Saturday, May 14, 2016

Engineering Scholarships for Student of Developing Countries, at University of Pavia, Italy



Fund for Cooperation and Knowledge

Fund for Cooperation and Knowledge - VII edition - academic year 2016-2017
The new call in online!

The Fund is intended to provide scholarships to students from Developing Countries, who wish to study one year at the University of Pavia, and to UNIPV students who would like to spend some months in a Developing Country for studying, researching and/or training. The Fund and the selection of the students are managed by a Committee composed by students, professors and officers of the University of Pavia.
The Committee will select - among the applicants – the students who will receive a scholarship for the Academic Year 2016-2017. There is a call for applications currently opened to candidates from Developing Countries.

The new call for application is for one scholarship in the field of Engineering.

Click here to dwonload the call for applications

Click here to dwonload the application form


The deadline is 12.00 pm (Italian time) of the 27 May 2016.


Work schedule:
- April/May 2016: opening of the call for applications;
- May 2016: collection of the applications;
- June 2016: selection of the winning student;
- June 2016: defining the program of the selected student;
- September 2016: the Program starts;
- A.Y. 2016-2017: carrying out of the Program;
- July 2017: the first part of the Program ends. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

For further information, read the FAQ or ask by email to fund.cooperation@unipv.it (due to the high number of questions received everyday by email, only those which cannot be answered by reading very carefully the call for applications and the FAQs will get a reply).


FAQ
- I have written to fund.cooperation@unipv.it but I didn’t get an answer. Why?
Only questions which cannot be answered by reading very carefully the Call for Applications, the Application Form and the FAQs section will receive an answer by email.

- Who can apply?
Candidates who are citizens of one of the Developing Countries reported in the World Bank list and classified as a low-income economy or as a lower-middle-income economy by the World Bank (see http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups#Low_income).

You can apply also if you're living in a country other than your Country of origin: for example, if you're living in Italy.
In fact, you have to be citizen of one of the above mentioned Developing Countries.

- Where can I find the application form?
In this page and by following this link.

- Are the scholarships meant for researches?
No.

- Do I need to indicate a particular area of studies on my application form?
Yes. Interested candidates have to fill the application form and they have to indicate the Master Degree they wish to attend selecting it among those ones in the field of engineering indicated in the application form.

- Can I apply for just one semester, or for three months, or for less than one academic year?
No. You might apply for one academic year (about 10 months). Moreover, if you win the scholarship, you should arrive in Pavia in September/October 2015 to complete your first year that ends, approximately, in July 2016.

- Are the courses given in Italian or in English?
You can apply only for one of the Course Degree in Engineering listed in the call for application and on the application form. Lessons of those courses are given in English. you can select on the application form
The courses are generally taught in Italian at Pavia University.

- Which are the Course Degrees I can apply for?
One of the three courses in Enginerring indicated in the call for applications

- Do I need to prove a good command of Italian?
No.

- I'm interested in learning Italian: will there a preliminary Italian language course before starting classes?
The University of Pavia offers intensive Italian courses to foreign students at the beginning of each semester and you might attend them.

- I was not able to find any details of applicants' requirements (such as age, academic profile or area, citizenship restriction, etc.). Is there a document where these requirements are indicated?
An essential applicant requirement is to be a citizen from a Developing Country classified as a low-income economy or as a lower-middle-income economy by the World Bank (see http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups#Low_income). You have to be born on/after the 1 January 1981. Restrictions related to the academic area: you can aplly only for one of the above mentioned course degrees.

- Can students with the double-nationality apply?
Yes, provided that you’re from a Developing Country classified as a low-income economy or as a lower-middle-income economy by the World Bank.

- If I am selected and win the scholarships, will my home University recognize my studies at the University of Pavia?
You cannot apply for a scholarship as an exchange student.

- My previous University doesn’t have an agreement of cooperation with the University of Pavia. Can I apply?
Yes. You cannot apply for a scholarship as an exchange student.

- The university I attended does not have a form of cooperation with the University of Pavia. Would that fact decrease my chances of acquiring the Scholarship? In other words, would students from universities that cooperate with the University of Pavia have a better chance of being accepted for a Scholarship?
No.

- I'm currently working and not enrolled in any university, can I apply? In this case, how should I fill the point 5 of the application form? Does my employer need to sign my application?
Yes, you can apply. Insert the University where you studied and graduated. No: your employer doesn't have to sign your application.

- I am working in a public university of my country from where I will get the leave and attend the program at UNIPV. Will I need to submit any additional document?
No.

- I graduated from university some years ago, can I participate in this Program? Or only students who currently study at the universities can participate?
Yes: you can participate. Insert the University where you studied to point 5 of the application form. Attach as well the transcript of records of the degree you obtained.

- My University doesn't give official transcript to students: can i send only my official transcript through post? Can my University send my transcript straight to the University of Pavia?
No.

- I've just finished High School, can I apply?
No.

- I completed my Ph.D in the past and presently working as Research Fellow. I would like to apply for this scholarship Program. Are working people eligible for the application or it is only for the student?
Working people are eligible. However, keep in mind that scholarships are intended for studying one of the course degrees listed above and in the call for applications. To enroll to a PhD or to apply as a Research Fellow is not possible.

- Provided that the scholarship is for one Academic Year, if I win it, can the scholarship be extended for another year?
The scholarship is intended to cover only two semesters (one Academic year) and, so far, it may not be extended.
Then, if you win the scholarship, you are selected for a course which lasts more than one year (a Master usually lasts two years), possibly, you might have to pay the expenses for the following years with your own resources. However, if you complete successfully the first year of your Master Degree you can apply again for a scholarship offered through the Found and there are very good chances to get it.

Besides, consider that to be admitted to certain course-degrees, one may have to satisfy specific requirements to be enrolled and, sometimes, one may have to pass a competitive examination (or an interview) to be admitted. Then, if selected, you'll have to meet those requirements and/or to pass that examination and, if you don't, you'll loose the scholarship.

- Can I request the scholarship in order to attend a Master course or a PhD?
You can request a scholarship to attend only one of the Master courses listed in the application form and in the call for applications. You cannot request a scholarship to attend a PhD.

- I could not get exactly if PhD applicants are eligible to apply. I would like to apply for a Doctorate offered by the University of Pavia: am I eligible for a funding?
No.

- I would like to know whether the scholarship will also cover the tuition fee / cost of study for the whole duration of the programme?
Yes, tuition fees will be waived.

- Does the scholarship include the fee for the course I would like to attend?
Tuition fees will be waived.

- I wish to know if it is a full scholarship that does cover the living expenses and accommodation fees.
The scholarship provides selected students with 8.000 Euros. Students may use this money to pay their board and lodging.

- Does the scholarship cover living cost within 10 months or 12 months?
The scholarship is intended to cover one Academic year and will be paid as monthly installments of 1.000 Euros each. Selected students will receive 8.000 Euros, paid as monthly installments of 1.000 Euros each. They will decide how to spend them, mainly for living.

- I am single parent, can I bring my son/daughter with me to Pavia? Is there any child care in residence hall or I have to find another flat alone?
If selected, you can bring him/her. Selected students usually find an accommodation in one of the residence halls of Pavia, which accept only students, not children. Then, you’ll have to find by yourself either an accommodation in a private flat and a child care for your child. University doesn’t provide such a service.

- I am married. Can I bring my husband/wife with me to Pavia?
If selected, you can bring him/her. Selected students usually find an accommodation in one of the residence halls of Pavia, which accept only students without families. Then, you’ll have to find by yourself an accommodation in a private flat.

- Can I work part time in Pavia to fulfill my financial needs ?
You’ll enter Italy with a student VISA which allows you to work at most 20 hours per week. You better check this information on the website of the Italian Embassy in your Country.

- I am an international student and would like to apply for this scholarship Program to pursue my master degree in your Institution. Would I need to first apply to the University or just apply straight for the scholarship?
Those are two different things. Applying for this scholarship Program (FC&K) doesn't mean to apply also for a Master offered by the University of Pavia. The FC&K is a scholarship Program: applying to it you require a scholarship. If you win the scholarship, you have to be admitted to the course degree you wrote in the application form by doing what the Secretary of that course requires. If you fail and are not admitted, you'll not receive the scholarship. Then, check the admission requirements of the Master you wish to attend by visiting its website. However, candidates might not contact the coordinators of these courses during the application process to ask them to check their CVs.

- Documentation requirements for the scholarship in the Call of applications and in the Master Course specific site are not matching exactly. For example: income statement is not required by the Call for applications but it is required on the Master Course site. Which checklist do I have to follow?
Those are two different things. Applying for this scholarship Program (FC&K) doesn't mean to apply also for the Master you're mentioning. To apply for the scholraship you have to do only and exactly what the Call for Applications of the FC&K requires.

- The information talks about monthly installments and period of one year. The Master Course Degree I wish to attend lasts 2 years. Does it mean I could not finish the degree? Is not going to be monthly allowance during the time of the course?
Scholarships will finance one year. You might have to pay the expenses for the following years with your own resources. However, if you complete successfully the first year of your Master Degree you can apply again for a scholarship offered through the Found and there are very good chances to get it

- In which language should I fill the application form? And what about the attachments?
The Application form must be filled in English. All the attachments must be in English. Only the transcript of records and the medical certificate can be in Italian, provided that they’re translated into Italian by a competent Italian authority in your country.

- What should I write in question number 3 of the application form "proposed arrival date at uni of pavia"? If I win the scholraship, do I have to arrive exactly on that day or I can change it?
The day you would like to arrive to Pavia in order to commence your studies if you win the scholraship. You can change it.

- Should I write specific motivation letter or general one?
Specific.


- I want to apply to a certain Master, let’s say, for example, the International Master Program in Cooperation and Development (Master CD): is that a must to apply to the Institute for Advanced Study (IUSS) for admission before applying to your scholarship or shall I apply directly for the scholarship only?
Those are two different things. Applying to the FC&K doesn't mean to apply for the Master too. The FC&K is a scholarship Program: applying to it you require a scholarship. If you win the scholarship, you have to be admitted to the course degree you wrote in the application form by doing what the Secretary of that course requires. If you fail and are not admitted, you'll not receive the scholarship.

- I want to enroll to one of the listed Master Degrees, e.g. the Master in Computer Engineering, only if I get the scholarship. What should I do?
Apply only for the scholarship without asking to the Secretary of the Master to check and evaluate your documents, transcript and CV. In case you’re selected and awarded with the scholarship, then you’ll approach the Secretary of the Master and you’ll receive all the instructions to apply.

-Which step do I have to do first? Applying for the scholarship first? Or applying fir the English taught Master Program first?
Those are two different things. Applying to the FC&K doesn't mean to apply for the Master too. The FC&K is a scholarship Program: applying to it you require a scholarship. If you win the scholarship, you have to be admitted to the course degree you wrote in the application form by doing what the Secretary of that course requires. If you fail and are not admitted, you'll not receive the scholarship.

- I am an undergraduate student and I will graduate this year (June 2016), can I apply for the scholarship? And for the Master?
You could apply for the scholarship and, if selected, you'll have to proceed with the enrolment to the Master. Then, if you fail to meet the entry requirements and are not admitted, you'll loose the scholarship.

- I am a Master Degree holder, but still want to enrich myself by applying to a Master at UNIPV. Am I still eligible to apply for the scholarship?
Yes.

- I am interested in a certain course degree offered by the University of Pavia and I’d like to receive a scholarship financed through this Program in order to attendi t. I wrote to fund.cooperation@unipv.it to require further information about that course and application process for it but I haven’t received any reply. Why?
It is care of the student to find and collect all the relevant information about the course s/he would like to enroll. You'll not get any answer.

- Is the letter of reference the same as the traditional letter of recommendation from a university professor? Is there anything in particular it has to include? Does it have to include my skills and attributes? Is it fine if the letter is written from a dean of a faculty, the rector of a university or a lecturer? Can the letter be written from a person other than a university professor, for example an employer (from my work place)?
Yes, it is a common letter of reference that doesn’t have to include anything in particular. It should refer to your skills, above all academic ones. There's not a standard format for this letter. It must be written by a university professor: it is fine if the letter is written by a dean or a rector or a lecturer (they are regarded as professors as well). Letters written by persons other than university professors will not be considered. The letter must be hand signed and dated (after 27 April 2016).

- Any university professor or lecturer is permitted to write the reference letter or it must be one from the university the applicant graduated from?
Any university professor/lecturer is fine.

- How many letters of reference do I need to sumbit?
One.

- The professor who wrote my letter of reference doesn’t want to give it to me and wants to send it directly. Is it possible?
No. Please, ask you professor to read the call for applications where it is clearly stated that the letter of reference must to be attached to the application form and sent by the applicant.

- Regarding the Medical/Health Certificate. Should it also be certified by the goverment officials in my country (i.e. Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs)? Or could a certificate issued from an M.D. and signed by this M.D. be sufficient?
Yes, an MD’s recent certificate is sufficient.

- I am trying to get the medical certification. However, the doctor got confused when I asked it. Do you have a form that the doctor may fill out? Is my report of a general check up using blood test good enough to use as the certification? If I already have my physical certification, do you want me also to check my mental (psychology) condition? What kind of mental check test do you want?
There’s not a form that the doctor may fill. A general medical certificate is fine and it should states that the candidates doesn’t suffer from mental/physical illnesses. A general check up is fine. You don’t need to consult a psychiatrist and/or a psychologist in order to pass a mental check.

- I fulfill all you requirements, but I am physically disable. If I apply for this scholarship will the Committee consider me?
Yes.

- I have a TOEFL/IELTS test result, can I submit that certificate?
No. It is not a required document.

- Should the transcript be made official by the local government (local authorities)? Or could it be sent as an official document of the university I attended?
It has to be an official document of your university. It is not necessary to involve local government/authorities. However, the transcript of records has to be in English or translated into Italian by a competent Italian authority in your country.

- One of the required documents is a curriculum vitae in the European format. Where can I find this format?
Here: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/img/dynamic/c1344/type.FileContent.file/CVTemplate_en_GB.doc

- Some of the documents required must be recent. How recent should they be?
As indicated in the call for applications.


- Application should be sent by email in one PDF file. Regarding the transcript, if I send the official transcript issued from the university, it may not be possible to scan it, since it would be sealed in an envelope and stamped on the seal by the university. Is it possible in this case to scan an unofficial copy of the transcript (student's copy) and send it by email along with the application?
Yes. Selected candidates will be asked to provided original and authentic copies of the documents they attached by email in order to receive the scholarship.

- Where should I send the application form? Can I send it only by email?
Yes: you have to send it only by email. Send it by email to fund.cooperation@unipv.it : application and all the scanned attachments in one PDF file large at most 5MB. Documents have to be attached in the exact order described in the call for applications, otherwise application will not be considered.

- Can I send the original copy (paper/hard copy) of my application by courier?
No. Applications must be sent only by email

- I should send the original copies of the documents and the signed application to the University of Pavia by email, and not through the Embassy. Is that correct?
Yes. You don’t have to send your documents through the Italian Embassy.

- I have sent many emails for requiring more information, but I haven’t received any answer. I wonder why.
Due to the high number of questions received everyday by email, only those which cannot be answered by reading very carefully the call for applications, the application form and the FAQs will get a reply. Then, please, read the call for applications , the application form and the FAQs very carefully before sending an email to request more information.

- Can I send only the application form by email and all the other documents plus the signed application form by post?
No. You have to send the application form and all the required documents only by email. You have also to sign the application form, scan it and send it by email together with all the attachments.

- How should I submit my application?
Fill the application form, print it, sign it, scan it and send it and all the attachments by email to fund.cooperation@unipv.it in one PDF file larger no more than 5MB.

Deadline is 12.00 pm (Italian time) of the 27 May 2016.
 

FUND FOR COOPERATION & KNOWLEDGE

In 2009, the University of Pavia and its students created the ‘Fund for Cooperation and Knowledge’. The Fund is intended to finance scholarships for students of developing countries who wish to study in Pavia and for students of UNIPV who want to spend some time in a developing country to study, to carrying on researches, or to do an internship.

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs contributed to the first cohort of the Fund (A.Y. 2010 -2011). On that occasion, 7 foreign students and 13 students of UNIPV received a scholarship.

The Fund and the selection of the students are managed by a Committee composed of seven students, seven members of UNIPV staff; and, for the first cohort only, there was also a member representing the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Within the sisth cohort of the Fund (A.Y. 2015-2016), 4 foreign students and 15 UNIPV students were awarded with a scholarships.

For further information, read the FAQ or ask via email to fund.cooperation@unipv.it (due to the volume of questions received everyday by email, only those which cannot be answered by carefully reading the call for applications and the FAQs will get a reply.

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The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (US) - A program for young and mid-career professionals sponsored by the U.S. Department of State



Humphrey Fellowship Program
  • The Humphrey Fellowship Program is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries. As a non-degree program, the Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences. During the year, Fellows pursue both their individual program goals and work closely with their Humphrey colleagues in workshops and seminars. Unlike a typical graduate school experience, the Program encourages Fellows to travel away from their host campus to learn more about American culture and to network with their American peers. If you are interested in broadening your perspectives and becoming a global leader, the Humphrey Fellowship is for you.
Deadline
  • Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by October 1. The deadlines for applicants vary by country.
 Basic Eligibility Criteria
  • An undergraduate (first university or Bachelor's) degree
  • A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
  • Limited or no prior experience in the United States
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities
  • A record of public service in the community
  • English language ability
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Appropriate candidates include teacher trainers and master teachers in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language if they are interested in teacher training, curriculum development, and methodology.

Public Health

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Physicians, clinicians with management responsibilities, health educators, and other practitioners with policy-making responsibilities in this field are suitable candidates. Past Fellows' interests have included: management of public health care organizations, health care delivery through community-based organizations, reproductive, adolescent and child health, and epidemiology in public health practice. Candidates who are primarily practitioners in their field are not appropriate. For example, dentists whose program goals are to be more effective dentists in a clinical setting are not appropriate candidates for the program. Instead, dentists or other practitioners who are interested in acquiring skills and knowledge to become better administrators of public health programs, which might, for example, promote health education in their community or country, would be a better fit for the program.

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Physicians, health educators, communication specialists, and policy analysts who are interested in HIV/AIDS policy, treatment and prevention are appropriate candidates for this field. Candidates with a primary focus on clinical treatment are not appropriate.

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Candidates in this field may be focused on problems of alcohol, drug and tobacco use as well as broader areas of public health that relate to substance abuse, such as HIV/AIDS, mental health, medicine, psychology, social work and counseling. Previous Fellows in the substance abuse field have come from schools and universities, community-based treatment and prevention programs, hospitals, criminal justice settings and local or national policy agencies. Fellows in this field will have access to strong university-based research program as well as contacts with community, state and national professionals and provider groups working in substance abuse.
  
Participating Countries
In 26 countries, the Humphrey Fellowship Program is administered by a Binational Fulbright Commission. In all other participating countries, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is charged with the operation of the Program.
To find out if citizens of your country/region are eligible to participate in the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, click on your region. If your country/region appears on the list, you are eligible to apply.

Selection Process

Stage 1: National Screening

The Humphrey Program is facilitated overseas by Binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or the Public Affairs Sections of U.S. Embassies. Commissions and Embassies review applications submitted for the Humphrey Fellowship Program, invite selected applicants for interviews, and determine which applications are to be forwarded for further consideration to the Institute of International Education in Washington, D.C. Please contact the Embassy or Commission in your country to learn of its selection criteria.

Stage 2: Screening by the Institute of International Education

Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education (IIE) office in Washington, DC by October 1. The deadline for applicants to submit their applications to the Embassy or Commission varies by country. Please check with the Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country to learn of its application deadline.
IIE reviews all submitted applications for basic eligibility and then convenes regional Candidate Review Committees (CRC) to evaluate the applications.

Stage 3: Candidate Review Committees

Candidate Review Committees convene in Washington, DC in December. Independent expert panelists with regional experience who work in academia, international organizations, or non-governmental organizations are recruited to review applications from a particular region of the world.

Stage 4: Approval by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board

The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) was created by Congress to supervise the Fulbright Program and other Fulbright exchange activities, including the Humphrey Fellowship Program. The FSB sets policies and procedures for administration of the Humphrey Fellowship Program, has final authority for selection of all Fellows, and supervises the conduct of the Program both in the United States and abroad.

Stage 5: Placement of selected Humphrey Fellows

After receiving approval from the FSB, the Department of State will announce the final selection results to participating U.S. Embassies and Binational Fulbright Commissions, who will inform candidates of their status. The Institute of International Education places the approved candidates at U.S. universities that have been selected to host Humphrey Fellows. Placements are determined by candidates' fields of study and the program plan statements expressed in their applications.

Fellowship Provisions

The Fellowship provides for:
  • Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
  • Pre-academic English language training, if required;
  • A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
  • Accident and sickness coverage;
  • A book allowance;
  • A one-time computer subsidy;
  • Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the Program and domestic travel to required program events);
  • A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.
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Friday, May 13, 2016

PhD Scholarships in Statistical Machine Learning, Uppsala University, Sweden


  • Uppsala University is an international research university focused on the development of science and education. Our most important assets are all the individuals who with their curiosity and their dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting work places. Uppsala University has 40,000 students, 7,000 employees and a turnover of SEK 6,5 billion. The Department of Information Technology has a leading position in research and education. The Department currently has about 280 employees, including 120 teachers and 110 PhD students. More than 4000 students study one or more courses at the department each year. More info: http://www.it.uu.se/?lang=en
    The Division of Systems and Control is active in machine learning, automatic control, signal processing, and system identification. The research topics of the PhD student positions will be centered around probabilistic modelling of dynamical systems, including the development and analysis of Bayesian dynamical models and/or computational learning methods (e.g. sequential Monte Carlo, Markov chain Monte Carlo, optimization and variational methods). A few examples of concrete research problems that may define the PhD projects are available here:
    http://user.it.uu.se/~thosc112/PhDpositionJune2016.pdf
    These are suggestions and the exact research topic will be determined in a dialogue between the PhD students and the supervisors. Information about our ongoing research is available from our personal web sites (http://user.it.uu.se/~thosc112/ and http://www.it.uu.se/katalog/freli660) and at the group website: http://www.it.uu.se/research/systems_and_control
    The position is for a maximum of five years and includes departmental duties at a level of at most 20% (typically teaching).

    Qualifications: A PhD position at the Division requires a Master of Science or equivalent in a field that is relevant to the topic of the PhD thesis, good communication skills and excellent study results, as well as sufficient proficiency in oral and written English. Experience in machine learning for mathematical modelling of nonlinear systems is valued.

    How to apply: Applications should include a presentation of the applicant and an explanation of the reasons why this position is applied for, his/her research interests and past experience, a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of the Master’s thesis (or a draft thereof), publications, and other relevant documents. Candidates are encouraged to provide contact information to reference persons. Applications may be submitted by candidates that have not fully completed the Master of Science degree (or equivalent), however all applicants should state the earliest feasible starting date of employment.
    Uppsala University aims for gender balance and diversity in all activities in order to achieve a higher quality at all levels of the organization. We therefore welcome applicants of any gender and with different birth background, functionality and life experience.

    For more information, see http://www.it.uu.se/first?lang=en (the department web page) or contact: Prof. Thomas Schƶn  (thomas.schon@it.uu.se) and Dr Fredrik Lindsten (fredrik.lindsten@it.uu.se).

    Deadline

    You are welcome to submit your application, no later than June 19, 2016.
    UFV-PA 2016/1342.
    We decline offers of recruitment and advertising help. We only accept the application the way described in the advertisement.

    Potential Research Topics

    • Black-box inference
    • Modelling and inference using recurrent neural networks
    • Modeling and prediction of spatio-temporal processes


    Placement: Department of Information Technology

    Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

    Pay: Fixed pay

    Number of positions: 2

    Working hours: 100%

    Town: Uppsala

    County: Uppsala lƤn

    Country: Sweden
    Union representative: Marie Ols, TCO/ST 018-471 2459
    Per Sundman, Saco-rƄdet 018-471 1485
    Stefan Djurstrƶm, Seko 018-471 3315

    Number of reference: UFV-PA 2016/1342
    Last application date: 2016-06-19
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New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships (Masters and PhD)

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is an international programme under which member governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries.
The CSFP was established at the first Commonwealth education conference in 1959 and is reviewed by education ministers at their triennial meetings. The CSFP is the only scholarship scheme in the world to receive such high-level recognition.
As part of the CSFP programme, New Zealand offers New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships to candidates from developing Commonwealth countries for postgraduate study (Masters and PhD) in New Zealand universities on a contestable basis. New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are highly competitive and for top level graduates.
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme and managed and managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). The selection process in New Zealand is managed by Universities New Zealand.
Each Commonwealth government has designated a national agency for the operation of Commonwealth Scholarships.

Eligible Commonwealth countries

Region/Country Priority Sectors 
Africa Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia 
Caribbean  Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines 
Asia Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Pacific Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Closing dates

The closing date for New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships is determined by each country’s Nominating Agency. Please contact your local Nominating Agency [PDF, 90 KB].  For more information please see ‘How to Apply’ below.

Qualification types

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are available for the following postgraduate qualifications:
  • Masters Degree (1 – 2 years)
  • PhD (up to 3.5 years)

Eligibility

Candidates must meet all the scholarship eligibility criteria including:
  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing your scholarship.
  • Be a citizen of the country from which you are applying for a scholarship and have resided in that country for at least the last two years.
  • Agree to return to your home country for a minimum of two years on completion of the scholarship.
Read the full eligibility criteria

Preferences

  • Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong academic ability, leadership qualities, and a commitment to the development of their home country.
  • Preference is also given to candidates who are 39 years of age or younger at the time of commencing their scholarship.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who apply to study in academic disciplines relating to priority sectors. 
For more information on priority sectors please see ‘Priority Sectors’ below.

Find a course

Search the Study in New Zealand database (external link)

How to apply

If you would like to apply for a New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship please note the following:
You may only apply using the New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship Application form as a hard copy.  Please note that applicants are unable to apply online.  You must submit your application to your local Nominating Agency.
The following steps can only be completed once the online application portal opens on 1 February 2016.

Step One: Confirm your eligibility

Before you start your application, check your eligibility against the requirements.


Step Two: Decide the type of institution and qualification

If you are eligible, decide the type of institution and qualification that is right for you. For more information, please see on our Frequently Asked Questions . For information about studying in New Zealand visit www.studyinnewzealand.com (external link).


Step Three: Apply for an Offer of Place

Once you have selected your institution and qualification, you will need to seek an offer of place at one of our New Zealand institutions.  Please refer to our list of New Zealand institutions for further information here.

Step Four: Apply for a New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship

Please submit your completed application to the Nominating Agency in your home country, including your offer of place. Failure to do so will result in your application being deemed ineligible. It is important to note that applications sent directly to MFAT or Universities New Zealand will be deemed ineligible.
The Nominating Agency in your country will then nominate the two strongest applications to be forwarded to Universities New Zealand to be assessed against all other nominated New Zealand Commonwealth applications from across the Commonwealth.

Documentation required
When submitting your New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship application to your local Nominating Agency you must attach the following official documentation:
1. One of the following:
  • Verified copy of passport
  • Verified copy of birth certificate
  • Verified copy of other official government issued ID
2. Copy of Offer of Place from New Zealand institution
3. Verified copies of relevant academic transcripts
4. Verified copies of relevant completion certificates
5. Contact details of most recent employer and two most relevant other employers
6. A non-verified copy of an IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) which will be verified by MFAT online using the TRF Verification Service OR An original copy of a TOEFL test result form.  Whichever is provided it must have been completed in the last 24 months.

Priority sectors

Region/country Priority sectors 
Africa 
  • Agricultural Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 422 KB].
  • Renewable Energy.  For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB].
Caribbean 
  • Agricultural Development.  For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 422 KB].
  • Renewable Energy.  For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB]
  • Disaster Risk Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 411 KB].
Asia 
  • Agriculture Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 422 KB]
  • Renewable Energy. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB]
  • Disaster Risk Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 411 KB]
  • Public Sector Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 427 KB]
  • Private Sector Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 405 KB]
  • English Language Teaching 
Cook Islands 
  • Agriculture Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 422 KB].
  • Education. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 425 KB]
  • Health. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 406 KB]
  • Infrastructure and resource management
  • Renewable Energy. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 411 KB]
  • Public Sector Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 427 KB]
  • Business/Private Sector Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 405 KB]
 Kiribati
  • Environment, infrastructure and climate change mitigation.
  • Fisheries and maritime skills.
  • Health. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 406 KB]
  • Education. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 425 KB]
  • Public Sector Management/governance. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 427 KB]
  • Private Sector Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 405 KB]
  • Renewable Energy. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB]
Nauru
Niue
  • Economic development and private sector development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 405 KB].
  • Infrastructure and engineering
  • Renewable Energy. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB]
  • Education. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 425 KB]
  • Health. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 406 KB]
  • Public Sector Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 427 KB].
Papua New Guinea
  • Agriculture Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 422 KB]
  • Renewable Energy. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB]
  • Public Sector Management/development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 427 KB]
  • Private Sector Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 405 KB].
  • Environment
  • Education. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 425 KB].
  • Health (post graduate only). For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 406 KB]
  • Civil Engineering
Samoa
  • Agriculture Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 422 KB].
  • Health. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 406 KB].
  • Public Sector Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 427 KB]
  • Economic development and private sector development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 405 KB].  
  • Renewable Energy. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB]
  • Disaster Risk Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 411 KB]
  • Education. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 425 KB].
  • Environment and resource management.
Solomon Islands
  • Agriculture Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 422 KB].
  • Renewable Energy. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB].
  • Disaster Risk Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 411 KB]
  • Public Sector Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 427 KB]
  • Private Sector Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 405 KB].
  • Environment/resource management Diplomacy/Foreign Affairs Health and community development.
  • Engineering and infrastructure (Civil and environmental engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, transportation, geo-technical engineering, and engineering technology. – Postgraduate only). 
Tonga
  • Education. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 425 KB]
  • Private Sector Development (tourism, small business). For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 405 KB]
  • Renewable Energy. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB]
  • Transport
  • Agriculture Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 422 KB].
Tuvalu
  • Health. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 406 KB]
  • Education. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 425 KB]
  • Fisheries
  • Public Sector Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 427 KB]
  • Disaster Risk Management. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 411 KB]
  • Renewable Energy. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB]
  • Private Sector Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 405 KB].
Vauatu
  • Agriculture Development. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 422 KB].
  • Environment/ resource management
  • Education and community development
  • Public Sector Management/governance. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 427 KB]
  • Engineering and infrastructure
  • Renewable Energy. For a list of relevant qualifications, please click here [PDF, 392 KB].

Forms

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships application form [PDF, 694 KB]

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

2016-2017 Commonwealth Scholarships for Master in all Disciplines

Commonwealth Scholarships in low and middle income countries

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is a unique programme. Since its establishment in 1959, it has provided opportunities for over 30,000 citizens of all Commonwealth countries to study in other member countries. 
Following the establishment of the CSFP endowment fund in 2009, a new strand of Commonwealth Scholarships located in low and middle income countries is available.

2016-2017 Commonwealth Scholarships

Applications are now open for Masters scholarships for courses beginning in early 2017 in:
Closing date for applications: 30 June 2016
Eligibility criteria
  • Applicants must be a citizen of any Commonwealth country other than the host country.
  • Applicants must hold a first degree of upper second class standard (or above) in a discipline relevant to that in which study is proposed
The scholarships provide
  • Return economy airfare from the scholar’s home country to the host country
  • An arrival allowance of USD 500 to cover removal costs
  • Full tuition fees
  • A monthly/quarterly stipend intended to cover living costs, sustenance and local transport. Scholars will need to cover accommodation costs from their stipend.
How to apply
Email the completed application form to the email address detailed on the relevant country page above. With your application you should submit:
  • High school certificates
  • Undergraduate transcripts and graduation certificate
  • Scan of photo page of passport
  • Proof of English language ability if English is not your first language
  • At least one academic reference
  • University offer letter for the institution you have applied to, if you already have one
University admission
If possible you should have already applied to the university for admission to your desired course when you submit the scholarship application. Any scholarship offer will be provisional upon the applicant being able to obtain unconditional admission to the relevant course to start by mid-2016. Contact the university for information on course application deadlines.
To find out more
Send any enquiries to the contact email address given for each host country. The ACU cannot respond to enquiries.
Following your application
Successful applicants will be notified within three months of the closing date.
Other important information
The scholarships are for Master’s courses only and are not applicable to distance learning courses. The scholarships are for new students only and cannot be used to fund a course you have already started. No additional funding will be provided for scholars with families.

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