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The Singapore Government awards the scholarship to Government-endorsed students from the other member countries of the ASEAN. Each Scholarship is for a full-time undergraduate degree course at the Nanyang Technological University, the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Management University. All disciplines except for Medicine and Dentistry are open to Scholars. The duration of each scholarships is for three or four years, depending on the discipline.

The award based on academic merit and places will allocated by open competition. If necessary, a one-year bridging or foundation programme, in addition to the undergraduate studies, will be provided.

To be eligible, a candidate must:

* Be a citizen in an ASEAN country (Except Singapore)
* Possess excellent academic records; and
* Have a good command of English

Candidates must meet the entry requirements for Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, and Singapore Management University. A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without prior approval of the Singapore Government. The Scholars are also expected to return to their countries upon graduation to contribute to the development of their countries.

The scholarship will cover tuition fees for the duration of the award, a living allowance of S$4,300 per annum, an accommodation allowance based on the different room rates at each university and one return economy class air ticket passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies.

Applications must be endorsed and submitted by the Indonesian Department of National Education (Bureau of Planning and Foreign Cooperation) at Building C, 6th Floor, Jl. Jend.Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta Pusat. Candidates are required to produce the following :

1. Certificate, endorsement by the former school, for graduated applicants;
2. Recommendation from the school principal, for applicants who are still in Grade 3 at SMU.

For more information on the Singapore Scholarships, Please contact Embassy in Jakarta:
Tel: 021-520 1489 / 5296 1433
Website: www.mfa.gov.sg/scp or write to:
The Singapore Scholarship
Technical Cooperation Directorate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin, Singapore 248163
Tel: (65) 6379 8000
Fax: (65) 6479 3357
E-Mail: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg
Deadline: 22nd December 2008

Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:

* Undergraduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
* leadership qualities
* a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures a
* demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
* a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program
* a minimum TOEFL score of 550

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.

Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

* Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
* Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report.
* One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
* Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
* Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.
DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is May 31, 2009.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.

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Further information can be obtained at:
http://www.aminef.or.id/fulbright.php?site=fulbright&m=ip-pro-ma-fulbrightma

Norway PhD Research Fellow in Mobile Communication Systems, the University of Agder

PhD Research Fellow in Mobile Communication Systems, the University of Agder, Norway

Research Fellow in Mobile Communication Systems at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science

Ref. 128/08

The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time fixed-term appointment for a period of three years as Research Fellow in Mobile Radio Communications at the Faculty of Engineering and Science. The position is currently located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date is negotiable.

The Faculty of Engineering and Science offers a PhD programme in Mobile Communication Systems and a Master’s programme in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The faculty has 30 academic staff within the field of ICT and an extensive network of Norwegian and international partner universities. The faculty, with its regional industrial partners, constitutes one of the largest R&D environments within the field of mobile communications in Norway.

The position belongs to the research project “Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Systems” funded by the Competence Development Fund of Southern Norway (CDFSN). Within this project, the Research Fellow will work on a sub-project on V2V communications using multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) techniques.

The sub-project covers the following research topics:

* Modelling, analysis and simulation of wideband V2V MIMO channels
* Development of V2V MIMO channel models under realistic propagation conditions
* Development of V2V MIMO communication systems using space-time coding schemes and (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing) OFDM techniques
* Performance analysis of V2V MIMO communication systems under realistic propagation conditions.

Emphasis will be given to the applicant’s qualifications in the following fields:

* Strong background in mathematics and practical experience in linear algebra, matrix analysis, stochastic processes and signal theory
* Practical experience in programming
* Experience in use of mathematical and numerical tools such as MATLAB
* Basic knowledge of mobile radio communications.

Good teamwork skills and personal suitability for the position will be emphasised. The applicant will be expected to cooperate with researchers in neighbouring fields of research.

The successful applicant will have a Master’s degree in information and communication technology and must meet the entry requirements for the PhD Programme in Mobile Communication Systems at the University of Agder. The Research Fellow must be admitted to the PhD programme in within three months of appointment. A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

The position is available for a period of three years. A more detailed description of the field of work and terms and conditions of the position will be agreed with the Faculty upon appointment. The Research Fellow is expected to complete a doctoral dissertation within the period of employment.

There may be opportunities for the Research Fellow to conduct research at external institutions or partner universities in Norway or abroad during the period of employment.

The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the Civil Service.

Women are especially encouraged to apply.

The Civil Service is committed to reflecting the diversity of society in its work force. It is therefore a goal of personnel policy in the Civil Service to achieve balanced gender representation, include different age groups and recruit civil servants from immigrant backgrounds. Persons from immigrant backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply for the position.

Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

The position is renumerated within the State salary scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017, salary grade 45 (NOK 353 200). A compulsory pension contribution will be deducted and paid to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund according to current statutory provisions.

The application should include a short description of the applicant’s background and fields of interest and how these are relevant for the project.

The following documentation should be submitted in three hard copies:

* Certified copies of diplomas and references
* List of academic publications/R&D projects and copies of articles/reports
* Master’s thesis

The applicants are fully responsible for submitting complete documentation in a sufficient number of copies.

Applicants are asked to submit their application and CV online. Please use the link “Send application”. Alternatively, the application and CV can be sent to: University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science, attn. Adviser Anne Lise de Lange, Service box 509, 4898 Grimstad, Norway, quoting “ref. nr. 128/08”

Closing date for applications: 31.12.2008

For further information, please contact Prof. Matthias Pätzold, phone: (+47) 3725 3283, ?e-mail: Matthias.Paetzold[ at ]uia.no, web page: www.uia.no/mcg or Head of Department, Prof. Andreas Prinz, phone: (+47) 3725 3220, e-mail: Andreas.Prinz[ at ]uia.no, web page: http://www.uia.no/stilling

Information on admission and entry requirements for the PhD programme Mobile Communication Systems is available at this page.

In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence.

PhD Studentship

"Design and Mission Analysis of Femtosatellites"

Space Advanced Research Team, Department of Aerospace Engineering

The Space Advanced Research Team at the University of Glasgow is currently seeking a PhD student to investigate the "Design and Mission Analysis of Femtosatellites"

The project consists of the design and development of femto-satellites with a volume of 1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm and a weight of approximately 10 grams. These very tiny satellites are expected to be mainly made of stacked silicon microchips. Some microchips will be responsible for very specific tasks necessary for the survival of the mission (for example, communication, attitude control, etc.), whereas other microchips will form the scientific payload (for example, embedded microcameras, radiation detectors, etc.) These femto-satellites have the potential to drastically lower the costs of space missions and increase the frequency of the launches. Furthermore, the possibility of having a huge number of femto-satellites (more than 1,000) at a reasonable manufacturing price (less than £200 each) will increase the overall mission reliability (losing some of them will not jeopardize the overall mission objectives). It will also allow the conception of new mission scenarios and the assembly of large structures in space consisting of thousands of small elements (for example, interferometric antenna arrays, synthetic aperture radars, etc.) The doctoral student selected for this project will have to take into account not only the design trade-offs of present microelectronic technology, but also the mission design and analysis trade-offs applicable to space applications. In this process, it is expected that the doctoral student will be able to produce some advances in the state-of-the- art of this interdisciplinary field of research since the present design rules of small satellites cannot be directly applied to the design and development of femto-satellites due to the severe constraints in size and power consumption.

The PhD candidate for this post will hold an upper 1st class degree in either aerospace engineering or electrical & electronics engineering. The successful applicant will have good analytical and modelling skills, and good knowledge of microprocessors and/or space mission analysis and design. Enthusiasm and determination in exploring original ideas as well as good team spirit are desirable qualities of the successful candidate. A very good spoken and written English is essential.

Each Scholarship will run for 4 years, cover all tuition fees (EU or overseas) and provide the successful student with a stipend at the Research Council recommended rates (£12,940 for 2008/09). On top of this the project benefits from £5,300 per year research costs.

The project will start between January 2009 and April 2009.

In the first instance the documentation submitted by the applicant will include a cover letter detailing why you wish to be considered for the post and how your skills fit the proposed research, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and the name and address of two referees willing to submit a confidential reference.

Informal enquiries and applications should be sent to Dr Gianmarco Radice, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK. Tel: +44-(0)141-3304068. Email: gradice@aero. gla.ac.uk

Note that unsuccessful but nevertheless outstanding candidates may be considered for other scholarships with a start date of October 2009.

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It is open at the Università degli Studi di Verona the public
competition, for qualifications and/or exams, for the admission to the
Graduate Schools and Doctoral Programs, Year 2009.
Doctoral Program
APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGIES (scholarship: 1)
ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (scholarship: 2)
SCIENCE OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND HUMAN MOVEMENT (scholarship: 1)
ITALIAN AND EUROPEAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (scholarship: 3)