The European Initial Training Network EBRAMUS (Europe BRAin and MUSic) is offering a PhD position for up to three years at the Max Planck Institute for Human Brain and Cognitive Sciences (Leipzig, Germany) in the research group “Neurocognition of rhythm in communication”. The successful candidate will work on the project “Facilitatory effects of temporal and rhythmic music cues in local and hierarchical syntactic processing” and conduct behavioural, ERP and fMRI research in healthy and patient (stroke, Parkinson) populations. The PhD project will investigate how and when temporal and rhythmic cues facilitate syntactic processes of various complexities during auditory language processing. The candidate must have a Masters degree in experimental psychology, neuroscience, neurolinguistics, or neuropsychology; experience with EEG and/or fMRI techniques and an interest in combined language/music research; knowledge of research designs, statistical skills and computer programmi

PhD Studentship in Organic Chemistry, Monash University, Australia Fully funded PhD studentship Dendrimer Synthesis Monash University, Australia We seek an outstanding PhD candidate with a background in synthetic organic chemistry to develop a new class of dendritic molecules, and to study their applications. The position is fully funded, both fees and stipend, for four years. Project description The successful candidate will investigate a new method for the synthesis of a library of dendrimers with variations in the sizes and shapes of the monomers, and of the strength and character of the forces between them. One aim of the project is to make dendrimers carrying a variety of functionality, and with the flexibility of the synthetic strategy, engineer the molecules for solubility, surface activity, and assembly into larger structures. Measurement of the conformations of the dendrimers using Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) is part of the project, and the successful can

United Nations Fellowship Programme (UNFCCC Germany) for Government’s Employees UNFCCC Fellowship Programme The objective of the fellowship programme is to contribute to building capacity for addressing climate change in non-Annex I Parties, in particular small island developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs) Parties, through the development of local professional expertise by: Supporting innovative analytical work on climate change in the context of sustainable development; Promoting a network of experts who can bring creative and innovative options to bear on questions of climate change; Encouraging the leadership potential of young and promising professionals in their fields. The programme target group consists of mid-career professionals who are already in a government’s employment and who are nationals of and working in a developing country, particularly a SIDS and LDC Party. While fellowships are awarded to individuals, the need for training must occu

PhD Studentships in Finance, University of Melbourne, Australia PhD Studentships in Finance University of Melbourne - The Department of Finance The Department of Finance at the University of Melbourne is pleased to invite applications for places in its PhD student cohort matriculating February 2011. About the Program: The PhD program consists of rigorous coursework in the first year, followed by a 2-3 year research period. The research of our faculty members spans all areas of finance and has been published in the top finance journals, such as The Journal of Finance, The Journal of Financial Economics, the Review of Financial Studies, and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. A roster of prominent visiting scholars from other top Finance departments further enhances the program. Upon graduation, our PhD candidates are well equipped to compete in the global academic finance job market. All places in the finance doctoral program are fully funded. Enrolled c

International Student Undergraduate Scholarships at Utica College, USA Limited financial assistance is available for non-U.S. citizens. International students may qualify for aid in the form of: Grants Grants are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, range from $2,000 to $12,000 per year. These do not require a separate application. Loans Private loans are available to students with either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident as a co-signer. Student Employment Limited student worker positions are available on campus. For more information. Want to know more about scholarships and financial aid? Check out these convenient online resources: Financial Aid FAQ Terms you should know Contact us today. If you have questions about how to finance your academic career at UC, we encourage you to contact our Office of Student Financial Services at sfs[ at ]utica.edu or toll-free at 1-800-782-8884. For more information, please visit the official announcement .

New Erasmus Mundus Masters Course on Flood Risk Management On 13 July 2010, the Erasmus Mundus Grant Committe has selected UNESCO-IHE’s proposal on a new Masters Course on Flood Risk Management for funding under the 2010 Erasmus Mundus Action 1 Call for proposal. The new Masters Course will be offered in collaboration with the Technical University of Dresden (Germany), Technical University of Catalonia (Spain) and University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). Integrated flood risk management aims to reduce the human and socio-economic losses caused by flooding while at the same time taking into account the social, economic, and ecological benefits from floods and the use of flood plains or coastal zones. The need for the adoption of a holistic integrated approach to managing flood risks has been reflected in the Flood Directive of the European Parliament. Existing Masters programmes on floods offered at EU cover many technical aspects but lack integration. The programme follows the

PhD Student Scholarships, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore 2 PhD scholarships are available for Jan 2011 intake in School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. The R&D topics will cover: Bioconversion of waste to energy and other valuable products Biological treatment of toxic compounds and nutrients Novel bioprocess design Microbial ecophysiology and community dynamics in environmental systems Environmental molecular techniques development Self-motivated and team-oriented individuals interested in environmental bioprocess engineering and microbiology/biotechnology are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience in anaerobic bioprocess engineering (i.e., set up, operation, and monitoring of bioreactors) and in molecular/microbiological techniques will be given preference. A Master’s degree in environmental engineering, microbiology or a closely rel