[Belgium] PhD Position in Statistical Methodology in Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research at Hasselt University

PhD Position in Statistical Methodology in Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research at Hasselt University

Hasselt University announces, within the Center for Statistics, the UHasselt entity of the Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics the following position (m/f):

PhD (2x2 years) `Statistical Methodology in Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research`
(mandate 090/32/045)

Job description
PhD in statistical methodology in vaccine and infectious disease research. The research activities are part of an interuniversity collaboration between the Institute VAXINFECTIO of the University of Antwerp, and the Center for Statistics,Hasselt University. The main interdisciplinary research themes are i) to improve and/or increase the understanding of the immune system, ii) to develop strategies for the containment of antibiotic resistance and iii) to develop new methodology in modelinginfectious disease spread.



Profile
1. You have a strong quantitative background;
2. You are intrinsically motivated, think analytically and creatively, and work in an organised and focused manner;
3. You enjoy working in an multidisciplinary environment (statistics, epidemiology, medical sciences, life sciences);
4. Experience in the use of statistical/ mathematical software such as SAS, R, etc., is a plus.

Diploma
Licentiate, Master, or equivalent degree in (bio)statistics, mathematics, physics, biology or related field.

Offer
The appointment takes is for a period of 2 years, extendable to a total period of 4 years.

Further information
1. Content job responsibilities:
- Prof. dr. Niel Hens, +32 11-26 82 32, niel.hens@uhasselt.be
- Prof. dr. Marc Aerts, +32 11-26 82 47, marc.aerts@uhasselt.be

2. Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms which are available at the
Rectoraat of Hasselt University,
Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D,
B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium),
phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03 or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Monday, February 15th 2010.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

[USA] Jefferson Fellowships for Journalist by East West Center Programme

Jefferson Fellowships for Journalist

The Jefferson Fellowships program was launched in 1967 to enhance public understanding through the news media of cultures, issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region, broadly defined as Asia, the Pacific Islands and the United States. The Fellowships provide U.S. and Asia Pacific journalists with an opportunity to broaden their understanding of Asia Pacific issues and build a professional network through one week of dialogue with professional colleagues and experts at the East-West Center, followed by a two-week study tour to cities in Asia or the U.S.

Spring 2010 Jefferson Fellowships Program
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SPRING 2010 PROGRAM

Program Dates: April 17 - May 9, 2010
Study Tour Destinations: Honolulu, Hawaii; Hong Kong SAR; Shanghai, China; Jakarta, Indonesia
Theme: Reporting New Realities: Beyond the Economic Crisis



The shock of the global financial crisis and renewed commitment to addressing climate change pose new realities for countries around the world. Leaders at the APEC Summit in Singapore in November 2009 stated `We cannot go back to `growth as usual` or `trade as usual.` The post-crisis landscape will be different. We need a new growth paradigm. We need a fresh model of economic integration.` But what will such models look like, and how are countries positioned to implement them?

Participants in the Spring 2010 Jefferson Fellowships will explore new realities in the U.S.- Asia Pacific region in the wake of the shock of the global economic crisis and in the face of the growing challenge of climate change. This special Jefferson Fellowshipsprogram will begin with one week of dialogue sessions at the East-West Center in Honolulu, followed by an opportunity to attend the East-West Center`s 2nd International Media Conference in Hong Kong on the theme `Reporting New Realities in theAsia Pacific Region.` The conference will provide on-the-ground updates on news and media issues throughout the world`s most dynamic region through keynote speakers, panels of journalists and other professionals, plenary sessions with regional experts, and media workshops.

Participants will then travel to Shanghai and Jakarta to explore some of these new realities. China and Indonesia are countries with huge populations and rising influence in theAsia Pacific region. As members of the G-20, they both have a seat at the new international table to discuss the future of global governance. Yet both are still developing countries that are seeking a model of sustainable economic growth in the face of new global economic realities, regional power balances and climate change. Participants will visit Shanghai in advance of the opening of the World Expo on the theme `Better City, Better Life` to explore the significance of the Expo for China and for Shanghai, the new Chinese-U.S. relationship, and how China is moving forward with its economic recovery and future development. In Jakarta, participants will explore the under-reported `new reality` of democratic and economic transition in the world`s fourth most populous country and the largest Muslim democracy. They will examine the many challenges that lie ahead for the multi-ethnic, multi-lingual country to develop a robust, effective democracy and economic growth in a challenging new global landscape.

Who Can Apply:
Working print, broadcast, and online journalists in the United States, the Pacific Islands, and Asia with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Applicants must have the ability to communicate in English in a professional, multi-cultural environment.

Application Deadline:
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Funding:
The Jefferson Fellowships are supported from a grant from The Freeman Foundation. The grant funds economy class, roundtrip airfare to and from Honolulu, Hawaii as well asprogram -related air and ground transportation, lodging, and meals for participating journalists. A modest per diem is also provided. Participants are responsible for all applicable visa fees and any additional visa-related expenses.

News organizations are also asked to support their employees` participation by cost-sharing whenever possible. An `Employers Statement of Support` is a required part of the application. While financial assistance from the employer is not required, employers are encouraged to provide support to their Jefferson Fellows as a demonstration of their commitment to theprogram.

For more information about the program and how to apply, please see the Spring 2010 Jefferson Fellowships announcement.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit the Jefferson Fellowships application form and

1. A maximum three-page letter outlining your issues of interest, a brief description of your news organization, what you expect to accomplish if an award is granted and topics you propose to address in your paper and presentation at the East-West Center. It should be a topic that represents a perspective from your country/community related to theprogram theme.
2. A letter of recommendation on official letterhead from your supervisor describing your suitability for the Fellowship and the benefit the organization hopes to derive from your participation in theprogram.
3. Names, addresses, phone/fax numbers and e-mail of three people who may be contacted by the Center as references. Two of these references should be people outside your news organization.
4. The `Employer`s Statement of Support` form completed by your employer (form is included in the 3-page application).

NOTE: Samples of your work are not required. If you wish to include samples, please do so via web links to articles.

Application deadline is Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Incomplete or late applicants will not be considered.

Applications may be sent by e-mail, fax or post as follows:
Email: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org
Fax: 1-808-944-7600 (ATTN: Jefferson Fellowships)

Post:
Jefferson Fellowships Program
East-West Seminars
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96848-1601, U.S.A.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact us at: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org or 1-808-944-7682

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Ann Hartman
Seminar Specialist, Seminars
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848-1601
Phone: (808) 944-7619
Fax: (808) 944-7600
Email: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org

Website link:
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/jefferson

[Denmark] PhD Scholarship in Management at Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University

PhD Scholarship in Management at Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University

The Department of Management at Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, has an opening for a PhD scholarship as of 1 March 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Over the past few years, entrepreneurship has become an area of increased strategic interest and the entrepreneurship research group at The Department of Management therefore invites applicants for a position as PhD student. This particular position is within the area of entrepreneurship and regional development and is funded by the Regional Development Council.



The PhD student will be joining a dedicated and vibrant group of senior and junior researchers in entrepreneurship from both the business school and the university. S/he will be expected to partake in events arranged by the group and in writing of academic articles alone and with members of the group, and to communicate research results to the public. A successful international applicant is expected to acquire a basic working knowledge of Danish during the early period of the PhD position.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a strong interest and some prior knowledge in entrepreneurship theory. We value methodological plurality. Earlier experience with working in an academic environment from a position as research assistant will be preferable.

PhD students in Denmark work under very favourable terms: They are employed on a full-time basis for three years, and the salary is sufficient to cover all necessary accommodation and living costs and to lead an active life. A PhD student does not pay university fees.

PhD students at Aarhus School of Business (ASB), work under almost the same terms as other research staff, i.e. they have their own office space with a computer, incl. Internet access, email, phone etc., as well as access to secretarial assistance etc. Moreover, expenses in connection with the scientific work are covered, e.g. participation in research courses and academic conferences in Denmark and abroad.

There are also good and well-paid job opportunities in Denmark for people with a PhD degree, both within and outside the university sector.

A PhD student in Denmark must complete an individually planned PhD course programme within the relevant research area and conduct a research project under the supervision of experienced senior researchers. The PhD student is also expected, as part of the programme, to spend some time (up to six months), with coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, at another – often foreign – research institution. During the programme, the PhD student is further expected to gain teaching experience within the subject area as well as experience with other forms of dissemination of research results. ASB also finances participation in relevant PhD courses and scientific conferences. In addition, it is expected that PhD students participate in and contribute to the other activities of the department.

Conditions of employment
The PhD fellowship has duration of three years. Graduates and students expecting to complete their study programme in the near future may apply for the fellowship. The employment is covered by a national collective agreement.

The applicant`s research potential will be the determining factor for a positive academic assessment. Exam results will also be assessed. For further information on admission criteria and ASB’s PhD programme, please look here.

If you have any questions about the fellowship etc., please feel free to contact Henrik Scriver, deputy head, tel. +45 8948 6560, email: hsc@asb.dk.

Application
You can apply via the Aarhus University web-based facility (FUA). https://mit.au.dk/

Please mark the application with scholarship no.: 544-0141

The following material must be attached:
1. Project description (max. 5 pages), including the expected theoretical and methodological approach.
2. Graduate diploma (including a list of all grades).
3. CV.
4. Other material, if any (e.g. publications), which should be taken into account in the assessment.

Questions about the preparation of the project description may be directed to Associate Professor Helle Neergaard, Aarhus School of Business, tel. +45 8948 6607, e-mail: hen@asb.dk.

Deadline for application
Monday 1 February 2010 at 12:00 noon. The applications will subsequently be assessed by an expert assessment committee, and applicants will receive the committee’s assessment of the individual application and the response to the application from ASB approx. one month after the expiry of the deadline for application.

The assessment of the application comprises an overall assessment of the applicant and his or her qualifications. Particular weight is attached to the project proposal, the grades obtained by the applicant in the study programme, and to whether the applicant, during the study programme or in another manner, has displayed special skills in writing major papers, e.g. a thesis.

Aarhus School of Business is part of Aarhus University. It currently has 480 permanent employees, including 240 researchers. ASB holds the international EQUIS accreditation awarded by the EFMD (European Foundation of Management Development).

Researchers at ASB cover most fields of research in management, economics, business communication and law. ASB has developed a large international network in these fields.

More than 7,000 students are enrolled at the university. Study programmes include six-semester bachelor programmes, four-semester master`s programmes and three-year full-time PhD programmes as well as part-time MBA and diploma courses.

The scientific faculty of the Department of Management includes 32 researchers of whom 7 are full professors. There are also a number of PhD students and research assistants.

Further information about Aarhus School of Business can be found at: www.asb.dk

[Germany] 11 PhD Positions in Archaelogical and Anthropological at Frankfurt University

Call for 11 PhD-positions
The graduate school `Value and Equivalence. The genesis and transformation of values from an archaeological and anthropological perspective` offers 11 PhD-positions (funding for 2 years with a possible extension by a third year) to start at 01.04.2010.

The graduate school, which is based at the Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main and the Technische Universität Darmstadt, focuses on concepts of value and equivalence in relation to material culture in a broad geographical and chronological framework.



The call includes:
1 PhD-position in Archaeology and Cultural History of the Near East
1 PhD-position in Cuneiform Studies
1 PhD-position in Classical Archaeology at the Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main
1 PhD-position in Classical Archaeology at the Technische Universität Darmstadt
2 PhD-positions in Archaeology and History of the Roman provinces /Auxiliary sciences (Epigraphy, Numismatics, Papyrology)
1 PhD-position in Prehistory of Europe
1 PhD-position in Prehistory of Africa
3 PhD-positions in Social Anthropology, centring on Africa, North-America and Southeast Asia resp.

The PhD-positions consist of a monthly stipend of EUR 1200, plus expenses and family and/or children allowances (where eligible).

The graduate school and the universities involved conduct an equal opportunities policy and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply for the PhD-positions. Given equal qualifications disabled persons will be given preference. The Goethe Universität was entitled to the `Audit-Familiengere chte Hochschule` in 2005. The Goethe Universität strives to create a family friendly work environment.

Applications, together with the required documents described on the homepage, are to be sent in no later than 29.01.2010, to the speaker of the graduate school (either by post or e-mail):

Prof. Dr. Hans-Markus von Kaenel,
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt,
Institut für Archäologische Wissenschaften,
Abt. II, Grüneburgplatz 1, Fach 136, D-60323 Frankfurt a. M.,
v.kaenel@em.uni-frankfurt.de

Call for 2 Postdoc-positions
The graduate school `Value and Equivalence. The genesis and transformation of values from an archaeological and anthropological perspective` offers 2 Postdoc-positions (2 years each) to start at 01.04.2010.

The graduate school, which is based at the Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main and the Technische Universität Darmstadt, focuses on concepts of value and equivalence in relation to material culture in a broad geographical and chronological framework.

The call includes:
1 Postdoc-position in Prehistory of Europe
1 Postdoc-position in Social Anthropology

The Postdoc-positions consist of a monthly stipend of EUR 1365, plus expenses and family and/or children allowances (where eligible).

The graduate school and the universities involved conduct an equal opportunities policy and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply for the PhD-positions. Given equal conditions disabled persons will be given preference. The Goethe Universität was entitled to the `Audit-Familiengere chte Hochschule` in 2005. The Goethe Universität strives to create a family friendly work environment.

Applications, together with the required documents described on the homepage, are to be sent in no later than 29.01.2010, to the speaker of the graduate school (either by post or e-mail):

Prof. Dr. Hans-Markus von Kaenel,
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universitä t Frankfurt,
Institut für Archäologische Wissenschaften,
Abt. II, Grüneburgplatz 1, Fach 136, D-60323 Frankfurt a. M.,
v.kaenel@em.uni-frankfurt.de

Website link:
http://www.value.uni-frankfurt.de/Call.html

[Europe] Erasmus Mundus Master Program in Embedded Computing Systems

Erasmus Mundus Master Program in Embedded Computing Systems

Programme Summary
The European Master`s Course in Embedded Computing Systems (EMECS) is designed to educate Bachelor graduates from Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science as well as graduates from related disciplines to become experts in the field of Embedded Computing Systems. The participating institutions are:

University of Kaiserslautern (TUKL), Germany
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
Faculty of Information Technology Mathematics and Electrical Engineering

University of Southampton (UoS), United Kingdom
School of Electronics and Computer Science



EMECS is a two-years Master`s Course (120 ECTS credits) that can be pursued at any two of the three participating institutions. Students will earn 50% of the credits at each institution leading to a joint degree from the respective institutions. The language of instruction is English.Students participating in this programme will be trained in three major areas:

Hardware Architectures of Embedded Systems
System-on-Chip Design
System Software

These areas constitute the `Core Programme` of EMECS and will be taught during the first year of study at each institution. Completion of the core programme (45 ECTS credits) will ensure the mobility of thestudents after the first year of study.

About Embedded Systems
An `embedded computing system`, or simply `embedded system`, is a complex computer system which is specialized for certain applications in a particular technical environment. At the core of such a system there are one or several microprocessors programmed to perform application-specific tasks. Parts of the system are usually realized as a System-on-Chip (SoC). The computing components of an embedded system, typically, do not rely on classical user interfaces like keyboards and monitors. Instead, they communicate with the system environment through interfaces which are invisible to the human user. Embedded systems take over increasingly complex computing tasks in applications ranging from aerospace, automotive and robotic systems to consumer electronics, process control, manufacturing and telecommunication. Smart houses need massive support from embedded systems for sensing and actuation. Embedded systems are also vital in medical technology and biomedical systems like pacemakers, motion control, ultrasound diagnostics, and cardiographic equipment. In addition, they are indispensible in monitoring and control of environmental systems. An emerging technology is called `bio-inspired hardware`, a field taking inspiration from nature to rethink the way computational machines are built and how they operate.

While general-purpose computing systems such as desktop PCs are designed for a wide spectrum of applications, embedded computing systems are individually optimized to fulfill a small number of specialized tasks. Consequently, there is a wealth of embedded system architectures and design styles which are driven by particular requirements in specific application domains. While the market on desktop computing is dominated by a few major companies, “embedded systems” is still an open field with large growth rates. More than 90 % of all processors being sold today are not used in general purpose desktop computing (personal computers) but are designed specifically for special-purpose embedded applications.

An increasing number of highly skilled embedded systems engineers will be needed to lead this development in Europe and world-wide. This is also emphasized in the study titled `Zukunft Digitale Wirtschaft (Future Digital Economy)` by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants which was ordered by the German chancellor for the first German IT Summit in 2007. The Roland Berger study identifies Embedded Systems as one of six `hidden champions` with particular importance to the national and European economy.

Application Form In order to apply for EMECS follow the instructions on the application form. On the application form you can also apply for an Erasmus MundusScholarship. No separate scholarship application is needed.

Non-European applicants can receive a Category A scholarship. You are a considered a Non-European applicant if you come from a country other than a Member State of the European Union, an EEA-EFTA State (Island, Norway, Liechtenstein), Turkey, the Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegowina, Croatia, Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia) or Switzerland. You must not be a resident of any of these countries and you must not have carried out your main activity (study, work, etc.) for more than a total of twelve months over the last five years in one of these countries.

Otherwise you are considered a European applicant and you can receive a Category B scholarship.

Application Deadline for Non-European applicants (Category A):
January 15, 2010

Application Deadline for European applicants (Category B):
April 30, 2010

Applicants from Turkey, Switzerland and the Western Balkan countries: these countries to this date have not yet signed the Erasmus Mundus agreements with the EU. Applicants from these countries must apply at the early deadline (January 15, 2010).

Website link:
www.mundus.eit.uni-kl.de

Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships to Foreign Students

ANNOUNCEMENT
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOREIGN STUDENTS TENABLE IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM FOR THE 2010/2011 ACADEMIC SESSION
With His Majesty`s consent, the Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering annual scholarships under a special scholarship award scheme, commencing in 2010/2011 academic session. The scholarships are offered for Bachelors, Masters, and Phd Degree Program.

Tenable in Brunei Darussalam, the aim of the Scholarship awards is to provide students, with the opportunity to study at Universiti Brunei Darussalam [UBD], Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali [UNISSA] and Institut Teknologi Brunei [ITB]. The academic year for UBD, UNISSA and ITB commences in July / August 2010.

1. ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be citizens of ASEAN, OIC, Commonwealth Member Countries and others and must be between the ages of 18 – 25 at the commencement of the academic session for which they are applying for admission. However, under exceptional case, the age limit requirement may be waived for candidates who are applying for Masters and PhD Programmes.

The awards are NOT eligible to Brunei Permanent Residents and foreigners residing in Brunei Darussalam for more than three months. The Scholarship award is normally tenable according to the duration of the specific programme which is four years for an Honours First Degree or one to two years for a Master`s Degree or three years for a Doctoral programme at UBD, UNISSA and ITB, two and a half years for HND at ITB on full-time basis.

2. TENURE OF SCHOLARSHIP
The Scholarship award is subject to the scholar maintaining satisfactory conduct and satisfactory progress in the scholar`s studies (this requires the scholar to maintain an active registration status by passing the prescribed semester examinations and obtaining the minimum course credit units).

3. TERMS OF AWARD
The scholarship covers

• Tuition fees.
• Air-tickets by economy class for which the scholar will only be provided on the following occasions:
  • from the scholar`s home country to Brunei Darussalam at the commencement of the programme;
  • from Brunei Darussalam to the scholar`s home country after the completion of the programme.
• Free medical and dental treatment at any Government hospital subject to conditions stipulated by the Ministry of Health. However there will be administrative charges for every consultation (currently at B$3.00), admission to class A1, A2 and A3 wards and charges for certain dental treatment as stated in the schedule 1 Dental Treatment issued by the Ministry of Health.

Other allowances payable will include:
- Monthly personal allowance of B$500.00.
- Annual Book Allowance of B$600.00.

4. PROGRAMME OFFERRED
The scholarships are offered for Bachelors, Masters, and Phd Degree Program. For details of program and admission criterias of every university, Please read official call:

http://www.mfa.gov.bn/scholarship/download/2009120903.pdf

Completed application forms, together with certified copies of relevant certificates and documents, must be returned to the Technical Assistance Department not later than 28 February 2010.

The awarding body reserves the right to reject any applicant. No award will be made if there is no applicant of sufficient merit. The decision on selection of any candidate is final. Equiries or disputes regarding its decisions will not be entertained.

Application Deadline : 28 February 2010
Homepage: http://www.mfa.gov.bn/scholarship/index.htm
Download scholarship application form

[Japan] Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship by Sato International Scholarship Foundation

Sato International Scholarship Foundation

The Sato International Scholarship Foundation grants two types of scholarship for self-supporting students from ASEAN countries as well as Southwest Asian countries enrolled in a Japaneseundergraduate or graduate institution:
1. Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students.
2. Scholarship for Short-Term Exchange Students.

Students from the Following Countries are Eligible to Apply: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, East Timor, Vietnam.
Scholarship for Self-Supporting Students: The applicant must be residing in Japan, enrolled in or accepted to a legitimate program. Please apply through the students office of your university.



Amount of Scholarship
1. Undergraduate students: 120,000 yen/month
2. Graduate students: 180,000 yen/month plus additional support to cover cost for attending conferences

Duration of Scholarship:
2 years

Number of Scholarships Granted:
Around 25 students will be accepted.

Eligibility
The applicant must be a citizen from the aforesaid countries, who does not hold Japanese citizenship and must be enrolled in a Japaneseundergraduate or graduate institution, under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

The applicant must also fulfill the following requirements:
1. Does not receive any sort of scholarship or funding from other parties.
2. Holds legal residence status as a college student.
3. Have interest in promoting international understanding and friendship, and is able to attend SISF meetings (meetings are held 6 times/year).
4. Does not have a parent employed in Japan.
5. Does not hold a doctorate degree.
6. Is enrolled in a program with more than 1 year left until graduation/completi on (from April 2009). This restriction does not apply to doctorate program.

Scholarship for Short-Term Exchange Students:
This scholarship is provided to students who are recommended by those designated universities that have secured an agreement of recommendation with the SatoInternational Scholarship Foundation. Scholarship as well as travel fee to Japan is provided to those students from the aforesaid countries who will study in Japan on a short term based on the agreement among universities for study exchange.

Amount of Scholarship:
100,000 yen/month

Duration of Scholarship:
Over 6 months, up to 10 months; however scholarship terminates upon completion of the program.

Designated Universities:
The University of Electro-Communicati ons, University of Tokyo, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo Institute of Technology, University of Tsukuba, J.F. Oberlin University, Rikkyo University.

Address:
Asahi Seimei Ebisu Building 11th Floor
1-3-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan , Postal Code 150-0013
Telephone: (81) 3-5789-2190 , Fax: (81) 3-5420-5682

Website link:
www.sisf.or.jp/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=36

Master in Public Policy Scholarship

Master in Public Policy
the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP)
at
the National University of Singapore (NUS)

The two-year Master in Public Policy (MPP) programme provides a strong foundation in conceptual and analytical skills for future public service leaders and individuals with an interest in understanding and influencing how public policy choices are made.

Areas of Concentration
In particular, MPP students deepen their understanding of a specific field by focusing on one of five areas of concentration:

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Development Studies
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Economic Policy and Analysis
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International Relations and Security Studies
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Social and Environmental Policy
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Public Management and Governance

Practical Experience

To obtain direct practical experience, students also undertake a public policy or management study, called the Policy Analysis Exercise, for a client in the public, private, or non-profit sector.

Internships
Most students also take internships with organisations that are relevant to their studies, such as the United Nations Environment Programme (Bangkok); National Economic Development Authority (Philippines); World Bank (Washington, DC); Government Investment Corporation (Singapore); and Standard Chartered Bank.

Scholarships

The scholarships below are offered on a competitive basis. Applicants must have good academic and professional records. They must also have demonstrated leadership and a desire to contribute to public service. Not all the awards will be made unless there are candidates of sufficient merit. Scholars may not concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without the prior approval of the School.

There is no bond or obligation for the scholar to be employed by NUS or in Singapore.

Note 1: The following items are covered by the terms of the relevant scholarships:

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A monthly stipend throughout the period of the award


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A one-time book allowance


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A one-time settling-in allowance


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Shared housing


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Tuition, health insurance, examination and other approved fees


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Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarship


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Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Graduate ScholarshipThe Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Graduate Scholarship is available to candidates who have demonstrated leadership and a desire to contribute to public service.


The terms of this scholarship for Singapore citizens and permanent residents are as follows:

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A monthly stipend throughout the period of the award
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A one-time book allowance
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Tuition, health insurance, examination and other approved fees

Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship for all other nationalities.

APEC Scholarship


The APEC Scholarship is offered by the National University of Singapore. It is available to students who are citizens or permanent residents of the following APEC members (except Singapore): Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; People’s Republic of

China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; Philippines; Russia; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; United States of America and Vietnam. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Programme

The Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Programme was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. Upon completion of their study programmes, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

The eligible ADB developing member countries are: Afghanistan; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; People’s Republic of China; Cook Islands; Democratic Republic of East Timor; Fiji Islands; Hong Kong, China; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kiribati; Republic of Korea; Kyrgyz Republic; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Maldives; Republic of the Marshall Islands; Federated States of Micronesia; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nauru; Nepal; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Sri Lanka; Taipei, China; Tajikistan; Thailand; Tonga; Turkmenistan; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Vietnam.

The scholarship is awarded for one year with an extension to the second year of study, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute.

The Scholarship provides for:

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A one-time book allowance of S$250 per regular semester


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Tuition, health insurance, examination and other approved fees


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Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarship


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Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation



NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals

The NUS Graduate Scholarship is available for award to students who are citizens or permanent residents of ASEAN countries (except Singapore). The award is initially for an academic year (2 semesters), but may be extended on a semester basis, subject to the scholar’s performance during the previous semesters.

The Scholarship provides for:

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A one-time book allowance


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Tuition, health insurance, examination and other approved fees


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Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarship


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Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation


OCBC International Master in Public Policy Scholarship

The OCBC International Master in Public Policy Scholarships are offered to bright and talented students who are citizens of China, Malaysia or Indonesia. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Papua New Guinea Simbu Province Government - LKYSPP Scholarship

The Papua New Guinea Simbu Province Government and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offer a joint scholarship to students who are recommended by the Simbu Province Government. Please refer toNote 1 for the terms of this scholarship

Standard Chartered LKYSPP Scholarship

The Standard Chartered LKYSPP Scholarship is available to students who are citizens or permanent residents of ASEAN countries (except Singapore), India, the People’s Republic of China or the United Arab Emirates. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Temasek Scholarship

The Temasek Scholarship is offered by the National University of Singapore. It is available to students who are citizens or permanent residents of member countries of ASEAN (except Singapore) and countries of the Asia-Pacific region. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

The Villa Foundation - LKYSPP Scholarships

The Villa Foundation - LKYSPP Scholarship is available to students who are citizens of the Maldives. Please refer to Note 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Li Ka-shing Scholarship

The Li Ka-shing Scholarships are available to full-time students who are citizens of China, Hong Kong, India and ASEAN. Please refer toNote 1 for the terms of this scholarship.

Applications

If you are eligible, you may apply for financial aid together with your application for the MPP programme.

Click here for the MPP 2008 application booklet and the financial aid application form or visit.

For enquiries, please contact (65) 6516-6134 or email atLKYSPPmpp@nus.edu.sg

Moreinfo: http://www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/MPP_Financial_Aid.aspx

Beasiswa Master of Engineering di MIST Abu Dhabi dan KSU-KSA

Info Beasiswa Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) Abu Dhabi
Batas waktu: april 2010

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"Provost Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) melalui
KBRI di Abu Dhabi menawarkan beasiswa S2 bagi 10 orang Indonesia.
Program beasiswa Master yang ditawarkan meliputi: Mechanical
Enginerring, Material Science and Engineering , Water and
Environmental Engineering , Information Technology, Engineering System
and Management, dan Electrial Power Engineering dan Microsystem"

info lengkap sila berselancar di laman berikut:
http://ditnaga.dikti.go.id/ditnaga/opendoc.php?page=0&exp=0&id=405&date=2010-01-13+01%3A10%3A01

semoga bermanfaat

Chinese Government Scholarship untuk undergraduate and master degree

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.

CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

Study Program	Duration of Program	Duration of Remedial Chinese Language Courses	Duration of Scholarship
Bachelor’s degree	4-5	1-2 (college preparatory courses)	4-7
Master’s degree	2-3	1-2	2-5
Doctoral degree	3-4	1-2	3-6
Chinese language training	1-2	None	Up to 2
General scholar	1	1	Up to 2
Senior scholar	1	1	Up to 2

1. According to the regulation stipulated by MOE, all undergraduate programs for international students are instructed in Chinese. Applicants with no command of Chinese are generally required to take the college preparatory courses for one to two years before entering university. And only by passing the examinations after the college preparatory courses, could they start their university studies.

2. Part of the Chinese HEIs could conduct part of the postgraduate program and non-degree courses for general and senior scholars in English. Please check Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program or visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua.

3. Scholarship students should complete their study within the due time; duration for scholarship specified in the Admission Notice can not be extended in principle.

APPLICATION

Applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomatic missions or dispatching authorities between January and April every year. Applicants may refer to the above authorities for deadlines for application.

CRETERIA & ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

2. Education background and age limit:

- Applicants for undergraduate program must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.

- Applicants for master’s degree program must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

- Applicants for doctoral degree program must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

- Applicants for Chinese training program must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35, Chinese language is the only subject available.

- Applicants for general scholar program must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study and be under the age of 45, all subjects besides Chinese language are available.

- Applicants for senior scholar program must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.

VALUES OF SCHOLARSHIP

1. Full Scholarship

- Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, and fee for basic learning materials; free accommodation on campus;

- Living allowance;

- One-off settlement subsidy after registration;

- Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China;

- One-off inter-city travel subsidy.

Note:

1) Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship beyond the institution’s arrangements should be self-afforded.

2) Fee for basic learning materials only covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other textbooks and materials shall be self-afforded.

3) Monthly allowance is granted to the students through the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):

- Undergraduates & Chinese language students: CNY 1,400 Yuan

- Master’s degree students & general scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan

- Doctoral degree students & senior scholars: CNY 2,000 Yuan

Scholarship students shall receive their monthly living allowance after registration. New students who register before 15th (15th included) of the registration month will get the full amount of living allowance of that month, and those who register after 15th will get half amount of that month. Students upon graduation will get a living allowance for another 15 days after the graduation date set by the university. The allowance will be terminated from the next month after students suspend their studies, drop school or complete schooling from the university. Monthly living allowance covers school holidays. Scholarship students who missed the monthly living allowance during holidays could be reimbursed upon their return on campus. The allowance will be suspended for one month for those students who do not register on time without permission from the university, leave for non-health reasons or are absent from university over a month. Students who have to suspend their studies for health reasons are required to go back to their home countries for treatment. The international travel expenses should be covered by the students themselves. With the university’s approval, the scholarship status can be reserved for up to one year and their living allowances will be suspended during their leave. The scholarship status will not be reserved for those who suspend their studies for other reasons.

4) New students will get a one-off settlement subsidy upon their arrival in China.

- CNY 1,000 Yuan for new students who will study in China up to one academic year

- CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China above one academic year

5) Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense in the institution’s hospital or the hospitals entrusted by the institution. The students are required to share a certain percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s regulations.

6) Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided by MOE for the scholarship students in China in case of hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental injuries. The institutions or the entrusted medical assistance agencies provide advancement service for insurance expenses, and claim for compensation with relevant payment receipts from the insurance company according to the stipulated insurance articles. For scholarship student, the individual claim will not be accepted by the insurance company.

7) One-off inter-city travel ticket (each for coming-in and leaving China)

A hard-seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for new scholarship students traveling from the port of entry upon registration to the city where the admitting institution or institution of Chinese language training or college preparatory courses is located; for students traveling from the Chinese language training institution or preparatory education institution to the city where the university for major study is located; and for students traveling from the city where the institution is located to the nearest port for departure upon graduation. Meal and excess of baggage should be self-afforded.

2. Partial Scholarship

One or several items of full scholarship (one-off settlement subsidy and one-off inter-city travel allowance excluded).

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

The applicants must fill in and provide the following documents truly, correctly and completely (in duplicates).

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship （filled in Chinese or English）

Those who are available for online application shall fill in and print the application form after submitting it online.

The CSC Online Application System for Study in China is available on http://laihua.csc.edu.cn .

Those who cannot apply online shall contact the dispatching authorities to get the application form and fill it truly, correctly and completely.

2. Highest diploma (notarized photocopy): University students or applicants employed shall also provide proof of studying or employment on application. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

3. Academic transcripts (notarized photocopy): Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

4. A study or research plan. All applicants are required to submit a study or research plan. It must be in Chinese or in English.

5. Recommendation letters: Applicants for postgraduate studies, or study in China as senior scholars must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors. Applicants who apply in China shall submit the Admission Notice or Invitation Letter issued by the targeted university.

6. Applicants for music studies are requested to submit a CD of the applicants’ own works. Applicants for fine arts programs must submit a CD of the applicants’ own works (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works).

7. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the legal documents of their legal guardians in China.

8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (The original copy should be kept by the applicant. The form printed by Chinese quarantine authority could be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn). The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take medical examination due to the 6-months validity of the medical results.

The above documents should be forwarded to CSC by April 30^th, 2010 via either the Chinese diplomatic mission in the applicant’s home country or the embassy of the applicant’s home country in China. Individual applications are not accepted by CSC. Application documents will not be returned.

SELECTION OF INSTITUTIONS AND SPECIALTIES

Applicants can choose one academic program and three institutions as their preferences from the Chinese HEIs designated by MOE. Please check the Directory of Chinese Higher Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Program. Only the listed Chinese HEIs in the Directory are available to the applicants for their study in China.

APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION

1. CSC will assess all the application documents and CSC reserves the right to make necessary adjustments on the proposed institutions, specialties and duration of study. The qualified applications will be forwarded to institutions for academic caliber and they will forward their nominations to CSC for agreement. The applications will be regarded as invalid and will not be accepted if they fail to meet the enrollment requirements or the application documents are incomplete.

2. If overseas applicants for degree programs with exemption of examinations are academically ineligible to the proposed programs, the institution reserves the right to decide the academic program they could attend or whether to give them conditional offers for their proposed programs. Students who attend Chinese language courses prior to their university study or those attend the college preparatory program must pass the university entrance examinations or other examinations required before they start their major studies. Students attending the college preparatory program, who fail to pass the required examinations within the due period shall complete their study as Chinese language students.

3. Applicants are required to enclose the admission notice from Chinese HEIs, if they have, in the documents submitted to CSC.

4. Scholarship applicants academically accepted by Chinese HEIs will be officially awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship with the approval from CSC.

5. Students are required to sign on their Admission Notice, if they have no objection with the placement, and are not permitted, in principle, to change their specialties, institutions or the duration of study specified in the Admission Notice.

6. CSC will send the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201) to dispatching authorities by July 31^st , 2010, who will forward the documents to the students.

Hormat saya,

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Radyum Ikono
Full-time Undergraduate Student
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
HP: +6593646417
email: rikono@pmail.ntu.edu.sg

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.

2. Total Candidates for Selection: 150 people < Refer to the attachment.2>

※ Only those who hold a citizenship of the countries in the attachment are eligible for the program.

3. Academic Programs

Undergraduate degree courses for four years after successfully completing a one-year Korean Language Training. ※ University transferring is not allowed (e.g. Beginning from the 3rd year is not allowed.)

4. Fields of Study

4-year undergraduate courses which are provided by the universities designated by NIIED

※ Not applicable: International studies where classes are conducted in English, medicine, dentistry, or other fields the study period of which exceeds 4 years (e.g. architecture)

5. Qualifications

Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria:

(1) Must be a citizen of the country to which scholarships are offered, which is also applied to his/her parents.

※ Applicant must not be a holder of Korean citizenship.

(2) Should be under 25 years of age as of April 1, 2010.

(3) Have an adequate health, both physically and mentally.

※ Persons who are pregnant or having severe illness may not apply.

(4) Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of elementary, middle, high school as of April 1, 2010.

※ Exceptional acceptance for a person who will have finished high school as of September 1, 2010 and who will be able to start his/her bachelor’s degree course from March 1,2011 because of his/her excellence in Korean proficiency; in case that the person has level 4 in TOPIK before starting his/her bachelor’s degree course)

(5) Possess above 80% (out of 100%) in a grade point average (G.P.A.) of the whole school years of the high school attended or within top 10% among graduates in the same year.

(6) Not at any time have received a Korean government scholarship for his/her undergraduate study before.

(7) Not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.

(8) Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.

6. Submission of Required Documents

(1) Place of Submission: Korean Embassy (or Consulate) in the country of origin or Korean university that is in charge of recommendation of candidates

(2) Deadline of Submission: The date set by the above institution

(3) Documents to be submitted

① One Completed Application Form (on a prescribed form)

② One NIIED Pledge (on a prescribed form)

③ One Self-introduction Essay (on a prescribed form)

④ One Study Plan (on a prescribed form)

⑤ Two Recommendation Letters (from the applicant's teacher or principal of the school, academic advisor or the relevant chief executive officer of the organization, etc.: on a prescribed form)

⑥ One Personal Medical Assessment (on a prescribed form)

⑦ One Certificate of Health authorized by a doctor (only for candidates who have successfully passed through the selection procedure set by the institution in charge of recommendation of candidates: on a prescribed form)

⑧ One Copy of High School Diploma

⑨ One Copy of High School Grade Transcripts

⑩ One Copy of the Applicant’s Passport

⑪ The Certificates of Citizenship of the Applicant and His/Her Parents such as a birth certificate, copy of passport, etc.

⑫ One Copy of a Certificate of Korean or English Proficiency within 2 years from as of April 1, 2010 (if applicable)

(4) Notes

① Application should be done through ONLY ONE INSTITUTION in charge of recommendation of qualified candidates. Dual application is to be rejected.

② English Name Spelling in the application form MUST be exactly the same as in the passport.

③ Application form and other program materials are to be filled out either in Korean or in English. And all of the materials should be A4 sized; if smaller, attach the material to an additional A 4 sized paper; if bigger, fold it up to be an A 4 sized one.

④ Regarding a high school grade transcript, it should prove that your academic achievement satisfies 5-(5) above; otherwise, you should submit a certificate issued by the high school, which should include either an official seal of the school or a school principal’s signature.

⑤ The documents such as certificates or credentials issued in languages other than Korean or English must include official notarized translation, which is to be put before the original.

⑥ Other documents except the ones written on a form prescribed by NIIED should contain their numbers and names on the top right. (ex.⑧High School Diploma)

⑦ When you submitting the documents to the institution in charge of selection of candidates, the documents should be arranged in the order of the list of the required documents stated above. Each document can be stapled, but all of the documents should be put together using (a) clip(s): do not staple them altogether, or do not put them into a transparent file one by one.

⑧ Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant.

⑨ Incomplete or incorrect documents are subject to rejection by NIIED.

7. Scholarship Payment

(1) Scholarship Period: April 1, 2010 ~ February 28, 2015

(2) Scholarship Benefits

① Airplane ticket or airfare: The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to Korea, and, thereafter, when they leave Korea after completion of their study.

② Monthly Allowance: 800,000 won per month

③ Tuitions: The full tuition is exempted by NIIED and the entrance fee for the first semester by the host university.

④ Settlement Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival

⑤ Repatriation Allowance: 100,000 won upon completion of studies

⑥ Korean Language Training Expenses: The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the language training institution)

⑥ Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance for major accidents and illnesses during their scholarship period.

(3) Notes

① NIIED does not compensate fees for the domestic travel both in the grantee’s country and Korea.

② Airfare for entry into Korea will not be provided to a grantee who already arrived and has been staying in Korea for between the confirmation date of selection of scholarship students and the designated entry due (March 30, 2010).

③ NIIED does not compensate fees for insurance of traveling to and from Korea.

④ The medical fee is to be reimbursed through the insurance company to the grantee after s/he pays first

⑤ Any grantee who gives up his/her study during the scholarship period will not receive airfare and allowance for repatriation except for the cases approved by NIIED such as severance of diplomatic relations, war or other natural disasters.

⑥ Any grantee who quits the program in 3 months after one’s entrance into Korea, should refund all scholarship fees (The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly allowance, Korean language training expenses, etc.).

8. Selection (Application) Procedures

Selection Procedures	Period	Application Procedures (☞ Contact)
NIIED will announce the year 2010 invitation plan	Mid December., 2009	Check the invitation plan - List of the countries where scholarships are available, requirements, application forms, etc. ☞ www.niied.go.kr (NOTICE)
Institutions in charge of recommendation of qualified candidates (hereafter; IRC) will announce their selection plan, which may be different depending on the institutions.	Mid December., 2009	Check IRC’s plan Application deadline, selection procedures set by the relevant IRC, etc. ☞ IRC.
IRC will select candidates	January, 2010	Submit the application documents and then follow the set directions ☞ IRC
IRC will recommend the qualified candidates to NIIED	January 29, 2010
NIIED will announce the successful candidates and send them a package which contains an invitation letter, a guidebook and other important notes	February 25, 2010	Check the list of successful candidates → Apply for a visa for the entry into Korea ☞ www.niied.go.kr (NOTICE) or IRC → Korean Embassy
IRC will notify NIIED of the grantee’ entry itinerary	Early March, 2010	Check the entry itinerary and prepare for the entry into Korea ☞ IRC
Grantees will enter Korea	March 25 ~ 30, 2010	Enter Korea
Grantees will begin to take a Korean language course	April 1, 2010	Begin to take a Korean language course

9. Other Important things

(1) Entry

① Grantees must arrive in Korea by March 30, 2010. In case a grantee does not enter Korea by the date stated above without any special reason, his/her scholarship award will be canceled.

※ Grantees who will have finished high school as of September 1, 2010 and who will be able to start his/her

bachelor’s degree course from March 1,2011 because of his/her excellence in Korean proficiency must

arrive in Korea by August 30, 2010.

② Prior to arrival, grantees should acquire some knowledge about the Korean climate, customs, culture, etc.

☞ Useful Websites

▪ Korean Language Study http://www.kosnet.go.kr

▪ Korean Universities http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr

▪ Korean Culture http://korea.net/

▪ The Korean Embassy abroad http://www.mofat.go.kr

▪ Entry & Residence http://immigration.go.kr.

③ Grantees are required to get a visa before arriving in Korea.

※ Visit the Consular section of the Korean embassy or consulate in your country of residence with the invitation letter from NIIED, after being informed of selection as a grantee.

④ Every grantee should read the「Guidebook for GKS - Undergraduate Students」 thoroughly before coming to Korea and keep it for reference while staying in Korea, which will be distributed prior to arriving in Korea.

⑤ The payment of the monthly allowance for the first month after arrival in Korea may be delayed. Therefore, every grantee is advised to bring extra money to cover the living expenses for the period.

(2) Housing

① Grantees would reside in a university dormitory.

② The dormitory fee will be deducted out of the monthly allowance by the university.

(3) Korean Language Course

① Duration: April 1, 2010 ~ February 28, 2011

② Institution: At an institution designated by NIIED

③ Notes

- In principle, the grantee is not supposed to leave Korea during Korean language training.

- The grantee must not bring his/her family to Korea during the Korean language training period. And in case that s/he wishes to be accompanied by his/her family after completion of the language course, the whole expenses for it should be borne by him/her.

- The grantee should have a certain level of Korean proficiency after completion of Korean language training; otherwise, scholarship may be cancelled.

(4) Undergraduate Degree Program

① Duration: March 1, 2011 ~ February 28, 2015

② Institution

- The grantee selected through the recommendation of a university: At the university which has recommended him/her

- The grantee selected through the recommendation of a Korean embassy: At the university to which s/he is admitted. (S/he may apply for admission to a university s/he would like to enter)

③ Notes

- The grantee should make a preparation of the required documents for application for an admission to a university.

- If the grantee is needed to write a final thesis, it must be written in Korean in principle; if the final theses must be written in another foreign language, s/he should submit its summary in Korean.

(5) Cancellation or temporary suspension of Scholarship

① If a grantee is found engaged in any of the following activities during his/her stay in Korea, his/her scholarship will be suspended and then will be disqualified from a grantee position.

- When any documents of the scholarship application has been found false.

- When the grantee is punished by the university or involved in any form of political activity.

- When the grantee has violated the written pledge which s/he has given to NIIED.

- When the grantee has violated the guidelines and regulations set by NIIED.

- When the grantee has been cautioned more than 2 times due to an unexcused absence or a prolonged absence from the Korean language training or the temporary departure without permission or notification

- When the grantee has not earned at least 2/3 of the registered credit courses of the semester.

- When the grantee has not submitted a request for re-enrollment to the university and not notified NIIED of re-enrollment without any proper reasons within one month after the period of ‘temporary absence from school’ has ended.

- When the grantee has given up one’s studies.

- When they refuse to study at the assigned university after s/he finished his/her Korean language course.

② Temporary suspension of scholarship

- After the grantee begins his/her study at undergraduate course, s/he should obtain a proper approval from the university where s/he studies in order to exit Korea for more than 30 days. Neglecting this rule will cause his/her monthly allowance to be cut for the period of absence exceeding 30 days.

- In special cases(e.g. funeral of his/her parents, his/her wedding, treatment of illness, etc.), the grantee may leave Korea for a maximum of 2 weeks after s/he gets the permission from NIIED; the scholarship for the period is not to be paid

- In case that the grantee does not have a certain level of Korean proficiency after completion of Korean language course.

10. Contact

(1) For application & submission of application documents (Refer to the attachment 4)

• The Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin OR Korean universities

(2) For others except for the above: The National Institute for International Education (NIIED)

• Website: http://www.niied.go.kr

- Korean version: 정부초청외국인장학생 – Q&A (or 공지사항)

- English version: Korean Government Scholarship Program – Q&A (or NOTICE)

• Phone: +82-2-3668-1357

• Fax: +82-2-743-4992

• E-mail Address: gukje@mest.go.kr

Attachment 1. Application Forms

2. List of countries where scholarships are available & Quota of scholarships in each country

3. Fields of Study

4. List of institutions in charge of recommendation of candidates

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Radyum Ikono
Full-time Undergraduate Student
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
HP: +6593646417
email: rikono@pmail.ntu.edu.sg