UK : Research Associate Position in Experimental Mineral Phyiscs

NERC offers postdoctoral research associate position at the departments of Earth Sciences and Chemistry in UCL. The position is offered in the field of Experimental Mineral Phyiscs. The post is funded for the period of three years with £32,375 – £39,132 per annum salary. Applicants applying for the position will have a PhD, or thesis submitted and subject to examination, in the earth sciences, phyiscs or a related physical science.  The position is for the experimental component of the project and is funded by NERC.
Study Subject(s): The position is offered in the field of  Experimental Mineral Phyiscs at the departments of Earth Sciences and Chemistry in UCL. The project aims to determine the water content of the Earth’s mantle through concurrent electrical conductivity and infra-red absorption spectroscopy measurements of silicate minerals at high pressures and temperatures in the diamond anvil cell.  The observed dependence of electricla conductivity on water content will be used in inversions of the observed geomagnetic response function to constrain water content in the upper mantle and transition zone.
Course Level: This position is available for pursuing postdoctoral research programme.
Scholarship Provider: NERC
Scholarship can be taken at:  UK
Eligibility: -Applicants will have a PhD, or thesis submitted and subject to examination, in the Earth sciences, phyiscs or a related physical science.  An independent research reputation with high quality publications and a strong background in diamond-anvil cell experimentation are essential.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The UK students can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position. The successful applicant will work with strong and vibrant groups within the departments of Earth Sciences and Chemistry in UCL.The project aims to determine the water content of the Earth’s mantle through concurrent electrical conductivity and infra-red absorption spectroscopy measurements of silicate minerals at high pressures and temperatures in the diamond anvil cell.  The observed dependence of electricla conductivity on water content will be used in inversions of the observed geomagnetic response function to constrain water content in the upper mantle and transition zone.  The position is for the experimental component of the project.
Number of awards: Not Known
Duration of awards: The position is offered for the period of three years.
What does it cover: A salary of  £32,375 – £39,132 per annum will be awarded.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The last date to submit the form is April 19, 2013.

UK : UCL Research Associate Position at Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory

University College London is offering research associate electronic engineer position at Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL) based within the UCL Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering. The position funded by EPSRC is offered for the period of two years with a salary of £32,375 – £39,132 per annum. Applicants applying for the position should have PhD in electronic engineering is highly desirable, although exceptional candidates without a PhD will also be considered where sufficient skills and experience can be demonstrated. The purpose of this post is to play a major role in the development and evaluation of this novel multimodal imaging system.
Study Subject(s): Funding is awarded to develop a novel brain imaging system with combined optical topography and electroencephalography (EEG) capabilities. The system will be both wearable and wireless, and used to monitor cerebral oxygenation, haemodynamics and metabolism in a wide range of applications including acute brain injury and brain computer interfacing. UCL is seeking an electronic engineer to join their team – to help design, build and test the new instrument in both the laboratory and the clinic.
Course Level: This position is available for pursuing Research programme.
Scholarship Provider: EPSRC
Scholarship can be taken at:  UK
Eligibility:- A PhD in electronic engineering is highly desirable, although exceptional candidates without a PhD will also be considered where sufficient skills and experience can be demonstrated. Candidates from an industrial background with no academic research experience are also encouraged to apply. No prior knowledge of optical imaging is necessary, but good electronic engineering skills and experience are essential.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The UK students can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL) based within the UCL Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering is an internationally recognised, multidisciplinary group developing novel optical methods for monitoring and imaging the healthy and injured brain. We have recently been awarded funding from the EPRSC to develop a novel brain imaging system with combined optical topography and electroencephalography (EEG) capabilities. The system will be both wearable and wireless, and used to monitor cerebral oxygenation, haemodynamics and metabolism in a wide range of applications including acute brain injury and brain computer interfacing. The purpose of this post is to play a major role in the development and evaluation of this novel multimodal imaging system. UCL is seeking an electronic engineer to join their team – to help design, build and test the new instrument in both the laboratory and the clinic. Clinical collaborators include the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, (UCLH), and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney.
Number of awards: UCL is offering a research associate position for an electronic engineer.
Duration of awards: The position is offered for the period of two years.
What does it cover: A salary of £32,375 – £39,132 per annum will be awarded.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The last date to submit the form is April 3, 2013.

UK : Studentship in Quantum Information at University College London

University College London (UCL) offers PhD studentship in the field of quantum information. The position is offered for the period of 3 years and will be awarded stipend of £15,590 per annum. The post is only open to UK/EU citizens. Applicants applying for the Studentship should have an excellent first degree in Physics, Theoretical Physics, Computer Science or Mathematics (first class or its international equivalent).
Study Subject(s): Studentship is offered in the field of quantum information.
Course Level: This Studentship is available for pursuing PhD degree level at University College London, UK.
Scholarship Provider:  University College London (UCL)
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:  Applicants should have an excellent first degree in Physics, Theoretical Physics, Computer Science or Mathematics (first class or its international equivalent).  The post is only open to UK/EU citizens.
Scholarship Open for International Students: PhD Studentship is only open to UK/EU citizens.
Scholarship Description: The Graduate Student will pursue research on adiabatic quantum computation/quantum annealing by performing numerical and analytical tests of associated concepts, as well collecting data using the D-Wave Systems Josephson junction device-based platform. The starting point will be to perform test experiments on the USC/Lockheed Martin D-Wave machine in Los Angeles, interrogating the accessible variables to determine the nature of the statistical sampling for the model problems of interacting spins which the processors directly implement. After successful completion of this phase of the project, the student will shift to implementing the solution of a problem of current interest in physics or biomedicine on a machine with a Josephson junction array architecture. The work will be carried out in collaboration with the group of Prof Aeppli and his broader network of experimental and theoretical colleagues, and could also entail experiments on other quantum systems in LCN laboratories and external user facilities.
Number of Awards: Not known
Duration of Awards: PhD Studentship is offered for 3 years.
What does it cover? £15,590 per annum is offered as  a stipend.
How to Apply: PhD application forms can be downloaded or completed online at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study  under ‘How to Apply’.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted till 22 Mar 2013.

UK : PhD Fellowships in Psychology

We are delighted to announce that six Departmental PhD Fellowships will be available for students wishing to start a PhD commencing in October 2013. The awards will be spread across our three main research groups:

Behavioural Science, Language and Learning, and Lifespan Health and Wellbeing. For details of areas of expertise and suggested projects please see: warwick.ac.uk/psychphdfund

*Awards available*: 6 awards available

*Funding Details*:

The fellowships pay academic fees at the Home/EU rate plus a maintenance grant in line with  the UK Research Council standard stipend. Fellowships at the full overseas rate may also be available for exceptional non-EU students. Fellowship holders teach up to a maximum of 110 hours per year within the Department with full training and support provided.

*Length of Award:* 3 years (PhD)

*Eligibility: * Available to Home (UK & EU) and Overseas students

*Application Details*:

Applications should be made through the Graduate School online form:

warwick.ac.uk/ pgapply <http://go.warwick. ac.uk/pgapply>

Please specify in the finance and funding section on the form that you wish to be considered for a Departmental PhD Fellowship.

Further details about the Department and how to apply can be found at:

www.warwick. ac.uk/go/ psy-pgadmissions or email the postgraduate admissions

tutor (psychpg-admissions@ warwick.ac. uk).

*Deadline: *Closing date 31st March 2013.

Applicants should available for interview in the second or third week of April 2013.

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013 

UK : Enhanced 5-year Leverhulme Trust PhD Studentships

Enhanced 5-year Leverhulme Trust PhD Studentships at the University of Kent *University of Kent* -Centre for the Political Economies of International Commerce

The Centre for the Political Economies of International Commerce within the School of History at the University of Kent will offer two enhanced PhD studentships to work as part of a Leverhulme Grant team over five years. The team will be lead by Dr Will Pettigrew. This team will examine the seventeenth century histories of England’s overseas trade companies in their domestic and global settings. For more information about the proposed project see:

http://www.kent.ac.uk/history/projects/global-determinants.html

*The studentships are available to UK, EU, and non-EU students and will cover tuition fees plus a maintenance bursary of £13,590 per year as well as a substantial research budget and participation in a series of international conferences from 2013 to 2018. Subject to satisfactory progress these studentships will convert into two-year post-doctoral research fellowships at an appreciably higher salary.*

Applications should consist of:

- An up-to-date CV

- A covering letter explaining your interest in the project and the contribution you would make to the research team (including a statement about your proposed research project). This letter must include the applicant' s full name, address, telephone number and email address

- A response (of up to 500 words) to the following question: *What can the history of England’s overseas trading corporations teach us about world history in the seventeenth century?*

- A response (of up to 500 words) to the following question: *How might the team format for this grant (to include 1 lecturer, 2 post-doctoral fellows, 2 Phd students, and a part-time administrator) best secure a lasting return on the Leverhulme Trust’s large (£820,000) investment in this project?*

- Applicants should ensure that two academic referees reach the School of History at Kent by the deadline

- Applicants must also make separate application to the PhD programme at Kent for entry in September 2013. Please visit Kent's postgraduate pages<http://www.kent. ac.uk/courses/ postgrad/ apply/index. html> for further details. 

Application Deadline : 28 March 2013 

UK : PhD Studentship in Management and Business Studies or Economics

Applications are invited for one Cardiff Business School PhD Studentship in Management and Business Studies or Economics.

Cardiff Business School was ranked 4th out of 90 UK business schools in the
2008

Research Assessment Exercise. The School has a strong commitment to postgraduate research studies and widely recognised expertise across the whole business management research domain. Lively, elegant, confident and cosmopolitan, the city of Cardiff offers an excellent location in which to study. Students benefit from the combination of a small, friendly,
inexpensive city with the cultural and recreational amenities of an ambitious and progressive capital city.

Research at Cardiff Business School

The Business School comprises five academic sections. We welcome applications for any of the identified potential research topics<http://business. cardiff.ac. uk/degree- programmes/ phd-programme/ project-ideas? utm_source= jobs.ac.uk& utm_medium= online-advert&am p;utm_term= potential- topics& utm_content= carbs-man- eco&utm_ campaign= PG>
or in any of the specialised areas of research covered by each section:-

Accounting and Finance<http://courses. cardiff.ac. uk/postgraduate/ course/detail/ 1159.html? utm_source= jobs.ac.uk& utm_medium= online-listing&a mp;utm_term= accounting- and-finance& utm_content= carbs-man- eco&utm_ campaign= pg>

Economics<http://courses. cardiff.ac. uk/postgraduate/ course/detail/ p336.html? utm_source= jobs.ac.uk& utm_medium= online-listing&a mp;utm_term= economics& utm_content= carbs-man- eco&utm_ campaign= pg>

Human Resource Management<http://courses. cardiff.ac. uk/postgraduate/ course/detail/ 377.html? utm_source= jobs.ac.uk& utm_medium= online-listing&a mp;utm_term= human-resources& amp;utm_content= carbs-man- eco&utm_ campaign= pg>

Logistics and Operations
Management<http://courses. cardiff.ac. uk/Postgraduate/ course/detail/ 758.html? utm_source= jobs.ac.uk& utm_medium= online-listing&a mp;utm_term= logistics& utm_content= carbs-man- eco&utm_ campaign= pg>

Marketing and Strategy<http://courses. cardiff.ac. uk/Postgraduate/ course/detail/ 378.html? utm_source= jobs.ac.uk& utm_medium= online-listing&a mp;utm_term= marketing- strategy& utm_content= carbs-man- eco&utm_ campaign= pg>

Further information<http://business. cardiff.ac. uk/degree- programmes/ phd-programme? utm_source= jobs.ac.uk& utm_medium= online-listing&a mp;utm_term= phd-programmes&a mp;utm_content= carbs-man- eco&utm_ campaign= pg>
about the School’s research activities, the PhD Programme, admission
criteria and advice on how to apply.

*Funding and Eligibility: * Students of any nationality may apply for this PhD studentship. It will cover UK, EU or Overseas fees for up to four years. A successful UK/EU applicant will receive a stipend of at least £13,590 for up to four years. A successful overseas applicant will receive a stipend of £6,500 for up to four years.

We are seeking exceptional applicants with a first class Honours degree (mark of 70%+ or equivalent), or a Masters degree with distinction (mark of 70%+ or equivalent).

Full details of this opportunity, including how to apply, are available via our website.

*Deadline:* Please ensure your application and all supporting documents reach us *no later than Friday 15 March 2013. *You are strongly advised to submit an application well in advance. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013 

UK : Masters Scholarship in Applied and Professional Ethics

The IDEA Centre is able to fund a number of fees scholarships for the MA in Applied and Professional Ethics for entry in 2013.

Our taught Masters degree in Applied and Professional Ethics is designed to help people in business, the professions, and the public and third sectors, develop skills and knowledge that can help them effectively engage with ethical issues in their working lives. The course is taught entirely online, making it particularly appropriate for those in full-time employment or resident overseas, who wish to gain a qualification from a leading university without interrupting their career.

On this course, students learn about different approaches to ethical problems, examining both the philosophical literature on applied ethics, and real-life case studies. These are drawn from a variety of professional contexts, ranging from business and accountancy to the computer industry, and from environmental issues to decisions made by engineers.

<h2>Scholarship Details</h2>

Up to six scholarships will be available. These will cover a proportion of the academic fees, mostly up to half the value, more rarely up to the full value. For part-time students (who take the course over two years) the scholarship is subject to review at the end of the first year.

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, which will be assessed by considering the candidate's application to the University and supporting documents, and the interview conducted as part of the admissions process.

The closing date for scholarships applications is 30th June 2013. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Eligibility

All applicants to the Masters and Postgraduate Diploma degrees in Applied and Professional Ethics are eligible to apply for the scholarships, including international applicants and part-time students.

How to Apply

Please see <a href="http://www.leeds.ac.uk/arts/info/125162/postgraduate/2076/fees_and_funding/2">  our website</a> for details of how to apply. Applications must be received by 30th June 2013.

Application Deadline : 30 June 2013 

UK : 15 Fully-Funded Distance Learning Scholarship in MSc Forestry at Bangor University

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) announces 15 fully funded scholarships. Each scholarship of worth over £12,000 to cover tuition fees, are available for applicants from developing commonwealth countries to study for their MSc Tropical Forestry by distance learning at the Bangor University. Applicants applying for the scholarship are expected to have at least an upper second class degree in a relevant subject (forestry, conservation, land management, natural sciences and economics).

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is offered to learn Forestry course.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing Master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider: CSC and Bangor University
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: In order to be considered for a CSC scholarships:
-Applicants are expected to have at least an upper second class degree in a relevant subject (forestry, conservation, land management, natural sciences and economics). Relevant work experience is also valued.
-Applicants with a lower second class degree with relevant and sufficient work experience may also be considered.
-Applicants from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Pakistan, Rwanda and Sri Lanka are required to take an IELTSand obtain a minimum overall score of 6.5, if they wish to be considered for a CSC scholarship.  In order for an award to be taken up in the 2013 academic year, the IELTS test must have been taken after October 2012.
-Applicants from Botswana, The Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia do not need proof of English Language proficiency if they have studied their education through the medium of English.
-In order to study this course, students must have regular access to a computer with internet access, as the University cannot provide these to distance learning students.
-Scholars who do not have access to a reliable computer and reliable internet access will find that their distance learning experience will be severely compromised.
-Applicants should ensure they are eligible for entry to the course and that distance learning is suitable for them before applying for a CSC scholarship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia students can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: They are pleased to announce that up to 15 fully-funded scholarships (each worth over £12,000 to cover tuition fees) are available for applicants from the following developing commonwealth countries to study for their MSc Tropical Forestry by distance learning: Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. The scholarship also includes a generous bursary to enable scholars to attend a compulsory 14-day study tour which will be held in Africa in July/August 2015. This postgraduate course is primarily intended for students who already have an interest in forestry and who wish to learn more about the environmental and societal benefits that forests can provide. Suitable applicants include individuals working in forestry/forest-related industries/ natural resource management, particularly in the fields of planning, regulation, policy, monitoring and environmental protection. The course is also suited to individuals working in forestry education who wish to further their knowledge and expertise in order to improve their teaching.
The scholarships are currently only available for entrants in September 2013.

Number of Awards: 15 scholarships are awarded.

Duration of Awards: Not Known

What does it cover? Each award worth over £12,000 to cover tuition fees are available for applicants from the following developing commonwealth countries to study for their MSc Tropical Forestry by distance learning.

Notifications: They expect the CSC to announce their final decisions by July 2013.

How to apply: In order to be considered for nomination for a CSC scholarship, you will have to apply to the CSC, as follows:
-Access the CSC Electronic Application System via http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/eas/
-Carefully read the information guide for distance learning candidates
-When you are ready to commence the application procedure, click on the link just below, titled “Click here to Access the System“.
-The deadline for completing submissions to the CSC EAS is 23:59 BST Friday 17th May 2013.
-Any queries from candidates about the CSC EAS should be directed to eas-at-cscuk.org.uk.

Note: Applicants should ensure that they are eligible for entry to the course before applying for a CSC scholarship.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications are to be submitted till 17th May 2013.

UK : Business School North American Postgraduate Scholarships

The University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School offers postgraduate scholarships for North American students. A total of 5 scholarships are offered. The criteria for the scholarships are academic excellence and personal achievement. Students must meet the eligibility criteria and who have received an offer of a place before 26 April 2013 will be considered. The application deadline is 26th April 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of International Business & Economic Development, International Business & Entrepreneurship , International Management & Design Innovation, International Management & Leadership, International Management for China, International Strategic Marketing ,Corporate Governance & Accountability , Financial Modelling , International Corporate Finance & Banking ,International Financial Analysis ,Banking & Financial Services , Development Studies, Economic & Financial Sector Policies, Economic Development ,Economics, Banking & Finance ,Environment & Sustainable Development ,Europe & International Development (Politics & Economics),Finance & Economic Development ,Financial Economics ,Financial Forecasting & Investment ,Financial Risk Management ,International Banking & Finance ,International Development ,International Finance & Economic Policy ,International Trade & Finance ,Investment Banking & Finance and Quantitative Finance.

Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.

Scholarship Provider: The University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: The criteria for the scholarships are academic excellence and personal achievement. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their application for admission.

Scholarship Open for International Students: North American students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School have introduced a limited number of Postgraduate scholarships, available to North American candidates applying for certain postgraduate taught programmes (MSc) commencing in September 2013.

Number of award(s): A total of 5 scholarships are offered.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Total offer is of £5000.

Selection criteria: The criteria for the scholarships are academic excellence and personal achievement.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: All applicants to these postgraduate programmes who meet the eligibility criteria and who have received an offer of a place before 26 April 2013 will be considered.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 26th April 2013.

UK : Newton International Fellowship in Physical, Natural and Social Sciences and Humanities

The British Academy and the Royal Society offers Newton International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the field of physical, natural and social sciences and the humanities at UK research institutions. The International students can apply for this fellowship. 40 Newton Fellows will be appointed. International Fellowship is tenable for two years. Fellows should be proficient in written and oral English. Research fellows should have no more than 7 years of active full time postdoctoral experience at the time of application. Fellowship covers the research cost, one-off relocation allowance and subsistence costs. Apply for application online by 10th April 2013.

Study Subject(s): The fellowships cover the broad range of physical, natural and social sciences and the humanities.
Course Level : This fellowship is for pursuing Postdoctoral Research level.
Scholarship Provider : The British Academy and the Royal Society
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility: -Applicants should have no more than 7 years of active full time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks, but including teaching experience and/or time spent in industry).
-Applicants in the final stages of their PhD will be accepted provided that the PhD will be completed (including viva) before the start date of the Fellowship. Confirmation of award of the PhD will be required before any Fellowship award is confirmed.
-Applicants should be working outside the UK and should not hold UK citizenship at the time of application. Individuals already living, working or researching in the UK are not eligible to apply. Individuals working outside the UK but employed by a UK organization are also not eligible to apply.
-Contact between the UK Sponsor and Applicant prior to the application is essential. This contact should lead to a clearly defined and mutually-beneficial research project proposal. Please note that the two implementing academies will not be able to assist in locating a UK Sponsor.
-Applicants must be competent in oral and written English. The UK Sponsor must confirm their competency on the application form and in their supporting statement.
-Applications from individuals who have not studied or worked in the UK previously are encouraged as the scheme aims to establish new links between the applicant and the UK.
-All applicants must be working and be based outside of the UK at the time of application.
-Applicants who completed their PhD at a UK organization must have been working and based outside the UK for at least one year at the time of application.
-Applicants proposing to return to their UK PhD organization and/or PhD supervisor will normally be considered to be ineligible and so applicants must have exceptional reasons for proposing to do so.
-Proposed Fellowships must be carried out in the UK at the UK host organization for the two year period. Applicants cannot conduct their research outside the UK but short fieldwork trips abroad may be possible where appropriate. Short fieldwork trips abroad must not normally total more than one month per annum. Please note that fieldwork is defined as “(practical) gathering of material or data specifically for the Newton Fellowship project”.
-Applicants may only submit one application in a round. The application must be with only one coapplicant at a UK host organization.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Newton International Fellowship scheme will select the very best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world, and offer support for two years at UK research institutions.

Number of awards offered: In the 2013 round, approximately 40 Newton Fellows will be appointed.

Duration of award(s): Fellowships are tenable for a continuous period of two years. Newton Fellows must be based at the UK host organization full time for the two year period.

What does it cover? They provide grants of £24,000 per annum to cover subsistence and up to £8,000 per annum to cover research expenses, plus a one-off relocation allowance of up to £2,000. In addition, Newton Fellows may be eligible for follow-up funding of up to £6,000 per annum for up to 10 years following the completion of the Fellowship.

Selection Criteria: The primary considerations are listed below. Successful applications should be strong in all respects: · The academic research background of the Applicant · The quality of the proposed research project · The expected benefits for the career development of the Applicant · The track record of the UK Sponsor and host organization in the area of proposed research · The suitability of the UK Sponsor and host organization for the Applicant’s research project · The additional benefits for the UK Sponsor and host organization.

Notification: End of October 2013.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Applications for all Newton International Fellowships should be made online through the Royal Society’s Electronic Grant Application and Processing (e-GAP2, https://e-gap.royalsociety.org) system.

Before starting to complete the online form, you should read the Scheme Notes.

You should also be aware that an application is made jointly by you and your proposed UK Sponsor. Please note that no help in finding a UK Sponsor will be provided by either of the two implementing academies. You need to have agreed a research project with your proposed UK Sponsor before you apply.

You will be asked to identify two independent referees who are familiar with your area of research. You should send them a copy of your application; please make sure that they are aware of the main features of your proposal.

You should send them the e-GAP2 – Guidance for Referees, found in the Scheme Notes, which tell them how to provide reference statements on e-GAP2.

You will also be asked to provide details of individuals who will be asked to submit statements of support via e-GAP2 outlining your suitability for the Fellowship and explaining how it will benefit your research career.

The scheme is very competitive and as such it is important to make the best case for your application. You should:

-Include all relevant information and supporting arguments in the application. The application stands alone and there is no opportunity for reconsideration on further evidence after assessments have been made.
-Observe the assessment criteria to ensure you are providing the necessary information to show how your application meets these.
-Present your application clearly; evidence of good planning, financial responsibility and measurable outcomes can be as important as excellent research.
-Save information entered on e-GAP2 as you proceed: you may be automatically logged out after a long period of inactivity and any unsaved information will be lost.
-Print a copy of your application and check that no information is omitted before submitting: once submitted you will not be able to edit your application without asking your approver to return it to you.

Specific enquiries on e-GAP2 should be addressed to: e-gap@royalsociety.org

Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for the round of applications is 10th April 2013.

UK :EAS Postgraduate International Scholarship Scheme at Aston University

Aston University, School of Engineering and Applied Science offers postgraduate international scholarship scheme in UK. To be eligible an applicant should have or expect to achieve a UK first class Honours degree or overseas equivalent, hold the required English Language qualification. UK and EU applicants and students sponsored by an organisation are not eligible. International students can apply for this scholarship. Applicants must hold either a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the listed MSc programmes for the School of Engineering & Applied Science by 31 July 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided for MSc programmes in Data Communication Networks, Engineering Management, Industrial Enterprise Management, IT Project Management, Mathematics of Complex Systems, Mechanical Engineering (Modelling), Product Design Enterprise, Product Design Innovation, Software Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Telecommunications Technology.
Course Level:  This scholarship is available for pursuing masters degree level.
Scholarship Provider:  School of Engineering and Applied Science
Scholarship can be taken at:  UK

Eligibility:-The scholarships are merit-based and to be eligible an applicant should have or expect to achieve a UK first class Honours degree or overseas equivalent, hold the required English Language qualification, and be able to demonstrate the potential for outstanding achievement. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee an award, since the process of granting a limited number of awards is affected by the general standard of applications received in any individual year.
-Scholarships are only available for international students who are self-funded. UK and EU applicants and students sponsored by an organisation are not eligible.
-Applicants must hold either a Conditional or Unconditional offer for one of the listed MSc programmes for the School of Engineering & Applied Science by 5pm on 31 July 2013.
-The Panel may confirm awards for some outstanding applicants before the final closing date.
-The School of Engineering & Applied Science Scholarship Panel will make their final decision by 15 August 2013. Successful applicants will be informed shortly afterwards.
-Decisions of the School of Engineering & Applied Science Scholarship Panel are final.

Scholarship Open for International Students: These regional-based scholarships are available to students from Africa, East Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, Middle East, Gulf States and North Africa, Russia and Central Asia and Other non-EU countries.

Scholarship Description: The School of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to announce our 2013/14 EAS Postgraduate International Scholarship Scheme, available to self-funded international students entering full-time MSc programmes in September 2013. 8 scholarships of £5,000 each are awarded to help with the cost of tuition fees.

Number of award(s): Eight Scholarships are offered.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Total offer is of £5,000 each to help with the cost of tuition fees.

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection criteria: The scholarships are merit-based.

Notification:  The School of Engineering & Applied Science Scholarship Panel will make their final decision by 15 August 2013. Successful applicants will be informed shortly afterwards.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Already submitted applications to study at Aston University will automatically be considered for a scholarship on the listed criteria listed.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applicants must hold either a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the listed MSc programmes for the School of Engineering & Applied Science by 31 July 2013. The Panel may confirm awards for some outstanding applicants before the final closing date. Already submitted applications to study at Aston University will automatically be considered for a scholarship on the listed criteria listed.

UK : University of Glasgow Healthcare Masters Scholarships

University of Glasgow offers master’s scholarships in the field of healthcare. International students who have an offer for MSc Healthcare can apply for this scholarship. Total offer is of £2,000. The scholarships will be awarded on outstanding academic record. The application deadline is 31st March 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of healthcare.
Course Level:  This scholarship is available for pursuing masters degree level.
Scholarship Provider:  University of Glasgow
Scholarship can be taken at:  UK
Eligibility: -International candidates who have an offer for MSc Healthcare and have an outstanding academic record.
-List your academic achievements, including prizes, scholarships and other distinctions.
-Detail why you think we should offer this scholarship to you. (300 words).
-How will this scholarship impact on your future development? (200 words).
Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: International applicants from outside the UK/EU will be considered for the Masters Scholarships.
Number of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? Total offer is of £2,000.
Selection criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on outstanding academic record.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applicants for the scholarships should apply for the programme using the standard application format. In addition applicant should email Anna O’Neill (Anna.O’Neill@glasgow.ac.uk) indicating his/her wish to be considered for the International Scholarship. Criteria:
1. List your academic achievements , including prizes, scholarships and other distinctions.
2. Detail why you think we should offer this scholarship to you. (300 words)
3. How will this scholarship impact on your future development? (200 words).

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st March 2013.

UK : ITS Scholarships for Master’s Study at University of Leeds

The Institute for Transport Studies at University of Leeds for September 2013 intake is offering four fees scholarships for Masters study. Applications are invited from international, African and EU candidates. ITS is awarding one fee £7500 Transport the World – Masters Scholarship for International Students,  one £7500 Transport Africa – Masters Scholarship for African Students and two £2550  Transport Europe – Masters Scholarships for European Students. Each program has separate application form for applying. The applicants for Transport Africa – Masters Scholarship will automatically also be considered for the ‘Transport the World’ scholarship. The scholarships are a 50% fees waiver for the 2013-14 academic year.
Study Subject(s): The Institute offers a choice of five Masters degrees: MA Transport Economics, MSc Sustainability (Transport),  MSc Transport Planning, MSc Transport Planning and the Environment and MSc (Eng) Transport Planning and Engineering
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider: University of Leeds
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: a) For Transport the World – Masters Scholarship: -Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a bachelors degree equivalent to a UK first class or upper second class honours.
-Applicants must hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of an academic place for an ITS Masters degree for the academic year commencing September 2013.
-Applicants must be designated as ‘international fee status’ by the University of Leeds, and not be domiciled in a European Union member country. Transport the World pdf.
b) For Transport Africa – Masters Scholarship: -Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a bachelors degree equivalent to a UK first class or upper second class honours.
-Applicants must hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of an academic place for an ITS Masters degree for the academic year commencing September 2013.
-Applicants must be designated as ‘international fee status’ by the University of Leeds, and be domiciled in an African country. Transport Africa pdf.
c) For Transport Europe – Masters Scholarships: -Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a bachelors degree equivalent to a UK first class or upper second class honours.
-Applicants must hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of an academic place for an ITS Masters degree for the academic year commencing September 2013.
-Applicants must be designated as ‘home fee status’ by the University of Leeds, and be domiciled in a European Union member country. Transport Europe pdf.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students can apply for Transport the World – Masters Scholarship, African students can apply for Transport Africa – Masters Scholarship and European students can apply for Transport Europe – Masters Scholarships.
Scholarship Description: For the September 2013 intake, ITS is offering four fees scholarships for Masters study. These scholarships are designed to provide exceptional opportunities to students of outstanding ability, achievement and potential.  Applications are invited from international, African and EU candidates. Applicants should submit the ITS scholarship form and include a statement of 500 words on how a Masters degree from ITS would enable them to make a difference to transportation in their country or region, and specifically to tackle a significant problem or issue. The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), University of Leeds, is offering fees scholarships to provide a unique opportunity to a student of outstanding ability, achievement and potential. The scholarship forms part of the ITS mission to advance the understanding of global transport, via the development of skills and best practice.  It is envisaged that the scholarship recipient will take up employment in the transport sector in their home country after the Masters programme, to apply their new skills in an area of identified need. Preference will be given to applicants who would otherwise be precluded from undertaking a Masters programme. ITS reserves the right not to make a scholarship award or to offer a fee waiver at a lower amount.
Terms and conditions: Preference will be given to applicants who would otherwise be precluded from undertaking a Masters programme; ITS reserves the right not to make a scholarship award or to offer a fee waiver at a lower amount;  the scholarship recipient will be expected support the future development and promotion of the scholarship and ITS, by participating in ITS marketing activities; the academic progress of scholarship recipient will be subject to on-going review – ITS reserves the right to withdraw funding at the end of either semester should academic performance be unsatisfactory; the scholarship cannot be deferred and will lapse if not taken up in September 2013.
Note: The applicants for Transport Africa – Masters Scholarship will automatically also be considered for the ‘Transport the World’ scholarship.
Number of awards offered: The Institute for Transport Studies is offering total four scholarships. 1 Transport the World – Masters Scholarship, 1 Transport Africa – Masters and 2 Transport Europe – Masters Scholarships.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for one year.
What does it cover? The scholarships are a 50% fees waiver for the 2013-14 academic year. One fee £7500 Transport the World – Masters Scholarship for International Students,  one £7500 Transport Africa – Masters Scholarship for African Students and two £2550  Transport Europe – Masters Scholarships
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email by the end of July.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically or by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Early applications are encouraged. Deadlines for these scholarship applications are:
Transport the World – Masters Scholarship: 13th June 2013
Transport Africa – Masters Scholarship: 13th June 2013
Transport Europe – Masters Scholarships: 1st July 2013

UK : 2 PhD studentships investigating urban governance in an age of crisis and austerity

The Department of Politics and Public Policy at De Montfort University is delighted to announce two full PhD studentships investigating urban governance in an age of crisis and austerity, covering fees and stipend. The successful candidates will work with a team of internationally renowned researchers in critical governance and public policy. The studentships are an outstanding opportunity for two ambitious and talented graduates to contribute to our exciting research on crisis and austerity governance and join a thriving group of doctoral students.

The first studentship, with Professor Jonathan Davies, explores the challenge of Understanding and Transforming Crisis Governance. The successful candidate will research the changing forms and functions of governance at the state-civil society interface, under conditions of crisis and/or austerity.

The second studentship, with Professor Colin Copus, explores City leadership in Times of Austerity.  The research will focus on the processes, forms and structures local political leaders (and mayors) and chief executives develop to work with public and private bodies in tackling problems of economic regeneration and urban growth under austerity.

For further details of these scholarships please visit http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/schools-and-departments/leicester-business-school/phd-studentships.aspx.  Applications are invited from UK and EU students who have a good MA/MSc degree, or are projected to achieve one.  The scholarships are available for up to three years full-time study starting October 2013 and provide a bursary of £13,770 pa in addition to university tuition fees.

To download an application pack, please visit the Graduate School Office website - http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/graduate-school/phd-scholarships.aspx. Completed applications should be returned to researchstudents@dmu.ac.uk

Understanding and Transforming Crisis Governance (Professor Jonathan Davies) DMU Research Scholarships 2013 BAL FB1

City Leadership in Times of Austerity (Professor Colin Copus) DMU Research Scholarships 2013 BAL FB3

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013

UK : Master’s Scholarships at School of Media, Film and Music, University of Sussex

University of Sussex, School of Media, Film and Music offers masters scholarships in UK. This master’s postgraduate international scholarship is available for UK, Europe (Non-UK) and international (Non-UK/EU) students. The scholarship covers a reduction in tuition fees of £5,000 and will be awarded on the basis of highest academic ability and potential. Students must be offered a place in the master’s programmes of film studies: global film cultures, gender and media, media and cultural studies, creative media practice, digital media, digital documentary, journalism and media, journalism and documentary, multimedia journalism or music and sonic media and must commence the degree in September 2013. Current Sussex undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to study in:
-Film Studies: Global Film Cultures
-Gender and Media
-Media and Cultural Studies
-Creative Media Practice
-Digital Media
-Digital Documentary
-Journalism and Media
-Journalism and Documentary
-Multimedia Journalism
-Music and Sonic Media
Course Level : This scholarship is for pursuing Master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider : University of Sussex
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility: -Applicants must have been offered a place on one of the above Masters degrees.
-Applicants must commence the degree in September 2013 (awards cannot be deferred to subsequent years).
-Current Sussex undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Afghanistan, Islamic State of Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Principality of Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana,  Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Kingdom of Cameroon,Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus (European Union, Cyprus (Non-European Union, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guam (USA), Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire), Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati,Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan), Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi,  Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territory Occupied,Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Island, Poland, Portugal, Qatar,  Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, S. Georgia and S. Sandwich Isls, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis Anguilla, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French Part, Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe, Saint Vincent and Grenadines Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan,Spain, Sri Lanka, Stateless, Sudan, Suriname,Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan,Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (British), Western Sahara, Yemen, Yugoslavia not otherwise specified, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship Description: The School of Media, Film and Music is delighted to offer four £5,000 scholarships to UK/HEU and non EU students who have been accepted on any of the following Masters programmes starting in September 2013.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? The scholarships are offered as a reduction in tuition fees of £5,000 and will be awarded to students who possess the highest academic ability and potential (not made on the basis of financial need).

Selection Criteria: Highest academic ability and potential (not made on the basis of financial need).

Notification: Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email by 31st May 2013.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically or by post. Applications should be made on the attached application form.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application closing date for International  Scholarship is 1st May 2013.

UK : University of Glasgow Country Scholarships

University of Glasgow is offering country scholarships for postgraduate students.  There are total 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount and are for students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA. Applicants applying for the scholarship must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to study all courses offered by the University at master’s level.
Course Level : Scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree programme.
Scholarship Provider : University of Glasgow
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility: Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries:  Students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount and are for students who are resident in the following countries razil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA. A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country. Clinical courses are not eligible.

Number of Awards: 40 scholarships are awarded.

Duration of Award: Not Known

What does it cover? Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree.

How to apply:  Online applications

Please look at the Application Guidelines for Students.  Applicants will be expected to submitted a 400-word statement outlining how they meet the criteria of the award, how they will use the scholarship and how it will help them achieving their future goals.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Closing date is 26 April 2013

UK : PhD studentship in celebration of 40 years of Theatre Film and Television Studies

The Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen, Germany launches a research project with the aim to increase the realism of motion simulation. Psychophysical laws of perception will be implemented into the control framework of motion-based simulators.
Non-linear, high-dimensional human motion perception models will be designed and experimentally tested in driving and flying scenarios using our unique CyberMotion Simulator. The mathematical challenge will be to establish a relationship between human perception and simulator motion in order to create new highly effective motion drive algorithms.

The candidate will be working in the broader scope of an international and multidisciplinary team (Roboticists, Control engineers, Psychologists, Mathematicians) within the department of Human Perception, Cognition and Action (Prof. Dr. Heinrich H. Bülthoff). The working language will be English.

The applicant should have:

• University Diploma or equivalent Master in Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics
• Knowledge of global optimization techniques for minimizing high-dimensional, non-smooth, non-convex, noisy cost functions
• Programming skills (e.g. C/C++, Matlab)

Furthermore, expertise in the following areas would be beneficial:
Model linearization, smoothing cost functions, prior experience in applying optimization techniques to real world scenarios, control theory, psychophysics.

The position is funded according to German Public service regulations (TVöD up to E13, depending on qualifications and experience) until end of November 2014, starting as soon as possible.

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer: Handicapped individuals are strongly encouraged to apply, and so are women in areas in which they are underrepresented.

Applications including CV and a brief statement of research interests should be submitted by March 1st, 2013 to:

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013

UK : PhD studentship in celebration of 40 years of Theatre Film and Television Studies

hD studentship in celebration of 40 years of Theatre Film and Television Studies at Aberystwyth University:

Wales, Culture and Commercial Television: the relationship between a new technology and cultural life in Wales in the 1950s and 60s

Aberystwyth University’s Alumni are supporting a PhD studentship through the Annual Fund in celebration of the Department’s 40^th anniversary in 2013 on the topic of:  Wales, Culture and Commercial Television: the relationship between a new technology and cultural life in Wales in the 1950s and 60s

Television arrived in Wales as a new and exciting cultural force, challenging older forms of relationships and offering new ways of configuring cultural relations in society.

This doctoral research project (under the supervision of Professor Tom O’Malley and Dr Jamie Medhurst) will explore Welsh television in the 1950s and 1960  by examining why  programmes  were produced, the nature of the productions and the impact they had on Welsh society.

It will draw on the specialist skills of the Department in Welsh media history, policy and the history of theatre and performance. The research will draw on the holdings of a number of national media archives, in particular those deposited at The National Library of Wales.

In your application please included a  statement of up to 1,000 words which outlines [a] why you consider yourself suited to conduct research in this area and [b] the particular area of research in Welsh television and society in the 1950s and 60s that you would like to study, why, and what research questions you would like to pursue.

This PhD is supported by Aberystwyth University’s Alumni through the Annual Fund and is

open to: UK/EU and non-EU applicants, at the rate of £15,000 per annum (incl. fees; stipend, travel)

Applicants should complete application forms which are available at: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/tfts/prospective-students/prosp-pg/pg-apps-admissions/phd-applicants/

CLOSING DATE: 1 May 2013

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Professor Tom O’Malley on 01970 622 833 or at tpo@aber.ac.uk

For more information on research at the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies visit www.aber.ac.uk/en/tfts/research/

Application Deadline : 1 May 2013