City University London Doctoral Studentships

City provides a number of fully-funded, full-time, three-year Doctoral Studentships to outstanding candidates as part of its ongoing investment in academic excellence.
For entry in October 2012, we will be offering up to 70 new Doctoral Studentships.

Eligibility

University Doctoral Studentships are available to both UK/EU and overseas fee-paying students who will be studying full-time. They can be held in any School of the University.
Applicants are assessed on the basis of their research excellence or demonstrable potential and the quality of their research proposal. If you wish to be considered for a University Studentship you should discuss your proposal with the relevant School, Department or Centre to establish whether you can be supported.

What is offered

A Doctoral Studentship provides:
  • an annual bursary (£15,500 in 2012/13 and expected to rise in line with inflation in subsequent years);
  • a full tuition fee waiver;
  • a one-off allowance of £1,000 which may be used across the three-year period of the studentship to support research needs such as specialist training, equipment or conference attendance.
Continuation of the award after the first year is subject to confirmation by the relevant School of satisfactory progress. Studentship holders are usually expected to undertake some form of teaching support activity as part of the bursary arrangements. This will be agreed with the School concerned. Training will be provided to support any teaching activity.
The University provides a broad research and enterprise development programme to support the development of research skills.

How to apply

As mentioned above in the 'Eligibility' section, we strongly advise you to discuss your proposal with the relevant School, Department or Centre in order to establish whether you can be supported.
You can find more details about individual doctoral programmes on the School pages:
To make an application, please do the following:
  • Arts, Health Sciences, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Informatics, Social Sciences and Law: make an application for a research degree at City University London in the normal way. In the 'Finance' section of the application form, indicate that you wish to be considered for a University Doctoral Studentship. 
Moreinfo: http://www.city.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/fees/university-doctoral-studentships

European Masters in Lifelong Learning: Policy and Management

The European Masters in Lifelong Learning: Policy and Management (MALLL) programme welcomes applications from students around the world. You can apply as a self-funded student or for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. Please look at the navigation menu on the left to see more details.
Entry requirements
MA LLL is a full-time two year programme offered in English. Admission may be granted to applicants who meet the following criteria:
  • A  Bachelors or Masters degree with good marks from a recognised institution of higher education.
  • A satisfactory level of spoken and written English: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 650 in written paper test; or 280 in computerised test; or 100 in internet-based test is mandatory.
  • Some work experience relevant to lifelong learning: in policymaking, teaching, research or management – whether in international, governmental, non-governmental organisations, private enterprises or institutions of learning.
  • Submission of an academic qualification essay addressing any aspect of lifelong learning, and drawing on appropriate research literature. 
The main selection criteria include motivation, academic qualifications, language skills, experience, quality of essay.
For all categories, your online application must include the following documents:
  • Application form (online)
  • Certified copies of academic transcripts (translated into English)
  • EUROPASS CV
  • English language proficiency test certificate
  • An academic qualification essay based on research literature on any aspect of lifelong learning
  • Two recommendation letters from former/current supervisors of which one must be academic referee.


Mobility tracks for batch 7 (2012-2014)

In the academic year 2012-2014, all MALLL students with Erasmus Mundus scholarships in batch 7 will study the first year at the Danish School of Education in Copenhagen, Denmark. However, self-funded students can choose between the Institute of Education in London and the Danish School of Education in Copenhagen for their first year.
European students (both self-funded and scholarship students) can opt to study one module of the second semester in July-August 2013 at Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia. The third semester will be at Deusto University, Spain. For the fourth semester, students can choose between the three European universities to write their thesis.

Category A Scholarships (for third-country students)

The European Commission offers a limited number of Erasmus Mundus Category A scholarships for third country (non-EU) students. Category A scholarships are worth €48,000 which covers two-year tuition fee of Euro 16,000 and living allowances to study the MALLL programme.
Category A scholarships can be awarded to students from all countries other than the 27 EU member states and EEA/EFTA states: Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway. Furthermore, you must comply with the 12 months rule: you must not be a resident nor have carried out your main activity (studies, work, leisure time etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.
Click here to find out if your contry is considered to be a 'third-country'. Applicants are advised to consult the European Comission Erasmus Mundus Programme Guide for further detailed information.
The deadline for Erasmus Mundus scholarship applications for the academic year 2012-2013 is:
  • 16 January 2012
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Application

Your application including the following documents must be submitted online by the above deadline:
  • Certified copies of academics transcripts (translated into English).
  • EUROPASS CV.
  • English language proficiency test certificate (IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 650 in written paper test; or 280 in computerised test; or 100 in internet-based test).
  • An academic qualification essay based on research literature on any aspect of lifelong learning.
  • Two recommendation letters from former/current supervisors of which one must be academic referee.
Application results
  • The applicants who are not selected for the scholarships will receive notification by email in March 2012.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to send hard copies of supporting documents in March 2012.
  • The scholarship applicants on the main list and reserve list will receive the final results of their applications in early May 2012 after the Consortium has received the final selection approval from the European Commission.
  • When a main list student withdraws, he/she is replaced by the first eligible candidate on the reserve list. In this particular case, the eligibility criterion concerns the nationality of the reserve list candidate and the rule concerning the presence of a maximum of two nationals from the same country among the scholarship holders for a given category. If there are already two other students with the same nationality on the main list, the consortium will have to take the next eligible candidate respecting its own ranking list in line with the European Commission regulations.

Tuition fee

  • The tuition fee for third-country students for the entire two-year programme is €16,000.

Mobility tracks for batch 7 (2012-2014)

In the academic year 2012-2014, all MALLL students with Erasmus Mundus scholarships in batch 7 will study the first year at the Danish School of Education in Copenhagen, Denmark. However, self-funded students can choose between the Institute of Education in London and the Danish School of Education in Copenhagen for their first year.
European students (both self-funded and scholarship students) can opt to study one module of the second semester in July-August 2013 at Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia. The third semester will be at Deusto University, Spain. For the fourth semester, students can choose between the three European universities to write their thesis.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION:
Please note that the number of applications by third country students must be limited to a maximum of three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses.
If a student applies to more than three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses he/she will be excluded from the selection for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
In addition, only individuals who have not previously benefitted from an Erasmus Mundus scholarship are eligible to apply. Applicants are asked to sign a declaration confirming that they have not previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship in the Scholarship Application Form.
Moreinfo: http://www.lifelonglearningmasters.org/admissionandscholarships/

MS in Applied Mathematics, PhD in Mathematics and its Applications

Degrees offered Master of Science (MS) in Applied Mathematics PhD in Mathematics and its Applications
Length of study 2 years minimum 3 years
Graduation requirements 50 credits + thesis (worth 10 credits) 54 credits + thesis
Language of instruction English English

I. The MS Program 

This is an international two-year MS degree program in Applied Mathematics, accredited in the US.

The objectives of this program are to offer students:
• an opportunity to expand their knowledge in several fields of mathematics and its applications by providing courses at graduate level
• a unique academic experience via a high-quality international program taught in English
• preparation for a professional career in education, or in business, industry or research institutions
• for those wishing to continue their studies in the PhD track, enough knowledge in mathematics and its applications, as well as an opportunity to decide whether they are willing to become mathematicians.
Financial aid awards are determined at the end of the admissions process when the department completes its academic merit-ranking list. Due to the fact that the number of applicants eligible for admission is normally higher than the number of students to whom CEU can offer support, financial aid offers depend on an applicant's place in the merit-ranking list.
Financial Aid Packages for Master's Students: full fellowship, partial fellowship, full tuition waiver, partial tuition waiver.
Candidates who submit complete application packages and provide documentation that they are able to support themselves may be admitted for an additional number of places, if they satisfy the same entry requirements (see below).

Entry Requirements for the MS Program

Applicants are expected to hold a (three- or four-year) first degree (i.e., BA or BSc), with a major in mathematics or a neighboring field (e.g., computer science, economics, engineering, physics), or provide documentation indicating that they will earn this degree by the time of enrolling in our MS program.
In addition to meeting the general CEU Admissions Requirements (see http://www.ceu.hu/admissions), applicants are also required to submit a one-page statement of purpose describing their interest in mathematics, their achievements, and future goals. In addition, they must prove familiarity with the fundamental undergraduate material by taking the
Mathematics Entrance Exam. This is free of charge. It is a written examination covering the basic material in algebra and analysis. The examination will be held on February 11, 2012 at the locations listed here. Detailed list is also available in the application form. If a student has difficulties arranging to take the math exam because of traveling impediments (or there is no nearby CEU coordinator), the Department will attempt to arrange that a mathematician in her/his own university administer it (either on February 11, 2012 or on another day). Please contact us: mathematics@ceu.hu. For details on this math exam, please visit Section CEU Mathematics Entrance Examination below.
Instead of taking the CEU Mathematics Entrance Examination, candidates may choose to take the GRE Subject Test in Mathematics. The GRE score report must be received before February 29, 2012. Otherwise, these applications may only be considered as late applications (see below). The GRE option is offered to applicants who do not have access to the CEU examination.
Alternatively, in exceptional cases, candidates will be interviewed.
Remarks:
1. The language of instruction at CEU is English. Candidates may either take the TOEFL test (or other equivalent English test accepted by CEU) on their own expenses (the score report of which must be received before February 29, 2011), or take the TOEFL examination organized by CEU at the locations listed here, on February 11, 2012. Note that the Math Entrance Exam takes place on the same day at the same location (and both these examinations are free of charge). Of course, candidates who have already taken the English test before, with a score accepted by CEU, need to take only the Mathematics Entrance Exam on February 11, 2012. For further issues, including exemptions from the language requirements, see http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/requirements.
2. Candidates who are offered acceptance or are placed on the waiting list will be notified after March 20, 2012, via the online application status tracking feature.
3. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if they reach CEU before April 30, 2012. Of course, in such cases, TOEFL (or equivalent) if applicable + GRE score reports should be sent to CEU. Instead of taking the GRE candidates may choose to take a Mathematics exam at their home universities (in this case, please contact us: mathematics@ceu.hu). Alternatively, in exceptional cases, candidates will be interviewed.
Application DocumentsAll applicants must provide CEU with the documents listed below. All application materials are submitted electronically to CEU. For information on how to apply see http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/apply.
Application Documents Checklist
  • Completed online CEU application form;
  • A one-page statement of purpose describing the candidate's interest in mathematics, achievements and future goals;
  • CV (resume), including a list of publications, if any;
  • Academic records (originals and notarized copies will be submitted by the time of enrollment by the admitted students only);
  • 2 letters of recommendation.
In addition,
  • GRE Subject Test in Mathematics score report (as a substitute for Math Entrance Exam), and 
  • Proof of English proficiency
are required, depending on the case.

Important Dates:

January 25, 2012, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST): application deadline for applicants who wish to take any CEU-administered admissions examinations (TOEFL and/or the Mathematics Entrance Exam), and/or are requesting exemption from the English language requirement (see http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/requirements#language); for other applicants the deadline is February 29, 2012 (see below);
February 11, 2012: CEU-administered admissions examinations (TOEFL and Mathematics Entrance Exam);
Febryary 29, 2012: application deadline for candidates submitting complete application packages, including language and/or GRE scores;
March 20, 2012: starting date for admissions decisions (which are made available to candidates via the online application system).

II. The Doctoral (PhD) Program

offers an innovative curriculum encompassing both traditional mathematics and cutting-edge contemporary applications. It is designed to ensure that students acquire rigorous and state of the art knowledge and to offer research opportunities under expert supervision.
Our Doctoral (PhD) program is registered to grant the PhD in Mathematics and its Applications by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York (U.S.A.) for, and on behalf of, the New York State Education Department. So our PhD is recognized throughout the world. Our PhD students are prepared especially for careers in academic and research institutions, but there are many other job opportunities for them. For some examples of positions held by our PhD alumni, click here.
Doctoral enrollment may continue up to a maximum of six years. Students that are admitted into our PhD program are eligible to receive a full CEU Doctoral fellowship for at least three years. The CEU fellowship award covers tuition, the student activity fee, medical insurance, and provides a full living scholarship.
Strong candidates who submit complete application packages and provide documentation that they are able to support themselves may be admitted for an additional number of places, if they satisfy the same entry requirements (see below). Transfer from other institutions' doctoral programs to our PhD program is also possible in exceptional cases.

Entry Requirements for the PhD Program

There are general CEU application requirements, which can be found at the CEU web site http://www.ceu.hu/admissions, where information is also available on how to apply, deadlines, application documents, etc.
In addition, there are some specific application requirements of the Department of Mathematics and its Applications, as follows:
1. Eligibility Requirements:
Students from any country may apply. Applicants are expected to have earned a master's degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or a related field (physics, engineering, computer science, etc.) from a recognized university or institution of higher education, or provide documentation indicating that they will earn this degree by the time of enrolling in our PhD program. We also accept excellent candidates with a bachelor's degree only, if they have completed at least four years of college by the time of enrolling, and have a strong mathematical background.
2. Statement of Purpose:
Applicants are required to submit a one-page statement describing their interest in mathematics, their achievements and future goals.
3. Mathematics Entrance Exam:
In order to give evidence of proficiency in mathematics, applicants should take the CEU Mathematics Entrance Exam. This is free of charge. It is a written examination covering the basic material in algebra and analysis.
The exam will be held on February 11, 2012 at the locations listed here. Detailed list is also available in the application form. If a student has difficulties arranging to take the math exam because of traveling impediments (or there is no nearby CEU coordinator), the Department will attempt to arrange that a mathematician in his/her own university administer it (either on February 11, 2012, or on another day). Please contact us: mathematics@ceu.hu. For details on this exam, please visit Section CEU Mathematics Entrance Examination below.
Instead of taking the CEU Mathematics Entrance Examination, candidates may choose to take the GRE Subject Test in Mathematics. The GRE score report must be received before February 29, 2012. Otherwise, such applications may only be considered as late applications (see below). The GRE option is offered to applicants who do not have access to the CEU examination.
Alternatively, in exceptional cases, candidates will be interviewed.
Remarks:
1. The language of instruction at CEU is English. Candidates may either take the TOEFL test (or another equivalent English test accepted by CEU) on their own expenses (the score report of which must be received before February 29, 2012), or take the TOEFL examination organized by CEU at the locations listed here, on February 11, 2012. Note that the Math Entrance Exam takes place on the same day at the same location (and both these examinations are free of charge). Of course, candidates who have already taken the English test before, with a score accepted by CEU, need to take only the Mathematics Entrance Exam on February 11, 2012. For further issues, including exemptions from the language requirements, see http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/requirements.
2. Candidates who are offered acceptance or are placed on the waiting list will be notified after March 20, 2012, via the online application status tracking feature.
3. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if they reach CEU before April 30, 2012. Of course, in such cases, TOEFL (or equivalent) if applicable + GRE score reports should be sent to CEU. Instead of taking the GRE candidates may choose to take a Mathematics exam at their home universities (in this case, please contact us: mathematics@ceu.hu). Alternatively, in exceptional cases, candidates will be interviewed.
4. Candidates for the PhD program may also apply, at the same time, to our MS program (see above).
Application Documents
All applicants must provide CEU with the documents listed below. All application materials are submitted electronically to CEU. For information on how to apply see http://www.ceu.hu/admissions.
Application Documents Checklist
  • Completed online CEU application form;
  • A one-page statement of purpose describing the candidate's interest in mathematics, achievements and future goals;
  • CV (resume), including a list of publications, if any;
  • Academic records (originals and notarized copies will be submitted at the time of enrollment by the admitted students only);
  • 2 letters of recommendation.
In addition,
  • GRE Subject Test in Mathematics score report (as a substitute for the Math Entrance Exam), and
  • Proof of English proficiency
are required, depending on the case.
Important Dates:
January 25, 2012, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST): application deadline for applicants who wish to take the CEU-administered admissions examinations (TOEFL and/or the Mathematics Entrance Exam), and/or are requesting exemption from the English language requirement (see http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/requirements#language); for other applicants the deadline is February 29, 2012 (see below);
February 11, 2012: CEU-administered admissions examinations (TOEFL and Mathematics Entrance Exam);
February 29, 2012: application deadline for candidates submitting complete application packages, including language and/or GRE scores;
March 20, 2012: starting date for admissions decisions (which are made avalable to candidates via the online application system).
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CEU Mathematics Entrance Examination

The exam takes 3 hours and consists of problems in algebra and analysis. Of course, problems may involve a mixture of analysis and algebra. Some problems are computational, some ask for proofs, and some ask for examples or counterexamples.

Here is a list of subjects which are required for the entrance exam:
Algebra
    Linear Algebra:
  • Vector spaces over R, C, and other fields: subspaces, linear independence, basis and dimension.
  • Linear transformations and matrices: constructing matrices of abstract linear transformations, similarity, change of basis, trace, determinants, kernel, image, dimension theorems, rank; application to systems of linear equations.
  • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors: computation, diagonalization, characteristic and minimal polynomials, invariance of trace and determinant.
  • Inner product spaces: real and Hermitian inner products, orthonormal bases, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization, orthogonal and unitary transformations, symmetric and Hermitian matrices, quadratic forms.
    Abstract Algebra:
  • Groups: finite groups, matrix groups, symmetry groups, examples of groups (symmetric, alternating, dihedral), normal subgroups and quotient groups, homomorphisms, Sylow theorems.
  • Rings: ring of integers, induction and well ordering, polynomial rings, roots and irreducibility, unique factorization of integers and polynomials, homomorphisms, ideals, principal ideals, Euclidean domains, prime and maximal ideals, quotients, fraction fields, finite fields.

Analysis
  • Real numbers as a complete ordered field. Extended real number system. Topological concepts: neighborhood, interior point, accumulation point, etc. 
  • Sequences of real numbers. Convergent sequences. Subsequences. Fundamental results. 
  • Numerical series. Standard tests for convergence and divergence. 
  • Real functions of one real variable. Limits, continuity, uniform continuity, differentiation, Riemann integration,  fundamental theorem of calculus, mean value theorem, L'Hopital's rule, Taylor's theorem, etc. 
  • Sequences and series of functions. Pointwise and uniform convergence. Fundamental results. Power series and radii of convergence. 
  • The topology of  Rk. Connected and convex subsets of  Rk.  
  • Functions of several real variables. Limits, continuity, uniform continuity. Continuous functions on compact or  connected sets. Partial derivatives. Differentiable functions. Taylor's theorem. Maxima and minima. Implicit and inverse function theorems. 
  • Multiple integrals. Integrals in various coordinate systems. Vector fields in Euclidean space (divergence, curl, conservative fields), line and surface integrals, vector calculus (Green's theorem in the plane, the divergence theorem in 3-space).  
  • Ordinary differential equations. Elementary techniques for solving special differential equations (separable, homogeneous, first order linear, Bernoulli's, exact, etc.). Existence and uniqueness of solutions to initial value problems (Picard's theorem). Linear differential equations and systems. Fundamental results. 

Moreinfo: https://mathematics.ceu.hu/node/19256

PhD Scholarship in Mathematics

Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD positions starting April 2012 or earlier, at the Department of Mathematics.

The PhD project is within the area of algebraic coding theory, in particular towers of algebraic function fields and their possible applications in the theory of error-correcting codes.
The research will be carried out at the Danish-Chinese Center for Applications of Algebraic Geometry in Coding Theory and Cryptology so part of it will take place at East China Normal University in Shanghai, China.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a master degree in mathematics, applied mathematics or engineering or equivalent academic qualifications.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information
Further information can be obtained from Associate Professor Peter Beelen, + 45 45253022, e-mail: P.Beelen@mat.dtu.dk

Do NOT send applications to this e-mail address, but use the electronic submission system - see below!

Application
We must have your online application by 1 February 2012. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Moreinfo: http://www.mat.dtu.dk/english/om_instituttet/matjob/joboversigt.aspx?guid=3b0b6d0a-701c-457e-a594-0ba8021da5ca

University of Groningen Talent Grant: Eric Bleumink Fund

Purposes:Master programme, Master (MSc/MA/LL.M.), Ph.D.
Programmes:All
Countries of origin:Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Replublic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, China, Colombia, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kiribati, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Macedonia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Morocco, Nepal, Niger, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Namibia, Niue, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, East Timor, South Korea

Additional information


Eligible candidates:
Criteria for approval are: (a) academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors; (b) contribution of candidate’s education in terms of strengthening the scientific capacity in the candidate’s home country; (c) perspectives to a long-term linkage between the home institution and the University of Groningen
Extra criteria for PhD candidates are: applicant should be employed by a research institute of university in one of the listed countries and receive an income from the home institution, application should be supported by this organization, the University of Groningen must be able to provide an academic supervisor who will be responsible for the scientific supervision of the research
Grant information:
The grant is usually awarded for a maximum of 2 years for a Master’s degree programme .
The grant covers the tuition fees plus the costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance.  For specific information, please check the rules & regulations [PDF].
Grant provider:
University of Groningen
Deadline:
Applicants need to meet the deadline of the Master’s programmes. Application forms for Master’s programmes can be found through the website or Admissions Offices . Application deadline for the scholarship is 22 February.
Application:
Applications for student scholarships can be submitted by students from one of the eligible countries for a Master’s or equivalent programme at the University of Groningen.

Master's degree programmes: A step-by-step application guide
1. First the candidate should apply for admission to a study programme at the University of Groningen .
2. When the candidate applies for this admission, he or she must indicate on the application form that his/her study performance is excellent and that he/she wishes to be nominated for a Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship.
3. If the study programme agrees with the candidacy for a EBF scholarship, they will send a standard application form including the motivation of the candidate to the Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund prior to 1 March. Per studyprogramme only two candidates can be nominated.
4. The Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund will take a decision during their meeting in March.
5. The studyprogramme and the candidate will both be informed on the decision taken by the Board.
6. If a candidate is selected the coordinator and the candidate will have contact on the details of his or her arrival. If necessary he/she can contact the Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund for extra assistance.
More information: Website Eric Bleumink Fund. For detailed information regarding the scholarship programme, please contact the office of the Ubbo Emmius Fonds. E-mail: msd@rug.nl. Postal address: Eric Bleumink Fund, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 72, 9700 AB Groningen, The Netherlands.
Moreinfo: http://www.rug.nl/prospectiveStudents/scholarships/ericBleumink

ICT and Pedagogical Development, 16 months_Deadline: Jan 10, 2012

Category: B
Study Period: 16 months
Application opens: Now Open
Deadline Application: 2012-01-10
Target Countries: Afganistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kosovo, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
However the programme is also open for other countries with potential for and a wish to develop wind power.
 

Programme Objectives

The overall objective of the programme is to contribute to capacity building and the start up of change processes in the participants´ organisations in order to integrate ICT in educational policies and strategies at all levels of the educational system.

The programme shall provide knowledge about ICT as an instrument to create improvements in administration, leadership and pedagogical development as well as concrete methods and tools for designing, planning and implementing a change project in the educational sector including aspects of digital inclusion and gender. In this way, participants are expected to act as change agents.
 
The specific objectives of the programme are to provide the participants with:
  • An overview of how ICT can be integrated in educational policies and strategies based on good practices in low and middle income countries as well as Sweden and other industrialized countries
  • Increased knowledge of the possibilities of using ICT as a tool for pedagogical development and to promote "Education for All”
  • Increased knowledge of how ICT can be applied in the national educational system
  • Increased knowledge of the importance of ICT for a more efficient and transparent administration of educational institutions, in order to improve work procedures, documentation as well as internal and external communication
  • Increased knowledge of methods and tools for organisational change in general, and in the educational system in particular
  • Expanded international and national scientific networks for the exchange of knowledge and experience of ICT in education

Contents

Change Project
 
A central component of the programme is the participant's own Change Project addressing a relevant problem within the scope of the programme. The Change Project should be something the participant and his/her organization want to implement during the period of the programme. An outline of a proposed Change Project (or a project idea) is to be submitted together with the application form. It will form part of the basis for selection of participants to the programme.
 
The project should be endorsed by the participant's organisation.
 
Modules
 
The programme is divided into five interlinked modules:
 
1. Visions for learning; International, national, and regional policies for education.
The module provides an analysis of policies and visions for educational systems and lifelong learning. Specific focus will be on the role of ICT in these policies. The participants will make an analysis and compare policies from various countries and organizations at national and local level as well as relevant policies of the UN and the EU.
 
2. Managing change in education; Leadership, processes, and evaluation
The module will provide knowledge of using ICT to promote new pedagogical approaches in the transition from teaching to learning, as well as knowledge about how to use leadership and communication skills to handle change in the organisation. The module will provide understanding of how ICT may influence the planning and administration within the educational sector and tools for impact analysis of the cost of ICT.
 
3. Interactive learning environments and digital inclusion
The module will give the participants a deeper knowledge of the new forms of interactivity which is offered by ICT. It will cover a number of different models for learning. The module will also deal with the "digital divide” and provide exposures and methods for achieving digital inclusion.
 
4. Support and tools for change
The module includes work on a Change Project in the participant’s home organization. The Change Project plays a central role in the programme and in this module the knowledge acquired in the other modules will be applied. The module also covers methods such as project management and social networking to support the process of change.
 

Programme Structure

Phases
 
Phase 1 - Preparation
The participants will get distance support in defining and developing their Change Projects. Interactive modules for web based self studies will be made available on the learning platform.

Phase 2 – Scheduled Programme in Sweden, 3,5 weeks
During the training period in Sweden participants will be exposed to Swedish and international knowledge and experience of ICT in education. Interactive lectures and professional exchange dialogues will be combined with excursions, study visits and group work. Extensive support will be provided by the mentors for developing the participants Change Projects.

Phase 3 – Intermediate Consolidation
Once back in their organizations, participants will continue anchoring their Change Projects in dialogue with colleagues and other stakeholders before starting the implementation. Web-based tools for communication
will be used for networking, peer review and for interactions with and support from the mentors. Also other means of interactions will be used, e.g. website, phones and skype.

Phase 4 – Regional Phase, Scheduled Programme, 1 week
The regional phase , will take place in one country in Africa or Asia. During this session all the participants will report on the progress of their Change Project with feedback from the mentors as well as other participants. Lectures and study visits will provide opportunities to learn from local and regional experiences.

Phase 5 – Continued Support Phase
Through the web there will be ongoing interaction between participants, their institutions and the mentors. During this phase the Change Projects will be implemented, evaluated and reported on. The participants will get distance support in defining and developing their Change Projects. Interactive modules for web based self studies will be made available on the learning platform in order to provide the participants with basic knowledge in various subject areas.
 

Date and place for the scheduled parts

The total duration of the programme is 16 months (phase 1–5) out of which 4,5 weeks are scheduled sessions.
The training component in Sweden will take place May 22 – June 14, 2012. The programme will be held in Karlstad and Stockholm.
The regional session will be held in November/December 2012 in one selected country in Africa or Asia.
The programme will finish in June 2013.
 

Learning processes

The programme includes a diversity of pedagogical methods such as lectures, group works, forum discussions, case studies, study visits, mentor support and extensive use of ICT. Planning, implementation and evaluation of the Change Project will provide continuity to the programme over the 16 months.
 

Management and staff

The training programme is carried out under the management of LIFE Academy, Karlstad, in cooperation with Stockholm University, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences.
 

Participation

Target regions:
The countries invited with first priority to this programme are:
Afganistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kosovo, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
 
However the programme is also open for other countries with potential for and a wish to develop wind power.
 
Target Group:
The programme is primarily intended for decision makers, planners, teachers, managers and specialists qualified to participate in reform processes of strategic importance for the educational sector in the country.
The candidate should hold a position with mandate to initiate and implement changes in the field of ICT in education. Candidates representing government organizations, educational institutions, private companies or NGOs at national, regional or local level are welcome to apply. The candidates should hold an academic degree or having equivalent knowledge and have at least five years of professional working experience.
 
The number of participants is limited to 25.
The outline of the Change Project together with the commitment of the home organization to support the participant and actively involve in the implementation of the project will be of crucial importance in the selection of participants.
To achieve a good gender balance, applications from qualified women are especially welcome. If selected, the participants are required to attend all scheduled parts of the programme. Due to the character of the programme, family members are not allowed to accompany participants to the programme.
 

Language requirements

The training will be organized and conducted in English and consequently high proficiency in the English language is required. Candidates with other mother tongues will have to certify their proficiency in English.
 

Application Process

Closing date for application is January 10, 2012
Application is to be made on one of the special forms attached and include a recent photograph and all required information and documents. The applicant must be nominated by her/his organisation or institution. When necessary, the application is to be approved by the official nominating authority in the country. The application is to be submitted to the nearest Swedish Embassy/Consulate. If there is no Swedish Embassy/Consulate in the applicant's country, the application should be sent directly to the Programme Secretariat. Selected applicants will be notified by e-mail or telefax.
 

Cost of Participation

Sida will cover all training cost such as lectures, literature, documentation, study tours and certain social
activities as well as accommodation and food.
International travel cost to Karlstad, Sweden in phase 2 as well as to the regional training session in phase 4 will be covered by Sida.
 

Accommodation

Accommodation will be arranged for the full duration of the scheduled parts in Sweden and India.
 

Visa

Participants are responsible for obtaining all visas necessary during all phases of the programme. The visa should be valid for the whole period of the programme and the passport should be valid for three months longer than the entry visa. The costs for obtaining visas are carried by the participant.
For more information, this website offers Swedish visa information: http://www.migrationsverket.se/info/start_en.html

Insurance

All participants are covered by a group insurance while on scheduled parts of the programme.
 
Moreinfo: http://www.life.se/system/visa.asp?FID=779&HID=797&HSID=13729&ActMenu=13733&ActSubMenu=17429

Post Graduate Programme Fellowship for Higher Education Officials/Staff to Australia and New Zealand

In the coming academic year 2012-2013, MoEYS is giving fellowship award to higher education officials/staff to pursue post graduate programme in Australia and New Zealand. This fellowship award is under the Higher Education Quality and Capacity Improvement Project (HEQCIP) funded by the World Bank.

Prioritized Fields for Study
1. Education
2. Health Science;  
3. Engineering and Technology;
4. Agriculture;
5. Mine and Natural Resources;
6. Science;
7. Law; and
8. Economics

Eligible Requirements for DHE, DSR, ACC and HEI staff
  • Be DHE (Department of Higher Education), DSR (Department of Scientific Research) and ACC (Accreditation Committee of Education) staff ranging from Technical officer to Director level;
  • Be academic staff currently working at HEIs formally recognized by RGC (Royal Government of Cambodia) and working with MoEYS;
  • Be fully appointed and fulltime officials (for central level official);
  • Be fulltime and permanently appointed academic staff (for Higher Education Institutions);
  • Have a strong record of active and productive work throughout their careers to date;
  • Hold a Bachelor Degree related to Education, Health Science, Engineering and Technology, Agriculture; Mine and Natural Resources, Science, Law  and Economics;
  • Hold a Master Degree (for PhD Candidates);
  • Have a minimum of three years fulltime experience working in Higher Education;
  • Meet required English proficiency levels (at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent in a test undertaken within the past TWO years);  
  • Provide medical evidence that they are in good health;
  • Pledge to continue working at their current institution for a minimum of FIVE  years following their return;
  • Demonstrate a capacity for high commitment to studying and to completing their degree program;
  • Demonstrate an ability to adapt to cross-cultural environments;
  • Not already be in possession of an overseas postgraduate award;
  • Be committed to sharing their new knowledge and  skills within their own institution; and
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Selection Process and Key Dates
  • Announce and receive the application form from your HEI or Government Office from December 22, 2011,  or download application form and relevant documents from the MoEYS’s website: www.moeys.gov.kh
  • The DEADLINE for submission of applications is at 5:00 PM on Monday January 23, 2012;
  • Please submit completed THREE (3) copies of the application form to Component One, HEQCIP office, Department of Higher Education, 169, Preah Norodom Blvd, Sangkat Boeng Keng Korng I, Khan Chamkar Morn, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia;
  • The shortlist will be released on February 03, 2012;
  • The shortlist candidates will be interviewed on February 07-08, 2012;
  • The release of successful candidates will be on February 10, 2012.
Should you have any inquiry, please contact 023 217 937 or email: heqcip@sinet.com.kh  or at the above address.

Fore more information, please download:

Moreinfo: http://www.moeys.gov.kh/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188
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