Researcher Position - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

A Researcher position (at postdoctoral or post master level) is available in Environmental Microbial Systems Group, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. The research will focus on the development of an anaerobic bioprocess converting organic wastes / bioproducts to bioenergy and other valuable products. In parallel with designing and operating novel reactor systems, temporal dynamics of key microbial groups involved in the system will be studied. Efforts to describe correlations between microbial shifts, operating factors, and process performance, will be made employing a combination of molecular and statistical tools.

MTCP International Training Scholarship/Fellowship Awards

The Malaysian Technical Co-operation Programme (MTCP) was launched in 1980 to promote and facilitate technical co-operation amongst developing countries based on the concept of self-reliance. The Programme encourages the exchange of relevant experiences, pooling and sharing of resources and the development of complementary capabilities through:

• Provision of scholarship and study awards for studies at various institutions in Malaysia
• Provision of training where participants are sponsored by third world countries/organizations
• Study visits and practical attachments
• Export or services and expertise in various field

2010 HM King’s and HM Queen’s Scholarships in AIT

2010 HM King’s and HM Queen’s Scholarships

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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) promotes technological change and sustainable development in the Asian-Pacific region through higher education, research and outreach. Established in Bangkok in 1959, AIT has become a leading regional postgraduate institution and is actively working with public and private sector partners throughout the region and with some of the top universities in the world. Recognized for its multinational, multi- cultural ethos, the Institute operates as a self-contained international community at its campus located 40 km (25 miles) north of Bangkok .

Korean Government Scholarship Program 2010

Korean Government Scholarship Program 2010

1. Program Objective
The Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provide higher education in Korea for international students in order to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between the participating countries.

Global Undergraduate Exchange Program Global UGRAD

2011 – 2012 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program Global UGRAD
 

Program Description:

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U. S. Department of State, is pleased to announce a new exchange program for undergraduate students-the 2011 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)

The Global UGRAD Program provides scholarships for one semester or one academic year of U.S. Study in a NON-DEGREE Program. The goals of the program are to provide a diverse group of emerging student leaders, from non-elite and underrepresented groups in Indonesia and East Asia.

A PhD research studentship in civil engineering at Brunel University available to UK home and EU students

A PhD research studentship in civil engineering at Brunel University available to UK home and EU students Job Description : Available Research Funding Opportunities An Innovative Method for Assessing Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete / Fibre-reinforced Concrete: Experimental and Numerical Modelling Applications are invited for a 3-year research studentship to be based at the School of Engineering and Design [...] http://bit.ly/bDT03k

Qatar Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2010-2011 Georgetown University

The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) is pleased to announce the annual Qatar Post-Doctoral Fellowship competition. The fellowship will support a recent PhD working on the topic of US-Arab Relations, Arab Studies or Islamic Studies (broadly defined) for a period of one academic year for the purpose of transforming his/her dissertation into a book manuscript for publication. The fellow will receive a stipend of between $40,000 – $45,000 as well as benefits.

2010 Korean Government Scholarship Program for International Students for an Undergraduate Course

1. Program Objective

The objective of the Korean Government Scholarship Program for an Undergraduate Course is to provide international students with the opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between the countries.

Chinese Government Scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship scheme is established by the Ministry of Education of P.R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) in accordance with educational exchange agreements or understandings reached between Chinese government and governments of other countries, organizations, education institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships to international students and scholars. MOE entrusts China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) to manage the recruitment and carry out the routine management of 

Chinese Government Scholarship Programs.

Indonesia: Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship

Sampoerna Foundation Overseas MBA Scholarship
2010 Intake

General Information
Sampoerna Foundation Overview
Sampoerna Foundation is a professional philanthropy organization and a service provider for Corporate Social Responsibility with a commitment to education. It was established in 2001 in response to the urgent need to improve the quality of education in Indonesia.

International Indonesian Scholarship 2010-11

DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music and crafts. Participants can choose one of 45 different universities located in different cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

HEC-SAMAA TV Scholarship Program- Pakistan

SAMAA TV has taken a leadership role in contributing to society through a structured social investment program, which aims to integrate the economic, social and environmental needs of the local communities.

Their social investment projects are a testimony to the company’s commitment, targets and performance in delivering on our environmental and social responsibilities.

Primary objective of this scholarship program is to support those who possess merit and are in need of financial resources to pursue higher studies in the field of Mass Communication, Journalism or Media Studies in public sector universities.

DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award 2010

DUO-SINGAPORE EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP AWARD
Applications for AY 2010/2011 DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award is now open.

About the Award
The Asia-Europe Meeting’s (ASEM) DUO Fellowship Fund aims to promote student exchanges between European and Asian ASEM member countries. Under this fund, the DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship is awarded by the Singapore Government to Singapore and ASEAN students studying in the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore Management University (SMU). The Award is also open to students from European ASEM countries (who come from universities with fee waiver arrangements with NTU, NUS and SMU)

The Award, based on merit, is for a pair of exchanges between a university in Singapore and its respective partner university in Europe in any academic field. Each student will be awarded a maximum of 4,000 Euros for one semester of up to four months, which covers airfare, accommodation and living expenses.
There is no bond imposed by the Singapore Government for the Award, which is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Terms of Award

• The ASEM DUO Exchange Fellowship Award is tenable for one semester of up to four months.
• Each recipient will be awarded a maximum of 4,000 Euros that covers airfare, accommodation and living expenses. No additional assistance will be provided for other expenses.
• Recipients need not pay any tuition fees to the foreign university but continue to pay the normal fees to the university they are from.
• There is no bond imposed on the recipient by the Singapore Government.
• The Singapore Government may, at its discretion, waive any of the conditions of the Award

Applicants should satisfy the following criteria:

• Singaporean students in NTU, NUS and SMU.
• Students from other ASEAN countries that are members of ASEM (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam) studying in  NTU, NUS and SMU and who are not prevented by terms of their scholarship from going on exchange programmes.
• Students from European ASEM countries who come from universities in European ASEM countries which have tuition fee waiver arrangements with NTU, NUS and SMU
• Students have to be on full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course.

Applications should be:

• Submitted using the prescribed form,

Click here for the Application Form.

• Forwarded to the respective departments in the Universities:

NTU – International Relations Office

NUS – International Relations Office

SMU – Office of International Relations

You may wish to visit the following universities’ websites for more information:

• Nanyang Technological University
• National University of Singapore
• Singapore Management University

Please note that:

• The completed application forms must be submitted by the stipulated closing date.
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The National Selection Committee will decide which applications qualify for the Award.
• The decision of the National Selection Committee on the selection for the Award is final.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Indicorps fellowship 2010-India

The Indicorps fellowship is a profound personal experience and an opportunity to understand participatory development through intense voluntary service. The structured program encourages participants to leave their comfort zones, place others’ interests before their own, test their own potential to affect change, explore their relationship with India, and understand what it means to lead by committing themselves to innovative grassroots projects. Indicorps believes that giving one’s time and energy, without any attachment to the outcome, regardless of the circumstances, is an unparalleled personal experience in service. At the same time, the fellowship is a chance for fellows to address their own identity, recognize their personal boundaries, and understand how to produce change in their environment(s). The fellowship is deeply rewarding, a transformational and challenging personal journey, and part of Indicorps’ collective experiment for change.