University of Sydney Masters/PhD Degree Deadline: 31 July/15 Dec (annual) Study in: Australia Course starts July 2016 Brief description: The University of Sydney invites candidates who are eligible to undertake a Postgraduate Research Degree or Master’s by Research program at this University to apply for the University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS).  The objective of the USydIS is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to undertake research projects which will enhance the University’s research activities.

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...

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...

PhD Project in Computer Science/Computational Intelligence (Fitness/Search Space Characterisation with a View to Choosing Problem Solvers and their Parameter Settings)@Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) Project title: Fitness Space Characterisation for Stochastic Combinatorial Optimisation Research topic: Stochastic optimisation methods such as Genetic Algorithms and other evolutionary approaches are used to find approximate solutions to combinatorial problems when the problems are too complex to be solved deterministically through mathematical approaches. So far, evolutionary algorithms have been applied to individual combinatorial problems such as bin packing and resource allocation. Certain algorithm and parameter variations are regularly reported to improve results obtained from a particular problem. This project aims at investigating ways – stochastic, mathematical or statistical – of probing the fitness space for clues about the characteristics of...

TWO AUSTRALIAN POSTGRADUATE INDUSTRY AWARDS (PhD SCHOLARSHIPS) ON RENEWABLE AND DISTRIBUTED POWER GENERATION (ARC LINKAGE PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG ) Two Australian Postgraduate Industry Awards (APAIs), each worth $26,669 per annum (tax free) for three-years, are available for postgraduate research towards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Successful applicants will conduct research to contribute to infrastructure development for integration of renewable and distributed power generation into electricity grid systems. One APAI will conduct research on power quality aspects related to the integration of renewable and distributed power generation, and the other will carry out research on network control and protection issues associated with the integration of renewable and distributed energy resources. Candidates with undergraduate honours (Class I or II(1)) or Masters degrees by research in electrical engineering with power engineering major are invited to express their i...

MBA Scholarships for International Students, The University of Queensland, Australia UQ Business School is delighted to announce four full fee-waiver scholarships for international students entering the full-time MBA in 2010. Three of these scholarships are open to people applying from Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Great Britain (including British Nationals Overseas). One full fee-waiver scholarship is available to students applying from India to study in 2010. To win a scholarship you must meet all the standard entry criteria for acceptance into the program (GMAT, English language proficiency, and work experience) as well as: * provide a personal statement in support of your application * supply a written professional reference and character reference * attend an interview in your country of residence or participate in a phone interv...

PhD Scholarships in Nanotechnology Modelling, University of Wollongong, Australia PhD Scholarships are available to suitable students with a background in Mathematics, Science or Engineering and with an interest in Nanotechnology. Specific areas in Nanotechnology include: Dissipation of kinetic energy in gigahertz nano-oscillators, Electron transport in small diameter, highly curved carbon nanotubes, Geometric model of helical carbon nanostructures, Mathematical models for magnetorheological nanodevices incorporating nano-electromagnets, Encapsulation of DNA in carbon nanotubes, Expulsion models for biomolecules in carbon nanotubes, Fluid mechanical study of lab-on-a-chip technologies, Mathematical models of nanosyringes and other nanoscaled drug delivery systems, Nanoparticle interactions with biological systems. Successful applicants will be motivated, mathematically literate and be able to express themselves clearly both verbally and in written form. Applicants should contact eit...

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is offering two, three-year PhD scholarships to conduct doctoral research on the Indonesian economy. Scholarships are to the value of $25,000 per annum for up to three years. Successful applicants are required to participate in the activities of the Indonesia Project, which is administered by the Arndt-Corden Division of Economics at the ANU. Prospective PhD scholars from a well-established PhD program in Economics at any Australian university, who can demonstrate a strong commitment to work on Southeast Asian economies, are invited to apply for the PhD Scholarships. Successful applicants will be subject to the normal requirements for completion of a PhD program at the host university. Additional funding will be provided to undertake up to three months of fieldwork in Indonesia for the purpose of collecting data and other information for research. Applicants should send a letter of application, proof of acceptance into a Ph...

AusAID will accept ALA Scholarship applications for the 2010 academic year from March 19, 2009 until June 30, 2009. The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) program aims to develop leadership, build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific, and address priority regional issues. The ALA program is comprised of Scholarships and Fellowships. Awardees are selected from the public, private and community sectors within countries where Australia has a significant aid program. ALA Scholarships are offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) at an Australian university. Study programs must relate to AusAID’s priority areas of disability, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development and water & sanitation. Scholars also undertake an extensive Leadership Development Program while in Australia. Selection for ALA ...

The Saab Systems Scholarship 2009 This Scholarship has been established by Saab Systems Pty Ltd to encourage and assist students in completing a degree in Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. The scholarship will be awarded to students in their second year of a Bachelor degree in Engineering, in the areas of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or Software Engineering; the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science, or the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at the University of Adelaide. The Saab Systems Scholarship is available to Australian citizens who are undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic), Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems), Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications), Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering), Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences program of study at the University of Adelaide. ...

AFUW QLD, the Queensland association of the Australian Federation of University Women , has been providing fellowships and scholarships for postgraduate research or study since 1972. AFUWQ is part of the International Federation of University Women . A branch of AFUWQ, the Fellowship Fund Branch, Inc (FFI), was incorporated in 1983 to perform the management and administration of Fellowships. FFI owns and manages the Academic Dress Hire Service (ADHS) . It is a charitable organization and profits from its operations together with investment funds, provide Fellowships to women postgraduate students. Our Fellowships have been awarded to women graduates from more than ten countries, and have supported studies in a wide range of disciplines, for example: marine biology, architecture, law, literature, radiography, mathematics, social work, archaeology, economics, molecular biology, management, music, information technology and performing arts. Our aim is to assist women with tertiary qu...

PhD Scholarship in Computer Science, La Trobe University, Australia One PhD scholarship is available in the area of database optimization for flash memory. Flash memory is a superior database storage medium than the hard disk drive(HDD). Flash memory can access data up to 100 times faster than HDD and currently can store more than 640GB of data. This means in the future flash memory is likely to replace HDDs for large database servers that require high performance. In addition flash memory is particularly suitable for small portable devices since it is small, shock resistant and uses little energy. This project aims to create and evaluate algorithms that take full advantage of the desirable characteristics of flash memory while overcoming its significant hardware constraints. Applicant must have strong programming capabilities. Eligibility: Applicant must have achieved at least an honours 2a or equivalent degree in computer science or similar discipline and fulfil other requirements fo...

PhD Scholarship in Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia PhD scholarship in structural health monitoring of bridges (up to $50K tax free) As one of Australia’s leading universities, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has a solid record of success in solving problems for industry and the community, and developing new products and processes. Applications are invited from appropriately qualified individuals for a PhD scholarship being offered in QUT’s Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering (Brisbane) to work on the following project: Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges using Vibration Characteristics Many bridges in Australia are old and are now subjected to heavier and faster moving loads, than originally envisaged and in addition suffer structural deterioration with age. These factors can cause localised distress, which if not attended to can cause bridge failure with adverse consequences. To address this, the Comm...

PhD Studentship in Materials Science / Engineering Physics, RMIT University, Australia RMIT is a global university of technology based in Melbourne, with a commitment to and reputation for high quality professional and vocational education and research engaged with industry and community. A three year scholarship is available for a person who has an Honours degree in Materials Science or Engineering Physics or related discipline in a project - developing advanced coatings for cutting tools. Reference Number: 505333 Portfolio: Science, Engineering & Technology School: Applied Sciences Campus: Melbourne - CBD This is an Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) that commences January 2009. This award is part of a recent successful Australian Research Council grant “Designing the Next Generation of High Performance Cutting Tools”. The project team includes Prof. Dougal McCulloch and Prof. Derry Doyle at RMIT University and Dr Steve Dowey from Sutton Tools (an Australian company which i...

Swinburne is currently offering over 120 Research Scholarships Swinburne University offers a range of scholarships for Research Higher Degrees (PhD’s, Masters by Research etc.). Applications for the 2009 scholarship round are now open and will close on 31 October 2008. You can become part of a dynamic research culture by applying for a research scholarship and completing a Research Higher Degree at Swinburne. Closing date for applications: 31 October 2008 Our research scholarships provide opportunities in: * Arts, Psychology and Social Science * Astrophysics * Biotechnology * Brain Sciences * Business, Entrepreneurship and Management * Design * Engineering * Information and Communication Technologies * Sustainability * Science and Technology For futher information, please visit: http://www.research.swinburne.edu.au/higher-degrees/scholarships/

PhD Scholarship in Machine Vision for Agricultural Applications, University of Southern Queensland, Australia APAI Scholarship supported by the ARC in association with a linkage project held in collaboration with the University of Queensland on “Condition Scoring and Weight Estimating using Technology A scholarship is offered for PhD study in the area of Machine Vision and related measurement. This relates to the assessment and monitoring of the condition of cattle. Data will automatically be gathered of weight, shape and ID tag number. From these, methods will be derived for assessing weight from shape and parentage of calves from their association with the cow they habitually follow, among other significant parameters. The researcher will devise and integrate many of the techniques to be used in the process. The task will call for skills in software writing, analysis of vision data and electronic signal processing and interfacing. Purpose The successful candidate will have a degr...

The Government of Western Australia, through the Department of Education and Training (DET), is offering a number of prestigious scholarships for international students to undertake the Western Australian Universities’ Foundation Program (WAUFP) or Tertiary Entrance Examination (TEE) program at either Canning College or Tuart College in Perth, Western Australia (WA). Applicants from all countries will be eligible for consideration. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of academic results and a reference from the school. Where academic results do not allow for differentiation between applicants, resumes or curriculum vitae will be considered. Scholarships apply for Year 12 level courses; WA Universities’ Foundation Program and Tertiary Entrance Examination Program. Year 11 students at Tuart College or Canning College may apply for an award on the basis of their Year 11 results. The closing date for all scholarship applications will be 31 October 2008. Notifications will be issu...

Model Based Development (MBD) has established itself as the key approach to software engineering of increasingly complex systems in automotive and aerospace domains. It has proved successful at managing complexity associated with functionality. A new approach is to use model-based techniques also for quality evaluation and predictions. Since most of quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security have a probabilistic nature, probabilistic verification techniques are the best solution to perform model-based quality evaluation. The research project shall explore the possibilities of probabilistic modelling and verification techniques to reason about quality attributes early in the software development lifecycle. To get a detailed introduction into this research project please have a look at the following background literature: * Controller dependability analysis by probabilistic model checking ( http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2006...

We are currently looking for students who want to pursue a PhD in Materials Chemistry or Nanotechnology in 2008/2009. Applicants must satisfy the following requirements: * Master or Bachelor (Honours) or equivalent in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering. * Fluency in English. Moreover, experience in some of the following areas is desirable: Polymers, Nanomaterials, Surface Analysis, Sol-gel Process. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application (including CV and copies of transcripts) via e-mail to Dr. Walid Daoud. Consideration of applications will begin in 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please send applications (via email as pdf, including CV, publication list and transcripts) to Dr. Walid Daoud. Dr. Walid Daoud School of Applied Sciences and Engineering Monash University Churchill, Australia Phone: 61 3 990-26411 Fax: 61 3 990 26738 Email: Walid.Daoud[ at ]sci.monash.edu.au For more information, please visit the gro...

School of Physics Reference No. 130304 The School of Physics at the University of Sydney pursues a vigorous program of research including astronomy and astrophysics, space physics, biological and medical physics, photonics, quantum physics, particle physics, plasma physics, and surface and materials physics. The School invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Fellow to join a research group on quantum plasma physics, led by Professor Don Melrose and Dr Mike Wheatland. The appointee will work on specific projects that combine quantum and fluid descriptions of magnetized plasmas. To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Fellow level, a PhD in Theoretical Physics or a related discipline is essential, as is a demonstrated capacity to conduct independent research in theoretical or computational physics. The appointee must be familiar with numerical techniques for solving partial differential equations, and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the abili...