Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS, www.sibs.ac.cn ), is an exciting hub of several outstanding institutes, centers and laboratories working on different disciplines. Key Laboratory of Systems Biology is one of the leading research institutes for the area of systems biology, computational biology and bioinformatics (www.sysbio.ac.cn) in China. Shanghai is also a beautiful city to live, having many attractions and diverse culture. The successful candidates for full professors, associate professors, assistant professors, postdoctoral fellows will work with other scientists in Key Lab of Systems Biology. RESPONSIBILITIES: Key lab of Systems Biology will have at least three faculty openings at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor levels. There are also two postdoctoral fellow (PF) positions in systems biology, bioinformatics, and computational biology. A faculty or PF in this position will collaborate with the researchers in studies conducted using ...

The MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce full scholarships to highly qualified graduate students from around the world for its Fall 2010 intake. The MASDAR Institute is the centerpiece of the MASDAR Initiative, a landmark program by the government of Abu Dhabi to establish an entirely new economic sector dedicated to alternative and sustainable energy. The MASDAR Institute is a private, not-for-profit, independent, research-driven institute developed with the support and cooperation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT provides assistance in recruitment of faculty members and senior administrative staff and the provision of course curriculum, amongst other matters. The Institute is located inside the world’s first carbon neutral, zero waste Masdar City which will be powered solely by alternative energy, mainly solar energy. The Institute offers Masters and (in 2011) PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines, with...

To award full scholarships to non-final year undergraduate students for studying approved courses/programs at specified overseas universities in 2010/2011 academic year (Lists of the approved disciplines and overseas universities in Attachment A). To enable students to have more exposure in their fields of study, applicants will have the flexibility to major in a different discipline, other than the one the applicant is currently studying, while aboard. The majoring discipline, however, will have to be listed in the approved disciplines list by HSBC as below: All disciplines under architecture, business and economics, communication, computer science/information systems, construction and land use, dentistry, design, education, engineering, health care, hotel and tourism, law, medicine, science (basic and applied), social sciences, textiles, and arts subjects (linguistics and languages, translation, history, geography, fine arts and applied arts) and environment. Value of Awards : Full...

This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals . Awards worth £2000 each are available towards the cost of tuition fees for full time Masters Programmes in a wide range of subject areas. These scholarships are supported and funded by the Scottish Government in partnership with University of Aberdeen. Eligibility To be considered for the scholarship you will need to have applied to the University of Aberdeen for a place starting in September 2010 and have firmly accepted an offer, either conditional or unconditional by 11 June 2010. The scholarship can only be held by a student of the University commencing study in September 2010 – it cannot be transferred to another institution. Criteria The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Timetable The closing date for applications is 11 June 2010. Notification of Awards A Selection Committee will meet in late June 2010. Successful applicants will be informed by 30 Jul...

The two-year Master in Public Policy (MPP) programme provides a strong foundation in conceptual and analytical skills for future public service leaders and individuals with an interest in understanding and influencing how public policy choices are made. Areas of Concentration In particular, MPP students deepen their understanding of a specific field by focusing on one of five areas of concentration: Development Studies Economic Policy and Analysis International Relations and Security Studies Social and Environmental Policy Public Management and Governance Practical Experience To obtain direct practical experience, students also undertake a public policy or management study, called the Policy Analysis Exercise, for a client in the public, private, or non-profit sector. Internships Most students also take internships with organisations that are relevant to their studies, such as the United Nations Environment Programme (Bangkok); National Economic Development Authority (Philippines...