dr. Andreas Bott
Meteorological Institute
University of Bonn
Auf dem Huegel 20
D-53121 Bonn

Email: abott@uni-bonn. de

Prof. Dr. Andreas Bott
Geschaeftsfuehrende r Direktor
Meteorologisches Institut
Universitaet Bonn
Auf dem Huegel 20
D-53121 Bonn
Germany
Tel: +49-(0)228-735189
Fax: +49-(0)228-735188
http://www.meteo. uni-bonn. de/Deutsch/ Mitarbeiter/ ABott/index. html

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Ph.D. studentship in climate downscaling, University of Briti

Ph.D. studentship in climate downscaling,
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

A Canadian research network on climate downscaling has provided funding for a Ph.D./M.Sc. student in the Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sciences, at the Univ. of British Columbia. Research would involve using machine learning/statistica l methods (e.g. neural networks, kernel methods) to downscale the coarse-resolution global climate/weather model outputs to finer, local scales.

Applications include precipitation and extreme weather forecasts, and climate change scenarios. Please apply online at , or contact

Prof. William Hsieh,
E-mail: whsieh at eos.ubc.ca,
website: http://www.ocgy. ubc.ca/~william/ index.html

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2 Research Positions in Evaluation and Development of Urban S

*2 Research Positions in* *Evaluation and Development of Urban Surface Energy Balance Models King's College London*

An extensive number of urban land surface schemes (ULSS) have been developed. Two new projects aim to undertake a comprehensive assessment of these schemes.

· *Position 1* (NSF Funded) involves the evaluation of the urban parameterization in the Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model [a joint project with Arizona State University, USA]

· *Position 2:* (UK Met Office funded) involves the co-ordination of an international ULSS model intercomparison study [a joint project with the UK Met office and University of Reading] (
http://www.kcl. ac.uk/ip/ suegrimmond/ model_comparison .htm).

The two posts are each available for 24 months. The post holders are required to be highly numerate with science or engineering research experience and programming ability (Fortran and/or MatLab). Excellent English (written and spoken) is essential as both will involve extensive communication with partners located around the world. There may be opportunities for foreign travel. Experience in one or more of: modelling land-surface atmospheric exchanges, atmospheric science, urban climatology,
and/or model evaluation will be advantageous.

The appointment will be made on the RA1A or RA1B scale, £23,800 pa to £27,162 pa* *inclusive of London Allowance, depending on qualifications and experience

* *

*Applications Process: *Informal enquires to Prof. Sue Grimmond are welcomed (*E:* Sue.Grimmond@ kcl.ac.uk; *W*: http://www.kcl. ac.uk/ip/ suegrimmond/ index.htm). Further details and application packs are available on the College's website at

<
http://www.kcl. ac.uk/depsta/ pertra/vacancy/ external/ pers_detail. php?jobindex= 6219>,
<
http://www.kcl. ac.uk/depsta/ pertra/vacancy/ external/ pers_detail. php?jobindex= 6220>
, by emailing strand-recruitment@ kcl.ac.uk or faxing 020 7848 1352. Formal applications must be made using the forms contained therein.

Please quote reference number *W1/DAR/182/ 07 (NSF funded) and W1/DAR/183/07 (UK Met Office) *on all correspondence. If you would like to be considered for both please put both reference numbers on a single application.

* *

*The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 November 2007.*

* *

*Equality of opportunity is College policy.*
Professor Sue Grimmond
King's College London

Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Group
Department of Geography
The Strand, London WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom
phone : 44 20 7848 2275 fax: 44 20 7848 2287



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Vacancy: M.S. and Ph.D. students at Indiana Univ (USA)

The Atmospheric Science Program and Human-Environment Interactions Program in the Department of Geography at Indiana University are accepting applications for M.S. and Ph.D. students with interests in the following (faculty contacts for these areas are provided):

(i) Climate downscaling and analysis of historical climate variability at the regional, continental, and global scales (Pryor, Robeson)

(ii) Biogeochemical cycling – specifically atmosphere-surface exchange with foci on carbon, energy, water and particles (Barthelmie, Brown, Dragoni, Pryor, Rahman)

(iii) Sustainable energy systems with a focus on wind energy (Barthelmie, Pryor)

The Department has excellent facilities for experimental research including an AmeriFlux tower. We also have extensive expertise and world-class computational resources for research in remote sensing, GIS, and spatial statistics. For more about the faculty, programs, and facilities see

S.C. Pryor
Professor and Chair of Atmospheric Science Program and Director of Graduate
Studies
Dept. of Geography
Indiana University
701 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
Tel: 1-812-855-5155
Fax: 1-812-855-1661
Email: spryor@indiana. edu
WWW: php.indiana. edu/~spryor

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12 Ph.D. positions at ESSRES (Germany)

International PhD-Programme on Earth System Science in Germany

The Earth System Sciences Research School (ESSRES), funded by the German Helmholtz Association, offers 12 PhD-positions for outstanding young scientists in the topical field of earth system science.

The Alfred Wegener Institute of Polar and Marine Research Bremerhaven, the Institute of Environmental Physics at the University of Bremen, and the Jacobs University Bremen, provide a unique research environment in Germany, bridging the gap between traditional disciplines. The ESSRES combines observations, modelling, and data analysis in order to understand and decipher the complex earth's climate system and their interaction with the biosphere.

Areas of study include:
* Biogeoscience (e.g., carbon cycle, ecosystem analysis)
* Climate dynamics (e.g., earth system modelling)
* Geoinformatics (e.g., data management, GIS application)
* Geology (e.g., sediment cores)
* Geophysics (e.g., structure of marine sediments, palaeo bathymetry)
* Glaciology (e.g., ice core analysis)
* Physics and Chemistry of the Atmosphere (e.g., trace gases, aerosols, clouds)

Accompanying courses in earth system science contain a great deal of necessary technical and specialised areas: specialists from the institutes as well as national and international collaboration partners will give lectures about fundamental concepts of the related research fields, and provide knowledge through expert courses
on special themes. Students of the ESSRES will be given the opportunity to attend conferences and summer schools, excursions, as well as visits at international partner institutes. Furthermore, the PhD programme includes compulsory courses on presentation techniques, communication and scientific management.

The Helmholtz Research School on Earth System Science (ESSRES) invites suitable candidates to apply for a PhD position in our International PhD Programme which is going to start on 1st June, 2008.

Applicants with a Masters degree or a Diploma (or equivalent) in Biology, Biogeochemistry, Physics, Geosciences, Geology, Informatics, Mathematics, or related fields will be considered. Applicants are currently enrolled in a degree leading to a Master's or equivalent must have been awarded their degree prior to the start of the courses in October 2008.

The online application will accept submissions for the first round from 15 November, 2007, with deadline 31st January, 2008. Successful candidates are notified in spring 2008. The duration of the PhD stipend is 3 years. Students have the opportunity to
obtain their PhD degree at the University of Bremen or Jacobs University.

Application Details and Admission Requirements can be found at



Dr. Klaus Grosfeld - ESSRES Coordinator -
Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research
Bussestrasse 24
D - 27570 Bremerhaven
Germany
phone: +49 (0)471 4831 1765
email: info@earth-system- science.de

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Research Fellow, Univ of Hertfordshire (UK)

Research Fellow in Atmospheric Composition and Air Quality Modelling

Centre for Atmospheric and Instrumentation Research

University of Hertfordshire

Salary c£25,134

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated scientist to contribute to research programmes on modelling of atmospheric composition and air quality. The work will focus on processes affecting the distribution of pollutants such as aerosols and ozone on urban to global scales. You will work as part of the Atmospheric Dynamics and Air Quality team at CAIR.

You must have a good first degree in a relevant subject and a PhD in atmospheric sciences. Strong experience in the use of advanced models operating on LINUX platforms, programming languages (eg FORTRAN) and visualisation techniques including GIS will be essential. Research experience of using meteorological or air pollution
measurement data in combination with model results (eg satellite retrievals, aircraft data, ground based measurements, use of data assimilation techniques) will be a distinct advantage. You must have excellent skills in writing and speaking English and a good track record of publishing high quality papers.

For informal discussions please contact Professor Ranjeet S Sokhi, Centre for Atmospheric and Instrumentation Research (CAIR), Tel: 01707 284520, Fax: 01707 284208, Email: r.s.sokhi@herts. ac.uk. For further information please visit http://strc. herts.ac. uk/cair

Closing Date: 26 November 2007 Quote Reference: EN8223

Please include your full CV (with contact details of three referees)

You can apply for the above posts online at Further details are available from Human Resources, telephone (01707) 284802 (24-hour voicemail) quoting the relevant reference number. The University is committed to Promoting Equal Opportunities.

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PhD fellowships at the International Max-Planck Research School

Subject:
PhD fellowships at the International Max-Planck Research School on
Astrophysics in Garching/MunichFrom :
IMPRS announcements
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:36:30 +0100

Second call for applications -> please forward to potential PhD students

Important: Deadline 1st of December 2007 - (may be extended upon request)

Dear Colleagues,

The International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics (IMPRS) is soliciting applications for its PhD program. Located in the beautiful Munich-Garching area in southern Bavaria (Germany), the school offers a unique environment for graduate students due to the presence of four internationally renowned institutes which form the school:

* The Max-Planck Institute for extraterrestrial Physics (MPE)
* The Observatory of the University of Munich (LMU/USM)
* The Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA)
* The European Southern Observatory (ESO)

In addition, Astro-particle physics groups at the Technical University of Munich are participating as associated partners.

IMPRS offers a highly competitive PhD program, including lectures, seminars, and a research project supervised by scientists at one of the participating institutions. Since June 2004, the IMPRS on Astrophysics at the Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich is supported by the European Commission and is a Marie-Curie early stage training site. Course language is English. Students have access to ground and spaced based observatories and instrumentation operated by the participating institutes as well as supercomputers for advanced numerical simulations and theoretical studies.
Successful completion of the IMPRS program will be honored with an IMPRS certificate which supplements the doctoral degree (PhD) document awarded by the Ludwig-Maximilians University (or another university to be agreed upon before enrollment).

Applications for the program are open to students from all countries. More details on the IMPRS program and the admission requirements can be found at the IMPRS website http://www.imprs- astro.mpg. de/

The closing date for applications for the program starting in September 2008 is December 1, 2007. If for any reason you have problems keeping the deadline, please inform us ahead and we will extend it upon request. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Ms Ingram at IMPRS Admissions under: office@imprs- astro.mpg. de

Please apply by using the IMPRS application form available online at
http://www.imprs- astro.mpg. de/admission. html

Thank you for your support.

Dr. Werner Becker

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USA: Getty Institute - Graduate Internships

Graduate Internships at the Getty support full-time positions for students who intend to pursue careers in fields related to the visual arts. Programs and departments throughout the Getty provide training and work experience in areas such as curatorial, education, conservation, research, information management, public programs, and grantmaking.

More information on internship areas and host departments.

Eligibility
Graduate internships at the Getty are open to applicants of all nationalities. Students must either be currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to an advanced degree in a field relevant to the internship(s) for which they are applying or have completed a relevant graduate degree in 2005 or later with post-graduate activities in their field (paid or unpaid). (Students whose degrees were conferred prior to January 1, 2005 are not eligible.)

Terms
Internships are full-time beginning September 15, 2008. Most internships are for eight months, ending May 22, 2009. Conservation internships are full-time for twelve months, ending September 11, 2009. Grant amounts are $17,400 for eight months and $26,000 for twelve months. The grant includes health benefits, but housing is not provided.

Application Availability and Deadline
Completed application materials are due in the Getty Foundation office by December 15, 2007. We regret that incomplete or late applications (those received after December 15, 2007, regardless of their postmark date or place of origin) cannot be accepted for consideration. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications hand-delivered to the Getty Center or those sent by e-mail or fax. Application materials cannot be returned.

Notification
All applicants will be notified of the Getty's decision in April 2008.

How To Apply
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Inquiries
Please address inquiries to:
Attn: Graduate Internships
The Getty Foundation
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685
U.S.A.
Phone: 310.440.7320
Fax (inquiries only): 310.440.7703
Email: gradinterns@ getty.edu

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USA: Loeb Fellowship

Overview

The Fellowship is a unique opportunity to nurture the leadership potential of the most promising men and women in design and other professions related to the built and natural environment. It enhances the excellence of the GSD by exposing students to some of the most exciting midcareer professionals in their fields. John Loeb realized this potential when he endowed the Loeb Fellowship to fill a special place in American education: one that would greatly increase the practical effectiveness of the design professions. Now entering its fourth decade, with over 300 alumni, the Fellowship has made substantial progress toward that goal.

The Loeb Fellowship was established in 1970 through the generosity of the late John L. Loeb, Harvard College '24. Based at the Graduate School of Design, the program offers ten annual postprofessional awards for independent study at Harvard. Through the Fellowship, participants have access to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Design, the Graduate School of Education, Harvard Business School, Harvard College, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard Law School, the Kennedy School of Government, and M.I.T.

Who Should Apply

Loeb Fellows are accomplished, mid-career professionals who have been engaged in their field for a minimum of five years, have compiled a record of exemplary work, and have been identified as leaders by their peers. Most applicants have expertise in the disciplines in which the Design School grants degrees - architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and urban design. Others come from related fields such as journalism, fine arts, nonprofit administration, and public service. Good candidates typically share a passion for improving the quality of the built and natural environment, and a commitment to improving their own skills in pursuit of
that goal. Ideal applicants demonstrate a proven ability to create their own
program of work or study and carry it through to completion.

Since the central focus and goal of the Fellowship is to improve the environment of cities and natural areas in the United States, most applicants are from this country. However, it is clear that the program's goal cannot be accomplished without reference to work being done in other parts of the world. Therefore, the Fellowship welcomes applications from qualified international practitioners. Diversity is a very important consideration for the Fellowship on many levels. Applications are encouraged from men and women, people of color, and those with both typical and
atypical career paths.

The Fellowship is intended to serve practitioners, not to be an academic sabbatical. Applications from full-time academics are not encouraged. However, candidates whose work is divided between teaching and practice, and for whom this program will reinforce their work as practitioners, are welcome to apply.

Nomination Information

Nomination is not a requirement for application, however many excellent candidates learn about the Fellowship opportunity through the nomination process.

Please use this nomination form to introduce promising candidates to the Fellowship.

Either email the form directly to the Fellowship or download the form, fill it out and fax or mail to the Fellowship office.

Once the Fellowship office receives the completed nomination form, application materials will be forwarded to the prospective candidate. The nomination process is anonymous. The Fellowship does not indicate the name of the nominator in the letter sent to the prospective applicant, however nominators are encouraged to contact the nominee and talk with them about the fellowship opportunity.

Application Information

Application forms, letters of recommendation, and supplemental materials are due January 3, 2008 for a Fellowship beginning in September 2008. Instructions for how to complete the application are included on the application form. If you have any questions call Sally Young at 617.495.9345.

For the application forms, details on the application process, and more information about this program please go to http://www.gsd. harvard.edu/ professional/ loeb_fellowship/ .

For additional information, please contact:
Loeb Fellowship
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
48 Quincy Street room 420
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-9345
e-mail : loeb_fellowship@ gsd.harvard. edu

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FIVE COLLEGE WOMEN`S STUDIES RESEARCH CENTER RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS 2008-2009

A collaborative project of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst

The Center invites applications for its RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS for 2008-2009 from scholars and teachers at all levels of the educational system, as well as from artists, community organizers and political activists, both local and international.

Associates are provided with offices in our spacious facility, library privileges, and the collegiality of a diverse community of feminists. Research Associate applications are accepted for either a semester or the academic year.

The Center supports projects in all disciplines so long as they focus centrally on women or gender. Regular Research Associateships are non-stipendiary. We accept about 15-18 Research Associates per year.

Applicants should submit a project proposal (up to 4 pages), curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, and application cover sheet. Submit all applications to: Five College Women¢s Studies Research Center, Mount Holyoke College, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01075-6406.

Deadline is February 11, 2008.

For further information, contact the Center at TEL 413.538.2275, FAX 413.538.3121, email fcwsrc@fivecolleges .edu, website: http://www.fivecoll eges.edu/ sites/fcwsrc

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Tellus English Language Scholarship (TELS)

Scholarship / Financial aid: 55 places are available
Date: minimum of three weeks up to the maximum of three months
Deadline: 24th of December 2007
Open to: students

Announcement follows:

Details of the Tellus English Language Scholarship (TELS)
This scholarship is aimed at making a significant improvement in the students' level of English while also enhancing the lives of others. It is to be launched on the 1st of November 2007 with the deadline for entries the 24th of December 2007, and all successful applicants are required to start and finish their course before the 30th of June 2008. Only 55 places are available.

Candidates are accepted only if their applications have been approved by a Scholarship Partner.

The scholarship covers 75 per cent of tuition fees. For example, 15 hours of study per week would normally cost ~120.00 but, in the scholarship programme, it would only cost ~30 per week, a reduction of ~90.00. However, the scholarship does not cover accommodation, travel, travel insurance etc., and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they can pay for such extra costs. Students can arrange their own accommodation or can use our service for example Host Family (Home stay) Half Board ~ 25 Person per night for breakfast and evening meal or Host Family (Home Stay) Full Board ~ 27 Person per night for breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal. Tellus may be able to support applicants with financial hardship by assisting them to find part-time work.

The successful candidates are to study a course from the minimum of three weeks up to the maximum of three months.

The application process is simple. First, students fill in the registration form, but the key criterion is the supporting statement, in which they must detail in 250-300 words why an improvement in their English skills would improve the lives of others. Then, they must submit this to the participating partner who will ensure the application is complete and that the applicant meets the minimum standard of language level. Next, the partner will forward us the application for our approval and selection. Finally, the partner will be informed within seven days of receipt if the applicant has been successful who will in turn advise the applicant.

Website: http://www.tellusgroup.com/

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2008 Grants: Frozen Conflicts and Unrecognized States in Southeast Europe and Eurasia

Scholarship / Financial aid: 10 grants are available for junior scholars
Date: April 9-11 2008
Deadline: December 3, 2007
Open to: US students, scholars, and professionals

Announcement follows:

The Regional Policy Symposium Program, initiated in 2000 as a new model for supporting scholarship, provides US students, scholars, and professionals with a forum to examine and discuss current policy research on the countries of Eurasia and Central and East Europe from multi-disciplinary and multi-regional approaches. The research ultimately results in the development and dissemination of policy recommendations to academic and policy communities.

PROGRAM GOALS

The program, funded by the Title VIII Program of the US Department of State, has three primary goals:

* To enable US junior and senior scholars to work together in analyzing complex issues affecting the countries of Eurasia and Central and East Europe from multi disciplinary and multi-regional approaches.

* To encourage the cross-fertilization of ideas and networking opportunities among scholars with similar regional interests.

* To provide policymaking communities with knowledge of current research on evolving regions and valuable policy conclusions drawn from intensive interaction among scholars.

PROGRAM ACTIVITY

2008 Regional Symposium Grants: Frozen Conflicts and Unrecognized States in Southeast Europe and Eurasia

IREX, in collaboration with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars' Kennan Institute (WWC), will be administering a research Symposium that will examine the frozen conflicts and unrecognized states in Southeast Europe and Eurasia from political, historical, economic, cultural, and security perspectives. The Symposium will bring junior and senior scholars and members of the policy community together to study and discuss timely topics including: security and military cooperation;
economic trends; environment and safety; human rights; cross-border ethnic issues; trade development; legal reform; and foreign relations.

Research focus areas include: Abkhazia; Kosovo; Nagorno-Karabakh; Republika Srpska; South Ossetia and Transnistria.

Junior scholars will be chosen based on a national competition to present their current research on the topic of the Symposium. Grants will be awarded to approximately 10 junior scholars. The Regional Symposium is scheduled to take place in late March 2008 in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and will involve two full days of reviews of current research projects, roundtable discussions, and the development of policy recommendations.

For more information, eligibility requirements,
and application materials, please visit the IREX
website at: www.irex.org/

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BURSE: Program de burse private Ursus

Ursus a lansat cea de-a doua editie a programului de burse private pentru studenti, 'Dovedeste ca esti bun!'. Prin acest program, cate trei dintre cei mai buni studenti din Bucuresti, Cluj, Timisoara, Brasov si Galati pot obtine o bursa de 400 de lei pe luna, timp de un an.

Facultatile inscrise in programul de burse Ursus sunt:
Academia de Studii Economice € ¦’¶ Bucuresti;
Universitatea de Stiinte Agricole si Medicina Veterinara € ¦’¶ Cluj;
Universitatea Babes Bolyai si Universitatea Tehnica € ¦’¶ Cluj;
Universitatea Politehnica € ¦’¶Timisoara;
Universitatea Transilvania € ¦’¶ Brasov;
Universitatea Dunarea de Jos - Galati.

Studentii se pot inscrie in program completand un formular la sediul facultatii. Fiecare facultate si-a stabilit propriul termen limita pana la care studentii se pot inscrie.

Cele 15 burse universitare Ursus vor acoperi intregul an de studii 2007-2008. Pentru fiecare oras se vor acorda cate trei burse: una va fi acordata celui mai bun student, indiferent de mediul din care provine sau de situatia materiala, iar celelalte doua burse vor fi acordate celor mai buni doi studenti, care provin din mediul rural sau urban mic.

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INTERNSHIP: Transparency International Romania [DL: 20 nov]

Transparency International Romania selecteaza interni voluntari care sa se alature echipei de la Centrul de Resurse Anticoruptie pentru Cetateni si Departamentul Programe.

Pentru a aplica este necesara trimiterea unui CV detaliat si a unei scrisori de intentie de maxim o pagina pe adresa recrutare@transpare ncy.org.ro , pana la data de 20 noiembrie 2007, inclusiv. Candidatii preselectati vor fi chemati la un interviu pe data de 22 noiembrie 2007, la sediul TI Romania (B-dul Nicolae Balcescu, nr. 21, etaj 2, sector 1, Bucuresti). Programul de intership va € ¦începe la data de
26 noiembrie 2007 si va avea o durata minima de trei luni.

Pentru mai multe detalii, va rugam sa consultati website-ul TI Romania:
http://www.transpar ency.org. ro
sau trimiteti un e-mail la: andreea.nastase@ transparency. org.ro sau
florentina@transpar ency.org. ro

Transparency International Romania este o organizatie neguvernamentala, parte a retelei internationale Transparency International, coalitia globala de lupta impotriva coruptiei. O descriere detaliata a ofertelor de internship este prezenta in attachment-ul acestui mail.

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BURSE: Programul de burse danceWEB Europe 2008 [DL: 10 ian]

danceWeb este o scoala de vara de 5 saptamani ce are loc in fiecare an in Viena, din iulie si pana in august, in cadrul Festivalului International de Dans ImPulsTanz Viena. Programul de burse ofera unui numar de 50 de tineri dansatori si coregrafi profesioniti din tari europene si non-europene, posibilitatea de a participa la un program multinational de formare intensiva.

Data limita pentru inscriere este: 10 ianuarie 2008

Informatii suplimentare:
http://www.danceweb europe.net

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Scholarships MSc & PhD in Hydroinformatics

HYDROINFORMATICS: MODELLING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT

Hydroinformatics uses simulation modeling and information and communication technology to help in solving problems of hydraulics, hydrology and environmental engineering for better management of water-based systems. It provides the computer-based decision-support systems that now enter increasingly into the offices of engineers, water authorities and government agencies. The Hydroinformatics course aims at enriching traditional engineering practice by introducing innovative approaches in order to open up for the participants much broader prospective.

The participants will learn subject groups comprising of:

1. Fundamentals, hydraulic and environmental processes
2. Information systems, GIS, communication and internet
3. Physically-based simulation modeling
4. Data-driven modeling and computational intelligence
5. System analysis, decision support and optimization
6. Applications : Coastal and estuarial systems modeling and Urban water system modeling
7. Integration subjects
8. Advanced topics

The programme is not a standard engineering programme. We often characterize it as a programme with difference. The difference arises in the extensive application of modeling, information technology and decision support tools for water management, in a challenging training programme with professors and top experts from leading
universities and consultancies of various countries, that opens a range of future career opportunities. The founder of Hydroinformatics (Emeritus Prof. M. Abbot) does lecture at UNESCO-IHE. Participants often mention that "the course opened up new horizon in my professional life".

Most of the Hydroinformatics participants are financed through Netherlands Fellowship Programme. For this year, the programme is run directly to M.Sc undertaken for 1.5 years and the NFP will cover tuition fee and living cost.

The flier for the Hydroinformatics specialisation is at:
http://www.unesco- ihe.org/hi/ hi_flier. pdf

We would also encourage people to apply for fellowships from other funding agencies, especially the World Bank - see
http://www.unesco- ihe.org/hi/ links.htm

If you need further information please contact:
Michael Siek (email: m.siek at unesco-ihe.org)

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ASIA Fellows Awards

Funding and Administration

The Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is funded by a grant from the Ford Foundation. Its office in Bangkok administers the ASIA Fellows Awards in the region with assistance from partner offices in Beijing, New Delhi, Manila, Hanoi, and Jakarta.

The ASF Board Management Committee is composed of twelve educational and public leaders from the People's Republic of China, South and Southeast Asia, and Australia. The Board Management Committee selects the fellows, oversees the program and makes policy decisions.

Goals and Objectives

The principal goal of the ASIA Fellows Awards is to increase the overall awareness of intellectual resources in the countries of Northeast, South and Southeast Asia and to contribute to the growth of long-range capabilities for cross-regional knowledge sharing. The ASIA Fellows Awards seek to develop regional expertise, establish a multilateral network of Asian specialists from many disciplines,
professional fields and countries, stimulate interdisciplinary research and inter-societal comparison, and contribute to new developments within existing area studies communities. The awards offer opportunities for outstanding young and mid-career Asian scholars, and professionals to gain knowledge of the countries in the region and an understanding of the contexts that shape global and regional issues through research. They enable the awardees to conduct research in a participating Asian country for six to nine months.

Eligibility

Citizens of and residents in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, the Republic of Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Master's/Doctoral degree or equivalent professional training and experiences (minimum of 3 years of university teaching experiences for scholars or 5 years of work experience for professionals. )

Applicants must be 45 years old or younger at the time of the application deadline. However, those up to 50 years old proposing to do research in the field of Humanities may be given special consideration.

Proficiency in English or in the language of the host country appropriate to the proposed research project.

Those who are currently enrolled in a degree program, or have just completed a degree program for less than one to two years will not be eligible to apply. Those who were a recipient of a Ford Foundation fellowship grant within the last two years prior to the application is also ineligible.

conditions of the awards

The proposed research projects for the ASIA Fellows Awards can be carried out in only one participating country (except the applicant's own) and under the following conditions:

No applicant can propose to conduct their research in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.

Applicants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore cannot undertake research in each other's countries.

Applicants from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan can only apply to conduct their research in Thailand, the host country of ASF.

Any part of the proposed project that will be done in the applicant's own country will not be funded under the ASIA Fellows Awards.

The proposed grant period must be between 6-9 months. Once awarded, a fellow is required to conduct research at the proposed host country throughout the grant period. Splitting of the grant period or conducting research in the applicant's own country during the proposed grant period is not allowed under any circumstances.

While an applicant from South or Southeast Asia may propose a research project in a country within his/her own region, preference is given to applicants who propose to conduct research in a region of Asia other than their own (e.g., an award to an Indian scholar or professional for research in China).

Applicants should not plan to conduct their research in a country with which their home country has a difficult diplomatic relationship because of the uncertainties of securing an affiliation and obtaining a research clearance and visa for a long-term stay.

Fellowship awards are not for the purpose of completing requirements towards an academic degree (master's thesis or doctoral
dissertations) .

Fellowship Activities

ASIA Fellows awardees are placed at top-ranking research universities and non-academic institutions such as museums, archives or think tanks. Fellows should identify preferred placements in host countries. They may engage in an organized field research in the host country. Fellows are strongly encouraged to undertake some language training in their host country as part of facilitating their research. They are also provided the opportunities to present guest lectures, or to conduct seminars and workshops at the invitation of the host institutions. After completion of their fellowship, fellows can apply for post-fellowship awards of three months to further their research in a country within Asia, or for short-term travel awards to make presentations at overseas conferences and meetings. All fellows are required to attend the Orientation Program in July 2008, and the ASIA Fellows' Annual Conference in July 2010 at which they present their research results to fellow awardees and to scholars from the country in which the conference is held. They are also required to start the award by the end of December 2008. At the end of the fellowship, fellows must submit to the ASF office in Bangkok evidence of the results of their research project in the form of publications, photos of artistic works, audio/ video productions, etc.

http://www.asiansch olarship. org/?head= GrantInformation &p=detail

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Indonesian Students Scientific Meeting 2008 (ISSM 2008)

Second Call for Papers
http://issm2008. eu

INDONESIAN STUDENTS SCIENTIFIC MEETING 2008 (ISSM 2008)
Delft, The Netherlands, 13-15 May 2008
"Sustainable development in Indonesia : An Interdisciplinary Approach"

Organized by:

The Institute for Science and Technology Studies (ISTECS), the Netherlands Chapter and Europe Chapter
Indonesian Students Association in Delft and Wageningen, the Netherlands (PPI Delft and PPI Wageningen)

In co-operation with: Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the Netherlands

Public Relation:

Email: info@issm2008. eu
Homepage: http://issm2008. eu

BACKGROUND

Since 1996, the Indonesian Student's Scientific Meeting (hereinafter, ISSM) has been organized annually by the Institute for Science and Technology Studies (hereinafter, ISTECS) Europe in collaboration with student and professional organizations in Germany , France , the Netherlands and United Kingdom . Hundreds of participants, coming from European countries, Canada , Japan and Indonesia , attended these events. Each of the previous meetings has presented outstanding keynote speakers, followed by parallel sessions and poster presentations from the participants.

ISSM is held to provide scientists, professionals, decision makers and government representatives an opportunity to discuss together current work and future directions for research and applications for the development of Indonesia .

Following the success of the previous meetings, the Indonesian Student's Scientific Meeting 2008 (ISSM 2008) will be held on 13–15 May 2008 in Delft , the Netherlands .

The theme of the ISSM 2008 is "Sustainable development in Indonesia : An Interdisciplinary Approach"
(Pembangunan berkesinambungan di Indonesia: sebuah pendekatan antar disiplin).

Therefore, this event is designed to provide scientists, engineers, regulators, and other professionals an opportunity to discuss current work and future directions for research and application in order to participate in the development of Indonesia .

Besides speech from many outstanding keynote speakers, paper and poster presentation from students, there will be special workshop organized to give inputs in order to reform higher education program in Indonesia .

We are more than happy to greet you in Delft !

OBJECTIVES

ISSM 2008 aims to:

• Establish and maintain scientific and technical collaboration between Indonesian scientists and their partners from abroad, particularly from the European countries.
• Intensify the scientist role in national industries by focusing on Energy, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Environment, Natural Science and Social Science

GENERAL PROGRAM

The program includes:
• Plenary session presented by invited Keynotes Speakers,
• Presentations and thematic Parallel Sessions
• A tour to Keukenhof

The program includes:
Plenary sessions presented by invited Keynote Speakers
Poster presentation and thematic parallel sessions, including the following subjects:
Agriculture and Food Technology
Architecture, Design and Urban Planning
Biology and Biotechnology
Microtechnology and Nanotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil, Mining and Geology
IT and Computer Science
Economy
Management of Technology
Electrical Engineering
Energy
Environmental and Pollution Control
Marine Science
Material Science
Mathematics, Statistics and Computation
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Physics and Chemistry
Politics and Social Sciences
The Scientific committee will consider other papers on topics not mentioned above, which may contribute to the general theme of ISSM 2008.
All presentations will be held in English or Indonesian. All papers will be published in the regular ISTECS Proceedings with ISSN 0855 - 8692.

INVITATION AND SUBMISSION

Indonesian students, scientists and professionals interested in presenting a paper at ISSM 2008 are invited to submit abstracts before December 31, 2007.

The deadline of the full manuscript submission and other necessary information will be informed in the middle of February 2008. All participants are invited to join a mailing list special established for ISSM 2008. For more information please contact the public relation.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

· Prof. Dr. Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, Former President of Indonesia *
· Prof. Dr. Emil Salim, Former Indonesian Minister of State for Population and Environment *
· Prof. Dr. Johan Sanders, Professor of Valorisation of Plant Production Chains, Wageningen University, the Netherlands (confirmed)
· Prof. ir. G.J. Harmsen, Hoogewerff-chair Sustainable Chemical Technology, University of Groningen, The Netherlands (confirmed)
· Dr. Saul Lemkowitz, Associate Professor in Risk Management and Sustainability, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands (confirmed)
* Invited – pending confirmation

ADVISORY BOARD

· Mr. J.E. Habibie, Indonesian Ambassador for the Royal Kingdom of Netherlands
· Mr Djauhari Oratmangun, Deputy Chief of Mission, Indonesian Embassy for the Royal Kingdom of Netherlands
· Mr. Firdaus Dahlan (Counsellor for Information and Socio-Cultural Affairs, Indonesian Embassy for the Royal Kingdom of Netherlands
· Attache for Culture and Education of the Indonesian Embassy in Den Haag, the Netherlands
· Mochamad Chalid, Chairperson of ISTECS, Netherlands Chapter
· Rachmat Triandi, Chairperson of ISTECS, Europe Chapter

HISTORY OF ISSM

ISSM 1997
1st Indonesian Students Scientific Meeting in Europe 1997 (ISSM'97)
2–3 August, Wiesbaden, Germany

ISSM 1998
2nd Indonesian Students Scientific Meeting 1998 (ISSM'98)
4–5 September, Paderborn, Germany

ISSM 1999
Indonesian Students Scientific Meeting 1999 (ISSM'99)
8–9 October, Kassel, Germany

ISSM 2000
"Revitalisation of the Role of Indonesian Scientist in Increasing National Competence"
6–7 October, Paris, France

ISSM 2001
'Global Networking and Research Contributions towards Indonesian Prosperity'
25–26 August, Manchester, UK

ISSM 2002
'Empowerment of Small and Medium Enterprises through Environment Oriented Technology"
4–6 October, Berlin, Germany

ISSM 2003
'International Cooperation in Research and Education for Community Development"
9–10 October, Delft, the Netherlands

ISSM 2004
"Industrial Sustainability for National Economic Recovery in Developing Countries"
7–9 October 2004, Aachen, Germany

ISSM 2005
"Toward a better Indonesia: Perspectives from Indonesian Students in Europe"
30 September – 1 October 2005, Paris, France

ISSM 2006
"Developing Agriculture Based on Science, Technology and Energy Conservation"
4 November 2006, Heidelberg, Germany

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CfP: SSRC Eurasia Program's Dissertation Development Workshop, NY, USA

Hello,

I am contacting you on behalf of the Eurasia Program of the Social Science Research Council to ask that you publicly distribute the following information (text below and PDF flyer attached) about our upcoming Dissertation Development Workshop. This workshop, "Times of Trouble: Violence in Eurasia, from Past to Present," will be held April 4-6, 2008 in New York City and is open to graduate students at any stage of the dissertation process whose projects examine Eurasia and the workshop themes. (Please note: only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply).

Please let me know if you require any additional information, and thank you for your assistance.

Best,
Holly Danzeisen
Eurasia Program

Times of Trouble: Violence in Eurasia from Past to Present New York City April 4-6, 2008

Application Submission Deadline: December 17, 2007

The Eurasia Program of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites proposals for a dissertation development workshop focusing on issues of violence in Eurasia. Graduate students at any stage of their dissertation process (from proposal to write-up) and from any disciplinary or interdisciplinary program in the humanities or social sciences are eligible to apply. We particularly encourage applicants who propose fresh theoretical perspectives and methodologies, and whose work speaks to a
wide scholarly audience.

Tsarist-era pogroms, the brutalities of the Stalinist period, the fame of the Russian mafia, contemporary human rights abuses in Central Asia, and ongoing conflicts across the Caucasus suggest only some of the best known concerns of the past 100 years. What kind of norms or values have governed the use of violence in the territory once covered by the Russian empire and the Soviet Union, now by the Russian Federation and other successor states? To what extent have scholars focused appropriately, or at times excessively, on these most sensational aspects of former Soviet space? What have been the responses from individuals, groups, and states from
within and outside the region to violence and repression, or to ongoing scholarly
and popular renderings of themselves as violent? Does the region deserve such reputation relative to other world areas?

These and related questions will shape the discussions of the Eurasia Program dissertation development workshop, with participants invited from, but not limited to the fields of anthropology, archaeology, economics, environmental studies, film and media studies, history, law, literature, politics, psychology, and sociology.

For detailed information on application procedures and eligibility requirements, please visit the Eurasia Program online at www.ssrc.org/ programs/ eurasia or contact program staff at eurasia@ssrc. org.

Eurasia Program
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 377-2700
Fax: (212) 377-2727

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Call for applicant partners from YIA Programme countries for Training Course

CALL FOR APPLICANT PARTNERS
Action 3.1 Project

“Youth Diversity via Intercultural Dialogue”
International Training Course
Baku, Azerbaijan
July 2008

Training Course Description:
This Training Course aims to bring together young people from different partner organizations for the promotion of their achievements, reducing the sense of alienation and empowering them with the skills to recognize that they can be active agents of change. This project is based on the results from a co-operation, which started in before and this cooperation is aimed to strengthen the partnership and the achievements and develop the links between EU countries and EECA countries.
The Training Course will be based on four key themes:

•Rights – Raising awareness on the right to equality and non-discrimination and on the problem of multiple discrimination
•Representation – Stimulating debate on ways to increase the participation of groups in society which are victims of discrimination and a balanced participation of men and women
•Recognition – facilitating and celebrating diversity and equality
•Respect – Promoting a more cohesive society

Aim and Content:
The Training Course aimed at deepening and explores the concepts and issues related to diversity in Europe from the perspective of young people. Another and not less important aim is to provide support for the EECA countries to involve them into the European life through friendship, cooperation and partnership in future projects made up during this Training Course.

During the Training Course the participants will discuss positive ways to learn about different cultures and how to participate fully in the identification of culture which will affect their lives. The definition of training standards and guidelines to promoting anti-discrimination and equal treatment principles
•A methodology that balance the emotional and cognitive developments of the learning process
•Key concepts surrounding cultural, ethnic religious and social identities, stereotypes, prejudices, oppression and discrimination, individual and collective action; equal treatment legislation in Europe
•Support of the personal experience while illuminating the systemic
•Group dynamics as a way to improve interpersonal communications
•An ongoing reflection from researchers, educators and NGOs on emerging trends, social changes and their impact on anti-discrimination curriculum development.

Aims and Objectives:
· To experience other cultures to increase tolerance as well as to strengthen inter-cultural dialogue.
· To create atmosphere of common understanding between people representing different cultures, working styles, etc
· To deepen and clarify the meanings and relevance of the concepts of diversity in the context of human rights and participation of young people.
· To build new partnerships between Program countries and partners countries from Eastern Europe and Caucasus region to create new project ideas within the YOUTH in Action
· To identify ways of associating and involving young people, from the broad spectrum of social and cultural diversity, in the campaign.
· To analyse and discuss the threats and obstacles to equality and diversity experienced by young people in Europe.
· To discuss the current situation of the European countries and explore the possibilities to address the discrimination, influencing the young people

Target group:
· Applicant youth leaders, Youth workers, Youth Trainers, Project managers from youth NGOs, Youth Group, Youth Networks, Youth Organisations
· leaders that want to apply in the YOUTH IN ACTION Projects in the future
· Youth NGOs, Youth Group, Youth Networks, Youth Organisations that wants to apply for this project to their National Agency to host it in Baku, Azerbaijan

Conditions:
The training is scheduled for late in July 2008 and will be hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan Republic. Financial support is seeked for under the European Commission’s “Youth in Action”-programme granting scheme. If approved, all costs will be covered except for 30% of the international travel and visa costs. Organizations from all 27 EU member countries plus Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Turkey, YOUTH IN ACTION PROGRAMME countries are eligible to apply and EECA countries to take part. The working language of this Training Course is English.

Countries:
All European Union countries, plus Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Turkey are eligible to apply for this project. That’s why we are looking f or applicant organisations

Time plan and venue:
Submission: 1st February 2008, submission of the application form under Youth in Action Programme

Date of the Training Course: July, 2008
Venue: Baku, Azerbaijan

Group and duration:
Group: 2 representatives from 1 Youth Organisation, Youth Groups, from 10 countries chosen in an open call.
Duration will be 6 full working days (plus 2 more days: arrival and departure)

Next Steps:
If you like the idea and the content of the activity, and if you want your organization to apply for this project and thus be entitled to nominate for participants, then let’s start to WORK, we have already wrote draft application form, We just need to make all the last changes and to apply. So that’s all to make it successful.
We will do OUR BEST to host this TRAINING COURSE in Azerbaijan.

As we need to apply in 1st February, 2008 deadline, please be as fast as possible in being an
Applicant organization and sending to us that Part 3

We are looking forward to your answers...

Host Organisation:
Azerbaijan Volunteers’ Public Union (Host Organisation)
Contact Persons: Mr. Rzayev Sabuhi
Address: Yusif Mammadaliyev 21, apt 12/14, Az1005, Baku, Azerbaijan
Phone: +994 50 385 92 21
E-mail: rzayevsebuhi@ yahoo.com

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CfP: ECPR Workshop: Environmental Capacity Development in Transition

Call for Participation

Environmental Capacity Development in Transition States and Emerging Democracies

Rennes, France
11-16 April 2008

We invite scholars who are conducting research on environmental capacity building, assistance, and intervention in transition states and emerging democracies to participate in a workshop at the Joint Sessions of the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR).

The workshop will be oriented around the individual interests of participants. In general, however, we expect to: (1) assess embedded assumptions, rationales and discourses related to policy transfer and institutional assistance; (2) examine how the transnational movement of resources, ideas, and norms not only are shaping domestic environmental capacity, but the extent to which they are resulting in equitable policies and policy outcomes; and (3) explore how alternatives to traditional approaches to environmental governance, such as the activities of domestic and transnational NGOs and emergence of certification schemes, are affecting
the environmental capacity as well as the power of states.

This workshop offers an opportunity for political scientists, sociologists, anthropologists, planners, and policy scholars conducting research on topics such as environmental policy development, environmental movements, policy networks, transnational assistance, and the politics of sustainable development to exchange views and ideas. We are particularly keen to attract scholars working on environmental policy and development in Asia, the global South, and the former Soviet states as well as those examining capacity-related issues in the context of water scarcity, climate change, and OTHER.

This workshop is convened by Adam Fagan (Queen Mary, University of London, a.fagan@qmul. ac.uk) and JoAnn Carmin (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, jcarmin@mit. edu). If you are interested in participating, send a one to two paragraph summary of the topic you would like to discuss to the conveners by 1 December.

Additional information on the Joint Sessions is available at:
http://www.essex. ac.uk/ECPR/ events/jointsess ions/rennes/ index.aspx

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CfA: Rotary World Peace Fellowships

Applications available for 2009-11 Rotary World Peace Fellowships

The Rotary Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2009-11 Rotary World Peace Fellowship. Pursue a master's degree in international studies, sustainable development, peace, and conflict resolution at one of the six Rotary Center at: University of California, Berkeley; Duke University; University of North Carolina; University of Bradford; International Christian University; University of Queensland; Universidad Del Salvador.

Applicants must be committed to peace and have a minimum of three years professional experience, be proficient in a second language and have demonstrated a commitment to world peace and conflict resolution. For more information and to apply, visit www.rotary.org or email Laura Tell, laura.tell@rotary. org.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Espen Malmberg
Fellowships Supervisor
Rotary Centers

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The Rotary Foundation
1560 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
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CfP: PhD Conference in Economics 2008 in memory of Vassilis Patsatzi

Call for Papers

The Department of Economics and the University of Athens Doctoral Program in Economics (UADPhilEcon) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens invite PhD Students and Junior Researchers, all around the world, in economics and related disciplines to submit papers for presentation at the 1st PhD Conference in Economics 2008 in memory of Vassilis Patsatzis. Research papers to be presented may source from all fields of economic theory, both theoretical and applied.

Researchers interested in applying must send a one-page abstract, summarizing the content and contribution to economic theory of their work. The document submitted should additionally include contact information (name, affiliation, phone number, e-mail address), 3-4 keywords and JEL classification codes. All the above necessary
information must be included in a single PDF file, sent at econphdconference@ gmail.com .

The conference will be held on Friday 16th of May in the auditorium of the 1st floor of the Kosti s Palamas building at Cultural Center of the University of Athens, Akadimias Street 48 & Sina.

The deadline for submitting the research papers' abstract is January 31 st, 2008 and the notification of acceptance will have been announced by March 15th, 2008. Papers and presentations must be in English and no registration or participation fee will be required.

For more information check: www.uadphilecon. gr

The Organizing Committee,

Vrettos Konstantinos

Zekente Kalliopi-Maria

Magonis George

Dafermos Yannis

Kitsios Manos

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CfA: SEEYN training programme

WE CAN, WE VOLUNTEER
In the eve of the International Volunteer Day, December 5 2007, SEEYN invites you to apply for a free-of-charge training programme. You can apply for any two-day SEEYN module training that will take place in your office premises for your employees, volunteers, boards, customers, partners, and the SEEYN Team of professionals will provide you with your theme of interest in a quality and interactive way.

SEEYN has the privilege to introduce a new module training programme scheme to enhance a strong co-operation with the NGO sector, businesses, and governments. The aim of the Scheme is to assist in increasing specific skills and knowledge that will benefit your operations.

Both NGOs, corporate and public institutions from Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bulgaria , Croatia , Macedonia , Montenegro , and Serbia can visit us at www.seeyn.org where all the information on our Team of trainers and Modules as well as the Application Form is obtainable.

The Invitation is open until December 3 2007. On the International Volunteer Day, we publish a list of those who will receive our trainings therefore becoming SEEYN’s partners in building pro-social values in South East Europe.

The trainings take place in the period from 10 January 2008 until 10 March 2008. The number of trainings is limited so do your best to be among those to grasp the techniques of Volunteer Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Fundraising, Strategic Planning etc

Welcome to our website www.seeyn.org because SEEYN volunteer for YOU.
Do not hesitate to contact our Training Programme Leader, Mr. Samir Nizami�, at samir@seeyn. org or dial +387 33 52 28 96.

We look forward to your applications.
SEEYN

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PhD Studentship in Wetlands Contructions to Treat Domestic Wastewater

PhD Studentship Integrated Constructed Wetlands to Treat Domestic Wastewater

*Institute for Infrastructure and Environment in collaboration with Monaghan County Council (Ireland) and the Integrated Constructed Wetland Initiative*

A full PhD scholarship is available for a very good candidate (UK, EU or Overseas) with a background in civil and environmental engineering, environmental science, applied microbiology, ecology or equivalent, interested in carrying out experimental research of physical, biological and chemical processes occurring in wetlands treating domestic wastewater, and undertaking subsequently corresponding statistical data analysis and computer modelling studies. Work experience in academia, relevant industries and/or local authorities would be beneficial.

*Research Project Outline*
Integrated constructed wetlands (ICW) have been designed successfully to treat farmyard runoff following best management practice. They are popular because of their low capital and operational costs, high treatment efficiency, optimal integration into the landscape, and ecosystem and biodiversity enhancement benefits, and excellent compliance with socio-economic and sustainable needs. However, the application of ICW as the main treatment unit for large-scale domestic wastewater treatment plants is novel, and concerns need to be addressed that these ICW do not pollute groundwater and receiving watercourses.

Treatment wetland systems are currently designed based on past empirical observations. There is a clear need for a decision support tool for the design and operation of ICW treating domestic wastewater incorporating standard engineering and microbiological variables. This can be achieved by incorporating microbiological parameter into novel engineering decision support methodologies.

A comprehensive statistical data analysis will be performed before predictive modelling. A neuro-fuzzy modelling approach is likely to be used to gain insight into the processes within ICW in space and time, and will be applied to assess the overall system performance.

*Study Location*
The candidate is expected to work predominantly at two locations: Monaghan County Council, Monaghan, Ireland; The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

*Candidate and Supervision*
The successful candidate will have a 1st or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and will ideally have a proven commitment to working in field and laboratory environments. The candidate will receive supervision and guidance from an experienced urban water and wetland research team. The lead academic supervisor will be Dr Miklas Scholz (The University of Edinburgh), and the external supervisor will be Dr Rory Harrington (Irish Department of the Environment Heritage and Local
Government). The student will also report to a representative from Monaghan County Council.

*Application Procedure*
Monaghan County Council will fund one full PhD scholarship covering student maintenance, project consumables and equipment, travel costs, and bench and postgraduate registration fees available to UK, EU and international students. *The exact amount (between € ¦£58 and € ¦£85k)* of the scholarship will be subject to the fee status and needs of the candidate.

The PhD studentship will be awarded for three years. No deadline for applications has been set. The search for a suitable candidate will continue as long as necessary. However, *it is anticipated that the official start date is likely to be around 1 March 2008, but an early start will be encouraged*.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a full application to the School of Engineering and Electronics at http://www.see. ed.ac.uk/ postgraduate/ apply/. The application should include the following documents: comprehensive cover letter, full application form, at least two references, English language certificates (if English is not the native language), project proposal (two pages including references; outline of the candidate's research input based on interests and skills).

Informal enquiries before submission of the full application are encouraged. Please contact Dr Miklas Scholz, Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering and Electronics, The University of Edinburgh, William Rankine Building, The King's Buildings, EH9 3JL, Scotland, United Kingdom; tel +44 (0)131 650 6780; fax +44 (0)131 650 6554; e-mail m.scholz@ed. ac.uk for additional information.

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Phd in Bio-Diesel Research - Technical University Denmark

PhD Project - Particulate formation and minimization from bio-diesel engines Combustion and Harmful Emission Control Research Centre Department of Chemical
Engineering

A 3 year PhD position on the above mentioned topic is open at the CHEC (Combustion and Harmful Emission Control) Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark.

*Supervisors: *Professor Kim Dam-Johansen (kdj@kt.dtu.dk), Associate Professor Peter Arendt Jensen (paj@kt.dtu.dk), Professor Anker Jensen (aj@kt.dtu.dk).

*Background:
*To reduce the dependence on fossil oil, and reduce the net emissions of greenhouse gases, biofuels such as ethanol and bio-diesel may be used as transportation fuel. The full environmental influence of an increased utilization of bio transportation fuels is presently not known. A PhD project will therefore be initiated to investigate the influence of using bio-diesel or other liquid bio-fuels on gaseous and particulate emissions from diesel engines.

The objective of this PhD study is to quantify the influence of bio-diesel and diesel blends on the emission of particulates, hydrocarbons and NOx from engines, and thereby obtain improved knowledge on the particulate formation process as well as study the influence of the bio-diesel on catalytic filters. The project will be conducted in collaboration with other Danish research institutions.

*Project content:
*The study shall include experimental quantification of particulate formation and reduction in an engine, in the exhaust system and in a catalytic filter, as well as development of a model of the particulate reduction process. The experimental work may include some of the following tasks: Commissioning of test rig and measuring equipment, study of the influence of fuel properties and engine operation parameters on emissions, study of deactivation of the catalytic filters and supplement of engine test bench measurements with lab reactor experiments on the catalytic oxidation of hydrocarbons.

*Contents of PhD application:
*Candidates should hold a master degree in chemical engineering, or a similar degree with an equivalent academic level. Applications must include Curriculum Vitae, a statement on your motivation for applying, recommendations, and copies of all grade lists and other relevant diplomas.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students at the Technical University of Denmark: http://www.dtu. dk/English/ education/ Phd_Education. aspx

*Applications should be sent by regular mail to:*
Professor Kim Dam-Johansen
Department of Chemical Engineering
Technical University of Denmark
Building 229
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby

Further information about the project may also be obtained from the supervisors.

*Further general information regarding Ph.D. studies at DTU is available at:
*Technical University of Denmark: www.dtu.dk
Department of Chemical Engineering: www.kt.dtu.dk
CHEC Research Centre: www.chec.kt. dtu.dk

*Deadline for submission of application is 26th November 2007.*
*All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.*

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PhD Studentship in Immunology - Imperial College London

PhD Studentship Innate natural killer cell Immunity and measures of adjuvanticity for potential HIV-1 vaccines.

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Department of Immunology
Division of Investigative Science
Faculty of Medicine*

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship funded by the European Union, Europrise Consortium for 3 years in the Department of Immunology, Imperial College London. The research will be based at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Campus, which is located in Chelsea, London.

The project presents an exciting opportunity to study innate immunity in HIV-1 infected individuals under the supervision of Dr Martin Goodier, Lecturer in Immunology. The successful applicant will use a range of cellular immunological and molecular biology techniques to study innate Natural Killer cell immunity in blood and mucosal tissues.

Applicants should possess at least an upper second-class honours life science degree and/or an MSc. Prior laboratory experience in immunology and molecular biology is highly desirable but not essential.

The studentship is available immediately. The stipend is € ¦£16,000 per annum. Funding to cover travel to international conferences and to training sessions in HIV research within Europe is also provided.

Further details may be obtained by contacting Dr Martin R. Goodier (m.goodier@imperial. ac.uk)

The job description can be obtained from the following web link:

Job Description

Prospective postgraduates should send an up-to-date CV, including the names and addresses of two academic referees, to:
*Dr Martin R. Goodier, Department of Immunology, Imperial College London,
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH.*

*Closing date: 30 November 2007*

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PhD in Optimal Use of Biomass in Power Plant Boilers

PhD Project - Optimal use of biomass in power plant boilers Combustion and Harmful Emission Control Research Centre Department of Chemical Engineering

A 3-year PhD position on the above mentioned topic is open at the CHEC (Combustion and Harmful Emission Control) Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark.

*Supervisors: *Associate Professor Peter Arendt Jensen (paj@kt.dtu.dk), Associate Professor Flemming Frandsen (ff@kt.dtu.dk), Professor Kim Dam-Johansen (kdj@kt.dtu.dk).

*Background:
*Utilization of biomass on large power plants is a potentially efficient method to reduce net CO2 emissions and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. Use of biomass fuels in large suspension-fired boilers may cause operational problems. One example is when straw is applied as fuel in suspension fired boilers whereby severe ash deposit formation in the boiler chamber often takes place. Improved technologies for ash deposit removal are therefore needed.

This PhD study will deal with the development of models, experimental tools and innovative concepts to reduce ash related problems in biomass fired power plant boilers. The study shall be founded on solid knowledge on Chemical Engineering and will be conducted in tight collaboration with industrial partners. In some recent CHEC-projects both modeling tools, advanced probes and laboratory equipment have been developed and those tools will be available for the PhD project.

*Project content:
*The main objective is to develop methods to optimize the use of straw in power plant boilers and to develop and verify a model of the transient deposit formation in a boiler. Practical probe measurements on a full scale boiler will form the basis for a mathematical model for deposit formation taking all important parameters into consideration. Based on the results strategies for efficient boiler operation is to be established. The project will be conducted in collaboration with the power company Vattenfall.

The PhD-candidate will carry out the model development and conduct the probe measurements together with technicians. Vattenfall will operate the boiler and participate in the planning of the project.

*Contents of PhD application:
*Candidates should hold a master degree in chemical engineering, or similar degree with an equivalent academic level. Applications must include Curriculum Vitae, a statement on your motivation for applying, recommendations, and copies of all grade lists and other relevant diplomas.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students at the Technical University of Denmark:
http://www.dtu. dk/English/ education/ Phd_Education. aspx

*Applications should be sent by regular mail to:*
Associate Professor Peter Arendt Jensen
Department of Chemical Engineering
Technical University of Denmark
Building 229
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby

Further information about the project may also be obtained from the supervisors.

Further general information regarding Ph.D. studies at DTU is available at:
Technical University of Denmark: www.dtu.dk
Department of Chemical Engineering: www.kt.dtu.dk
CHEC Research Centre: www.chec.kt. dtu.dk

*Deadline for submission of application is 26th November 2007.*
*All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.*

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Partial PhD Studentships in Biomedical and Health Sciences -

PhD Studentships Neurosciences, Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences The School of Life & Health Sciences

*Five International Overseas Bursaries to support PhD Studentships in From January 2008*

The School is equipped with state-of-the- art facilities to pursue cutting edge research in Life & Health Sciences. The School of Life and Health Sciences was awarded a grade 5 in Subjects Allied to Medicine in the 2001 RAE. The School currently has a research income of about € ¦£8m, with approximately 80 research students, (part time and full-time), who are registered in the School each year.

*Five bursaries are available to support studentships* in Neurosciences, Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences within the School of Life & Health Sciences. Applicants are invited from International, Non-EU students for Research Scholarships to undertake full-time research leading to a PhD in the School of Life and Health Sciences. Each Scholarship will provide a bursary of € ¦£5,500 through each successful year of study over three years to the successful applicants, which is deducted from the tuition fees of € ¦£11,125 per year, (October 2007 - September 2008 Entry) and will be awarded on the basis of merit. Please note that all applicants will be expected to guarantee financial support to pay the remaining tuition fees of € ¦£5,625 per year.

Research training, which includes subject specific skills to the research project under study and a general taught research programme, is undertaken by all postgraduate students in Life & Health Sciences during their first year.

Highlights of current research activities are available through our website, http://www.aston. ac.uk/lhs/ research/ and further project details are available at
http://www.aston. ac.uk/lhs/ research/ pg_res_opportuni ties/index. jsp

*Application Requirements*

- Applicants should have a good honours degree (equivalent to either first class or upper second class) or hold an MSc in a relevant discipline.
- The English Language Requirements are a minimum score of 600 (250 minimum in computer test) in TOEFL OR IELTS with minimum marks of 6.0in each section and an overall band of 6.5.
- Studentships are for 3 years, subject to a satisfactory progress review at the end of the first year and are available *from January 2008*.
- For an application form please visit :
http://www1. lhs.aston. ac.uk/pabs/ pgprojects/ application% 20form.pdf
- Applicants should provide a clear indication on the application form (or in an attached letter or CV) of their specific research interests and the name of the research project for which the application is being made. Applicants should also include contact details of at least two (and preferably three) referees who can be contacted in the event of being short listed for interview.
- Please send completed applications to: Ms Julie Taylor, Research Office Administrator, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom. (Telephone: 0121 204 4019 Or E-mail: j.a.taylor@aston. ac.uk). Informal enquiries can also be made to the proposed supervisor.

*The Closing Date: Friday, 4th January 2008*

The short list for interview and subsequent allocation of studentships will be made on a competitive basis, although *Early Application is Strongly Recommended* . Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application as soon as it is known.

*Ref No. ST07/277/99*

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PhD Studentship in Patient Safety - University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews Full-time PhD Studentship (grant rates) Patient Safety The Social Dimensions of Health Institute, the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to undertake a PhD in patient safety and quality improvement in health care systems. The studentship is offered as a three-year full-time post funded by the Scottish Higher Education Council and registered with the University of St Andrews.

As part of the Scottish Patient Safety Research Network, www.spsrn.ac. uk the student will join a local friendly multi-professional team working on patient safety and quality improvement issues. He/she will be expected to develop their thesis in a way that will make a significant original contribution to what is a growing and exciting academic area. The PhD will focus on organisational and system causes of patient harm and efforts to address these to enhance patient safety (human factors, high reliability systems and practitioner- led change).

The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in a social science (at 2:1 level or above) or equivalent professional qualification. The post-holder will be located within the Social Dimensions of Health Institute www.sdhi.ac. uk although some travel within Scotland may be necessary. Start date will be by agreement.

Further information is available from Karen Munro, Research Manager:- Tel 01382 388661 or E-mail k.m.munro@dundee. ac.uk

Closing date for applications: *Friday 07 December 2007*

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BORSE DI STUDIO - Università di Bologna

DIPARTIMENTO DI LINGUE E LETTERATURE STRANIERE MODERNE
Via Cartoleria, 5 € ¦’¶ 40124 BOLOGNA
Tel. +39 051 209 71 25; Fax. +39 051 209 22 96 47

Bologna, il 7 novembre 2007

Egregi Signori,

ho il piacere di informarVi che il Curriculum di Laurea Magistrale Culture Letterarie Europee dell€ ¦’²Universit€ ¦à di Bologna fa parte dei corsi selezionati dal Programma ERASMUS MUNDUS e riceve un marchio di qualit€ ¦à che lo certifica come € ¦’³Corso Erasmus Mundus€ ¦’´ con uno specifico € ¦’³valore aggiunto europeo€ ¦’´.
ERASMUS MUNDUS € ¦è un programma di cooperazione e mobilit€ ¦à nel campo dell€ ¦’²istruzione superiore e mira a promuovere nel mondo l€ ¦’²immagine dell€ ¦’²Unione Europea come luogo d€ ¦’²eccellenza nella formazione e a rafforzare la comprensione interculturale mediante la cooperazione con i Paesi non appartenenti all€ ¦’²UE.
Il Corso € ¦è caratterizzato: dalla mobilit€ ¦à in due o tre istituzioni del consorzio, in due o tre diversi paesi europei; dalla garanzia del rilascio di un titolo doppio o multiplo e dal pieno riconoscimento nei paesi interessati del titolo rilasciato. Il consorzio delle Universit€ ¦à EUROPEE partecipanti € ¦è composto dall€ ¦’² Alma Mater Studiorum - Universit€ ¦à di Bologna, ITALIA (coordinatore del progetto); dall€ ¦’²Universit€ ¦é de Haute-Alsace (Mulhouse), FRANCIA; dall€ ¦’²Universit€ ¦é Marc Bloch (Strasbourg) , FRANCIA e dall€ ¦’²Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessaloniki, GRECIA.

Il Programma prevede borse di studio finanziate dall€ ¦’²Unione Europea per studenti e studiosi provenienti da paesi non UE:
1. studenti selezionati per partecipare al Corso:
18 BORSE dell€ ¦’²ammontare 42.000 euro per un periodo di due anni
2. studiosi chiamati a svolgere attivit€ ¦à didattiche o di ricerca nel consorzio:
4 BORSE dell€ ¦’²ammontare di 13.000 euro per un periodo di tre mesi.
Il Corso € ¦è comunque aperto anche a studenti Europei ed internazionali in possesso di un diploma che consenta di accedere alla Laurea Specialistica e che conoscano almeno la lingua inglese e la lingua dell€ ¦’² Universit€ ¦à del consorzio nella quale inizieranno il primo anno di Corso.
La descrizione completa del progetto € ¦è disponibile sul sito all€ ¦’²indirizzo: www.cle.unibo. it

Nella speranza che possiate dare la pi€ ¦ù larga diffusione possibile all€ ¦’²informazione, resto a vostra disposizione per ogni eventuale ulteriore chiarimento vogliate avere e porgo i pi€ ¦ù cordiali saluti.


Il coordinatore del progetto
Prof. Anna Soncini

English version:

Dear Sirs,

I am pleased to inform you that the Master Course in European Literary Cultures € ¦’¶ CLE of the University of Bologna has been selected under the ERASMUS MUNDUS Programme and receives a high-quality label certifying it as € ¦’³Erasmus Mundus Master Course€ ¦’´ .
The ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMME is a co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education. It aims to enhance quality in European higher education and to promote intercultural understanding through co-operation with NON-European countries.
The duration of the full-time programme is 24 months. Students will spend terms in two or three different consortium universities and the language of instruction varies according to the institutions chosen by the students. At the end of the Master Course, the consortium universities provide a double or multiple degree.
The CLE Consortium includes four primary European universities in the field of European literary studies: Alma Mater Studiorum - Universit€ ¦à di Bologna, ITALY (project coordinator) ; Universit€ ¦é de Haute-Alsace (Mulhouse), FRANCE; Universit€ ¦é Marc Bloch (Strasbourg) , FRANCE; Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessaloniki, GREECE.
The programme involves around 120 students:

18 scholarships for non-EU students amounting to EUR 42000 (for a two-years course);
4 non-EU scholars with scholarship (two of them reserved to young researchers) amounting to EUR 13000 (for a three months researching period)
European and international students applying for the Master Course CLE must have a good level first-cycle degree in a discipline of relevance to CLE, a recognised level of proficiency in English and in the language of instruction of the consortium institution chosen for the first Master year course.
A detailed description of the project is available on the web site: www.cle.unibo. it

We would be very pleased if you could disseminate the information.
Please don€ ¦’²t hesitate to contact me for any further details

Yours sincerely

The project coordinator
Prof. Anna Soncini

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