Open PhD Positions at ETH Zurich

Overview
PhD positions will be available at Bio-Inspired Robotics Laboratory, Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ),Switzerland . We seek strong candidates who are interested in novel mechanical designs and exploration of unconventional materials for bio-inspired robots.

Requirements
Applicants should have master degrees in one of the following disciplines, but degrees from the other areas are also considered if relevant.

• Mechanical, Electronic, Control Engineering, Robotics
• Physics, Biology, Biomechanics, Material science
• Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence

Conditions

• Main duty includes research activities, lab organization, and teaching assistant
• Starting immediately or at your earliest convenience
• The position will be funded based on the ETHZ regulations

To Apply
Please send an email to (application at birl.mavt.ethz.ch) with your cv, a brief introduction of your research interests and plans, and transcripts of your bachelor and master studies. The selection process will be closed as soon as the position is filled.

Brief Description of the BIRL:
The research interests of the Bio-Inspired Robotics Lab lie at the intersection of robotics and biology. Through abstraction of the design principles of biological systems, we develop core competences which are the design and control of dynamic mechatronics systems, bionic sensor technologies, and computational optimization techniques. Our main goals are to contribute to a deeper understanding of adaptivity and autonomy of animals through the investigation of dynamic robots, and to engineer novel robotic applications which are more adaptive, resilient, and energy efficient. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.birl.ethz.ch/

Fumiya IIDA Dr. sc. nat.
SNF Professor
Bio-Inspired Robotics Lab
Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems ETH Zurich
LEO-D 9.2, Leonhardstrasse 27, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 632 07 08
Fax : +41 44 632 11 81
Email: iidaf@ethz.ch
URL : www.birl.ethz.ch

Scholarship Beasiswa University of Oxford

PhD Programme 2011 at University of Oxford

Scholarship Description

The Medical Sciences Division is pleased to announce that 5 PhD Fellowships are available for the following 4-Year Wellcome Trust Doctoral Programme: Neuroscience

The 4-year programme will comprise a combined first year and a 3-year individual research project. The first year will include taught modules and laboratory rotations designed to equip students with the knowledge to make an informed choice of doctoral project.

The programme is available for admission in October 2011 and is open to all Home/EU and overseas students. A starting stipend of approximately £19,339 per annum will be provided. Tuition fees will be paid at the Home/EU rate. The deadline for receipt of applications is 7th January 2011.

Further information on "How to Apply" is available at http://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/graduate/msdtc/4-year-dphil-programs/how-to-apply.

Scholarship Beasiswa | John Culver Wooddy Scholarship Guidelines Academic Year 2011-2012

The John Culver Wooddy Scholarship was established in 1996 by the estate of John Culver Wooddy, a distinguished actuary who set aside funds to provide scholarships to encourage the academic achievement of students pursuing an actuarial career. Each award winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship for educational expenses.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students who will receive their undergraduate degree in December 2011, Spring or Summer 2012 and no later than August 31, 2012, rank in the top quartile of their class and have successfully completed one actuarial examination are eligible. Students must be recommended by a professor from their school (limit one application per school).

Award

$2,000 (U.S.)

Deadline

Applications must be postmarked by Friday, June 24, 2011.

Application Procedure

Students must complete the application and write a brief essay as part of the application process (application item 6). Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated leadership potential through extracurricular activities. The student should then submit the completed application and essay to a professor at the student’s school. The professor should verify the student’s class ranking and senior status, and prepare a letter of recommendation.

Mail completed application form, recommendation letter, and required essay to:

The Actuarial Foundation

John Culver Wooddy Scholarship

475 N. Martingale Road, Suite 600

Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226 USA

Selection

Scholarships will be awarded by the Research Committee of The Actuarial Foundation based upon the information provided, particularly the recommendation letter and essay. Scholarship winners will be notified by Friday, August 26, 2011.

Questions regarding the scholarship may be directed to The Actuarial Foundation at 847.706.3535 or scholarships[at]actfnd.org.

Indian Government Scholarships 2011 | Undergraduate & Postgraduate Studies

Deadline: 22 January 2011

The Government of India offers, every year, 20 scholarship slots to meritorious students from Indonesia to pursue their higher studies in Indian universities and colleges. The scholarships are granted for studies at Undergraduate & Post-graduate levels and in research subjects under M.Phil. and Ph.D.

The scholarships are administered by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) under its General Cultural Scholarships Scheme (GCSS). Applications for scholarships under this scheme are invited in the month of November- December every year. These scholarships are also available for nationals of Timor Leste.

Applications need to be submitted to the Embassy of India in Jakarta only and not direct to ICCR or the concerned University.

Under the Scheme, Living Allowance, Contingent Grant, accommodation charges, Tuition Fee and other benefits, including medical and study tour to the students selected for scholarships are provided. However, the cost of air passage to India and back is not covered.

Further details of the scholarships, including the eligibility criteria and the terms & conditions of the scholarships, can be perused in the following documents:

• Scholarship Information Brochure
• Scholarship Application Booklet

Scholarsip Beasiswa | Master’s and PhD Scholarship Programme ENS Cachan France 2011-2012

The International Scholarship Programme of the ENS Cachan is aimed at foreign students who are currently studying or have studied and obtained their most recent qualification outside of France.

The grant amounts to 1000 euros/month, for a duration of stay of 6 to 12 months.

The selection is made in two steps : pre-selection and final selection. In order to participate in the programme, you must first apply on line.

Fields

• Sciences: applied mathematics, computer sciences, physics, chemistry, biology
• Engineering: applied physics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering
• Social sciences and humanities: sociology, history, economics, management and law, design, educational sciences

Eligibility:

• Master’s degree candidates must justify of a 1st year of master’s degree or equivalent obtained outside of France
• PhD candidates must have a minimum qualification of master’s degree or equivalent obtained outside France or be following a PhD outside of France

Language skills:

A good knowledge of the French language is required for students applying for a complete academic year in a Research Master level 2.

Age:

For RM2 level admission, candidates must be less than 26 years old when starting their training at ENS Cachan.

Country:

This Scholarship Programme is open to students of all nationalities. However, priority is given to candidates from European countries, Maghreb countries, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, the United States, Vietnam.

Are not eligible:

• Foreign candidates who are registered, in view of obtaining a diploma, in a French higher education institution.
• Candidates who have already been awarded another grant for the same period.
• Previous years’ grant holders*.

* In some case, especially for joint PhDs, 12 month grants may be awarded, upon decision of the jury, for two 6 months periods running through two consecutive academic years.

The application forms should be filled in very carefully. We advise you to read first all the pages of the application file and prepare all the information you will need (you may click on Next to see the next page) When you will have prepared all the information, you are ready to start your on-line application.

If your on-line application is pre-selected by our committee, you will be invited to participate in the final selection phase.

The on-line application website will be open until 16 January 2011.

To start, please click on the On-line application. You may review your application any time, as long as you will not have clicked on “Soumettre la candidature / Submit your application”.

For more information please read attentively the ENS Cachan International Scholarship Regulations.

In case you need help, please write an email to boursi10@ens-cachan.fr

Application deadline : 16 January 2011

Download the program’s regulations

Download the program’s poster

Source:
http://www.um.edu.mt/newsoncampus/?a=111692

Scholarsip Beasiswa | Aston Business School Scholarships Award Scheme for International Students 2011/12

The Aston Business School is pleased to announce several scholarships of £1,000 each in value for each academic year of undergraduate studies and £500 for the placement year.

Scholarships are available to international students entering one of the full-time BSc programmes in 2011/12 detailed below. Scholarships are awarded competitively to help with the cost of tuition fees.

How to apply

Applicants should write a letter of application and a letter of motivation (500 words) along with providing an academic reference supporting the application. The applicants or the applicants’ representative should submit the complete application to:

The Admissions Tutor – Academic Excellence Award
Aston Business School
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
UNITED KINGDOM
Email: absugentry@aston.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0) 121 204 3197

Conditions:

Please ensure that you state your full name, UCAS number and your contact details including correct email address as they appear on your UCAS form and the name of programme you have applied for. Without these details scholarship applications cannot be considered.

Scholarships are allocated on academic merit and scholarship applications will be considered in conjunction with your academic application via your completed UCAS form.

Please label your essay “Undergraduate Scholarship Application Letter of Motivation” at the top of the first page.

1. Scholarships to the value of £1000 are for each year of undergraduate study for a maximum of three years. The scholarship for the placement year is £500.00. The maximum total scholarship over four years is therefore £3,500.
2. The scholarship will be awarded as a reduction in academic study fees – no cash alternative is available.
3. Scholarships are only available for international students who are self-funded. UK and EU applicants and students sponsored by an organisation are not eligible.
4. To be eligible applicants must place Aston as their Firm choice institution through UCAS and Aston must have been notified of this decision by UCAS.
5. 5. Applications must be received by post, fax or email before June 30th 2011. An email acknowledgement of receipt will be sent.
6. The Aston Business School Scholarship Panel will make their decision by 31st July 2011. Successful applicants/their representatives will be informed whether they have been successful or not by 31st July 2011 by email correspondence.
7. The decision of the Aston Business School Scholarship Panel is final. No further discussion will be entered into and there is no right of appeal.
8. The Aston Business School Scholarship Panel reserves the right to conduct a telephone interview with suitable candidates.
9. For successful applicants the award will be evaluated on an annual basis and is dependent upon students achieving a pass grade in each year of study. Students who repeat a year will not be eligible for a continuing scholarship.

A complete list of the qualifying programmes can be found at www.abs.aston.ac.uk/newweb/programmes/undergraduate/degrees.asp

(Please note that the International Foundation Year does not qualify)

Source:
http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/finance/undergraduate-scholarships/#absawardscheme

Scholarship Beasiswa | PostDoctoral position at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia

Requirements

The position is open to candidates having experience in biomedical engineering with strong background in signal processing. Good knowledge in brain sciences and EEG signal in particular, is an advantage.A good software programming skill in MATLAB is required.

Candidate is required to possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to consult, interact and have ability to work independently towards problem solving.

A PostDoctoral position is available at the Center of Intelligent signal and imaging research under MOR-Health in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia.

Here is a brief introduction on the project:
• Designing ERP experiments for studying various abnormalities like Migraine, Stress etc
• EEG signal processing and analysis
• Development of Epilepsy monitoring system using EEG

Remuneration
The successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible. The following are details of the remuneration package:

1. Salary: RM 6000 per month
2. Medical: Full coverage for the candidate only.
3. Air Ticket to Malaysia
4. 2-Year Position

Please contact me for further details at:
Dr. Aamir Saeed Malik
Email: aamir_saeed@petronas.com.my
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University Technology PETRONAS
Bandar Seri Iskandar
31750 Tronoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan
Malaysia