PhD Counseling Scholarship in Algebraic Coding Theory

The PhD student will be associated with the group Mathematics for Communication at the Department of Mathematical Sciences ( http://www.math.aau.dk/ ). This group is also part of the Danish-Chinese Center for Applications of Algebraic Geometry in Coding and Cryptography. The center is the framework of the PhD stipend. The project will be in algebraic coding theory.

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Olav Geil , Department of Mathematical Sciences , phone: +45 99408875 , e-mail: olav@math.aau.dk concerning the technical aspects of the stipend.
PhD scholarships to persons who hold a master's degree awarded. PhD scholarships are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a condition for awarding the scholarship, the candidate as a PhD student at the Graduate School of the Faculty of Engineering and computer science have been enrolled, in accordance with the provisions of Ministerial Order No. 18 of 14 January 2008 on the PhD at the University. After the ministerial decree, the progress the student must be evaluated every six months. It is a prerequisite for the continued payment of wages, that progress is approved at the previous date of valuation.
The qualifications of the applicant will be evaluated by a committee. Based on the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee to make the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and computer science, a decision for the allocation of allowances.
For further information about stipends and salary contact Ms. Maj-Britt Trolle Ståhl, The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email: mts[ at ]adm.aau.dk, phone: +45 9940 7582.
The faculty have a research school, The Doctoral School of Engineering, Science and Medicine: www.phd.ins.aau.dk and a Network for all PhD students: www.pau.aau.dk

Agreement
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of October 1, 2008 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the Ministry of Finance Circular of June 13, 2007 on the employment structure at Danish Universities.

Requirements:

The applicant must have strong qualifications in algebraic coding theory, algebra or algebraic geometry. The applicant must furthermore master English both orally and in writing.

Deadline: 15-04-2011

2011 Jim Gatheral Scholarship Phd Counseling

University of Glasgow Announce Jim Gatheral Scholarship International Students 2011, UK

Study Subject: Mathematical modelling
Employer: University of Glasgow
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description: The 2011 round of the Jim Gatheral Scholarship is now open to applications. The University of Glasgow is delighted to present the Jim Gatheral Scholarship, a postgraduate travel award intended to enhance a doctoral student’s experience of mathematical modeling, to provide funding to allow the award holder to undertake a placement lasting between two months and one year at a centre of advanced study preferably outwith the UK in order to enrich and further their academic experience and research achievements; to learn or develop new techniques in the field of mathematical modelling; to benefit the University of Glasgow by introducing new skills to the University or creating/furthering research collaborations with international centres of excellence. Candidates should provide a detailed plan of their suggested use of the Scholarship along with a supporting statement from their School/Research Institute. The candidate’s supervisor will be required to endorse the application and confirm that the scholarship will make a significant contribution to the candidate’s research.

Eligibility: open to all postgraduate research students studying for a doctoral degree (PhD) whose research would benefit from new developments in mathematical modelling; Home/EU & International students currently registered at the University of Glasgow; open to high calibre students who have (in the opinion of the Selection Panel) already shown academic distinction and promise in the early phase of their research studies, a record of public service in the community, English language ability

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

5 PhD counseling positions in Economics at Scuola Sant`Anna

[Italy] 5 PhD positions in Economics at Scuola Sant`Anna

5 PhD positions in Economics at Scuola Sant`Anna

Overview
Admission Requirements


Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title.
Current undergraduate students who will be awarded such a degree before September 19, 2011, may also apply. In this case, a successful application will be conditional to the subsequent completion of the degree and the transmission to the School of adequate documentation, also in electronic form, no later than September 22, 2011.

Positions and grants


5 positions with 5 fellowships (amounting to € 12.500 per year + free meals at school`s canteen + Campus facilities)
The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum of 2 further students without grant or other forms of financial support.

Deadlines


Candidates are requested to apply online at:
www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline by April 13, 2011 by 12.00 pm GMT.

In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Administration Office (tel. +39 050 883.335/383, e-mail: infophd@sssup.it).

A hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate) together with the enclosures requested, must reach (regardless of forwarding date) by April 20, 2011:

Scuola Superiore Sant`Anna

Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca

International Doctoral Program in Economics

Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33

I – 56127 PISA, Italy

Application and attachments


Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:

1. the copy of a valid identity document. Non-UE applicants will have to provide a photocopy of their passport;




2. two copies of their complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum covering scientific training, professional experiences, publications and all other information that might help in the evaluation of the candidate; please use the UE model.




3. The academic record with the full list of courses and grades (in English, in French or Italian);
   d.one copy of the Master thesis, when applicable; two copies of its abstract in English or in French or in Italian, and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable (works written in languages other than Italian, English, or French must be accompanied by a summary in one of the above languages);




4. two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 2.000 words which describes the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course.




5. at least two recommendation letters written by Faculty Members or other academics who have assessed and/or supervised the applicant`s work during his/her university studies, offering a comparative evaluation of the learning achievements, research potential, maturity, and professional inclinations of the candidate, and assessing whether the knowledge of the English language by the candidate is adequate to attend a post-graduate programme;




6. a numbered list of the documents attached.

Selection of applicants


Selection of applicants will be based upon the assessment of all the submitted documents and publications.

Beginning of the Courses


October 3, 2011

Information


e-mail: infophd@sssup.it


tel. +39 050 883.335, +39 050 883.383

Attached documents


Call for applications 2011-2012 – (file pdf, 62 Kb)

http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=3160&area=46

Gates Cambridge Phd Counseling Master Scholarship 2011

Most applicants will apply simultaneously for graduate admission to the University of Cambridge and for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship using one application form (GRADSAF). As well as the GRADSAF form, applicants must also submit supporting documentation (e.g. three references, transcripts and any other material required by the University). Full details are available from the Graduate Studies Prospectus.

Applicants for the MBA and MFin programmes run by the Judge Business School should see these websites for information about how to apply for admission and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Before submitting an application all applicants are strongly encouraged to read through the entire ‘apply’ section of this website.

Please note:

* The Trust no longer offers scholarships for a second undergraduate degree.
* The Trust does not admit or place scholars.

Candidates for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship:

* may be citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom.
* may apply to study any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
* may apply to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study:
o PhD (three year research-only degree)
o One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)
o MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree)
o MBBChir Clinical Studies (four year postgraduate degree)
* must be admitted to one of the degrees above at Cambridge through the University’s normal admission procedures. The Trust does not admit students.
* must be well prepared for the Cambridge course for which they are applying and must meet all of the conditions for admission specified by the University (e.g. academic, English language proficiency, if required, and any other conditions set).
* must be able to show evidence of high academic achievement, leadership potential, social commitment and a good fit with Cambridge.
* who are already studying at Cambridge are only eligible to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if they are applying for a new course of study (e.g. a one year ‘MPhil only’ student may apply for funding to continue on to the PhD). Candidates already studying at Cambridge who are not applying for a new course of study (e.g. have already started their PhD) are not eligible to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Application deadlines:

US Citizens – 15 October
Non-US Citizens – 1 December

For further information