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USA: Harvard Academy Scholars Program

The Academy Scholars Program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with a command of the language, history, or culture of non-Western countries or regions. Their scholarship may elucidate domestic, comparative, or transnational issues, past or present. The Academy Scholars are [read more..]

USA: Yale World Fellows Program

The Yale World Fellows Program seeks applications from mid-career emerging leaders who have distinguished themselves within their own professions, regions, countries, or at an international level. Successful applicants uniformly possess the extraordinary qualities of mind and character that strong leadership requires. Candidates for the Fellowship must demonstrate themselves to be driving forces [read more..]

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Monday, August 30, 2010

Singapore: 2011-2012 Fulbright Visiting Research Grant

Overview

The United States Government is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 annual competition for three-month Fulbright Visiting Research Grants. These grants are for non-degree research for university faculty and professionals to develop their academic and professional expertise in collaboration with American colleagues. Younger faculty are encouraged to apply.

The research should be conducted any time between September 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012. The grant will cover round trip international airfare (economy class) on an American carrier, living, book and settling-in allowances.

As the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government, the Fulbright Program is designed, in the words of U.S. Government legislation, "to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries." With this goal in mind, since its inception more than fifty years ago, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 300,000 participants with the opportunity to observe each other's political and economic institutions and cultures and to exchange ideas.

The objectives of the program are to enable recipients to pursue a particular field of study and to develop leaders who can contribute to promoting better understanding between the United States and Singapore.


Priority will be given to the social sciences and humanities as they relate to the United States and Singapore and the broader global society. Within the natural and applied sciences, only policy-oriented proposals or those with inter-disciplinary overlaps/implications related to program 2 and 3 below would be considered.

1. The United States - study of U.S. society and culture through such fields as history, government, international relations, economics, law, business, literature, intellectual history, sociology, religious pluralism, and cultural anthropology.

2. Challenges of Contemporary Society - comparative studies of contemporary civil society and social issues in Singapore and the United States. Subjects of particular interest include risk or crisis management issues, the impact of rapid technological development, (including challenges from the new media), finite resources, energy supply and environmental issues, transformation in educational systems, urbanization, gerontology and the family.

3. Transnational Issues of Global Society - study related to transnational issues. Subjects of particular interest include health policy, international trade, labor and mobility, migration, environmental policy, energy and demographic issues.

Eligibility

A. Applicants must be Singapore citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.

B. Preference will be given to full-time lecturers, assistant professors, associate professors or professors with at least 5 years teaching experience at Singapore universities. Grantees are expected to continue to teach at Singapore universities upon their completion of the program. Individuals from non-profit organizations, especially in the areas of social services, with doctoral degrees or equivalent professional training or experience are eligible to apply.

C. Preference will be given to applicants with little or no experience in the United States.

D. Applicants below 55 years of age at the time of application are preferred.

E. Good health. Applicants selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical History and Examination Report before their grants can be finalized.


Application Procedure and Competition Schedule
October 2010 - Competition opens.

November 15, 2010 - Deadline for applicants to submit their curriculum vitae and one-page proposed research activity. After preliminary review, applicants who meet basic requirements and whose proposals are relevant to programs as outlined above will be sent program application forms.

January 3, 2011 - Deadline for submission of completed application.

End-January 2011 - Notification of candidacy by Embassy.

March/April 2011 - Notification of candidacy by Fulbright Scholarship Board, Washington D.C.

May/June 2011 - Confirmation of affiliation.

September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 - Departure for the United States.

For further details about the Fulbright competition, please contact:

Coordinator
Fulbright Program Singapore
Public Affairs Section
American Embassy Singapore
27 Napier Road
Singapore 258508

Tel: 6476-9240
Fax: 6476-9035
Email: Singaporefulbright@state.gov


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France: EU-US Cooperation in Higher Education and Vocational Training

Overview

EU-US COOPERATION PROGRAM IN HIGHER EDUCATION
AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (2006-2013)

FULBRIGHT-SCHUMAN PROGRAM
Managed by the
COMMISSION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE

Between The United States of America, Belgium and Luxembourg
Royal Library, Boulevard de l'Empereur, 4, Keizerslaan, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
fulbright@kbr.be
www.fulbright.be/

New! Fulbright-Schuman website: http://www.fulbrightschuman.eu/

Educational Advising : ( 32 2) 519 57 72 Fax: (32 2) 519 57 73 e-mail: adviser@fulbright.be

FIELD OF STUDY
European Union affairs, European integration or U.S. - E.U. relations.

VALUE

A monthly stipend of € 3000, plus a lump sum of € 2,000 for round-trip air transportation and relocation costs (up to a maximum of € 30,000 per grantee). Health and accident insurance and visa sponsorship (J visa category) are also provided.

NUMBER, TYPE & WHERE TENABLE

Eleven to thirteen awards for research and/or post-graduate study on EU affairs or US-EU relations at an accredited U.S. university or independent research center. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own affiliation and can request projects tenable in a maximum of two different US institutions;


Two to four one-semester awards for lecturing on EU affairs or U.S.-E.U. relations, integration, and political economy at a selected U.S. university. The successful candidates will be placed in an appropriate institution. Detailed information on the American universities requesting an EU Scholar-in-Residence is available in December.

DURATION

Minimum period of three (3) months;
Maximum period of 10 months.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must:

- be citizens of the EU;
- be professionals (decision makers, policy makers, individuals in industry, the media, politics, academia and public administration);
- have at least two years of work -related experience beyond the bachelor's degree;
- have a doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience and at least two years of professional experience before departure for the United States (research candidate);
- have the necessary university credentials to be accepted into an American graduate program and two years of professional experience (student category);
- have academic/professional experience in at least two different E.U. countries;
- have personal qualities, a proven level of academic or professional excellence as well as outstanding records;
- be proficient in English.

Please note that current or retired officials of Community institutions are not eligible to apply.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Final application forms duly completed must reach the Commission by March 1.
Candidates for research awards must have already established at least one affiliation with an American institution. Candidates for study awards must have already submitted applications to U.S. universities for post-graduate studies.

Application form can be downloaded at http://www.fulbright-france.org/gene/main.php?uni=1&base=336


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Taiwan: Doctoral Dissertation Research in the U.S. Grants

Overview

The grants are designed to assist doctoral candidates at local universities in all academic fields in social sciences, humanities and the arts, to work a doctoral dissertation topic by consulting scholars, collecting data, and/or auditing courses at a U.S. university or research institution.

The duration of the grants ranges from six months to ten months. The grants may begin no earlier than August 1, 2011. They must end no later than August 31, 2012.

§ Grant Provisions and Conditions

All recipients of the grants must obtain admission to a U.S. university. They will receive the limited accident and medical insurance.

Recipients who receive funds from other sources are required to report such grants to FSE. If any of the Fulbright grant benefits are duplicated by the additional grant, the Fulbright grant may be reduced accordingly.

§ Benefits:

1. Monthly stipend between US$700 and US$1,500 for up to 10 months
2. Placement services by IIE
3. Possible placement in a three-week summer pre-academic program in the U.S., with all expenses paid
4. Limited accident and health insurance

§ Eligibility Criteria:

1. Citizenship and permanent residence in the Republic of China (Taiwan)
2. Completion of at least two years of doctoral-level study in Taiwan., and an approved dissertation topic for which special materials or advisors are available in the U.S. in the appropriate field
3. Physical presence for an oral interview in September or October, 2010 at the Foundation (FSE) in Taipei
4. Students already in the U.S. are ineligible for a grant
5. No applicant shall receive more than one Fulbright Student Program grant
6. Applicants who wish to pursue studies as medical students are not eligible
7. Applicants with medical degrees may receive grants for advanced academic study, but not for internships or residencies


§ Application Procedure:

1. Apply online no later than August 16, 2010. For application information, please visit the following website: http://www.fulbright.org.tw/dispPageBox/CtCh.aspx?ddsPageID=FOSECHIADC&Cat=DWNMSGC
2. Please send the following required documents to FSE, postmarked no later than August 16, 2010:

• application forms
• CV (in Chinese)
• one copy of authorized English transcript for undergraduate studies and for graduate studies in sealed envelopes
• three letters of reference (either sent in sealed envelopes or typed online by referees)
• certificates in English for all degrees earned
• copies of TOEFL Score Report (taken since March 2009, minimum score: iBT 80 or CBT 213), and any other applicable test results (GRE, GMAT, etc.), or evidence of having registered for a TOEFL and a GRE or GMAT administration no later than October 2010
• a study plan in English, which should include:

topic, objectives, an outline of activities or nature of project (including courses to be audited), a detailed description of area of specialization, institution(s) where the project is to be carried out, and the potential impact the U.S. study experience will have on the applicant's future professional development and on his/her academic field in general.
The length of the study plan may be one and a half or two pages long.
The mailing address is:
The Foundation for Scholarly Exchange
2F, 45 Yanping South Road
Taipei 10043, Taiwan

For updated information, please visit our website (http://www.fulbright.org.tw ) or contact Ms. Lisa Lin,
Tel: (02) 2388-2100 ext. 112; Fax: (02) 2388-2855.
E-mail: fse@fulbright.org.tw

§ Selection Procedure

1. A Selection Committee of the Foundation will review all application documents and conduct oral interviews with candidates in September or October 2010. Candidates will be informed in writing if they are to be invited for an interview, and must be physically present for this interview.
2. After the Selection Committee has completed its work, candidates will be informed of the decision by the Fulbright Program Office of the Foundation. The award will still be subject to the candidate's admission to a U.S. institution approved by the Foundation and subject to approval by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB).

Please Contact
Ms. Lisa Lin(fse@fulbright.org.tw)
For More Information

http://www.fulbright.org.tw/dispPageBox/CtEn.aspx?ddsPageID=FOSEENGBBC&


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Taiwan: Fulbright Post-Doctoral Research Grants in the U.S

Overview

These grants are designed to provide an opportunity for scholars in all academic fields in social sciences, humanities and the arts, who received their doctoral degrees from Taiwan or other non-English speaking countries, to conduct research and establish scholarly contacts in the U.S.

The duration of the grants ranges from a minimum of three months to a maximum of ten months. The grants may begin no earlier than August 1, 2011 and no later than June 1, 2012. They must end no later than August 31, 2012.

§ Benefits:

Type C: Full Grant
A stipend of US$2,400 per month for a period no less than three months and non longer than 10 months
direct-flight, round-trip, economy-class air ticket

Type D: Partial Grant
A fixed sum ranging from US$2,000 to US$14,400 for a period no less than three months and no longer than 10 months



§ Eligibility Criteria: All applicants must

1. be citizens and permanent residents of the Republic of China (Taiwan);
2. be affiliated full time with any organization in Taiwan for at least one year;
3. be recommended by the chief administrator, director, or president of the employing organization;
4. have received a doctoral degree from Taiwan or other non-English speaking country.

Those who are currently teaching, studying, or conducting research in the U.S., or who have returned to Taiwan from the U.S. less than three years from the time of application, or who have received a Fulbright grant within the past five years are not eligible. Please also be aware that those who have received a J-1 visa in the category of professor/research scholar within the past two years cannot be issued another J-1 visa, and are therefore not eligible.

§ Application Procedure

1. Apply online no later than October 29, 2010. For application information, please visit the following website: http://www.fulbright.org.tw/dispPageBox/CtCh.aspx?ddsPageID=FOSECHIADC&Cat=DWNMSGC.
2. Please submit to FSE the hard copies of your completed application form and all relevant supporting documents, plus your Chinese CV, postmarked no later than October 29, 2010.

The mailing address is:

The Foundation for Scholarly Exchange
2F, 45 Yanping South Road
Taipei 10043, Taiwan
For updated information, please log onto our website (http://www.fulbright.org.tw ) or contact Ms. Lisa Lin, Tel: (02) 2388-2100 ext. 112; Fax: (02) 2388-2855.
E-mail: fse@fulbright.org.tw

§ Selection Procedure

1. A Selection Committee of the Foundation will review all application documents and research proposals and recommend a slate for final selection by the Foundation Board.
2. All applicants will be notified by FSE of their selection/non-selection within a month after the Selection Committee meeting.
3. The grant is subject to the approval by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) and to the acceptance of the candidate's research proposal by a U.S. institution.

Please Contact

Ms. Lisa Lin(fse@fulbright.org.tw)
For More Information

Source: http://www.fulbright.org.tw/dispPageBox/CtEn.aspx?ddsPageID=FOSEENGBBB


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Yemen: Fulbright Post-Doctoral Research Scholar Fellowships

Overview

Fulbright Post-Doctoral Research Grants offer Yemeni scholars the opportunity of using a U.S. university's research facilities, libraries and laboratories to conduct individual research and/or develop a particular research project. Grants are usually from six to nine months. Preference is given to candidates who have not received their Ph.D. degrees from a U.S. university and/or conducted research for six months or more, during the past five years, in the U.S.

All applications are reviewed by a bi-national review committee comprised of U.S. officials and scholars in the field of specialization of the applicants. The review criteria include the quality of the research plan, appropriateness of academic background and adequacy of language ability. Applicants selected for an award will be nominated for affiliation with an appropriate U.S. institution.


Eligibility Requirements:

1. Yemeni citizenship
2. Doctoral degree or its equivalent.
3. Speak and understand English with enough facility to carry out proposed research.

Holders of U.S. green cards/passports are not eligible for Fulbright grants.

Fulbright grants do not cover dependent travel costs.

Preference is given to candidates who have not received their Ph.D. degrees from a U.S. university and/or conducted research for six months or more, during the past five years, in the U.S.

Applications are accepted via our email: Passanaa@state.gov.

NO LATER THAN . 27-November-2010

Source: http://yemen.usembassy.gov/fpdr.html


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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Postdoc Genomic Biomarkers of Environmental Health, Netherlands

Overview

EnviroGenomarkers is a European FP7 research project aiming at the development and application of a new generation of biomarkers to study the role of environmental agents in human disease. The project concerns the large-scale application of –omics technologies in a population study aiming at: the discovery and validation of novel biomarkers predictive of increased risks of chronic diseases in which the environment may play an important role (breast cancer, Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, childhood diseases including allergy, neurological and immune diseases, thyroid disruption), the exploration of the association of such risk biomarkers with exposure to a number of high-priority or emerging environmental pollutants with carcinogenic, immunotoxic or hormone-line properties, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PBCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), cadmium, lead, phthalates, brominated flame retardants, ambient air pollutants and water treatment byproducts), the discovery and validation of biomarkers of exposure to the above environmental pollutants. Biomarker searches utilize state-of-the-art metabonomics, epigenomics, proteomics and transcriptomics, in combination with advanced bioinformatics and systems biology approaches. Exposure assessment utilizes established exposure biomarkers, questionnaires, modeling and geographic information systems (GIS)-technology as well as additional data derived from other projects.

IRAS at Utrecht University is responsible for the exposure assessment of the project. You will work in a multidisciplinary research team with epidemiologists, exposure assessors, biomedical scientist; and statisticians. Your activities will focus on exposure data analysis and modeling, and epidemiological analyses. The candidate will publish the findings as papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals.


Eligible Candidates

We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoc with a background in the field of environmental health sciences, epidemiology or equivalent. The candidate should have strong organisational, communication and writing skills (in English). We are looking for a team player who is able to work independently. Experience in the field of exposure assessment and/or environmental epidemiology research will be an advantage.

Research Fields

Medical sciences

Benefits

The IRAS can offer you a temporary full-time appointment of one year with the perspective of prolongation with another year. The maximum salary will be € 3.755,- gross per month (salary scale 10 Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities). Secondary benefits based on the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities are excellent in general and include e.g a pension scheme, flexible employment conditions and salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year end bonus of 8,3% per year. Travel costs for international conferences and working meetings are also included. Candidates from the European Union and the United States are eligible for this position.

Contact

Utrecht University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Postbus 80125
3508 TC - Utrecht
NETHERLANDS
email vacatures1@uu.nl
http://www.uu.nl/


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Postdoc researcher Healthy Ageing, Population and Society, Netherlands

Overview

Healthy Ageing, Population and Society (HAPS) is an inter-faculty research programme, a collaboration of the Dept of Demography, Faculty of Spatial Sciences; the Dept of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences / University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG); and the Dept of Sociology, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. The research programme adopts an interdisciplinary and multi-level approach to healthy ageing, has a strong theoretical-basis and applies both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Both academic oriented research and research-for-society is conducted. More information can be found at http://www.rug.nl/HAPS . At each participating department is one Postdoc researcher fully dedicated to the HAPS programme. These researchers work closely together in the field of Healthy Ageing: Population and Society, and spend 80-90% of their time on research: - conduct own research and publish on it - develop the research programme together and with other senior and PhD researchers - coordinate different joint research related activities (workshops, e.g.) - write proposals for funding agencies spend 10-20% on teaching: - (parts of) relevant courses Currently we are looking for a Postdoc researcher at the Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences / University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG).

Target candidate

We are looking for an experienced researcher who: - has a PhD in the field of epidemiology or related discipline - has published internationally - has affinity with multidisciplinary research - is able to collaborate closely with the two other HAPS Postdoc researchers based in the other faculties, and other senior and PhD researchers in HAPS - is able to organize and coordinate research activities - is pro-active, i.e. have innovative ideas and can formulate proposals for funding.


Benefits
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month € 3.860,- (scale 10) Employment basis: Full time, temporary for Five years Employment according to the CAO of UMC. The university/UMCG provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen. You can apply for this job before 6-10-2010 by sending: - letter of interest - curriculum vitae - short proposal (2 pages maximum) on proposed post-doctoral research in the field of Healthy Ageing - 1 or 2 articles in international journals

Contact

Dept of Epidemiology UMCG, Dept of Demography RUG, Dept of Sociology RUG
Postbus 30.001
9700 RB - Groningen
NETHERLANDS
email s.h.dijkstra@penb.umcg.nl
http://www.umcg.nl/


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Friday, August 27, 2010

Harvard BOAS Grants: Fulbright Scholarships – Grants for Harvard University

Overview

Candidates should submit a Preliminary Application to the Commission for Educational Exchange at their earliest convenience so that their eligibility to compete for an award may be determined. (Academic records, suitability of project, and knowledge of English are factors in determining eligibility.)

Students and Post-Doctoral Research Scholars completing or having completed a cycle of post-secondary education may be eligible for one of the following awards for an academic year of graduate study or post-doctoral research in the United States:

Frank Boas Scholarships for Harvard University

These two awards covering all or most expenses are available for candidates continuing their education at Harvard:

• The Frank Boas Scholarship in International Legal Studies

• The Frank Boas Scholarship for Graduate Study

Candidates for the Frank Boas Scholarship for Graduate Study or Post-Doctoral Research may be in any field of study except business administration and must have completed a year of work-related experience by the time of departure for the United States. Successful candidates will also receive travel grants from the Commission.


Deadline: noon on October 29, 2010


For more information on the Frank Boas Scholarships, go to: www.harvardboasscholars.org

APPLICATION TIMELINE FOR THE HARVARD BOSS AWARDS:

November 1, 2009: Competition opens, applications available
October 15, 2010: Suggested deadline for preliminary application form
October 31, 2010: Final application deadline (including three letters of recommendations)
November 15, 2010: Deadline for 3 letters of recommendations
Mid November 2010: 15 minute interview in English at the Commission for Educational Exchange in Brussels
Mid November 2010: Applicants notified by physical mail
April 2011: Notification by Harvard of final selection
Mid June 2011: Pre-departure meeting at U.S. Embassy and reception with US ambassador
September-March 2011: Departures to the U.S.

Contact Us
Commission for Educational Exchange
between the United States, Belgium and Luxembourg
Boulevard de l'Empereur, 4, Keizerslaan
B-1000 Brussels
Telephone inquiries: Monday through Thursday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (02/519/57.72).
fulbright.advisor@kbr.be
.
http://www.fulbright.be/fulbright-awards/boas-grants/


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Kazakhstan: Fulbright Visiting Scholar program (2011 - 2012 Academic Year)

Overview

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar program brings accomplished Kazakhstani scholars to the United States to conduct advanced research at U.S. universities for a period up to one academic year.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be citizens of Kazakhstan residing in Kazakhstan at the time of application or permanent residents holding a valid passport issued by Kazakhstan. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent professional qualification at the time of application.

Eligible Research Fields:

Agriculture
Dance
Mathematics
American History
Economics
Medical Sciences
American Literature
Education
Music
American Studies
Engineering
Philosophy
Anthropology
Environmental Sciences
Physics/Astronomy
Archaeology
Film Studies
Political Science
Architecture
Geography
Psychology
Art
Geology
Public Administration
Art History
History (non-U.S.)
Public/Global Health
Biological Sciences
Information Sciences
Religious Studies
Business Administration
Journalism
Social Work
Chemistry
Language/Literature (non-U.S.)
Sociology
Communications
Law
TEFL/Applied Linguistics
Computer Science
Science
Theater
Creative Writing
Linguistics
Urban Planning


Selection Criteria:

- Applicants must submit a detailed statement of proposed research activity at a U.S. university (only research grants are available for citizens of Kazakhstan).
- Applicants must possess English language proficiency sufficient to achieve the project goals.
- Applicant should demonstrate the intrinsic value of the project to the scholar, his/her home institution, country and U.S. institution.
- Applicant should demonstrate the ability to serve as a cultural ambassador for Kazakhstan.

Grant Benefits:

- Round-trip travel from Kazakhstan to a host institution in the United States
- Full financial support in the United States
- Medical Insurance
- Access to professional and cultural enrichment opportunities

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is November 15, 2010. Potential applicants can access the on-line application by going to https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/scholars/.

Nominations are made by the U.S. Embassy and are reviewed in the United States by independent review committees. The J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board has final approval of all nominees.

To receive additional information regarding the Fulbright Visiting Scholar program please contact the U.S. Embassy Branch Office Almaty at (727) 250-4873 or SuleimenovaA@state.gov


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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Postdoc in Time-resolved Vibrational Spectroscopy

Overview

‘Molecular Movies of Protein Folding'

Within the Molecular Photonics Group a project sponsored by an ERC Starting Grant is carried out, aiming to develop and apply time-resolved vibrational spectroscopic methods for investigating protein folding.

Protein folding, the process by which a protein assumes its three-dimensional shape, is one of the basic unsolved problems of biophysical research. Many of the structural changes taking place during protein folding, especially during the early stages, are as yet poorly understood. In this research project, time-resolved vibrational spectroscopy will be used to study protein folding. We will trigger the folding, for instance by a temperature jump, and track the folding process in real time using one- and two-dimensional vibrational spectroscopy in combination with site-specific labeling. This will make it possible to obtain a structurally and temporally resolved picture of protein folding, which can be regarded as a 'molecular movie' of the folding process.

Requirements

The candidate should have a relevant PhD degree and experience in time-resolved (preferably vibrational) spectroscopy and nonlinear optics.

Further information

Dr S. Woutersen, +31 (0)20 525 7091, s.woutersen@uva.nl, Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Sciencepark 904, 1098XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands.


Appointment

Appointment is for a period of 12 months. The salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from €2,379 to €3,755 (salary scale 10) gross per month, based on a full-time employment and depending on expertise and previous experience. The Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities is applicable.

Job application
Applicants are kin
dly requested to motivate why they have chosen to apply for a position in this particular research project. Letters that contain no such motivation will not be answered.

To save paper and the environment, all applications and responses will be sent by email only. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a cover letter. All these should be grouped in one PDF attachment. Please email your application to application-science@uva.nl, please quote the vacancy number in the subject line.

The closing date is 30 November 2010.


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ICE WaRM Scholarships, Australia

Overview

ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.

The International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM)is building international recognition as Australia’s centre for leadership and innovation in collaborative approaches to water resources management, through its growing partnerships both in Australia and internationally. ICE WaRM facilitates collaboration in water-related research, education and training opportunities for international scholars wanting to advance their careers.

The ICE WaRM scholarship programme aims to:

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


ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time.

SCHOLARSHIP

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

Contact detail: scholarships@icewarm.com.au

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


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Monday, August 23, 2010

PhD Scholarship in The entertainization of childhood, Netherlands

Overview

The project focuses on the positive and negative effects of entertainment media on children and adolescents. It is funded by an Advanced Investigators grant awarded by the European Research Council (ERC) to Professor Patti M. Valkenburg. ERC grants are aimed to identify and fund the most excellent research in Europe.

The aim of the PhD project is to investigate the interplay between genetic disposition, environmental influences and media use on the cognitive development of children and adolescents. Specifically, the project will focus on the development of executive function, problem solving skills, and verbal and visuo-spatial skills.

Never before has media entertainment been so abundantly accessible to children and adolescents. Although media-effects research has developed in the past decade, we lack a decisive answer to many important questions. For example, is it beneficial to expose toddlers to the multitude of edutainment that claims to stimulate their cognitive abilities? Does playing video and computer games stimulate children's visuo-spatial and problem solving skills? If such effects occur, how can parents stimulate these effects? And if media and parents have positive (or negative) effects on children's cognitive development, do these effects hold for most children or only for those with a particular genetic disposition? The main aim of this PhD project is to provide initial answers to questions like these.


The project involves a longitudinal study among 900 Dutch families with two children between 2 and 14 years old. The recruitment of these families will be outsourced. The set-up and analyses of the project will be realized by an interdisciplinary team of four senior and three junior researchers from different disciplines, such as communication science, psychology, family studies, and pedagogy. All members of this team will collaborate closely with each other in all stages of the project. This way each individual researcher will benefit maximally from the expertise of other team members.

Tasks
The candidate is expected to do research and publish on the basis of the research. The candidate will also complete a PhD dissertation.

Requirements

The PhD candidate should:

■Hold a relevant Master's degree in behavioral, social, or medical sciences, preferably a Research Master's degree. Candidates who are due to graduate before 1 February 2011 are also welcome to apply.
■Have the ability and interest to work in a team.
■Have the skills to interact with scholars from different disciplines.
■Have advanced data analytic skills, preferably for analyzing longitudinal data.
■Be willing to become acquainted with the literature and methods of analysis of gene-environment interactions regarding the development of children's cognitive abilities.
■Have an excellent written and spoken command of English.
■Be able to speak Dutch.

Further information

A detailed project description can be obtained from the ASCoR Secretariat by email: ascor-secr-fmg@uva.nl

Questions about the project content, the application procedure and other general questions should be addressed to Professor Patti M. Valkenburg (p.m.valkenburg@uva.nl).

Appointment

The position starts in January 2011 and is initially for 1 year. Extension of the contract after the first year to a total of four or five years is subject to satisfactory performance.
The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with the salary scales for PhD candidates at Dutch universities, i.e. ranging from €2,042 in the first year to €2,612 in the final year.

Job application

The deadline for applications is 13 November 2010. Please state the vacancy number 10-2093 in the subject line of your email. Please send at least the following documents in English to ascor-secr-fmg@uva.nl:

■Motivation letter
■Curriculum vitae
■Proof of your Master's degree, including grade transcripts; if you have not completed your degree at the time of application, please provide a statement from your supervisor confirming the expected date of completion of your degree
■An academic writing sample in English (e.g. journal article, Master's thesis)


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PhD Scholarship in Rock Engineering at University of British Columbia

Overview

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in Civil, Mining, or Geological Engineering. Knowledge of rock mechanics is necessary. Candidates with field experience (surface or underground) or advanced geotechnical instrumentation will be given preference.

Job Description:

The student will work on the development of new techniques for measuring, mapping, interpreting, and modelling geological structures using digital terrain models derived from photogrammetry or lidar as the primary input data.

Scholarship funding is only available to students with a Masters GPA greater than 88% and with excellent English communication skills. A track record of quality publications in English is highly desirable

Closing Date: by the end of January 2011


Contact address : Dr. Dwayne Tannant, dwayne.tannant@ubc.ca
Professor
School of Engineering
University of British Columbia – Okanagan
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC, Canada V1V 1V7
Tel: 1-250-807-8067


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New York City Urban Fellows Program

Overview

The Urban Fellows Program is sponsored by The City of New York and administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). The program is designed to introduce America's finest college students and graduates to local government and public service.

The Urban Fellows Program is a highly selective, nine-month fellowship which combines work in Mayoral offices and City agencies with an intensive seminar series that explores current urban issues impacting public policy. Program participants are diverse and come from all over the country to work in New York City.

After participating in an extensive interview process, New York City Urban Fellows are placed at an array of agencies across the City where they learn about public policy through a hands-on approach.
This knowledge is supplemented by a series of workshops that help promote a deep understanding of the structure of New York City government. The program seeks to ensure that every Urban Fellow comprehends the intricacies of City, State and Federal finance and the interaction between these levels of government.

During the year, these lessons are further enhanced by group trips to Washington D.C. and Albany, where Fellows meet face-to-face with representatives and policy-makers who help shape life in New York City.


Eligibility is based on when applicants achieve their undergraduate (BA, BS) degree from a four-year college. For the 2011-2012 program, we will only accept applications from candidates who:


-Receive(d) their bachelor’s degree between Spring 2009 and Spring 2011
-Can commit full-time to the nine-month Fellowship
-Agree to suspend any graduate study or outside work for the duration of the Fellowship
-Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the United States after graduation and for the entire fellowship period. Applicants must meet the criteria set forth by the I-9, “Employment Eligibility Verification,” from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
-Learn about Form I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/i-9)

Compensation

Each class of New York City Urban Fellows works from September through the middle of May. For their services, the program provides:

-A nine-month stipend of $30,000
-Health Insurance coverage

How to apply

While the New York City Urban Fellows does not have a GPA requirement, please note that the fellowship is very competitive.

In order to ensure that your application is processed, please follow the directions on the last page of the application form. The application form, resume and essays must be submitted together in one mailing. All applications must be typed.

For processing purposes, it is important that you organize the submission of your application in the following format:

Submit three complete and collated sets of documents.

Each set must include your application form, your resume and your essays.

Your official transcript(s) and letters of recommendation can either be included in this mailing or mailed separately to the Fellowship Office from your college and recommenders by the deadline.
Mail application to:

NYC Urban Fellows Program
1 Centre Street, Room 2425
New York, NY 10007

Detail: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employment/urbanfellows.shtml


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Sunday, August 22, 2010

PhD candidate in Plankton Ecology

Overview

IBED collaborates with the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO) and the Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ) in the project ‘Primary production in the North Sea: changes in resource limitation and energy transfer'. The project is funded by the Sea and Coastal Research programme of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). Within this project, IBED's research group Aquatic Microbiology (led by Prof. Jef Huisman) has a vacancy for a PhD candidate.

Tasks

Management measures against eutrophication have led to a reduction of phosphorus inputs into the North Sea, whereas nitrogen loads were much less reduced. This project aims to determine how changes in these nutrients affect the species composition of marine phytoplankton and their potential food quality for zooplankton. We will perform competition experiments under N-limited, P-limited and light-limited conditions with representative North Sea phytoplankton species. During these experiments, we will study changes in the biochemical composition (stoichiometry) of the phytoplankton, and will expose them to grazing by zooplankton. These laboratory findings will be compared against the plankton community composition predicted by a competition model and the species composition observed during several North Sea cruises. As phytoplankton provides the basis for the marine food web, this study is essential for our understanding of how changes in nutrient loading affect the North Sea ecosystem.


Requirements

■Master in aquatic ecology or marine biology
■Experience with laboratory cultures of phytoplankton and/or zooplankton
■Experience with field studies in freshwater and/or marine ecosystems
■Expertise with statistical analysis and/or mathematical models
■Ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams

Further information

For additional information, please contact Dr Maayke Stomp, +31-20-5257072, m.stomp@uva.nl.

Appointment

The start date is early 2011. The full-time appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. The PhD student is also expected to assist in teaching of undergraduates. The full-time gross monthly salary will range from €2,042 in the first year to €2,612 in the final year, according to the Dutch salary scales for PhD students. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable. The annual salary will be increased with 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.

Job application

Applications should include a detailed CV including a list of publications, a motivation letter, and the names and contact addresses of two references from which information about the candidate can be obtained. Applications should be send by email to application-science@uva.nl. Please quote the vacancy number in the subject field. The deadline for applications is 14 November 2010. Interviews will be held in December.


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UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists

Overview

The UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists promote the mobility of young artists in order to enrich their personal perspectives, to enable them to engage in an intercultural dialogue and expose them to cultural diversity.

The Programme offers residencies to young artists (between 25 and 35 years old) worldwide. It shares many objectives of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005), which advocates cultural exchanges and highlights creativity and the need for artists to enrich their experience through contact with other cultures.

These residencies are catalysts for the development of artistic expression in all cultures of the world.

UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists Programme has partner institutions around the world.

The following is a list of UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries being offered in 2011. Please click on the Institution of choice to learn more about the details of the bursary being offered by the institution, including dates, duration, artistic discipline, etc. You will find detailed information on where and how to apply. When applying, please note to meet all the requirements of your selected bursary and its application deadline. Applications deadlines vary from one institution to another. Send your complete application files directly to the institution you are applying at. Should you be selected, the institution will inform you.

Africa

■L’Espace Sobo Bade (Senegal)

Arab States

There are no available bursaries in the Arab States for 2011; please check back in 2011 for 2012 bursaries.

Asia and the Pacific

■Changdong National Art Studio (Republic of Korea)
■Sanskriti Pratishthan (India)
■Bundanon (Australia)

Europe and North America

■Musique Multi-Montréal and the CALQ (Canada)
■Camac (France)
■Civitella Ranieri Center (Italy)
■UNIDEE (Italy)
■18th Street Art Center (USA)
■Djerassi Resident Artists Program (USA)
■Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (USA)

Latin America and the Caribbean

■Sacatar Foundation (Brazil)
■Centro Colombo Americano (Colombia)


The bursaries are limited and are awarded on a selective basis. The pre-selection of candidates is carried out by the institutions. Artists must therefore apply directly to the institution of their interest, depending on the discipline and/or country sought.


The application file is to be submitted directly to the institution of interest.

General Remarks

■Applicants may submit only one application per year and can participate in the Programme only once in their careers.

■Candidates who are nationals of the country where the chosen institution is located are not taken into consideration.

■In some cases, a document proving language proficiency is required by the host institution.

The institutions pre-select three candidates to submit to UNESCO. The Organization then makes the final decision based on the criteria of geographical distribution and gender balance.

The laureates are then informed of their selection by the institutions where they have been granted residency. The respective institution and successful laureate then sign a mutually binding agreement.

The Laureates

■The visa fees are borne by the laureate.

■In order to experience various aspects of intercultural dialogue during their stay, the laureates are required to participate in social or cultural activities in addition to their own projects, as requested by the host institution.

■At the end of the residency, the laureates are requested to send a brief report outlining their experience, their interaction with the local community and the benefits they derived from their stay. This testimony should also include samples of their work during the residency, which will be posted online in the Programme’s virtual gallery online. The Gallery will allow for the work of these artists to be displayed and available overtime.

Further info

UNESCO-Aschberg
International Fund for the Promotion of Culture
1, rue Miollis, 75732 Paris Cedex 15
France

Email: aschberg@unesco.org
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 68 55 95

www.unesco.org/culture/aschberg


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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Postdoc Position in Carbohydrate Chemistry, Denmark

Overview

A two-year Postdoc position in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry is available from January 1, 2011 at the Department of Chemistry, DTU. The position is funded by a grant from the Lundbeck Foundation.

Project

The aim of the project is to develop new methods for forming glycosidic linkages where the use of protecting groups is kept at a minimum. Today, oligosaccharide synthesis is severely hampered by the multiple steps that are necessary for manipulation of protecting groups on the glycosyl donor and the glycosyl acceptor. The project will exploit new methods for forming glycosidic bonds in a regioselective manner.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (preferably involving carbohydrates). Relevant experience with oligosaccharide synthesis will be a distinct advantage.

We offer

We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.


Salary and appointment terms

The appointment terms of the Postdoc will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Professor Robert Madsen, DTU Chemistry, phone: +45 4525 2151.

You can read more about DTU Chemistry on www.kemi.dtu.dk/English.aspx.

Application

The application must be received online no later than 8 November 2010. Please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the information form. Please attach your application, Curriculum Vitae and list of publications.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.


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Denmark: Postdoctoral Position in Medicinal Chemistry

Overview

A postdoctoral position in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis is available immediately at the Department of Physics and Chemistry, University of Southern Denmark. The position is for one year, with the possibility of extension for a second year.

The relevant project involves design and synthesis of receptor ligands and development of new synthetic methods related to this. The Free Fatty Acid receptor 1 (FFA1/GPR40), which is implicated in regulation of insulin secretion and a potential new target for treatment of diabetes, will be central in the project.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry or a closely related field, thorough documented experience within organic synthesis, high motivation and excellent communication skills. An interest for molecular biology is an advantage. Some experience with molecular modelling would also be an advantage, but not a requirement.


For further information, please contact Associate Professor Trond Ulven (ulven@ifk.sdu.dk).




Application, salary, etc.:


The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment and teaching experience.
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publication on which the applicant wishes to rely.
• Names and contact information of two to three reference persons
• A list of all enclosures

The University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background.

Please send the application, marked "job ID 10319", including enclosures by e-mail (in Adobe PDF format or Word XP 2003 legible format) to pers@sdu.dk.

Application deadline is 15 December, 2010 at 12 o’clock noon.


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The Phillips Foundation - Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship

Overview

This program's purpose is to recognize and assist outstanding young undergraduate student activists for the cause of freedom, American values, and constitutional principles. A renewable scholarship shall be awarded to help defray college expenses, including tuition and fees, room and board, and related costs.

Eligibility. Applicants shall be U.S. citizens enrolled and in good standing as full-time students in accredited, 4-year degree-granting institutions in the U.S. or its possessions, shall have successfully completed the first year (i.e., freshman year) of studies before being eligible for consideration, and can apply for an award after having commenced the second (i.e., sophomore) year of studies. Students in their third (i.e., junior) year may apply for a one-time scholarship for the senior year. Students at two-year schools may apply as juniors for a one-time award for the senior year upon transfer to a four-year institution. The nature of this scholarship is merit-based rather than need-based. However, evidence of financial need will be taken into consideration.

Application. Students may apply directly or may be nominated by a third party. All applications must be postmarked by January 15 (or next business day if the 15th is a Sunday or Holiday) and include the following:

a. Certification from the registrar, dean of students, or other appropriate official that the applicant is currently enrolled as a full-time student, is in good standing (i.e., not subject to academic or disciplinary sanction) and is or will be at the start of the next term, quarter or semester carrying at least the minimum number of academic hours necessary to remain enrolled and qualified as a full-time student. Note: This is not the same as a transcript. It is a separate document verifying that you are a bonafide student.


b. A written narrative of no fewer than 500 words nor more than 750 words describing the applicant's background, educational and career objectives, and scope of participation and leadership in activities which promote the cause of freedom, American values, and constitutional principles. This would include leadership and achievements in responsible political organizations or clubs, community activities, expository activities such as newspaper columns, speeches, debates, etc. Examples of how the applicant has helped to make a discernible difference at his or her college or university, has helped change the political environment, has persuaded others or gained a following, or has otherwise distinctively advanced the cause of freedom, American values, and constitutional principles should be stressed and will be of determining interest to the award committee.

c. Supporting documentation or materials, such as news media articles, letters, pamphlets, videotapes, audiotapes or similar items which provide evidence of the applicant's active involvement in campus or community leadership.

d. At least two letters of recommendation. These letters must be on letterhead. Undated, unsigned letters with no return address, since they cannot be authenticated, are unacceptable.
e. On the application form, I authorize the Trustee Selection Committee to review my profile(s) on Facebook and/or MySpace for the sole purpose of further evaluating my application, and I understand that The Phillips Foundation guarantees the protection and privacy of the information posted at my personal profile(s). I am also enclosing a graded essay, composition, term paper, or exam that highlights my ideological, political, or philosophical beliefs.

NOTE: You will not be penalized if you decline to provide the requested voluntary information.

At its discretion and expense, the awards committee or The Phillips Foundation trustees may request applicants to appear for a personal interview prior to approving a scholarship.

The Award. A selection committee constituted by The Phillips Foundation shall review and consider all qualified applications and recommend candidates to the Foundation's trustees for final decisions. It is anticipated that the Foundation will award at least two scholarships per year but reserves the right to make no award or more than two awards depending on the quality of applications received. Annual scholarships shall be in the amount of $10,000, $7,500 $5,000, or $2,500 or other amounts at the Trustees' discretion and shall be made available to the student at the start of the third (i.e., junior) year of studies. Taxes, if any, shall be the responsibility of the student.

Results will be announced in early or mid-April.

Scholarship winners shall be eligible to apply for renewal for the fourth (senior) year of studies but must meet the minimum standards outlined in Part 2 and Part 3A above.

The Phillips Foundation reserves the right to amend this announcement without notice; however, any amendments shall not prejudice current or renewing applicants who may receive a scholarship under this program based on the criteria given in this announcement.

The Phillips Foundation
1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 620
Washington, DC 20001
Attn.: Jeff Hollingsworth
Tel. 202-842-2002 ext. 628
E-mail: jhollingsworth@thephillipsfoundation.org

Source: http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/index.php?q=node/16


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Postdoctoral Position – Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms in Bacteria

Overview

A postdoctoral position is available for one year at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark, with starting date 1 January 2011 or soon thereafter.

The successful applicant will study antibiotic resistance mechanisms in bacteria. The main focus will be on antibiotics that target the bacterial ribosome and how resistance is conferred by changes in the methylation of the ribosomal RNAs. Applicants must have a PhD degree in Molecular Biology or a related field and experience in mass spectrometric determination of RNA modifications.

For further information, please contact Professor Stephen Douthwaite (srd@bmb.sdu.dk).

Application, salary, etc.:

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment and teaching experience.
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publication on which the applicant wishes to rely.
• A list of all enclosures.


Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background.

Please send the application, marked "job ID 10323", including enclosures by e-mail (in Adobe PDF format or Word XP 2003 legible format) to pers@sdu.dk.

Application deadline is 8 December, 2010 at 12 o’clock noon.


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Friday, August 20, 2010

PhD Scholarships in Plankton Ecology / Microbial Ecology

Overview

Within IBED, the research group Aquatic Microbiology, led by Prof. Jef Huisman, received a TOP grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) for the project 'Effects of rising CO2 concentrations on resource competition in plankton communities'.

Climate change scenarios predict that atmospheric CO2 concentrations will double by the end of this century. Phytoplankton species utilize CO2 for photosynthesis, accounting for almost 50% of the world's carbon fixation. Yet, theory capable of predicting changes in phytoplankton species composition in response to rising CO2 is still in its infancy. Therefore, this project aims to develop such theory, using a combination of mathematical models, laboratory experiments and field studies.

Our research team consists of three senior scientific staff, two lab technicians, and a varying number of externally funded PhD students and postdocs.

Tasks

This PhD project will focus on competition experiments and field studies in which different phytoplankton species compete for inorganic carbon. The competition experiments will be carried out in laboratory-built chemostats, at different CO2 concentrations. The experimental results will be compared with theoretical predictions of a competition model recently developed by our research team. The insights obtained from these lab studies will be validated by monitoring of dynamic changes in phytoplankton species composition and inorganic carbon availability in lakes.


Requirements

■Master in microbial ecology, aquatic ecology or marine biology
■Experience with laboratory cultures of phytoplankton and/or other microorganisms
■Experience with field studies in freshwater and/or marine ecosystems
■Expertise with mathematical models and/or statistical analysis is recommended
■Ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams

Further information

For additional information, please contact Dr Jolanda Verspagen, +31 20 525 6027, j.m.h.verspagen@uva.nl.

Appointment

The start date is early 2011. The full-time appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. The PhD student is also expected to assist in teaching of undergraduates. The full-time gross monthly salary will range from €2,042 in the first year to €2,612 in the final year, according to the Dutch salary scales for PhD students. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. The annual salary will be increased with 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.

Job application

Applications should include a detailed CV including a list of publications, a motivation letter, and the names and contact addresses of two references from which information about the candidate can be obtained. Applications should be send by email to application-science@uva.nl. Please quote the vacancy number in the subject field. The deadline for applications is 14 November 2010. Interviews will be held in December.


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Postdoc 'Large Scale Distributed Computing for Multiscale Biomedical Applications'

Overview

We offer a two year postdoctoral position in the field of large scale computing for biomedical applications, located in the Computational Science research group of the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam. The position is part of MeDDiCa, a large European research project in the field of medical devices for cardiovascular applications. The aim of the research is to explore large scale distributed computing in the domain of multiscale biomedical simulations, exploiting high-end infrastructures as offered by PRACE and EGI.

MeDDiCA is a Marie Curie Initial Training Network sponsored by the European Commission. This network consists of 16 partners from all over Europe. MeDDiCA (Medical Devices Design in Cardiovascular Applications) investigates, through modelling and simulation, percutaneous stent devices and artificial heart valves. The research is multidisciplinary, ranging from medicine and biology to physics, engineering and computational science. The research at the University of Amsterdam is focussed on multiscale modelling and simulation, as well as large scale distributed multiscale computing. You will be working with three PhD students (supervising one), and another postdoc, forming a team working on multiscale modelling and simulation in the domain of the Virtual Physiological Human (VPH). Being embedded in the seminal well-recognized VPH research the work on MeDDiCA offers opportunities to establish sustainable collaborations with the diverse research groups in this framework.


Tasks

You will investigate and apply large scale distributed computing in the domain of multiscale biomedical simulations, exploiting high-end infrastructures as offered by PRACE and EGI. In previous projects we developed a multiscale model for in-stent restenosis that contains four coupled models for blood flow, smooth muscle cell proliferation, drug diffusion, and thrombus formation as well as a separate simulation to set up initial conditions. Running such coupled models in three dimensions under realistic settings requires the use of high performance computing capabilities. You will research the novel paradigm of Distributed Multiscale Computing, ranging from the theory of multiscale coupling to implementational aspects, and apply it to challenging applications in the biomedical domain, as being worked on in the MeDDiCA project.

The research will focus on:

■Establishing a universal distributed multiscale simulation environment on large scale European e-Infrastructures (PRACE, EGI), in collaboration with the MAPPER project, resulting in a high-quality open source tool for the VPH community and beyond
■A prototypical three dimensional simulation for in-stent restenosis in this environment
■3D simulations of in-stent restenosis investigating new stent designs
■Extend the distributed multiscale simulation environment to other multiscale simulations within the MeDDiCA project

Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD degree in Computational Science, Computer Science, Computational Physics, Biomedical Engineering or related disciplines. Applicants should have a proven track record in large scale computing. Direct experience with Grid computing is not required, but candidates should have a strong affinity with such modes of distributed computing. Experience in the biomedical field is not immediately needed, but a strong interest is required. Candidates should form a bridge between the HPC community and the Biomedical engineering community, and should therefore be capable to ‘speak both languages', and should be willing to publish both in Computational Science journals as well as Biomedical Engineering journals. Candidates should be able to work in an international multidisciplinary team. Moreover, given the nature of the MeDDiCA project, the candidate should be willing to participate in all project related networking activities. As this research is sponsored under the Marie Curie initiative, the Marie Curie mobility rules apply. So, before applying, candidates are requested to check their eligibility. Details can be found on the MeDDiCA website.

Further information

Dr Alfons G. Hoekstra, 020 525 7543, A.G.Hoekstra@uva.nl.
Some background material can be found at the MAPPER and Coast websites (for links see below).

Appointment

The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of two years. The gross monthly salary is in accordance with the university regulations for academic personnel, and will range from €2,379 up to a maximum of €3,755 (scale 10). The holiday allowance is 8% of the annual gross income. Furthermore, there will be an annual bonus of 8.3% of the annual gross income. The Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities applies. There are also secondary allowances that will be paid in accordance with the rules for Marie Curie Initial Training Networks.

Job application

Applications including a detailed curriculum vitae and a motivation letter, marked "strictly confidential" and quoting job reference number 10-1074 in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope, should be sent to: Universiteit van Amsterdam, Faculty of Science - Personnel Dept., attn: C. Knaap-Cabi, Postbus 94216, 1090 GE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Applications can also be emailed to application-science@uva.nl. Please quote the job reference number in the subject line.

The closing date is 19 November 2010.


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Thursday, August 19, 2010

2 PhD candidates at The Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR)

Overview

'Transition to parenthood: International and national studies of norms and gender division of work at the life course transition to parenthood (APPARENT)'

The project is directed by Dr Daniela Grunow and financed by the European Research Council (ERC) in the framework of an ERC Starting Grant.

The project assesses contemporary parenting norms and practices and their diffusion in six European countries. The international collaboration includes Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Poland. The project develops a comparative framework to study prevalent motherhood and fatherhood norms, images, identities and behaviour in current societies. The focus is on how mothering and fathering is constructed by professionals, welfare states, and popular media, and will assess how cultural and institutional norms and images are perceived and realized by expecting and new parents.

In 4 subprojects this study investigates (1) How standards of 'good' mothering and fathering are perceived, shaped and disseminated by professionals (gynaecologists, midwives, family councils); (2) How welfare states, labour markets and family policies target at mothers and fathers roles as earners and care givers, and how this has changed in recent decades; (3) How images of mothers and fathers roles have been portrayed in print media from 1980 until 2010; (4) How (expecting) mothers and fathers perceive, embody and represent parenting norms and images in their own work and family roles; (5) How new parents divide paid and unpaid work and how these divisions shape career patterns over the life course; (6) How these patterns differ cross-nationally.


This project will be guided by the following central research questions:

1. What do contemporary motherhood and fatherhood norms look like? How are norms and images of male and female parenting roles evolving and changing in recent European societies? What are the central mechanisms and institutions involved in the creation and dissemination of parenting norms and standards?

2. How do expecting and new parents in different European countries perceive the standards created by medical and social experts, welfare states, and popular media, and to what extent do they embrace and live these standards? When do legal options to share care and paid work become 'real' options for new parents?

The aim of this project is to develop a contemporary sociology of adult sex roles and parenting norms: A theory of the social creation of parenting norms and a comprehensive framework to study empirically the change of men's and women's roles, identities and practices as earners and care givers in the early phase of family formation. The project is methodologically innovative in its aim to combine diverse quantitative and qualitative longitudinal data and methods. By combining expert interviews, policy analysis and content analysis of print media with analyses of qualitative and quantitative data on (nascent) parents, the four subprojects will address the diverse layers associated with changing gender roles and parenting norms over the adult life course.

Tasks and requirements:

PhD Project 1: Apparent NEWS - Portraying new parents in the paper

The main objective of this project is to look at the way new fathers and mothers have been represented in mass print media in all six countries, and how the apparent change of gender roles and parenting norms over the past decades came about. This project will consist of quantitative content analysis of advertisements and editorial content in mainstream and leftist daily news papers, between 1980 and 2010. It will compare not only cross-nationally, but also over time how parenting norms and standards - as disseminated in the media - have changed and whether these images converged across countries. A second objective of this project is to identify contemporary national profiles of 'good' mothers and fathers in the media, and to compare them with the features identified in the other subprojects, and also with the features of the traditional male breadwinner and female homemaker norm as portrayed in the 1950s. The study will also assesses which aspects of parenting these images address; how in particular fathers roles as carers and mothers roles as earners are portrayed; whether differences emerge (or diminish) between the 'life style' discourse of parenting in feuilletons, and the policy-related discourse in politics sections. This subproject will require development of a codebook that will capture quantifiable variables.

Tasks:

■Conducting research, publishing the results thereof in a dissertation and other publications
■Teaching in the field of social sciences for at least 10% of the time
■Participating in the AISSR PhD program, including following courses
■Participating in conferences and seminars

Requirements:

■Master's or Research Master's Degree in one of the social sciences (or expectation of completion in the near future)
■Affinity with quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques in the social sciences; basic skills in media analysis will be considered an advantage
■Willingness to give English-language presentations and to publish in the English language
■Language competencies in more than one of the languages spoken in the countries under study will be considered an advantage
PhD Project 2: Apparent ACTS - Actualizing new parenthood in everyday life

This project aims study how expectant and new parents perceive and embody the images, norms and ideals disseminated by health care professionals and by newspapers. It will assess under which conditions these norms about motherhood and fatherhood are perceived as important and when couples look for orientation elsewhere. Also, it will be studied if normative frames change after the birth of the child. Interviews with nascent parents (heterosexual cohabiting/married couples) (a) a few months before the expected birth of their first child and, (b) about one year after the birth, will be analyzed in comparative perspective, in collaboration with foreign researchers in all six countries. For some countries these data will be available already at the beginning of the project (Ger, Swe, Nl, It). This third project will deeply engage with gathering comparable qualitative data for Poland and the Czech Republic.

Tasks:

■Conducting research, publishing the results thereof in a dissertation and other publications
■Teaching in the field of social sciences for at least 10% of the time
■Participating in the AISSR PhD program, including following courses
■Participating in conferences and seminars
Requirements:

■Master's or Research Master's Degree in one of the social sciences (or expectation of completion in the near future)
■Affinity with qualitative methods and techniques in the social sciences
■Willingness to give English-language presentations and to publish in the English language
■Language competencies in Polish and/or Czech will be considered an advantage
Further information
Further enquiries concerning the project can be obtained from Dr Daniela Grunow (D.Grunow@uva.nl).

Appointment

The gross monthly salary will be €2042 in the first year and €2612 in the fourth year in case of a full-time position (38 hrs / week). Secondary working conditions at Dutch universities are attractive and include 8% holiday pay and 8.3% end of year bonus.

Job application

Application requirements: a letter explaining interest and commitment, a complete CV, contact details of at least two references and a list with subjects taken and obtained grades during university education.

Applicants should send their full application before 22 October 2010, by email to: application-soca-fmg@uva.nl

Emailed applications should bear the vacancy number in the subject line and the other documents as attachments.


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Postdoc/Researcher in Wind Power Variability Modelling, Denmark

Overview

The Wind Energy Division of Risø DTU is seeking to employ a Postdoc/Researcher in the Wind Energy Systems programme (WES) for working in the research theme “Wind Power Integration and Control”. WES is a research programme in the Wind Energy Division at Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark (Risø DTU).

The Wind Energy Division has a track record of research in close co-operation with industry and the focus is on benefit to society, industry and partner research organizations. The research in WES is organized in projects which are typically externally funded and carried out in cooperation with national and international partners. The research covers areas such as system integration and control concepts for wind turbines and wind farms, electrical components, grid connection and large-scale wind energy penetration.

Job description

The Postdoc/Researcher will contribute to research projects in the areas of analysis and modelling of the variability and the predictability of wind power. This research area has high importance for planning and operation of power systems with large scale wind power production. WES is leading several projects where development of these models are key elements, and with the ambitious plans for onshore and offshore wind power development in Denmark, EU and worldwide, more projects are expected.


These research projects are typically run in partnership or close cooperation with users, which are typically transmission system operators, wind power plant developers and owners, wind energy industry, other research institutes and universities. You will be part of an international team, where the working language is English.

Qualifications

The candidate must have a PhD degree and relevant qualifications within more of the following areas:

Applied Mathematics

Statistical modeling in the time domain using time series methods like ARMA
Statistical modeling in the frequency domain using power spectral densities and coherence functions
Meso scale modeling of wind speed fields
Proven programming skills for analytical and modeling purposes, e.g. Matlab and Pascal
Assessment

In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to

scientific production and research potential
the ability to promote and utilize research results
the ability to communicate at all levels in English
experience from international research environment
the ability to contribute to development of the internal and external cooperation
the ability to be self-motivated
good problem solving skills

We offer

We offer a challenging career with the possibility to play an active role in the development of wind power in one of the largest wind energy research centres worldwide.

Terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The period of employment is up to 3 years. The place of work will be Risø DTU in Roskilde, Denmark.

The programme is international, and the daily working language will be English.

Further information

You are welcome to contact Head of Program Jens Carsten Hansen, +45 4677 5074 or Prof. Poul Sørensen, +45 2136 2766.

Please have a look at risoe.dk/VEA for more details on the type of activities we undertake in the programme.

Application

We must have your online application by 10 November 2010. Please open the “apply online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and a list of publications.

Please also indicate in the note field weather you apply for the Postdoc or the Researcher position.

Material received after the application deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.


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Post-doctoral Position in Computational Linguistics

Overview

Applications are invited for an NDRC funded 2-year postdoctoral research and development position within the School of Computer Science and Statistics to work on PaJR, a collaborative research project on building software for patient self management of chronic illness.

The project partners are the National Digital Research Centre (www.NDRC.ie), GroupNos Technologies (www.groupnos.com), PHC Research Ltd and Trinity College Dublin (the Knowledge and Data Engineering Group (http://kdeg.cs.tcd.ie) and the Computational Linguistics Group (www.cs.tcd.ie/research_groups/clg)). The Postdoctoral role will involve identifying patterns in patient narrative text and triggering appropriate actions.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Computational Linguistics, or a closely related discipline, such as Computer Science together with demonstrable expertise in as many of the following as possible:

- statistical analysis,
- corpus linguistics,
- sentiment analysis,
- formal semantics,
- machine learning.

The project requires an individual who is well versed in theoretical issues that impinge on the work, but who also appreciates the pragmatic value of eclectic, practical solutions. Applicants will be highly motivated, with strong communication skills and a demonstrated proficiency in software development. All candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills.


This full-time position is for two years’ duration, starting at the latest in November 2010 and is supported by the NDRC.

The salary will be at the upper end of the IUA Post-doctorate researcher (Level 2) scale (see link on http://www.iua.ie/iua-activities/research.html) commensurate with qualifications and experience to date.

Applications that do not satisfy the requirements listed below will not be considered.

Applications must include:

1. A targeted cover letter (600-1000 words) expressing your suitability for the position.

2. A complete CV including a list of refereed publications and contact details for three referees.

3. Full academic transcripts

undergraduate and postgraduate
translated to English if necessary
Applications received on or prior to 27th August 2010 will receive fullest consideration.

Please send completed applications via email with Subject Line "Comp Ling Postdoc Position" to: Jean.Maypother@scss.tcd.ie

Informal questions may be addressed to Carl.Vogel@tcd.ie or to: Lucy.Hederma@tcd.ie


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Sauvé Scholars Program, Canada

Overview

Sauvé Scholars are highly motivated independent thinkers 30 years old or less with demonstrated skills as agents of change, who are offered a unique opportunity to spend nine months away from their studies, careers or other formal commitments, for a period of reflection and self-realization – both personal and professional.

In August of each year, up to 14 young men and women from around the world gather in Montreal – one of North America’s most vibrant international, multicultural cities – to embark on a rewarding personal and intellectual program combining reflection, study, travel and community engagement along with participation in conferences, seminars, cultural and sports events.

The academic home of the Sauvé Scholars is internationally-renowned McGill University, in the heart of Montreal, where the student body of about 33,000 includes students from some 160 countries. Through a formal Memorandum of Understanding, Sauvé Scholars enjoy a unique status at McGill: they may audit courses at the undergraduate or post-graduate level (but not for credit) and may participate in the array of university activities and facilities for every taste and interest.

In addition, the Sauvé Scholars enjoy an enriching private program of seminars with eminent journalists, political figures and leaders in business, academia and the arts.

Each Scholar is expected to undertake a new project in his or her chosen field – for example, arts, advocacy, business, communications, government or research – or complete one that is underway. Scholars are also invited to participate in some form of social or civic engagement for the benefit of the Montreal community.




Eligible Candidates

Yes, if you are:

•Between 23 and 30 years old on December 31st 2010
•A highly motivated self-starter
•A committed agent of change
•Fluent in English
Yes, if you have:

•A minimum of 2-3 years of professional and/or work experience (paid or unpaid). Experience may include positions in a volunteer or internship capacity
•Completed your undergraduate education, or the equivalent, by 31 July 2010
(advanced degrees are welcome but not a requirement)
•A record of accomplishment and ability to meet challenges
•Demonstrated leadership qualities
•Proven communications skills
•A highly developed curiosity about the world
•A strong interest in international and domestic issues
•An eagerness to engage with the complex issues of the day
Yes, if you possess these qualities:

•Initiative
•Vision
•Imagination
•Determination to achieve your goals
Yes, if you are seeking the time and opportunity to:

•Grow, both personally and professionally
•Enhance your ability to effect change
•Undertake or complete an important project or field of study
Being a Sauvé Scholar is not for the faint of heart. It is challenging. The environment is intellectually stimulating, filled with human and physical resources. With networks enriched and expanded, horizons sharpened and refocused, it is a year of incredible personal growth.

There is no typical Sauvé Scholar, no pre-established profile, other than demonstrated achievement in his or her chosen field, and evidence of the will, vision and determination to effect change for the betterment of society. Candidates are expected to have a solid academic record and, while attending university, to have taken an active part as a student or community leader. Professional experience (whether paid or volunteer) is an important asset.

INITIATING AN APPLICATION

To begin your application process, please fill out this Basic Information Form.
Once you have successfully submitted the Basic Information Form, you will automatically receive an E-mail from the Sauvé Scholars Selection Committee confirming that you have initiated an Application. That E-mail will contain your Applicant Code, the Application Form, which you, the Applicant, must complete and submit, the Nomination Form, which must be completed by someone who is not related to you and who knows you in an academic, professional or personal capacity, as well as further instructions about the First Stage of the Application Process.

Once you have initiated an Application by submitting the Basic Information Form, there are three stages in the Application Process, as follows:

FIRST STAGE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Nominators must submit the Nomination Form and Applicants must submit the Application Form, including four Personal Statements. All materials may be submitted in English or French.

Nomination Form:

The Nomination Form must be completed and submitted by the individual who nominates the Applicant to be a Sauvé Scholar. This person may be a teacher/professor, colleague/ mentor/ peer or anyone else chosen by the Applicant, but may not be a member of his/her immediate family. It is recommended that Applicants immediately secure the Nominator`s consent, and forward the Nomination Form to him/her. The Nomination Form includes instructions for the Nominator on how to submit the completed form electronically. The Application will be not be considered unless the Nomination Form is submitted by the Application Deadline.

Application Form:

Please note that the Selection Committee looks for clear, concise and compelling personal statements, as Candidates are chosen on the basis of (1) what they have accomplished and (2) what they propose to do during the course of the Program. The Application Form requires Applicants to write Personal Statements in response to the following four questions:

a) PERSONAL STATEMENT (maximum 500 words)
Please provide a short statement telling the Selection Committee about yourself in order to demonstrate your value as an asset and contributor to the Program. In outlining your personal history, experience and achievements, you should address how you would benefit from the unique opportunities of the Sauvé Scholars Program at this moment in your life.

b) VISION OF CHANGE (maximum four sentences)
Jeanne Sauvé, former Governor General of Canada and Founder of the Sauvé Scholars Program once said: ``Leaders must dream of changing the world. They must have an inspired vision of the changes they want to make and be prepared to consecrate all their energy to that purpose.`` In four sentences or less, what is the specific Vision of Change that you would like to launch as a Sauvé Scholar and to pursue afterwards?

c) INDIVIDUAL PROJECT PROPOSAL (maximum 500 words)
The Individual Project is a central element of the Sauvé Scholars Program. Please provide a clear and concise statement about what you plan to achieve — personally, professionally and/or academically — during the course of the Program and explain how it relates to your past experience and to your Vision of Change.

d) STATEMENT OF COLLECTIVE LIVING AND LEARNING (maximum 500 words)
The living experience is an integral part of the Sauvé Scholars Program. Please explain why you would like to live in a community of Scholars and what you think it would bring you at this stage in your life, and what you think you could contribute to the living and learning experiences of your fellow Scholars.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS

The deadline for receiving all completed First Stage application materials (both the Nomination Form and the Application Form, including any accompanying documents) is MIDNIGHT on Monday, November 1, 2010.

NOTIFICATION

Those candidates who qualify for the second stage of the Application Process will be notified by the end of December. Up to 50 candidates may be selected for the second round. Candidates who have not been retained will be notified at the same time. Those Candidates who wish to re-apply to the Program at a later date may do so one more time only, provided they still meet all of the eligibility criteria, including the age restrictions.

SECOND STAGE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS

In the second stage of the Application Process, Candidates who have been short listed must submit the following documents in support of their candidacy:
1. Three letters of Recommendation
2. Official academic Transcripts
3. Maxiumum 3 Examples of Leadership
4. Maximum 3 samples of Selected Published Works (i.e. work in the public domain), not to exceed 6 pages of written text

THIRD STAGE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS

During the third stage of the Application Process, some candidates may be invited to participate in a telephone interview with one or more members of our Selection Committee. In certain parts of the world, where the Program has associates or collaborators nearby, Candidates may have the opportunity of an in-person meeting.

During this third and final Stage of the Application Process, for those whose mother tongue is not English, there may be a requirement to take a test through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The test is given every year in 120 countries and measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. Some applicants may be asked by the Selection Committee to take this test.

NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

In April 2011, successful candidates will receive an Offer Letter that includes the Terms and Conditions of the Award (See How the Program Works). Please note that no deferral of the Award to a subsequent year is permitted. Candidates who wish to re-apply to the Program at a later date may do so one more time only, provided they continue to meet all of the eligibility criteria, including the age restrictions. Successful Candidates must be in possession of a valid passport with expiry date of no less than six months after the end of the Award period (i.e. November or later), and are required to forward a photocopy of their passport showing the expiry date with their acceptance of the Offer.

Candidates at that time must also submit a Medical Certificate. The Medical Certificate is a letter from a physician confirming that the candidate is in good health, with specific mention of any and all pre-existing and/or chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, etc. As Sauvé House, where the Scholars live, is a Montreal heritage building, regrettably it is not currently designed to accommodate persons with special needs.

At the time of their acceptance of the Offer, all non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents are also required to formally agree to leave Canada at the end of the Program. Immediately upon receipt of each Candidate’s acceptance, arrangements for required visas and travel will be made by the Foundation. Each successful candidate will be requested to submit a photo and brief biographical notes for circulation amongst their fellow Scholars and for posting on the Website.

COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAM

Scholars must arrive in Montreal in mid-August in order to fully participate in all Orientation activities prior to the commencement of the academic year. They are encouraged to arrive several days earlier in order to acclimatize and explore their new surroundings.

Contact detail

Maison Jeanne Sauvé
1514, Docteur-Penfield Avenue
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 1B9

Phone 514 848 9292
Fax 514 848 9409
Email info@sauvescholars.org
http://www.sauvescholars.org/en/


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