The Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2009 Fellowship Programme. The fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing countries who are interested in coming to New York to report on international affairs during the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Fellowships will begin in mid-September and extend to late November and will include the cost of travel and accommodations in New York, as well as a per diem allowance. The Fellowship Programme is open to journalists who are native to one of the developing countries in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean, and are currently working full-time for a bonafide media organisation in a developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to th...

The Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR) at the University of Kiel is one of the leading institutes in marine research worldwide. Its major goal is fundamental research in all areas of marine sciences. We are offering a PhD position in Evolutionary Ecology and Genetics of an Invasive Comb Jelly in the research unit Evolutionary Ecology of Marine Fishes The successful applicant will study the population genetics of the invasive comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi that has recently colonized North and Baltic Sea and may result in drastic ecosystem changes in the pelagic zone. Key goals are to (1) reconstruct the invasion history and sources (2) compare genetic diversity at neutral and selected markers over time and between populations (3) assess the importance of hybridization for invasion success. Moreover, genome scans using SNPs and microsatellites derived from EST libraries will be developed to address the potential role for rapid adaptation of invading Mnemiopsis to its new en...

MSc Program Scholarships - Renewable Energy in Central and Eastern Europe OMV, Central Europe’s leading oil and gas company, deals in context of research projects with improvements in energy efficiency, greenhouse gas minimisation as well as economical use of biogenous fuels. Furthermore OMV awards two scholarships to the outstanding MSc Program “Renewable Energy in Central and Eastern Europe” to participants from Hungary and Slovakia. These two grants to participants from Hungary and Slovakia in the amount of EUR 13,000 each will be awarded by a jury. The participation of the scholarship holder is EUR 4,500. Any recourse of law is excluded. The winner will be informed. Application: Please send your complete Grant Application consisting of application form , CV and motivation letter to newenergy@tuwien.ac.at by June 26, 2009 the latest. Information: Technische Universität Wien Continuing Education Center DI Andrea Würz Tel: +43 / (0)1 / 58801-41721 Download PDF Further Scholarship I...

The Chinese Government Scholarship is a full scholarship set up by the Ministry of Education of China to enable foreign students to study in China. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support international educational exchanges, and to establish internationally first-class Chinese universities. Exemption from registration fees, tuition fees, cost of basic learning materials and accommodation; Living allowance issued monthly by XMU to each scholarship student: (RMB) Master’s students: 1,700 RMB per month Doctoral students: 2,000 RMB per month One-off settlement subsidy: 1500RMB per person Comprehensive medical insurance: 600RMB/per year Eligibility: Full-time master’s and doctoral candidates abroad starting in the 2009 academic year. The scholarship is not open for foreign students who have already started their degree courses in China. Programme start: September 2009 Scholarship duration: 2-3 years for master’s programmes, 3-4 years for doctoral programmes, (1...

300 PhD positions available in 2009 INRIA proposes young scientists a PhD in one of its research teams. Priority will be given to candidates with mobility background and to topics pertaining to the Institute’s priority themes. Opening campaign : February 16, 2009 View positions available and apply on-line . the list is frequently updated. • Offers are posted on-line as and when they become available. Please consult the list regularly. End of the campaign : May 4 , 2009 You have a degree in computer science, automatic control or scientific computing equivalent to the French research master, you are planning to become a researcher in an academic environment, or, after training through research, to join a company or create one ? Join INRIA for a PhD. INRIA is at the leading edge of research and its scientific themes are innovative. You can meet there scientists of international stature or work with them. Novel ideas are considered with interest. INRIA maintains special relations wit...

Scholarships for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Tourism Management MODUL University Vienna offers MBA courses in the fields of Tourism Management, Public Governance and Management, and New Media Technology and Management. The MBA programs are tailored for students of different educational backgrounds who intend to specialize in one of these areas. MODUL University’s brand new campus is equipped with state of the art facilities and located amongst the hills of Kahlenberg with breathtaking views over the city of Vienna. The University faculty combines leading international academic staff with experts and practitioners from the industry. For further information about the university, please visit www.modul.ac.at The Master of Business Administration in Tourism Management The MBA program in Tourism Management has been developed in cooperation with the Executive Academy of the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (WU), one of Europe’s leading business s...

Master Scholarships in International Development Programmes, University of Manchester, UK Bursaries for MA/MSc International Development Programmes Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM) University of Manchester Two Bursaries are available for applicants to Development Master’s programmes: MSc Development Finance MSc Globalisation and Development MSc Industry, Trade and Development MA International Development: Public Policy & Management Deadline for applications for Master’s Bursaries Friday 29th May 2009 . For further information on the Department’s research interests, studentships and bursaries and the application process please visit: http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate For queries relating to our Masters programme contact: Paul Arrowsmith, Recruitment & Admissions Administrator Email: Paul.arrowsmith[ at ]manchester.ac.uk