Community College Summit Initiative Program, Aminef, USA

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State is pleased to announce the Community College Initiative Program.  This new international educational exchange program enables individuals from Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and South Africa to study at a community college in the United States to develop professional skills.

Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Health Professions, including Nursing; Media; Information Technology; Security and Public Safety; and Engineering Science.

ELIGIBILITY

To apply to the program, candidates must:

• Have completed a secondary school education; D1, D2, D3 and S1
• Preference will be given to High School Diploma
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible if they are applying in a field different from the field of their degree and have relevant work experience in the field for which they are applying.
• Applicants with MA or PhD degrees are not eligible to participate.
• Have relevant work experience in the field in which they are applying;
• Have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following approximately 6 months of intensive English language study in the U.S.;
• Submit a complete application; and
• Minimum Institutional TOEFL score 500 or TOEIC score 650 atau IELTS 5.0 (only scores less than 2 years old are valid).

U.S. PROGRAM

The Community College Summit Initiative Program will provide funding for round-trip airfare to the U.S.; a living allowance during English language, academic, and practical training program components; tuition costs; health insurance; and cultural enhancement activities.  Students will be hosted in groups by community colleges competitively selected to participate in the program.  Programs may range from six months to two years in duration and may result in either a certificate or an Associate Degree.  Students are required to return home at the end of their program and may not transfer to a four-year U.S. academic institution.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

AMINEF is administering this program on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.  Please return to AMINEF your complete application package (original application and two copies) by the application deadline that includes:

• Completed application form.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS score report.
• Copy of high school diploma (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

Please send the application package to AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720 NO LATER November 1, 2011.

For additional information, contact infofulbright_ind[at]aminef.or.id.

We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

To download form click here

Fulbright ILEP/IREX Teacher Exchange Program, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

The International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and is implemented by IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board), a Washington, DC based non-profit organization.

ILEP will consist of a semester-long academic program at a U.S. university, including coursework and intensive training in teaching methodologies, lesson planning, teaching strategies for their home environment, teacher leadership, as well as the use of computers for internet, word processing and as tools for teaching. The semester-long program, which will commence in January 2012 and conclude in May 2012, will also include an internship at a secondary school to engage participants actively with the American teachers and students.

The Fellowship provides:

• J-1 visa support
• A pre-departure orientation held in Indonesia
• Round-trip airfare to and within the U.S.
• A Welcome Orientation in Washington, DC
• Academic program fees
• Housing (generally shared with other program fellows)
• Accident and sickness insurance
• A daily allowance for meals and incidentals during the university academic program
• A laptop computer
• A $200 book/professional development allowance
• A Closing Seminar in Washington, DC
• A $100 excess bagage/shipping allowance (international)
• A $80 checked bagage allowance (domestic)
• The opportunity to apply for collaborrative grants with U.S. colleagues

Eligible applicants must:

• Be secondary-level, full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom experience in disciplines including: English as a Foreign Language, Social Studies, Civics, Mathematics or Sciences.
• Be citizen of Indonesia
• Be proficient in written and spoken English with a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 500 or higher or IELTS 5.0

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail at infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.

Applicant must submit the original application and four complete copies (for a total of five (5) copies). Each copy of the application should be submitted in the following order:

1. Application
2. Curriculum Vitae (see sample format in the download form)
3. Statement of Purpose
4. Completed recommendation form and letter as well as completed institution support form, and
5. A copy of your ID card (KTP or passport)

Note: Each complete application should look identical and be stapled. No other form of binding is permitted.

CONTACT INFORMATIONSpecific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

DEADLINE
the deadline to submit the complete application and the required documents 15 April 2011.
Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.

The form can be downloaded here.

2012 – 2013 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program Global UGRAD, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation, USA

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 2012 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.

All global UGRAD Program participants will be enrolled full-time in undergraduate course work chosen from the institution’s (US) existing curriculum to allow students ample opportunity for ongoing interaction with U.S. Faculty and student peers, and for exposure to U.S. academic and classroom culture.

To ensure that students succeed in their new academic environments, host institutions will offer tailored instruction on topics including academic research and writing, critical thinking, time management, note taking, and studying for and taking tests. Participants will live on campus with American peers.

Students will also be provided with opportunities to participate in up to ten hours of community service per semester. Additionally, an internship component will be offered to all academic-year participants during the academic component of the program. Internships will be related to each participant’s field of study and/or career plans.

Participants may be eligible for up to 4 weeks of intensive English Language instruction in the United States prior to the start of academic portion of their program.

Eligibility:

1. Scholarships will be granted to students who currently are enrolled in S-1 degree programs only, and have completed their first semester and up to their firth semester of undergraduate study at an Indonesian university.
2. Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.
3. Applicants must have minimum institutional TOEFL score of 500-score or IELTS 5.0 less than two years old. In some cases a personal interview by a fluent qualified Native English Speaker who can confirm that the nominee would be able to achieve that score when tested is acceptable. Candidates must also meet all the requirements of the institution where admission is being sought.
4. Preference will be given to those who have had little or NO experience in the U.S. or outside of their home countries.
5. Applications can be for either for one semester or two semesters based on nominee’s availability. No applications should be submitted for both one semester and full year programs.
6. Applicants are required to return to Indonesia after the completion of the one or two semester program.

Submission of Applications
An original application and two copies should be submitted to the address below by: November 1, 2011

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)
Gedung Balai Pustaka Lt. 6
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4, Jakarta 10720
Tel. 021- 3452016

Applications are available at the AMINEF offices or can also be downloaded from AMINEF website at www.aminef.or.id

For additional information, contact infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id.

We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

To download form click here.

PhD Positions: Mechanisms of Oxidative Stress Tolerance in Rice, Germany

A new research group will be established at the Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES) of the University of Bonn (Germany), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) under the ‘Emmy Noether’ programme.

The group will explore the adaptation of cereal crops, especially rice, to abiotic environmental stresses, which are major constraints to global food security. A common denominator of many types of environmental stress - such as mineral deficiencies, toxicities, or high tropospheric ozone concentration - is that they result in ‘oxidative stress’ caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). The aim of the research group is to find mechanisms by which plants can detoxify and tolerate ROS, and to identify the genes associated with such tolerance mechanisms. The group will employ a highly interdisciplinary approach that incorporates aspects of plant breeding, physiology, biochemistry, and crop agronomy. The work is essentially laboratory and greenhouse based, but field experiments are planned together with international collaborators in China, the Philippines, Benin, etc.
Within this research group, funding for doctoral research (PhD scholarships) is available.

Benefits:
- A PhD scholarship of approximately EUR 1000,- monthly (including social and health insurance) for a period of three years;
- Sufficient research funds and access to the research infrastructure of INRES and other institutes of the University of Bonn;
- Integration into an international research network that includes partners in Japan, China, the Philippines, Benin, etc. Collaborative work and field studies planned;
- Good working atmosphere in a small and efficient research team.

Required qualifications:
- Excellent master or equivalent degree in crop science, biotechnology, biochemistry, or related discipline;
- Laboratory experience;
- Fluency in oral and written English;
- Interest in a career in science;
- German language skills or willingness to learn advantageous;
- International research experience and peer-reviewed publications are an additional advantage.

Application procedure:
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents (in English) by email in a single PDF file:
- A cover letter explaining the applicant’s motivation;
- A tabular CV of not more than two pages that summarizes the applicant’s personal data, education, work experience, and other interests;
- A list of publications, if any;
- A one-page summary of the applicant’s master thesis;
- Copy of relevant certificates (Master, Bachelor, Toefl, etc.);
- The names and addresses of 2-3 references that can judge the applicant’s scientific qualifications.

The title of the PDF-file should be the candidate’s family name followed by the submission date (e.g. Einstein_24_12_1927). Only complete applications following these guidelines will be considered. Applicants will be notified whether they will be considered for a personal interview within two months of receipt of their application. At that time, personal references indicated by the applicant may be contacted. Candidate screening will start in March 2011 and continue until all positions are filled.

Applications should be sent by email to:
Dr. Michael Frei
Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES)
Plant Nutrition
Karlrobert-Kreiten Strasse 13
53115 Bonn
Germany
Tel. +49-228-731636mfrei@uni-bonn.de

Application Deadline : 31 March 2011

ENITS Scholarships 2011, Institute of Thai Studies, Thailand

Call  for  the availability of scholarships for graduate students and scholars working on Thai studies or related disciplines.

Study Subject: Thai studies or related disciplines.
Employer: ENITS
Level: Masters, PhD
Scholarship Description:  The  program aims to increase and disseminate research works and encourage young researchers in Thai studies,
1) Scholarships for graduate students enrolled in Thai institutions.
2.) Scholarships for Graduate Students enrolled in Institutions outside Thailand
3.) Distinguished Scholar Grants

Requirement
Recipients are required to submit an original unpublished paper by 15 June 2011 research paper by 15 June 2011. Institute of Thai Studies,Chulalongkorn University, reserves the right of publicationor dissemination of the research paper.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

The Victor H. Loewenstein MBA Scholarship, University of Edinburgh, UK

The Victor H. Loewenstein Scholarship is awarded to a student from outside the UK so as to enhance the international nature of the programme. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the benefits to the student. Each scholarship will be worth £5,000.

Eligibility
The scholarship is open to applicants who are citizens and residents of any country except the United Kingdom and who are applying for admission onto the Full-time MBA or MBA in International Business in September 2011.

Although applications for the scholarship should be made before 31 May 2011, the scholarship will only be awarded to an applicant who has firmly accepted their offer through payment of the deposit. Applicants who hold full sponsorships are not eligible for the scholarship.

If an applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship, but subsequently declines their offer of admission on the MBA programme, the award of the scholarship will be withdrawn and awarded to another applicant.

Applying
Applicants should submit a 1,000 word essay, explaining why they feel they should be awarded a scholarship, and how the scholarship will benefit them. This essay should accompany their application for the MBA programme.

The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the benefits to the student. The decision will be made by a committee consisting of Directors and key staff from Admissions.

If you have already sent your application, you are welcome to apply separately. Please enclose your full name and contact details as stated in your programme application. Separate scholarship applications without these details will not be considered.

Notification
A Selection Committee will meet in June 2011 to select the scholarship holder and the winner will be announced shortly afterwards. The successful applicants will be invited by the University to attend an award ceremony early on in the programme.

Victor H. Loewenstein is an alumnus of the University of Edinburgh. During his student years he was involved with AIESEC and was shortly after graduation elected Secretary General of AIESEC International, in Geneva. Now, retired after close to a 40 year-career in Management Consulting, Mr Loewenstein is happy to offer this support to an MBA student.

Business School
The University of Edinburgh
29 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh, EH8 9JS
Email: mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk

Master & PhD Scholarships, University of Manitoba, Canada

Beginning with the 2007/2008 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who:

(1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master’s program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master’s degree at the University of Manitoba;

(2) are paying the international student tuition fee;

(3) have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two completed years of study;

(4) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students.

(5) are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition

The value of the scholarship is $4,000. Scholarships will be offered until available funds are exhausted. Funding will be confirmed on an annual basis.

This scholarship may be held with the UMGF and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjunction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES). Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a re-registration year are not eligible.

Scholarships will only be applied against any outstanding international student tuition fee differential.
This scholarship will be administered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

TO APPLY:
(1) Complete the following application form.

(2) Attach transcripts from all post secondary institutions attended. Only official transcripts, “student histories” from the UM Registrar’s Office, and certified true copies are acceptable.

(3) If you are planning to transfer from a Master’s to a PhD program or to apply to a PhD program for the Fall 2011 term or Winter 2012 term after March 1, 2011, if eligible, you are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to apply for this competition if you wish to be considered for the IGSS for the 201112 academic year. Late applications may not be considered after March 1, 2011.

(4) Application should be submitted to Faculty of Graduate Studies, 500 University Centre

Download application form.

Undergraduate Scholarships, GE Foundation Scholar – Leaders Program, Indonesia

The GE Foundation Scholar – Leaders Program in Indonesia offers opportunity to students at ITB, ITS, UB, UGM, UI, UNAIR, UNDIP, and UNPAD to receive three years scholarship for finishing their undergraduate study, starting the third year semester. This is not just a scholarship; the students may have an opportunity to developing their leadership potential, professionalism and human capacity.

The scholarship will provide tuition fee, monthly living allowance, thesis allowance, leadership development seminar, and career seminar.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Undergraduate students of 2009 from ITB, ITS, UGM, UI, UNAIR, UNDIP, UNIBRAW and UNPAD. Fields of study: Economics (Accounting, Development Studies, Management), Math and Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Engineering (ElectricalEngineering, Physical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering)
• With GPA of at least 3.0 (0-4 scale) for semester 1 and 2
• Involved in social and student activities
• Have a good command of English
• Is not receiving any other scholarships at the moment

Documents Required:

• Completed and signed GE-FSLP application form
• One (1) color photograph 4 x 6 cm – affix it in the provided box
• One (1) copy of valid Identification Card (KTP)
• An official letter of enrollment from university
• One (1) certified copy of your university transcript records from semesters 1 to 3
• One (1) copy of high school diploma (Ijazah SMU)
• One (1) copy of high school transcript record (STTB)
• One (1) copy of high school transcript record – national standard (NEM)
• At least two (2) Letter of Reference from Academic Supervisor and other Faculty Member (use the attached from, and put it in a sealed envelope), preferably from your English teacher at the university. Attention: please do not send the letter separately. It must be attached to the application form.
• One (1) letter of notification as underprivileged family from department/faculty or university (surat keterangan tidak mampu dari pihak kampus)
• One (1) letter of notification as underprivileged family from village officer (surat keterangan tidak mampu dari pihak kelurahan)
• Letter of notification that you are involved in social and student activities (surat keterangan aktif di organisasi kemahasiswaan atau sosial lainnya)
• Letter of statement you are not receiving any other scholarships at the moment and will not receive any other scholarships if you are selected as GE Scholar (Surat pernyataan tidak sedang dan tidak akan menerima beasiswa lain, apabila ditetapkan sebagai penerima beasiswa GE Foundation Scholar – Leaders Program, yang diketahui oleh dosen wali/pembimbing akademik).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2011

In order to apply, applicants should access and fill in the online application form by deadline and you must send the hard copy version including all supporting documents required by deadline (postmark) to:

Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)
Menara Imperium Lt. 28 Suite B
Jl. HR Rasuna Said
Jakarta 12980
(Please write GE-FSLP on the right upper corner of the envelope)

For more information please contact IIEF at the above address or you may contact us through the telephone no. +6221 – 8317330 (office hours) or email at scholarship@indo.net.id

Colt Foundation Fellowships in Occupational/Environmental Health 2011, UK

Fellowships for International Applicants  who are qualified in science or medicine who are carrying out research within the area of occupational and environmental health

Study Subject: Occupational/Environmental Health

Employer: Colt Foundation

Level: PhD

Scholarship Description: The Foundation awards Fellowships each year to persons who are qualified in science or medicine who are carrying out research within the area of occupational and environmental health at a UK university. The Fellowship is normally for three years and the research is expected to lead to a PhD degree. Prospective students should apply to Mrs Jackie Douglas, address below, and should include an outline of the proposed research which demonstrates the occupational content of their work, a CV, a detailed letter of support from the proposed supervisor and the contact details of two referees. The application must be submitted by the student personally and not by their supervisor on their behalf, although it is expected that the supervisor will have an input to ensure that the project can lead to a successful PhD. Fellowships are awarded in competition, and the outline must therefore contain sufficient detail to enable the Selection Panel to determine that the work has been well-designed, the work is worthwhile and can be completed in the three-year period, and to enable the Panel to decide which students should be interviewed. The stipend rate for the first year is £12,000 (£13,000 inside London), rising with inflation for the following two years. UK fees will be paid as incurred, together with a sum to cover research expenses. The grant does not attraction any taxation.

Scholarship Application Dedaline:17th October 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

85 International Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies in Romania

Romanian Government Scholarships 2011 / 2012 for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for foreign citizens

Study Subject: Political science and administration, science education, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, architecture and arts.

Employer: Romania Government

Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Scholarship Description: Scholarships offered to foreign citizens by the Romanian state, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the GD 288/1993 (2011-2012 academic year).

85 scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Romania, through the selection of files organized on the basis of regulations by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MECI).

Scholarships are only eligible for citizens from non-EU countries (whatever their country of residence). Precedence EU citizens from third countries with which Romania has executed documents to cultural cooperation. Note that for citizens of the Republic of Moldova shall apply to other scholarship programs.

Scholarships are granted for three levels of study :

* License: This program is intended for high school graduates or equivalent pre-university systems, as well as candidates seeking the recognition of partial studies and the continuation of their studies in Romania. The complete cycle for a period of 3-6 years, depending on the chosen faculty and ends with an examination of the license.

* Degree: This program is aimed at university graduates / post, it lasts for 1,5 to 2 years and ends with a dissertation.

* PhD: This program is aimed at graduates of university / graduate – masters program is conducted over a period of 3-4 years, depending on the chosen faculty and ends with the support of a thesis.

Priority areas: will be promoted, with priority applications of candidates wishing to study political science and administration, science education, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, architecture and arts. Requests targeting other areas will not be rejected.

To promote Romanian language and culture among foreigners, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has decided that recipients of scholarships awarded by the Romanian state to study Romanian language only. For candidates who do not speak Romanian, it is granted a preparatory year for the study of Romanian.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for submission of applications is sent to each mission. Candidates must be interested in the timing of enrollment, from 15 November 2010, diplomatic missions they want to make the folder.

Romanian diplomatic Misiunilele will forward the application files by diplomatic bag, so they are recorded at the MFA – UDC by 15 April 2011.

Foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Bucharest will submit application files to the MFA – UDC, accompanied by a note verbale to 15 April 2011.

Incomplete applications shall be considered disqualified and will not be assessed by the MFA.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

IMI PhD Scholarship Program, Singapore

The Institute for Media Innovation (IMI http://imi.ntu.edu.sg/ ) at Nanyang Technological University invites applications for doctoral positions to work in Singapore, in the area of physics based simulation of clothes, virtual try on of clothes, interactive virtual worlds, interactive augmented reality, behavior models for virtual humans as well as social robots, simulation of medical articulations, group and crowds modeling, and related topics. Students will have an opportunity to work in the area of cutting-edge interactive 3D simulation with top equipment as cave and real-time motion capture in a multidisciplinary team.

Eligibility

The doctoral positions require a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related area from a reputed University.
Strong capacity and commitment to research is mandatory.

The candidates should apply using the online system with a CV, a brief statement of potential research, and two letters of recommendation clearly stating IMI on their application (https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/webexe/owa/pga$rsh_main.menu). Click here for more details. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

NTU (http://www.ntu.edu.sg) and IMI (http://imi.ntu.edu.sg/) offer vibrant multidisciplinary research environment, both students and faculty members enjoy a host of opportunities for research collaboration with world-leading universities and renowned institutes. There is a strong research culture where innovation and critical enquiry are key features, NTU researchers are immersed in the best of work environment.

The University has invested heavily in research, creating some of the best laboratories and research centers in the world. IMI is housed in the S$25 million nine-storey Research Techno Plaza (RTP: http://www.street-directory.com/ntu/pixAround/rtp.htm), which forms the University's research hub with four interdisciplinary research corridors and 10 research centers housed in it. Activities of the research centers are linked to their international counterparts, turning the campus into mini Silicon Valley yielding landmark innovations. Singapore has low income tax and a doctoral student is not likely to pay any income tax on their stipend (see http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page04.aspx?id=1190). A student gets a waiver of the Tuition fee and funding support for conferences are provided on merit and performance basis. Additional Teaching Assistant opportunities may also be available year three onwards.

For any informal inquiry please write to imi-phd@ntu.edu.sg

Deadline: continuous

Intakes : January and July

For more details please refer to IMI website http://imi.ntuwww.edu.ntu.sg.edu.sg
Contact: imi-phd@ntu.edu.sg or +65-6592 7721
Application Deadline : 31 July 2011

2011 King Faisal International Prize (KFIP), Riyadh

2011 King Faisal International Prize for those individuals who have rendered exceptionally outstanding services to Islam and Muslims, and to scholars and scientists.
Study Subject: Service to Islam, Science, Medicine, Arabic Langauge and literature,Islamic Studies
Employer: King Faisal Foundation
Level:individuals who have rendered exceptionally outstanding services to Islam and Muslims , scholars and scientists
Scholarship Description: The King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) has quickly established itself as one of the world’s most prestigious awards. This reputation could not have been accomplished without, firstly, the strict adherence to nomination and selection procedures to ensure that all the winners are selected solely on the basis of merit, and secondly, the continuous support of academic institutions both nationally and internationally Through the Prize, the King Faisal Foundation seeks to show its appreciation to those individuals who have rendered exceptionally outstanding services to Islam and Muslims, and to scholars and scientists who have made significant contributions and advances in areas that benefit developing and Islamic countries, and humanity at large.

Each year, Islamic organizations, universities and other learned circles throughout the world nominate individuals for any of the five categories of the Prize. The winners are usually announced in January, and receive their awards two months later in a special ceremony held in Riyadh under the auspices of the King of Saudi Arabia. This ceremony is one of the most important annual events organized by the King Faisal Foundation.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 27 April 2011

Further Information

Taiwan International Graduate Program

The Taiwan International Graduate Program is a PhD program, started in 2002, established by Academia Sinica, the foremost research institution of Taiwan. In cooperation with top universities in Taiwan, Academia Sinica offers advanced, inter-disciplinary Ph.D. Programs in nine fields that span the natural and physical sciences, as well as computational linguistics. TIGP students will learn in all-English teaching and research environments, and enjoy access to world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities at Academia Sinica and partner universities. All applicants who are admitted to TIGP will receive a fellowship from Academia Sinica. Fellowship will be granted for applicants who receive admission. The stipend levels are about US$ 11,000 per year. Additionally, the support will be extended to two more years for those students who perform well academically.

For more details, please visit the TIGP website at: http://tigp.sinica.edu.tw/

TIGP offers nine PhD programs:

1. Chemical Biology and Molecular Biophysics http://www.sinica.edu.tw/~tigpcbmb/
2. Molecular Science and Technology http://tigp.iams.sinica.edu.tw/MST.htm
3. Molecular and Biological Agricultural Sciences http://www.sinica.edu.tw/~ibawww/mba/mba.html
4. Molecular and Cell Biology http://www.imb.sinica.edu.tw/mcb/
5. Bioinformatics http://tigpbp.iis.sinica.edu.tw/
6. Nano Science and Technology http://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/TIGP-NANO/
7. Molecular Medicine http://www.ibms.sinica.edu.tw/mmp/
8. Computational Linguistics and Chinese Language Processing (This program will not admit new students in 2011.)
9. Earth System Science http://www.rcec.sinica.edu.tw/TIGP-ESS

No application fee is required.

For more information, please contact the TIGP Admissions Office
Ms. Nancy Yang/ Alice Lee at 886-2-2789-8050/ 2789-9696 (between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Taiwan time, Monday through Friday), fax to 886-2-2785-8944, or send an e-mail message to tigp@gate.sinica.edu.tw.

TIGP website: http://tigp.sinica.edu.tw/applying.html

Application Requirements

1. Bachelor and/or Master degree
2. Academic transcript and Course content information
3. English proficiency
   • TOEFL: A total TOEFL score of 79 on internet-based, 213 on computer- based or 550 on paper-based test is strongly recommended as the minimum admission requirement for all programs. Please note that institutional TOEFL will not be accepted; only ETS International TOEFL will be accepted.
   • IELTS: A minimum overall Band Score of 5.5 on the Academic Test of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) taken within the past two years is required.
   • GEPT: In addition to TOEFL and IELTS, applicants in Taiwan may take the General English Proficiency Test (GEPT), administered by the Language Training and Testing Center. Under this option, applicants must submit their high-intermediate level certificate with the application.
4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
5. Statement of purpose
6. Three (3) letters of recommendation.
7. Additional Information

In assessing your academic background, the Admissions Committee will find it useful to have additional information about your professional experience, publications and other original work.

Application Deadline

Applications must reach TIGP by March 31, 2011.

Applications received after the deadline will not be processed. TIGP offers admissions for the fall semester only. In addition to applying by post, TIGP now offers an online application option, available at our website. If you wish to submit your application online, please proceed to thehttp://db1x.sinica.edu.tw/tigp/index.php/.

Any Questions?
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SMA3 Graduate Fellowship by Singapore Ministry of Education

The Singapore Ministry of Education has established a four-year fellowship scheme for new doctoral students at NTU or NUS who will conduct their research at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Centre (SMART Centre).
The establishment of this Fellowship Programme is intended to attract to NTU and NUS the best and most talented doctoral students from Singapore, the region, and beyond and educate them to be future leaders in science and technology for Singapore and beyond. The Fellowship will provide them with the opportunity to be involved in the strategic research programmes at the SMART Centre and provide them with the opportunity to be co-advised by an MIT faculty member. The student may spend up to six months doing research at MIT.
The SMA3 Graduate Fellowship at SMART provides:

• up to four years of full tuition fees at the student’s home university;
• a monthly stipend of S$3,200;
• a scholarly allowance of up to S$12,000 to help cover the expenses associated with a six month research residency at MIT;
• and co-supervision by an MIT and NTU/NUS faculty.

There is no bond associated with this fellowship.
Guidelines for Awarding of SMA3 Graduate Fellowships

1. A student who applied to one university will only be considered for that university and not the other.
2. If the student is admitted to both NTU and NUS, the student has the option to select the university through which to accept the SMA3 Graduate Fellowship.
3. If a student has identified more than one potential SMART IRG, the student has the option to select which IRG s/he would like to work for.
4. If a student has more than one potential research advisor from SMART-NTU and/or SMART- NUS, the student has the option to select an advisor provided the SMART-MIT advisor has a collaborator with that particular university.
5. A student who is not awarded a SMA3 Graduate Fellowship will be considered for other fellowships within the university provided that they indicated this on their application.

Eligibility – A student must:

• have graduated with an undergraduate degree with first class or second-upper (or equivalent);
• be an incoming new PhD student not currently matriculated;
• have a research interest that fits within one or more of the projects currently being carried out in SMART Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG)s.
  • BioSystems and Micromechanics (BioSyM)
  • Center for Environmental Sensing and Modeling (CENSAM)
  • Future Urban Mobility (FM)
  • Infectious Diseases (ID)

Application:
January 2012 Intake: May 17, 2011 through July 17, 2011
Visit official website.