MSc In International Accounting And Finance Scholarships Applications

This Scholarships Applications means that the successful candidates will pay no course fees in September 2011 if they are home/EU fee category students. Overseas fee paying students are also encouraged to apply and would pay the difference between home and overseas fees.

Scholarships Applications Complete the MSc in International Accounting and Finance Scholarship Application Form ensuring that all sections are answered legibly. Pay particular attention to the section which requires a handwritten statement of approximately 500 words on why a Scholarship would help you, and what your career or educational aims are for the five year period after you graduate from the Investment Analysis course. The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm GMT on 30 June 2011. Please note that the Scholarships will be allocated in July and therefore if you are applying both for the Scholarships and the Investment Analysis course close to the 30 June deadline, you should ensure that your course application is complete.

Who Can Apply:

Scholarships Applications Applicants may be of any nationality and must hold or expect to obtain an offer of a place on the full time MSc in International Accounting and Finance for entry in September 2011. Applications may be submitted for the Scholarship along with the course application, but only those obtaining a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition.

How To Apply:
* Complete the MSc in International Accounting and Finance Scholarship Application Form ensuring that all sections are answered legibly.
* Pay particular attention to the section which requires a handwritten statement of approximately 500 words on why a Scholarship would help you, and what your career or educational aims are for the five year period after you graduate from the International Accounting and Finance course.
* The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm GMT on 30 June 2011.

* Please note that the Scholarships will be allocated in July and therefore if you are applying both for the Scholarships Applications and the International Accounting and Finance course close to the 30 June deadline, you should ensure that your course application is complete.

Last Date To Apply: 30 June 2011

Source:http://www.management.stir.ac.uk/about-us/accounting-and-finance/?a=19645

PhD Position Scholarship Applications at Ghent University

The Scholarship Applications project will focus on the intersection of philosophy, history, mathematics and mechanics.

The Scholarship Applications study will lead to a promotion. The first year of contributions are expected to international conferences. The auditor should regularly publish research results in international scientific journals. It is expected that the successful candidate will be at least one international conference to hold in their subject during the grant. During their search of the successful applicants residence in leading universities to spend abroad. The Scholarship Applications researcher is expected to contribute to the lively intellectual community of the department, and they are obliged to continue to develop as a philosopher.

The application deadline :2011-05-22

Further Scholarship Information and Application

PhD Scholarship Applications Candidate in Environmental Economics

The aim Scholarship Applications of a newly established and ambitious research team (with funding from a NWO-VIDI grant) is to develop global economic policy instruments to protect biodiversity and ecosystem services. The research team, consisting of two PhD students and a VIDI laureate, will pursue the following three key objectives:

development of an indicator for biodiversity as a leverage point for global economic instruments (PhD-project ecology)
development of economic policy instruments for protecting global biodiversity and associated ecosystem services (PhD-project economics)
development of moral principles for international allocation of responsibilities (burden-sharing) to protect global biodiversity

This Scholarship Applications project is unique in at least two ways. First, it explicitly investigates the long-term situation at a global level, and second, it takes a truly interdisciplinary approach integrating ecology, economics and moral philosophy.

Further information

Information on this position can be obtained from Dr Marc Davidson, +31 (0)20 525 7379; M.D.Davidson@ivm.vu.nl.or Prof. Roy Brouwer, roy.brouwer@ivm.vu.nl.

Job application

Scholarship Applications Applications should include a detailed CV, if possible a list of publications, a letter of motivation and the names and contact details of two references. Please mark the envelope ‘strictly confidential’ and quote the vacancy number in the upper left-hand corner. Applications should be sent before May 15, 2011 to: Universiteit van Amsterdam, Faculty of Science – dept. PZ, attn: Mr S.H.M. Jongerius, P.O. Box 94216, 1090 GE Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Applications can also be emailed to application-science@uva.nl. Please quote the vacancy number in the subject field.

Scholarship Applications DSU Music

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Scholarship Office or call 605-256-5141.

William Ireland Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Open to Madison High School graduates who participated in band.

Kingsmen Annual Scholarship
Open to students who participate in vocal or instrumental music at DSU.

Hazel Devere Koch Trust Annual Scholarship
Open to any student who participates in music at DSU.

Pape/Lotspeich Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Open to any student active in music at DSU. Awarded by DSU Music Faculty.

Ruth Holstad Swan Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Open to any non-traditional student with financial need, merit, and participate in Music. May be renewable.

more info: http://www.dsu.edu/financial-aid/music-scholarships.aspx

PhD Research Fellowship in Mechatronics

The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time fixed-term appointment as PhD Research Fellow in Mechatronics for a period of three years at the Faculty of Engineering and Science. The purpose of the PhD position is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree. The position is currently located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date in 2011 is negotiable.

PhD Candidate:

The PhD candidate will participate in the activities of the NORCOWE research centre (Norwegian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy), with a particular focus on marine operations. During installation and maintenance of offshore wind turbines, new systems are needed for compensation of wave-induced motion. UiA has recently purchased a new Stewart platform for motion compensation, and this equipment will form the basis for the experimental work in the research project. The goal of the PhD project is to design and test new concepts for motion compensation.

The following qualifications will be particularly emphasised:

* Strong academic skills in the following areas: modelling and simulation, hydraulics, electrical drives, control systems and instrumentation
* Experience with the SimulationX simulation software platform
* Theoretical and practical experience with motion compensation and Stewart platforms

The Successful Applicant:

The successful applicant will have a master’s degree in a relevant field and must be enthusiastic and greatly interested in basic and experimental research.

The PhD Research Fellow:

The PhD Research Fellow must be admitted to the PhD Programme in Mechatronics within three months after the starting date. Information about the PhD Programme in Mechatronics and supplementary regulations that detail the complete admission requirements and other particulars of the programme can be found on the webpage www.uia.no/tekreal/phd/mechatronics.

Application Deadline:
Application Deadline is 15 December 2010

Further Details:
For further information about this scholarship visit below link.

http://uia.easycruit.com/vacancy/476669/35071?iso=gb

Post Doctoral Position in Speech Recognition, Reykjavik University, Iceland

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the area of computational speech processing. We are looking for a scientist/engineer with a PhD and experience in machine learning, statistics, and speech processing or in a closely related field. The ability to communicate and work as part of a highly interactive research team is essential. The project will focus on the development of dynamical modeling of recorded speech with special attention on linear Gaussian models, switching linear dynamical systems and continuos-valued hidden dynamic models. The principal investigator is Jon Gudnason of Reykjavik University and coinvestigators are Sigurdur Freyr Hafstein of Reykjavik University and Mike Brookes of Imperial College London.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have received a doctoral degree in engineering, computer science, economics or a related discipline, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. A successful applicant should have an experience in machine learning, statistics, speech processing or in a closely related field and be able to program in C/C++, Python and/or Matlab.

Appointment:
The appointment is available from December 1, 2010 and is initially for one year. It may be renewed subject to availability of funds for up to two additional years. The participant will be selected based on academic records, recommendations, research interests and compatibility of background.

About Reykjavik University:
Reykjavik University is an international university located at the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. In May 2010 Reykjavik University was acknowledged by the European Commission as an employer that follows European guidelines on what constitutes an attractive working environment for researchers. The acknowledgement is based on principles set forth in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

How to apply:
Electronic applications, including a cover letter, a CV and the details of two referees, should be sent to dr. Jon Gudnason (email: jg[ at ]ru.is).

Details:
The job is available from December 1, 2010 and will initially run for one year. The salary is determined from the guideline of the Icelandic Research Fund (http://www.rannis.is) for post- doctoral research associates.

Electronic applications, including a cover letter, a CV and the details of two referees, should be sent to dr. Jon Gudnason (email: jg[ at ]ru.is).
The closing date for applications is November 15, 2010.

Scholarship Applications Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies

Since 2000, the APRICOT Fellowship Program has provided opportunities to personnel from developing countries to participate in APRICOT. The program provides basic financial assistance to selected applicants, who fulfill eligibility criteria and are then selected by the Fellowship Committee.

The Fellowship Award which is granted to successful applicants (Fellows) covers a proportion of conference registration, travel, and living expenses associated with attending APRICOT.
Who can apply?


The APRICOT Fellowship Program targets individuals from developing countries who are actively involved in Internet development, in a professional capacity, in any of the following roles:

* Engineers (network builders)
* Decision makers in government, educational, non-government and private sectors
* Educators and trainers

Apply for APRICOT 2011 Fellowship http://submission.apricot.net/fellowship/

Timeline
29 Sep 2010 Call for Fellowship Application
20 Oct 2010 Deadline for Fellowship Application
30 Oct 2010 Offers sent out
08 Nov 2010 Deadline to accept fellowship offer
Award Package

APRICOT will provide Fellows with the following assistance to attend the APRICOT 2011:

* Workshop, Tutorial, and Conference Fees
* Up to 80 per cent of return air fare, to a maximum of USD 1,000
* Accommodation in designated hotel, on a twin-share basis
* Ground transportation expenses

Terms & Conditions

1. Fellows are required to travel on the cheapest available economy class ticket. Applicants must provide a reliable quotation for air travel at the time of application, and up to 80% of that amount will be funded (to a maximum of USD 1000).
2. Fellows are expected to stay at the designated APRICOT Fellowship Hotel. Fellows may check in one day before the event starts and check out one day after the event ends.
3. Fellows accept responsibility for all liabilities, and for costs associated with medical and travel insurance.
4. Fellows are required to attend and participate in all sessions of the event, and funding may be withheld in case of absence from any part of the event.

Entry Visas

Please note that a valid passport or an appropriate travel document is required to enter the host country. Participants from certain countries may also require a visa.

Participants are responsible for arranging their visas, and should consult the APRICOT website for information on entry/immigration requirements.
Expectations for Fellows

There are certain expectations we have for award recipients. These include that you:

1. Attend the APRICOT Newcomers Orientation Session.

The APRICOT Newcomers Training will help orient you on the history, working methods, and culture of APRICOT. Your attendance at this training is important, as it will help you through the event's sessions. Of course, you are also expected to attend the APRICOT's meeting sessions that you have signed up for.
2. Share your experience and the knowledge you gain at APRICOT with your local technical community.

An important part of the program is for Fellows to share the knowledge they gained at APRICOT with others in their home country or region. This can be done, for example, by making a presentation at a relevant professional, academic, or technical meeting, speaking at an association meeting or local NOG/ISOC chapter event, writing an article for a relevant local publication, and so on. We ask that you provide verification of your APRICOT information sharing activities within six months of attending the meeting. If you publish an article, please send a URL or a scanned copy. If you speak at an event, please get it videotaped and post the video to youtube.com or other online video sharing service, and send the URL.
3. Complete a Fellowship evaluation report after the meeting.

We will ask you to complete a short report on your experience at APRICOT as an APRICOT Fellow. We will provide you with a form to fill out and ask that you return it to us within two weeks of attending the meeting.
4. Help APRICOT with the administrative components of your Fellowship.

We will email you with the steps that need to be taken in order to get you to the meeting. These include filling out APRICOT registration information, helping to find appropriate flights to get you to the meeting, and other details. We ask that you respond promptly and let us know as soon as possible should any problems arise. Please provide a valid email address, telephone number, and other contact information. Please fill in applications with sufficient detail.

Criteria for Selection

The APRICOT 2011 Fellowship Committee will select the fellows according to the following criteria:

* Membership of the target audience listed above
* Residency in a developing country
* Demonstrated ability to utilize the experiences gained from APRICOT
* Willingness to return to APRICOT as a presenter or trainer in the future

Note: Candidates who have been prior recipients of a fellowship within the last four years from APRICOT or a related conference such as APAN, APNIC or SANOG will not ordinarily be considered for fellowship.

Applicants from any part of the world will be considered, however it is expected that the majority of fellows selected will be from the Asia Pacific region.


http://www.apricot2011.net/fellowship


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