Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships

The Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are available to students for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country. This award provides funds to cover round-trip transportation, language training expenses, and homestay living arrangements. Applications are considered for candidates interested in studying Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Swedish.

Provided By: Rotary International, The Rotary Foundation
Deadline: Varies
Amount: $16000
Applicable Majors:
Arabic Language and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Portuguese Language and Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Russian Language and Literature
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature

Download the Ambassadorial Scholarships application form (PDF).
How to Apply, visit the website

The successful candidate will work within the framework of two research projects financed by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, and will be responsible for CFD modelling of turbulence in open-channel flows, namely in compound channels and gravel bedded rivers. A high degree of independence is required. Applicants should have obtained a PhD degree in a related area during the five years preceding the application date, or must be able to complete such a degree before starting the appointment. There are no restrictions for foreign applicants. Primary criteria used in the selection of participants are the applicant’s scientific capability and potential, especially as indicated by originality and independence, and the match between the applicant’s interests and the research project. Applicants should have good written and oral English skills, experience in CFD and analysis of turbulent flows, and should be able to work autonomously.

The position is for 18 months, corresponding to 27,000 € (free of taxes), and the candidate should be ready to start immediately.

The FCT-UNL campus is located in the Tagus river basin, 10 km from Lisbon city center, and 3 km from the Atlantic Ocean and Caparica beaches. The campus occupies an area of approximately 30 hectares and hosts 6,000 students, professors and researchers in science and engineering. Interested individuals should apply with a letter detailing why they are interested in the project, and a CV including description of past professional experiences, relevant publications as well as a list of references.

Applications and inquiries should be sent by e-mail to jleal@fct.unl.pt, ruif@civil.ist.pt, or mfranca@dec.uc.pt

Contact:
Prof. Joao Leal
Departament of Civil Engineering
Campus FCT-UNL 2829-516 Caparica
PORTUGAL

http://european.computational-logic.org

Language of instruction is English. Tuition fees are 3.000 EUR per year.

We would like to draw your attention to the ERASMUS-MUNDUS scholarship program. The ERASMUS-MUNDUS consortium offers 2-year scholarships of 42.000 EUR for non-EU students in our European Master Program in Computational Logic. EU-students may apply for a three- month scholarship of 3100 EUR for doing their project at NICTA in Australia.

Application deadline is February 10, 2008. Online-applications (pdf- files, ONLY) are possible and must contain:

• Application form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reports on university examinations (transcripts) and diploma (first degree or bachelor degree). If the bachelor degree will only be available after the deadline, students are required to send us a PRELIMINARY certificate.
• English language certificate (TOEFL and IELTS)

More information on the application procedure are available from this page.

Do not hesitate to contact us again if you have any further questions.

Kind regards — Steffen Hölldobler

Prof. Dr. Steffen Hoelldobler
International Center for Computational Logic Technische Universität Dresden
01062 Dresden, Germany

phone: [+49](351)46 33 83 40
fax: [+49](351)46 33 83 42
email: sh@iccl.tu-dresden.de

• University of Münster (WWU ), Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi ),
• Universitat Jaume I (UJI ), Castellón, Dept. Information Systems (Lenguajes y Sistemas Informaticos) , Spain, and,
• Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL ), Instituto Superior de Estatística e Gestão de Informação (ISEGI ), Lisboa, Portugal.

The three-semester Masters program will enrol up to 32 students per year. Students will attend the first semester in Lisbon or Castellón, the second semester in Münster. The third semester (Master thesis) can be performed at each of the three partner universities.

• The first semester offers different learning paths, addressing the previous know-how and requirements of the students. The courses at UJI focus on the provision of know-how in informatics, new media, and GI basics. UNL provides modules in mathematics, data modelling, and GI basics.
• The second semester at the WWU provides basic and advanced courses in GIScience. In addition, courses in additional key competencies (project management, research methods) are provided. Optional for selected courses is the alternative attendance of a summer school, organized by WWU, UJI, or UNL.
• The Master thesis in the third semester is closely linked to ongoing research projects of one of the partners. Depending on the resources, students can choose each of the three universities for performing the thesis. In case of not attending a semester at each partner university, the thesis will be supervized or co-supervized by the university not attended so far.

The Masters Program will start each year in the fall/winter semester. All courses will be provided in English language. The study program will start each year in the fall/winter semester. All courses will be provided in English language.

The standard period of study is 3 semesters, including all examination requirements and Master thesis. The International Masters program requires 90 ECTS credit points. Based on the successful Master examination, the three universities will award the joint degree “Master of Science” (M.Sc.) with the adjunct “in Geospatial Technologies”.

The Masters program targets the qualification in many application areas of Geographic Information (GI), e.g., environmental planning, regional planning, logistics/traffic, marketing, energy provision, etc.. GI is a rapidly growing market, lacking qualified GI personnel and offering excellent career chances. Therefore, the Masters Program targets life-long learning for graduates and professionals in the fields of geography, surveying, planning, local adminstration, etc., who are willing to acquire additional GI skills for applying them in their respective GI application area. Candidates who already studied GI programs will be given lower priority in admissions evaluation. Some of the major requirements for admission are:

• Adaquate Bachelor degree (or Master degree)
• English language proof (TOEFL 500 points)
• High motivation
• High-level achievements in previous academic and professional careers.

The European Commission provides stipends for 15-20 students and 3 scholars per year. These stipends are for applicants of third countries (excluding EU Member States or EEA-EFTA or candidate countries).

Fundamental Requisites:
Bachelor Degree equivalent in fields related to earth science, environmental studies, land management, etc. (Master is not aimed at techies, but rather to provide technical skills to other professionals.) Also: proven HIGH level of English language ability (student must be able to work in English, not only read English).

Deadline for student applications: 15 JANUARY 2008. (Please read carefully the application details: original copies of key documents requested.)

To apply please go to official website.