The Graduate School for Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences ( http://www.gradschool.uni-luebeck.de/ ) at the University of Lübeck invites applications for a 3-year PhD scholarship. Application deadline: June 30, 2009. Project description: Recent progress in brain imaging such as Diffusion Tensor Imaging allows for mapping pathways in the brain’s white matter with a resolution that would have seemed impossible only a few years ago. This progress can be applied to achieve more detailed and realistic modelling. The goal is to find new models for plasticity drawing from our experience in Organic Computing, self-organising neural networks and learning theory. Requirements: Candidates are expected to have a master’s degree (or its equivalent) in computer science, mathematics or engineering. Prior experiences in scientific publishing (during the university study or industry employment) are of advantage. Please prepare all the necessary documents and submit your application online: http:

Qatar Foundation invites applications for the WISE Awards 2009 to support outstanding practice and achievements within the themes of Pluralism, Sustainability and Innovation in education. Two prizes will be awarded for each of these three themes. Each of the six laureates will receive a WISE Prize Award of $20,000 at the Gala Dinner on November 17, 2009. Laureates will also be given the opportunity to showcase their projects during the WISE Forum. The WISE Awards application process is open to individuals or teams of individuals from across the world and in all education sectors, to be supported by a letter of endorsement from senior management of their organization. Laureates will be selected by a pre-jury then by an international jury consisting of 10 of the world’s leading experts in pluralism, sustainability and innovation in education, drawn from public institutions, civil society, the private sector, international organizations, universities and social entrepreneurs. Applicat

PhD Scholarships in Economics and Business Management, University of Venice, Italy Admission 2009 - 2010 The School offers two doctoral programs: Economics (DEC) and Business Management (DEA). They cooperate and share most activities. There are 5 three-year fellowships available for DEC and another 5 for DEA. Classes start on September 1st, 2009. Most first-year classes are common across the two programs. The general application procedure is similar for the two programs, with minor differences. Please make sure to carefully read the relevant information for the program you wish to apply for: DEA or DEC. Separate applications are required for either program. Simultaneous applications to more than one program are possible. An application must abide by the statute of their respective “Bando” (Official Advert) as published on the Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana. The official version of each Bando is available from the website of the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice follow

MSc Positions in Computer Science and Networks, Scuola Sant’Anna, Italy MASTER PROGRAM in THE AREA OF ICT starting in Fall 2009 at SCUOLA SUPERIORE SANT’ANNA - Pisa, Italy Applications are open at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa (Italy) for two-year Master Degree (Laurea Magistrale) in Computer Science and Networking jointly offered by University of Pisa and Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna. See: http://mcsn.sssup.it Details below. Two-year Master of Science in Computer Science and Networking (MCSN) starting September 2009 up to 40 positions are reserved for EU candidates (candidates with a citizenship of a country belonging to the European Union) holding a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or an equivalent title in the disciplines related to the Information and Communication Technologies. Of these, the four best ranked candidates resident outside Italy will receive a support by Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna for accommodation. Additional finan