SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

Asean garduate Student Fellowships
The Asia Research Institute of NUS invites applications from ASEAN citizens
enrolled for a fulltime advanced degree at a university in an ASEAN country
(except Singapore) for consideration as Asian Graduate Student Fellowships
(formerly ASEAN Research Scholars). These fellowships are offered to *current
graduate students doing their Master’s or PhD degrees and working in the
Humanities and Social Sciences on Asian topics*, and will allow the
recipients to be based at NUS for an ‘in residence fellowship’ for a period
of three months.

The aim of the fellowship is to enable scholars to make
full use of the wide range of resources held in the libraries of NUS and the
Institute of Southeast Asian studies. Scholars will be expected to commence
on 1 May 2009, and to make a presentation on their work at the Singapore
Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies at the end of July 2009.

Successful candidates can expect the following benefits:

1) A monthly allowance of SGD$1,750 (inclusive of housing allowance).

2) A one time round trip travel subsidy by the most economical and
direct route on a reimbursement basis upon being accepted for the
fellowship.

3) Access to library aand computer resources on campus.

Applicants are invited to *e-mail/facsimile/mail* their curriculum vitae, a
2-page outline of their research proposal in English (this may be
accompanied by a longer statement in a Southeast Asian language) to the
address below by *15 November 2008*. Arrangements should also be made by
which at least two letters of reference, one of which is from your principal
supervisor, are sent confidentially to the same address by the same
deadline.

The 2-page research proposal must include the following details:

1) Whether the data collection or fieldwork stage of the research has
already been completed;

2) how the fellowship will contribute to the research;

3) the types of sources to be consulted in Singapore;**

4) proposed work plan during the fellowship.**

You can look forward to excellent library and internet computer facilities
at NUS’ main library (http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/), the library at the
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) (
http://www.iseas.edu.sg/library.html) and the Lee Kong Chian Reference
Library at the National Library (http://www.nlb.gov.sg) to facilitate your
research for the dissertation. NUS’ main library has 2 million volumes
covering all topics while ISEAS’ library has 200,000 on Southeast Asian
topics, half of which are in Southeast Asian languages.

Selvi

Asia Research Institute

NUS Bukit Timah Campus

469A Tower Block #10-01

Bukit Timah Road,

Singapore 259770

E-mail : arikk@nus.edu.sg

Fax: 65 67791428

Website: http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/

Fellowships at Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington (USA)

The Woodrow Wilson International Center invites applications for (approximately 20-25) residential fellowships for the year 2009-10, from individuals with outstanding project proposals in a broad range of the social sciences and humanities on national and/or international issues. Topics and scholarship should relate to key public policy challenges or provide the historical and/or cultural framework to illuminate policy issues of contemporary importance.

Deadline: 01 Oct 2008

For more details about the program and how to apply

Please visit:

http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=fellowships.welcome

Thank you

Best Regards,
Falak Mahmood

American Scholarship: 6-Month Fellowship - Washington, D.C. - National Complete Streets Coalition
COMPLETE STREETS FELLOW
The National Complete Streets Coalition is seeking a Complete Streets
Fellow to work with a diverse coalition of prominent national
organizations working for the adoption of complete streets policies across
the country. This is an tremendous opportunity for a recent graduate to
take on significant responsibility while learning about transportation
reform issues and working directly with a variety of well-known leaders
and organizations in the field.

The National Complete Streets Coalition is working for adoption and
implementation of Complete Streets policies at the federal, state, and
local level. Complete streets are designed and operated to enable safe
access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit
riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across
a complete street. Active Coalition members include Smart Growth America,
AARP, the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the American Planning
Association, the League of American Bicyclists, the American Public
Transportation Association, and many others (see the ‘Who We Are’ page).
To find out more about complete streets visit www.completestreets.org. The
Coalition shares office space and is staffed by Smart Growth America.
Responsibilities will include:
* Research and analysis of current and forthcoming complete streets
policies around the country
* Assist with local workshops to help communities across the country
develop and implement complete streets policies
* Research and write fact sheets and other material on the benefits of
complete streets
* Assist in writing editing and disseminating the monthly newsletter
* Development of content and maintenance of the website and web-based
resources
* General administrative tasks including mailing, event planning,
database management, etc.
Requirements: The candidate should have a strong interest in smart growth,
transportation issues, or related areas. Candidates should have at least a
bachelor?s degree and either and educational background or work experience
in urban planning, environmental studies, public policy, or a related
field. This position requires a self-motivated and detail-oriented person
with excellent organizational skills. The candidate should be able to work
independently with minimal supervision. Candidates must have exemplary
research and writing skills, and an ability to synthesize diverse
material. The candidate should be highly computer literate with specific
experience in website maintenance, web research, database management, and
using the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge of InDesign or graphics software, html, css, Joomla! and/or
other open source web interfaces are a definite plus.
Compensation: The Fellowship comes with a stipend of $1,800 per month. He
or she will receive five days of paid sick leave or vacation and will have
paid leave on all federal holidays that occur within their tenure at SGA.
Health benefits will not be offered.
Timeframe: Full-time, forty hours a week for six months. This position
will very likely lead to full-time, permanent employment with the National
Complete Streets Coalition.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume,
short writing sample and 3 references to Stephanie Potts at
info@completestreets.org. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so
it’s best to get your application in early.
Equal Opportunity Employment: SGA is an equal opportunity employer.
People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
National Complete Streets Coalition
1707 L St NW, Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 207-3355
info@completestreets.org
www.completestreets.org

Europe Schoolarship: Internship Position at BSH Indonesia for Indonesian Students in Europe
Bosch &
Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH (www.bsh-group.com) is
currently looking for intern candidates from Indonesia with European educational
background for the period of September 2008 - February 2009.

As a brief
explanation of the project, Bosch & Siemens Hausgeraete
GmbH, in short BSH, is currently conducting a project in Indonesia to introduce
a new technology for cooking which runs on plant oil. This new cooker technology
is called PROTOS (www.plantoilcooker.org).

This project was initiated as part
of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program to help improve the
quality of environment and health in developing countries by using a carbon
neutral fuel for cooking purposes.
A Clean Development Mechanism component is included in this project through the
substitution of kerosene with plant oil.
Our local partners include the
Indonesian Center for Estate Crops Research and Development (under the Ministry
of Agriculture) besides other local potential partners who will look into
100% local production of this product.
Being a part of this project will
enable one to learn from cross cultural partnerships and bottom-of-the-pyramid
mechanisms.
We are looking for students who
have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to the success of this
project.
Requirements:
- Fluent in English (a
must)
- Fluent in Bahasa
Indonesia
- Has an engineering
background
- Able to work
independantly
- Willing to stay in Indonesia
(stationed in Jakarta) for a period of 6 months

The main responsibility would be
to coordinate field tests in different locations in Indonesia (Sumatera, Kalimantan, Energy Self-Sufficient Villages, etc.) and using results of this
field test to improve the product before introducing it to the market. He or she
would also be the main person bridging between the establishment process of the
local production and the engineers in BSH Munich, making this the reason for our
desire to seek for someone who is familiar with both the Indonesia and West
European culture.
Should you be interested,
please send your resume mentioning your educational background and work
experience to this e-mail address.

We look forward to hearing
from you.

To be eligible to apply for the EIPRS, you must:
1. be an overseas student who is eligible to undertake a higher degree by research candidature within UTS’s areas of research strengths, and
2. be able to commence in full time enrolment for the first time in 2009, unless:
- you commenced your HDR during 2008 but, due to the timing of your applications and subsequent enrolment were not able to apply for the 2008 EIPRS, or

- you have terminated any previous HDR enrolment within six months of commencement
3. not hold a research qualification regarded by UTS as equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research by Master degree, not hold a research qualification regarded as equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Master’s degree, and
4. not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the EIPRS, and
5. not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition fee is a component under any scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.
Eligibility for admission
PhD Degree
Applicants shall:
- hold a Bachelor’s degree with First or Second Class Honours, Division 1 or a Master’s Degree by research of the University of Technology, Sydney; or
- possess an equivalent qualification.
In addition, applicants will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of their ability to undertake advanced research appropriate to their PhD program.

Master’s Degree by Research
Applicants shall:
- hold a Bachelor’s Degree of the University of Technology, Sydney; or
- possess an equivalent qualification; or
- submit such other evidence of general and professional qualifications as will satisfy the Academic Board that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies.

English proficiency
Applicants whose formal education was conducted in a language other than English are required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided by the closing dates specified in this information.

Selection criteria
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, research capacity and research potential. The applicant’s intended area of study must be in an area of research concentration of the institution.

Scholarship Application Procedure and Requirements
- You must complete the International Student Postgraduate Application [pdf 74.5kb]. Mark the top of the front page of this form EIPRS Applicant.
- You must also complete the 2009 EIPRS application form[pdf, 46.9kb]

Supporting documents essential for your applications (required for International Student Postgraduate and EIPRS application)

- Research proposal detailing your research objectives, example of your key literature in your area of interest and a broad outline of the sequence and timing of the work that you plan to do;
- Evidence of prior research experience, including work for Bachelor’s Honours or Master theses, consultancies or industry-based research;
- The name of your potential supervisors (or supervisors) at UTS with whom you have discussed your research interest or have agreed to supervise your research project
- Reports from 2 referees, preferably from someone who are familiar with your research interest and who can confirm your capacity to carry out research. Use the the Academic Referee’s Report form (pdf 24kb).
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae including:
Details of any academic prizes gained during your tertiary studies
Details of any work experience (paid or unpaid) relevant to your proposed research project
Details of publication in academic or peer reviewed journals, published books or chapters of books
Details of patents achieved or any other output, for example, exhibited works (if applicable)

All supporting documents must be properly certified, these include:
- English proficiency test results
- Copies of degree(s) awarded and full academic transcript(s) showing the subjects studied, the marks obtained and an explanation of the grading system must be provided
- For documents not in English, the original language documents and an official translation must also be certified

Photocopies that are not certified will not be accepted.
Documents certified by a Justice of Peace will not be accepted.

Closing Date
1 September, 2008 at 5.00pm.
All application requirements must be received by the closing date.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Late applications will not be considered
- Faxed applications will not be considered
It is in your interest to apply as early as possible

If you apply early and you are missing any documents you will be notified of this by UTS International and will have still have adequate time to supply the required documents before the deadline of the EIPRS application.
Applications must arrive at the address nominated on the application form by the due time on the due date. Merely posting the application by the due date is not acceptable.

Acknowledgement of receipt of EIPRS applicaton
An email acknowledgement of receipt of your EIPRS application will be sent to you when received by UTS international.

Notification of the outcome
Eligible applicants will receive email notification of the outcome of their EIPRS in late November 2008.