New Structured PhD in Software Engineering 12 Scholarships available.

Are you interested in:
A leading-edge curriculum drawn from four of Ireland`s leading universities.Access to a critical mass of world-class software researchers who form an expert advisory board for each student generous PhD studentships covering stipend, equipment and fees–awarded on a competitive basis ability to leverage your research collaborations with leading research institutions and industry worldwide. If so, this course is for you.
The Lero Graduate School in Software Engineering (LGSSE), the main education initiative of Lero-the Irish Software Engineering Research Centre, offers a four-year PhD program provided jointly by the four leading Irish Universities involved in Lero (Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and University of Limerick).

The LGSSE program cycle begins in September 2008. The first year includes taught modules in research theory and practice, as well as technical software engineering modules. Also during the first year the candidate will prepare a research proposal that will be the basis for a three-year individual research project. In this way LGSSE combines the best features of the European and USA models of PhD education.

Visit our website at: www.lgsse.ie

Entry requirements (one of the following):

• At least a 2.1 honours (or equivalent) computer/engineering-related bachelors degree,
• At least a 2.1 honours (or equivalent) bachelor`s degree in a non-computing (preferably a numerate) related subject, together with at least five years of software-related work experience,
• A computer/engineerin g-related masters degree,
• A master`s degree in another domain, together with at least five years of software-related work experience.

For further information please contact:
Professor Brian Fitzgerald
Program Director
Tel: +353-61-202720
Email: lgsse@lero.ie

Ms Patsy Feighery
Program Administrator
Tel : +353-61-233782

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/QN007/New_Structured_PhD_in_Software_ Engineering/

Subjects: Arts and Humanities | Social Sciences School of Humanities and Social Sciences 11 MPhil/PhD Studentships

Join our internationally recognised research community and benefit from cutting edge research facilities and great funding opportunities. We are currently offering 11 MPhil/PhD studentships worth £40,200 over three years across our humanities and social sciences disciplines.

• Available to students enrolled on our programmes beginning in 2008/09, the awards cover: Direct payment of tuition fees (at the standard UK/EU rate–International students will have to the pay the difference between UK and International fees)

• Maintenance allowance for accommodation and living expenses

• Payment for limited teaching and other duties carried out by the student for their department

The awards will be made across our Humanities and Social Sciences Departments as follows:

• 4 awards in History or Classics and/or Ancient History

• 3 awards in Politics and International Relations

• 1 award in Arab and Islamic Studies

• 3 awards in Sociology, Philosophy, Theology (including the Centre for Genomics in Society)

Studentships are awarded on academic merit and are open to applicants from the UK/EU and overseas. To be eligible you must have received an offer from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences for full-time study for MPhil/PhD by 13 June 2008.

If you`re an exceptional researcher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a faculty with RAE 5 for all disciplines, £6 million in research grants, good postgraduate facilities and high student satisfaction, contact us.

Tel: +44 (0)1392 264019;
s.ghosh@exeter.ac.uk.

See more at www.huss.ex.ac.uk

Funding information
Value: £40,200

Number of awards per year: 11

Funding applies to: Open to applicants from a range of countries

Contacts and how to apply Academic contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1392 264019;
s.ghosh@exeter. ac.uk.
See more at www.huss.ex. ac.uk

Application deadline: 13 June 2008

Sustainable Elastomers & Thermoplastics by Short-Cut Fiber Reinforcement

The University of Twente is an entrepreneurial research university. It was founded in 1961 and offers education and research in areas ranging from public policy studies and applied physics to biomedical technology. The University has approximately 2700 employees and 8000 MSc and BSc students and is the Netherlands` only campus university.

The chair of Surface Technology and Tribology within the department of Engineering Technology has a job opening for a PhD-student on the project “Sustainable Elastomers and Thermoplastics by Short-Cut Fiber Reinforcement”.

Relatively new short-cut aramid-fiber/elastomer composites show considerably improved tribological properties, in particular cut, ship and chunk resistance in truck tire treads. In addition, the hysteretic properties of aramid-fiber reinforced rubber are greatly reduced, which can immediately be translated in lower rolling resistance of tires and energy or fuel savings of cars equipped with short-cut fiber reinforced tires. Short-cut fiber reinforced tires are therefore very interesting as valuable contributions to a sustainable world.

Important prerequisites for the improvement in properties of the polymers with the aramid fibers are a strong adhesion between fiber and polymeric substrate, respectively a favorable fiber orientation must be established during processing, in order to prevent anisotropy in friction and wear properties. Unfortunately, there are no general controls and experiences available how short-cut fiber reinforced polymers of all sorts need to be designed with respect to their tribological properties for specific applications.

Aim of the project is to develop scientific understanding and generic models for further development of improved short-cut fiber reinforced polymers, thermoplastic and elastomeric. Reliable tribology test methods, against different materials (e.g. metals and asphalt) will be used in combination with state-of-the- art analytical characterization techniques like SEM, TEM and surface analysis. Experimental investigations will be carried out in parallel with the development of models to describe tribological properties, such as friction and wear, on a micro scale, again in relation to the fiber-matrix adhesion and mean fiber orientation.

This PhD opportunity will suit a person with a degree in physical sciences (physics, engineering, materials science, etc.).

You will be based at the Laboratory for Surface Technology and Tribology of the University of Twente and be joining an innovative and diverse group working on Tribology, Surface Technology and Materials.

For more information on the research group visit www.tr.ctw.utwente.nl

More information on this PhD studentship can be obtained from Prof. D.J. Schipper: d.j.schipper@utwente.nl

Please send your application, with Curriculum Vitae, by email to d.j.schipper@utwente.nl.

Research Scholarships in Media and Communication, Arts and Cultural Criticism University of Westminster£12,000 p.a. tax-free stipend (plus tuition fee waiver)

 

Fixed-term (renewable for 3 years subject to satisfactory progress)

The Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) based in the School of Media, Arts and Design at the University of Westminster is one of the UK`s leading research centres (RAE 5, 1992, 1996, 2001) and has an international reputation in media policy and economics, media history and media audiences. The Institute hosts the University`s China Media Centre and Arab Media Centre. It is developing work in media audiences and identities and Indian and African media. We currently have an opportunity for two students to undertake an MPhil/PhD in media and communication.

The Centre for Research and Education in Arts and Media (CREAM) is a leading centre for research across the disciplines of ceramics and visual arts, photography, film and digital media. Its researchers and practitioners are internationally recognised for their work in ceramic history and installation, art criticism, sculptural and architectural installation, photographic history, theory and practice, documentary and experimental film and new media arts. The CREAM doctoral programme is at the cutting edge of theory and practice based research and is a major centre for PhD by practice in the still and moving image area. We currently have an opportunity for two students to undertake an MPhil/PhD in arts, media and cultural criticism (written or practice based).
In recognition of the scholarship you will also be required to undertake teaching or research assistant duties not exceeding 6 hours per week. To be eligible to apply you will need to hold an Upper Second Class Honours first degree in a relevant subject and a Master`s degree, or equivalent postgraduate standing.

Prospective students wishing to discuss an application informally may contact :

• Dr Roza Tsagarousianou for the CAMRI Scholarships (tsagarr@wmin.ac.uk) or
• Dr Joram ten Brink (tenbrij@wmin.ac.uk) for the CREAM Scholarships.

To receive a University application pack and further details of the scholarships, please contact :

• Erica Spindler (e.spindler@wmin. ac.uk)

You should specify that you wish to apply for the CAMRI or CREAM Scholarship.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 1 May 2008.

Interviews will to be held in May and the successful candidates will be required to attend enrolment/induction in September 2008. The scholarships will commence in October 2008.

http://www.wmin.ac.uk/mad/page-733

Prasetiya Mulya Business School awards up to four scholarships for full-time Magister Manajemen (MM) students each year.

Subject Areas and Type of Scholars:Open to highly talented and qualified potential leaders from financially disadvantaged family. Preference is given to any students who possess the necessary aptitude, personal qualities and interest in management.

 

Details of the Award:

Four scholarships are available each year paying tuition fee, books and living allowance within the maximum tenure of 20 months.
Program Admission:Application for the scholarship will be open each year. The full-time MM Prasetiya Mulya program runs two intakes each year. The admission process begins three to four months before the program intake. The matriculation program starts in early March or July. Applicants must complete both MM Prasetiya Mulya Application Form and Prasetiya Mulya Future Leaders Scholarship Application Form.

 

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Indonesian citizen who can demonstrate leadership potential and interest in and commitment to community and national development.
2. Hold a Bachelor`s degree in any discipline from any legally accredited Indonesian or overseas institution. For overseas graduates, valid proof of full scholarship is required. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 (on a 4.00 scale) is required.
3. Applicant must be under 30 years of age when lodging the application.
4. Preferably having a minimum of two-year full time professional work experience after the completion of their undergraduate degree when lodging the application.
5. Pass Prasetiya Mulya screening process.
6. Preferably having: International or Institutional TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based).
7. Not currently enrolled in graduate or post-graduate program or school, or has already obtained a Master`s degree or equivalent.
8. Not in receipt of other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
9. Demonstrate they are from financially disadvantaged family and that without the scholarship s/he will not be able to study for our graduate (MM) program.

Enquiries and Contact Information:Marketing & Admission Prasetiya Mulya Business School
Jl. R.A. Kartini, (Tol TB Simatupang) Cilandak Barat, Jakarta 12430
Phone: (021) 751-1126 ext.1005 (Rini), 1119 (Lina) Fax: (021) 750-0462
Email: futureleaders@ pmbs.ac.id
Website: www.pmbs.ac.id

 

Prasetiya Mulya Business School is a member of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International and The Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS).