ESRC/CASE AGECARE LINKED MRES/PhD studentship: Gerontology Eligibility criteria

             
Applications deadline

from 14-May-2010 until 28-May-2010

Information about the funding

The Institute of Gerontology (IOG), King’s College London, is a leading multi-disciplinary department for research and teaching into the study of ageing and is an ESRC recognised research outlet. The studentship is offered in partnership with AgeCare.
More information about the Institute of Gerontology and its strands of research can be found here:http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/geront/

We invite applications for a four-year full-time ESRC CASE studentship comprising a linked MRes and PhD, commencing September 2010.

Information about the application

PhD: Role of Assistive Technology and Personal Care in Enabling Families to Care for Relatives with Dementia in their Location of Choice The Institute invites applicants with an interest in the use of AT to assist with personal care among those with dementia. The project will examine how AT can be used in the context of personal care for older people in providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, feeding and getting in and out of bed; and how AT can play a positive role in enabling those caring for a relative with dementia to make preferred choices as to whether their relatives remain at home or move to a residential home. This PhD will be supervised by Dr. Karen Glaser and Professor Anthea Tinker (IoG). 

It is anticipated that successful applicants will have a first degree at 2:1 or first class level or the equivalent standard from a European University. 

CONDITIONS OF THE AWARDS:

The holders of these studentships will be expected to:

- Prepare and submit a doctoral dissertation in a timely fashion 

- Prepare papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals 

- Participate in and contribute to the research and teaching activities of IoG

Sampoerna School Of Education Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru Gelombang Iii Tahun Akademik 2010 / 2011

Deadline : 25 Juli 2010

BEASISWA
Sampoerna School of Education (SSE) adalah Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan yang didirikan untuk menciptakan generasi baru guru Indonesia . Lulusannya dipersiapkan untuk menjawab tantangan pendidikan global dimasa depan. Mereka akan menjadi guru yang kompeten bagi Sekolah Bertaraf Internasional ataupun Sekolah Nasional Plus.

SSE menyelenggarakan Program Sarjana Strata – 1, dengan pilihan program studi:
• Pendidikan Matematika
• Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

Post Doctoral/Researcher Position on Sustainable Mobility

Application Deadline: May 19, 2010. 

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim represents academic eminence in technology and the natural sciences as well as in other academic disciplines ranging from the social sciences, the arts, medicine, teacher education, architecture to fine art. Cross-disciplinary cooperation results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with far-reaching social and economic impact.

Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology Department of Energy and Process Engineering

Post doctoral/researcher position on sustainable mobility (IVT-35/10)

The “Hertwich and Strømman group” with the industrial ecology program and the department of energy and process engineering at NTNU, in Trondheim Norway, invites applications for a 2 year post doctoral researcher position in the field of sustainable mobility.

Bayer Young Environmental Envoy, Indonesia

 Application Deadline  may 19, 2010

BYEE Program now in its 7th year in Indonesia

If you are an Indonesian citizen, between 18 to 24 years old, single, and presently enrolled in a college/university, and with a passion for the environment, take up the challenge to become a Bayer Young Environmental Envoy. Deserving students from all over Indonesia will be selected to be Bayer Young Environmental Envoys (BYEE) and will participate in a live-in Eco-camp that is held in a local venue. The top four envoys will join youth delegates from 18 other countries around the world on a weeklong all-expense paid trip to Germany on November 7 - 12, 2010. It will be an opportunity to gain new insights on the broad spectrum of environmental protection measures employed by industry, municipalities, and the state environmental authorities in Germany.

Scholarship at Asia University

The new prospectus for fall 2010, including admission and scholarship application, is available now for download at http://ciae.asia.edu.tw/appapp/ index4.php. The information has been announced as well at http://ciae.asia.edu.twhttp://ciae.asia.edu.tw. Please note that application should be submitted by the end of May. The required materials for admission application are as follows:

1. Two application forms attached with a 2-inch recent photo.
2. One copy of the highest-level diploma (enclosed with a Chinese or an English translation of the diploma).
3. One official transcript (in English or Chinese) from the school you have attended.
4. Two letters of recommendation.
   
   
   
   

Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship

Application Deadline  June 11th, 2010.

The Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship is sponsored by Conservation International to create opportunities for leaders and scholars from indigenous and traditional peoples communities and organizations to explore solutions to the impacts of climate change and the threats to ecosystems and biodiversity that are affecting their lands, communities and livelihoods.

The program will focus on supporting the fellow’s research and demonstration of the contribution of traditional knowledge in adapting to climate change and maintaining healthy ecosystems, and how that knowledge can work with science and new technologies to influence policy and action.

Integrated Drylands Management A Joint Programme of UNU-IRA-INAT-ICARDA-CAREERI-ALRC-GM

Application Deadline: 10 June 2010

Overview

The MS Programme is designed to enhance the capacity of developing countries to manage their drylands resources. It is intended to provide young professionals and scientists an international perspective on resource management approaches in drylands. Students enrolled in the 2010-2011 programme will attend a 4-week intense course at CAREERI facilities in Lanzhou, China from 13 September - 12 October 2010. Upon completion of the course work and approval of the research proposal, students will carry out their field research which will be hosted by one of the partner organizations. The students are also required to complete a research project in their home country. The MS Programme is jointly offered by the seven partner institutions as an internationally accepted degree.