SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

Dolphin Research - Summer Courses

Please see the announcement below. There are still places available.
Please note: further information can be viewed and printed out from the
following website: www.thebdri. com
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute - BDRI - offers comprehensive and
intensive Bottlenose Dolphin Research Courses (BDRC) during the 2008 Summer
Season for motivated individuals, who are seeking thorough traning in
approaches to the study of free ranging wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops
truncatus).

We invite you to join our ongoing study of the behaviour, habitat use and
social lives of these amazing dolphins on the Emerald Coast, Sardinia Island
(Italy). These intensive educational courses provide experience in
specialized non-invasive research techniques, consisting of field sessions
and lectures. The courses will last 6 or 13 days, and - weather permitting -
we will be out on the water at least during 4 or 8 of these days
respectively.

Although our project focuses primarily on bottlenose dolphins, you will also
experience the complex Mediterranean coastal ecosystem in which we live and
work. BDRI field courses provide invaluable exposure to boat based field
work, marine mamals research, intensive training and mentoring in marine
ecology, and encouragement to work hard, have fun, and learn from the
dolphins and each other. Learning, at its best, should be an active process,
one in which the students are challenged on a daily basis with
responsibilities that play a large part in the outcome of the research
projects.
Working with us and our staff, you will rotate between tasks on land and
sea. Onboard our research vessels you will work together with our team in
search of cetaceans. To refine details of bottlenose dolphin population
biology and responses to human activities at sea, we will take
identification photos, observe behaviour, monitor vocalizations using a
hydrophone, etc.
Research courses can be used for academic or vocational purposes, but
students are solely responsible for making all arrangements for receiving
relevant credit(s) as a result of completing the training course.
BDRI’s courses give an insight into the workings of a research team, and
provide experience in a wide range of areas including scientific data
collection, analysis and presentation; giving public talks and much more. To
be successful participants in this project,students should have open minds,
flexibility in changing situations, and a desire to help and to learn.
All classes will be in a form of both (a) lectures that will lead to more
“informal” discussion, hopefully ending with a constructive brainstorming on
the specific topic, as well as (b) instructions with handon practical
component, especially when it involves field techniques.
Course 1. Bottlenose dolphin: Field methods in the wild

(1st Team: 9 June; 2nd Team: 28 July; 3rd team: 8 September)
Course 2. Study of bottlenose dolphin behaviour

(1st Team: 2 June; 2nd Team: 14 July; 3rd team: 22 September)
Course 3. Bottlenose dolphins Photo-identificatio n & Social structure
course

(1st Team: 16 June; 3rd team: 7 July; 4th Team: 11 August; 5th Team: 1st
September)
Course 4. Bioacoustics of bottlenose dolphins in the wild

(1st Team: 30 June; 2nd Team: 4 August; 3rd team: 1 September)
Further information, fees and how to apply can be found on our website
(www.thebdri. com) or by e-mail at info@thebdri. com

Recent selected scientific publications by BDRI:
1. Díaz López B. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture and bottlenose
dolphins social structure. Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology 62(6):
887-894.

2. Díaz López B., Bunke, M. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture off
Sardinia Island (Italy): ecosystem effects evaluated through a trophic
mass-balance model. Ecological Modelling 212: 292-303.

3. Díaz López, B., Shirai, J.A.; Bilbao Prieto, A. & Méndez Fernández, P.,
In press. Diving activity of a solitary wild free ranging bottlenose dolphin
(Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Marine Biological Association U.K.

4. Bunke, M., Díaz López, B., Shirai, J.A.B., 2008. The role of bottlenose
dolphins in a coastal ecosystem assessed using mass-balanced models. 22nd
Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmond aan Zee, The
Netherlands, 10-12 March 2008

5.Environmental & anthropogenic variables influencing bottlenose dolphin
presence in a marine fin fish farm. 22nd Annual Conference of the European
Cetacean Society, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, 10-12 March 2008

6.Troncone, R., Díaz López, B., Shirai, J.A.B., 2008. Trial of acoustics
deterrents for prevention of bottlenose dolphin depredation on gillnets.
22nd Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmond aan Zee, The
Netherlands, 10-12 March 2008

7. Díaz López B. and Shirai, J.A., 2007. “Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops
truncatus) presence and incidental capture in a marine fish farm on the
noth-eastern coast of Sardinia (Italy)” Journal of Marine Biological
Association U.K, 87, 113-117.

8. Díaz López, B. and Shirai, J.A., 2007. “Human activities and bottlenose
dolphin’s social structure”. Oral communication presented at the 21st Annual
Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007.

9. Underhill, K., Díaz López, B., and Shirai, J.A., 2007.”Boat traffic
effects on the diving behaviour of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
in Sardinia, Italy”. Poster presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the
European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007.

10. Díaz López, B., 2006. “Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Predation
on a Marine Fin Fish Farm: Some Underwater Observations” . Aquatic Mammals
32(3): 305 - 310 pp.

11. Díaz López, B. & Bernal Shirai, J.A., 2006. “Estudio multiescalar de la
influencia de la acuicultura en la presencia de delfines mulares Tursiops
truncatus (Montagu 1821)”. CIVA, 2006: 282 - 290pp.

12. Díaz López, B., 2006. “Interactions between Mediterranean bottlenose
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and gillnets off Sardinia”. ICES Journal of
Marine Science 63: 944-951 pp.

13. Díaz López, B. & Bernal Shirai, J.A., 2006. “Diurnal & Nocturnal
behaviour of bottlenose dolphin groups with emphasis on foraging activity on
the northeastern coast of Sardinia (Italy)”. 20th Annual Conference of the
European Cetacean Society 2006 - Gdynia, Polonia.

14. Bernal Shirai, J. A., Díaz López, B., Méndez Fernández, P., Bilbao
Prieto, A. & Díaz da Silva, J.I., 2006. “Analysis of diving behaviour of a
solitary male bottlenose dolphin in the inshore waters of Galicia (Spain)”
20th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society 2006 - Gdynia,
Polonia.

Bruno Diaz Lopez
Research Biologist / Marine Zoologist
Chief Researcher
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI
V.Diaz Nº4 07020 Golfo Aranci (SS) Italy
http://www.thebdri. com
info@thebdri. com
Tel: + (39) 346 081 5414

5 PhD Studentships
Wolfson Centre For Materials Processing

Applications are now invited from suitable candidates for five PhD
positions in the fields of either phosphor research or polymer
processing to start as soon as possible. You will have at least a 2.1
class degree (or equivalent) in materials science, engineering, physics
or chemistry.

You should send a curriculum vitae, together with names and addresses
of two referees (at least one academic) to Professors J Silver and R
Withnall
(e-mail: jack.silver@brunel.ac.uk or Robert.withnall@brunel.ac.uk ) by
13 June 2008.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/DF442/5_PhD_Studentships

Within the Research Group ¡Inorganic and Physical Chemistry¢ of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) available:

PhD Studentship Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (2 x 2 years)
(mandate SBG/2008/001)

Job description
This PhD research is situated in the frame of a collaboration between the Institute of Materials research and the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC). Within the group of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry and in a highly interdisciplinary context (chemistry / materials physics / electronics), research will be performed towards the development and the introduction of new metal oxide materials for micro/nano-electronic devices of future technology generations, aiming to meet the ever increasing demand of miniaturisation. The PhD project will focus on the study and optimisation of wet-chemical synthesis routes for innovative high-K dielectric metal oxides and the characterisation of their ultrathin layers in view of finding suitable next generation dielectrics for logic and DRAM devices. The research will be carried out in close collaboration with IMEC and with other disciplines within the institute for Materials Research.

Profile and diploma
Candidates are able to work independently and to conduct their research in an interdisciplinary context. A strong interest in inorganic and physical chemistry, materials science and thermodynamics as well as in the synthesis and characterisation of materials with applications in electronics is encouraged. The candidates should have an adequate basic-knowledge of chemistry and materials science and should therefore have a diploma of: Master in (applied) Chemistry or (applied) Physics, Bio engineer, Master in Industrial Sciences, Civil Engineer or equivalent diploma.

Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* Prof. dr. M. Van Bael, +32-(0)11-26 83 82, marlies.vanbael@uhasselt.be
* Prof. dr. J. Mullens, +32-(0)11-26 83 08, jules.mullens@uhasselt.be

* 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 Friday, June 6th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

PT Bank Lippo Tbk (“LB”), a major investee company of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia, believes in developing the human capital in the Republic of Indonesia. In this regard, LB is pleased to offer scholarships and financial assistance to deserving Indonesian students who intend to pursue their tertiary education at selected university in Indonesia.

Therefore, LB is inviting applications from high school graduates who would like to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree program majoring in Commerce, Finance, Economic, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and Law.

The scholarship grant will be based on the merits of the applicant, including academic grades and school extra-curricular activities. However, to provide opportunities to those who would otherwise have difficulties in financing their tertiary education, special consideration will be given to applications from students that come from a financially disadvantaged family.

I. REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants to LB Scholarship must meet the following minimum requirements:
(i) Must be an Indonesian citizen;
(ii) Must complete the application form;
(iii) Grade Point Average for the National Examination Result and Average Point for High School Examination Result must be 8.00 or higher;
(iv) Must be able to demonstrate that they are from financially disadvantaged family by showing an official letter of poverty from the local authority and home electricity bill;
(v) Not presently receiving any other equivalent scholarship or award;
(vi) English proficiency;
(vii) Must comply with all rules and regulations imposed by LB in relation to the scholarship program;
(viii) Accepted applicants must be willing to participate in any LB programs and activities such as internship program at LB or any of its affiliated companies;
(ix) Scholarship recipients are prohibited from holding a job throughout the period of study.
(x) Must complete all documents as listed in the Further Requirements & Conditions. (download details)

II. COVERAGE OF SCHOLARSHIP:
The scholarship shall cover the following:
(i) Registration fees at the university at which the scholarship recipient is enrolled;
(ii) Tuition fee for the duration of study, not exceeding 4 (four) years or 8 (eight) academic semesters or less depending on the program selected. LB is not obligated to provide any further funding or other assistance should the scholarship recipient does not finish the course of study within the given time frame;
(iii) Living allowance to cover living expenses throughout the period of study;
(iv) Book allowance required for study;
(v) Internet allowance to access internet for study purpose;
(vi) A personal computer;
(vii) Research allowance required for final-year research study.

III. DISBURSEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS:
Scholarship funds shall be disbursed in the following arrangement:
(i) Tuition fee shall be paid directly to the respective university;
(ii) Others shall be disbursed directly to the scholarship recipient.

The disbursement of such scholarship funds shall be subject to the scholarship recipient being able to:
(i) maintain a satisfactory academic standing; and
(ii) fulfill all of required duties and responsibilities.

IV. LEAVE FROM SCHOOL
Save for the school holidays, scholarship recipients shall not take a break from any educational activities without obtaining prior written approval from LB.

V. PENALTIES
(i) In the event that any of scholarship recipients decides to resign from the scholarship program, such scholarship recipient shall reimburse all of the funds spent and return all facilities provided during his/her participation to LB’s scholarship program, including but not limited to the personal computer;
(ii) Any violation for duties, responsibilities and any other requirements imposed by LB will be subject to a penalty to be determined by LB and/or termination of scholarship funding.

VI. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Throughout the period of study, the scholarship recipient must:
(i) be willing to comply with all rules and regulations established by LB as well as the university;
(ii) be willing to attend and participate in all LB scholarship gathering or activities;
(iii) participate in LB’s human capital development programs; and
(iv) report on the academic and non-academic progress to LB on a quarterly basis.

After graduation, the scholarship recipient shall join the LB Alumni Association and actively participate in its program and activities.

VII. TERMINATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship program shall be terminated on the occurrence of one of the following:
(i) the scholarship recipient has completed the course of study;
(ii) the scholarship recipient withdraws or is not able to continue studying in the respective university;
(iii) the scholarship recipient violates or fails to fulfill any of the duties, responsibilities and requirements;
(iv) the scholarship recipient is unsuccessful to meet the required level of academic performance;
(v) the scholarship recipient is proven to have provided incorrect or misleading information in the application form or its supporting documents; or
(vi) the scholarship recipient is involved in any illegal activities.

VIII. WORK OBLIGATION
(i) During the period of study, scholarship recipient must be willing to participate in the internship program at LB.
(ii) Upon completion of undergraduate program, scholarship recipients are obliged to work for LB and/or its affiliations for a period of 4 consecutive years subject to job’s availability at LB and/or its affiliations.

IX. APPLICATIONS
Application form can be obtained directly from LB Head Office (Corporate Secretary Group) at Menara Asia 15th Floor, Jl. Boulevard Diponegoro Kav.101, Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang or downloaded by clicking on here.

X. GENERAL PROCEDURES
Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return the application form together with the required supporting documents no later than June 27, 2008 at LB Head Office:

PT Bank Lippo Tbk
Head Office
Menara Asia 15th Floor
Jalan Raya Diponegoro 101
Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang 15810
Indonesia.
Attention: Corporate Secretary

XI. FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information about LB Scholarship please feel free to contact us at 021-5460555 Ext. 65067/59016. LB will only consider completed application that fulfilled all requirements and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process. LB will not return any application documents submitted to LB.

The decision to award the scholarship is subject to the sole discretion of LB and can not be appealed for reconsideration. LB reserves the right to change or cancel any of the aforementioned features or requirements of the LB Scholarship without prior notice and/or explanation. LB will only announce successful applicants in LB website.

EMTTLF - European Master’s in Transnational Trade Law Finance

Title of the Master Course:
EMTTLF - European Master’s in Transnational Trade Law Finance

Duration: 2 years

Course description:
The course in Transnational Law and Finance contains 120 ECTS credits
that the students will
follow in two academic years and in three of the four participating
institutions.

The Programme offers one year of core courses, which provide the
fundamental competencies
at an advanced level, needed to be able to confront trans-national
trade cases. The itinerary is
built in a complementary manner starting with the university of
Deusto that will focus on the
European set up, and moving forward to a more comparative and
worldwide approach in the
case of Tilburg.
1st Component. (Deusto)
In relation to methodology this semester sets the bases of problem
solving and analytical
thinking at an advanced level counting on the cooperation and
relevant case studies  offered by
representatives of International Organizations dealing with
experience in the field of
international transactions.
In relation to the contents developed, the Master begins offering a
view of the main
achievements of those Organizations as well as an analysis of the
main European Union
Instruments in Private International Law relevant for Trans-national
Trade.
2nd component. (Tilburg)
During this period, the students move from the European level to the
International context. The
international and comparative focus prepares them for working in
international and emerging
markets. Also they begin having an option that prepares them to
choose the specialization in
the coming year.

For the second year three specialization areas offered: Law and
Finances in the Institute of Law
and Finance in Frankfurt University and European Business Law and
Industrial and Intellectual
Property in the Robert Schumann Strasbourg University.

The Programme presents therefore two important elements:
The core courses that must be followed by all the students. This part
of the Master offers every
European or non-European student the necessary tools for the analysis
of Trans-national trade
operations.

The specialization in which the students can choose and the
professional or research path.
The course also offers linguistic and thematic preparatory courses.
3rd Component: Specializations.
The third component gives the students the possibility of deepening
their knowledge in three
different fields of study, European Business Law; Finance, and
Industrial and Intellectual
Property.

The students, that will be able to choose between the professional
and research path, will be
divided in three groups that will follow 60 ECTS either in Frankfurt
or in Strasburg.
4th Component: Research/internship

The forth semester includes the forth component of the Programme:
Research/internship
According to prior experience and future professional paths, master
students will be able to
choose the balance between two elements.

The research component aims at professionals able to:
·Elaborate innovative solutions to the problems.
·Approach reality with creative thinking
·Analyse data and asses results

Website:
http://www.transnational.deusto.es/EMTTL

Partners:
University of Deusto, Spain (Co-ordinating institution)
Robert Schumann University - Strasbourg III, France
Tilburg University, the Netherlands
Institute for Law and Finance, Germany

Contact:
Maria Pilar Canedo Arrillaga
University of Deusto
Avenida de las Universidades, 24
ES-48007 Bilbao, SPAIN