Overview The Frederick Bonnart-Braunthal Scholarship programme is aimed at combating intolerance. It supports research to this end, from any academic discipline. Current and prospective LSE MPhil/PhD students working in areas relevant to religious, racial and cultural intolerance are invited to apply. Structure (up to) four-year award beginning in October 2010; the award has an annual value of £15,000, which will cover fees in all cases; the remainder of the award once fees have been paid will be made available for maintenance purposes; the award is renewable annually subject to satisfactory academic performance; to be awarded on the basis of potential to make a difference in and around the study of intolerance. The scholarship will be coordinated by the LSE Centre for the Study of Human Rights, so in addition to joining the academic department of their supervisor, the successful recipient will have the opportunity to become a junior research associate of the Centre. They will be invited to play a part in the intellectual life of the Centre by, for example, leading a research seminar on their work. Application process If you are not already registered on (or have yet to be accepted onto) an LSE doctoral programme, please contact the staff member you are interested in working with at the earliest available opportunity. Prospective students will also need to submit an application for admission to the School via the LSE Graduate Admissions Office. In order to be considered for the Frederick Bonnart-Braunthal Scholarship, you will need to have a formal offer of a place on an LSE doctoral programme and be nominated by your prospective supervisor. The scholarship application should take the form of the following: 1. a completed application form, which includes a personal statement of no more than 1500 words; 2. a curriculum vitae which includes your academic background; and 3. a supporting statement (in the form of a letter of reference) from your (prospective) supervisor. The deadline for applications is Noon Thursday 29 April 2010. Download application form (MS Word) Interviews with short-listed candidates will be held at LSE in the week commencing 24 May. Facilities for remote interviewing (via phone/Skype) will be made available should candidates be unable to attend in person.If you wish to be considered for other LSE scholarships, including the LSE Research Studentship Scheme, you will also need to complete the Postgraduate Research Scholarship Application Form, available from the Financial Support Office website. Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship

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UK: Frederick Bonnart-Braunthal Scholarship at London School of Economics and Political Science

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Overview The astrophysics group at DAMTP at the University of Cambridge currently is expecting to have a number of PhD studentships available. The group is ideally seeking candidates to join this internationally recognised group in October 2010. It is intended that the successful candidates will work either in the astrophysical fluid dynamics group or the atomic astrophysics group to be decided according to group needs and suitability. Details of the work undertaken by these groups can be found at: – http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/research/astro/ and http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/astro/ Eligibility Requirements Applicants should have an honours degree (at least II.I or equivalent) in mathematics, theoretical Physics, or other relevant discipline. The studentship offers tuition fees and a maintenance grant in accordance with Research Council eligibility criteria, which means that the studentship is not available to citizens of non-EU countries. Further information Enquires about this position can be made to Ms Miranda Canty (mlc59@damtp.cam.ac.uk). To apply please send a copy of your CV, publications list and names of 2 professional referees to Ms Miranda Canty, DAMTP, Cambridge, Wilberforce Road, CB3 0WA. Quote Reference: LE06399, Closing Date: 30 April 2010 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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UK: PhD Studentships at University of Cambridge – Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

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Overview The Institute for European Studies (IES) invites applications for one full-time postdoctoral researcher on European Foreign and Security Policy for a duration of two years (renewable). Part-time employment may also be considered. The IES is a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) specialising in European Studies. Its research focuses on the role of the EU as a global actor and on the interaction between the internal and external dimensions of EU policies and between EU policies and other international institutions and organisations. More information on the institute and its research strategy can be found at www.ies.be. Within the overall research strategy of the IES, the successful candidate will conduct research related to European foreign and security policy and contribute to the further development of this research cluster under the guidance of the IES Senior Research Fellow for European Foreign and Security Policy (Prof. Dr. Eva Gross) and IES management. The tasks to be undertaken include: 1. Design and undertake post-doctoral research on European foreign and security policy in the area of the candidate’s more specific expertise and research interest within the overall IES research programme. This work includes the preparation of substantive papers and the editing and authoring of (book) publications. 2. Assist in activities within the research cluster to raise external funds required for the realisation of further research projects and to organise events such as lectures. 3. Contribute to the supervision of the work of Ph.D. students and counselling with the project promoters of junior researchers. 4. Contribute to relevant teaching and training programmes of the IES (summer schools, study-abroad programmes, targeted trainings …). 5. Assist in liaising with researchers in Belgian and foreign universities in these fields with a view to cooperation in networks or common research projects. 6. Perform other tasks as assigned by the IES Board and management. Positions can be held preferably on a full-time or substantial part-time basis. Secondment from other Belgian or foreign universities can be envisaged. Duration: Two years with possibility of renewal Requirements: The successful candidate will have: 1. An advanced university degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in political science or in another relevant discipline such as law or history (preferably with relevant international relations experience/expertise); 2. Research experience and publications related to the field of European foreign and security policy; 3. Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment; 4. Fluency in English; a working knowledge of other European languages is desirable; 5. Experience with university-level research, teaching and programme development; with international organisations, scientific and research/training institutions; and in fund-raising for research will be considered strong assets. Remuneration: post-doctoral level The contract offered is a contract under Belgian law and subject to the Belgian tax system. Application Applications including (1) a note on a potential project which the candidate would like to undertake (max. 10 pages), (2) a detailed Curriculum Vitae, (3) a list of publications and (4) two letters of references should be sent to the Academic Director of the IES (address below) or by email:academic.director@ies.be, before 31 March 2010. Institute for European Studies – Vrije Universiteit Brussel Pleinlaan 2 B-1050 Brussels Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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Belgium: Full-time postdoctoral researcher on European Foreign and Security Policy

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Overview IFAR’s Role: IFAR is a results-oriented foundation that supports partnerships, collaboration, and awards as a means of fostering scientific excellence in agriculture and related fields (Additional details may be accessed at http://www.ifar4dev.org/). Mission: IFAR’s mission is to: – Recognize and promote scientific excellence involving the work of international agricultural research centers (CGIAR Centers) supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and their partners. – Promote science through professional development. – Give priority to Africa and South Asia. Professional Development Grants: In support of its mission, IFAR annually provides small grants to professionals from national agricultural research systems in developing countries (NARS). The award made to the youngest woman grantee each year will be designated the Ravi Tadvalkar Memorial Scholarship, in recognition of the many contributions to the organization by IFAR’s first Treasurer and Secretary, his commitment to capacity building in developing countries, and his concern about diversity and gender issues. IFAR also manages the IFAR Wilfried Thalwitz Scholarship established in his memory by the family and friends of the late CGIAR Chair for research linked with CGIAR Centers. Nominations for these awards must be sponsored by one or more CGIAR Center/s (see http://www.cgiar.org/ for a full list of Centers), and the work programs proposed by applicants must be closely linked with the program of a CGIAR Center. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with Center scientists when preparing their project proposals for submission to IFAR. Up to four professionals sponsored by any individual Center may receive grants each year. An Awardee will not be eligible to re-apply for a grant following his/her previous successful application. Stipend Applications should be from individual scientists. However, a proponent may wish to collaborate with other proponents, creating synergies through team work. The value of the individual grant (up to $11,000) will not change in these circumstances. Eligibility: Please note that: (a) all applicants are expected to hold a graduate degree; (b) grants are not intended to finance regular undergraduate or graduate academic programs, in whole or in part. Number of IFAR grants: In 2010, (a) Up to 12 grants will be awarded under the IFAR Small Grants Program. (b) One additional scholarship will be granted to the applicant selected for the Thalwitz Scholarship. (c) Each grant awarded will be for up to a maximum of $11,000. Of this amount, $1,000 will be sent through the sponsoring Center to each award winner for his/her use on purchases of appropriate books, journals, or equipment. The remainder will be disbursed by the sponsoring Center to meet expenditures in support of the Awardee’s work program. CGIAR Centers and partner institutions in developing countries are expected to support the work program in cash or in kind. Call for Proposals: Proposals for 2010 grants under the IFAR Small Grants Program and the following process should be followed by all applicants. (a) Proposals should be submitted to the IFAR Board by e-mail addressed to ifar@ifar4dev.org through the Director General of the sponsoring CGIAR Center/s. Proposals that are not routed as specified will not be considered. (b) All applicants must use the form provided at the end of this document that can also be accessed at www.ifar4dev.org. (c) Proposals should be in English. They should be succinct, should address the evaluation criteria described at Para 10 below, and should contain the following: – Work program, including two discrete deliverables clearly stated (maximum length: 800 words); – Relevance of work program to the objectives outlined at Paragraph 4 above (maximum length: 400 words); – Budget indicating costs to be funded by the grant, by Centers, and by other sources; as well as the value of any contributions in kind (maximum length: 400 words); – Consent for the release of personal and professional information, if the candidate is selected for a grant (wording attached). – Candidate’s short CV (maximum length: 800 words), and recent passport size photograph; – All applications will be acknowledged. An applicant who does not receive an acknowledgement within two weeks of the date on which his/her application was dispatched should contact the IFAR Executive Secretary at ifar@ifar4dev.org , with cc to s.tata@cgiar.org. Evaluation: Selections for all grants will be made by the IFAR Board, on the advice of an international Evaluation Committee consisting of individuals recognized for their expertise, who support IFAR’s objectives. Further information may be found at: http://www.ifar4dev.org/pdf/2010%20SmallGrantsProg_application.pdf Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship

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IFAR’s Professional Development Program in 2010

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Overview Since 1999, camac art centre with Fondation Ténot aims to promote creativity and international exchange in the artist community. Camac and Fondation Ténot offer each year a residency bursary to one visual artist, one writer and one musician or composer in order to create new career prospects for artists. Camac is located 60min away from Paris in the village of Marnay sur Seine within the scenic Region of Champagne-Ardenne. This multi-disciplinary creative centre offers a unique environment for visual artist, writers or musicians. Camac aims at fostering communication and creativity among individuals and groups working on the evolution of ideas or realization of works. Nature of the bursary : – 2 month residency (dates to be arranged by mutual agreement between the artist and the institution) – Return ticket, board and lodging – Private bedroom with bathroom, individual studio. – The laureate must provide his/her own visas and health insurance . Visual arts : Eligibility : Professional artists of established ability. The candidate must be motivated and open to discussion on contemporary art practice and the challenge of visual arts. He/she will be willing to conduct workshops or make a presentation of his/her work to the public. Working knowledge of French, English or Spanish required. The selection of applicants will be based on project proposals. The recipient will be requested to contribute one of his works to camac’s permanent collection. How to apply : Send a filled-out application form to be found on camac’s website with the mention “Fondation Ténot Bursary” directly to camac together with the following documents : – a curriculum vitae – a recent photograph – a project proposal for the residency period (3 – 5 pages + visuals) – two testimonials 10 images of recent work, materials such as press articles, catalogues, etc. Creative writing : Eligibility : Established poets, novel writers and playwrights with demonstrated ability in French, English or Spanish. The laureate will be requested to contribute published texts to the camac library. How to apply : Send the application form from camac website with the mention “Fondation Ténot Bursary” directly to camac together with the following documents : – a curriculum vitae – a recent photograph – a project proposal for the residency period (3 -10 pages) – two testimonials – Press Clippings – clear good quality copies of published work or magazine publications. Music : Professional musician of established ability. He/she will be willing to make a presentation of his/her work to the public. Working knowledge of French, English or Spanish required. The selection of applicants will be based on project proposals. Send a filled-out application form to be found on camac’s website with the mention “Fondation Ténot Bursary” directly to camac together with the following documents : – a curriculum vitae – a recent photograph – a project proposal for the residency period (3 – 5 pages + visuals) – two testimonials Please note that applications and accompanying material will not be returned unless a self addressed envelope with sufficient postage is included in your initial application package. Closing dates for applications : March 15st, 2010 For more information and to apply: Camac Jean-Yves Coffre jycoffre@camac.org Camac 1 grande rue 10400 marnay sur seine France Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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France: Ténot Fondation Bursary for artists: Call for application

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Overview Topic: NS network simulation on hybrid wired wireless network Department Networking Lab, Thomson Corporate Research Selection Period; early Q1 2010 Date of hiring; Q1 2010 Length 18 months Content Thomson company focus is related to the creation, management and delivery of multimedia content, especially video. It is ranked among the very first ones on STB and Gateway products worldwide, and has a major position in content creation under the name of Technicolor. Thomson Corporate Research employs several international teams through multi-site projects between Rennes France, Princeton US and Beijing China, in charge of proposing concrete solutions to be typically deployed within 5 years or so. In this frame, the networking lab of Corporate Research based near Rennes, France, is looking for a postdoctoral candidate able to work on applied researches related to hybrid wired and wireless small scale networking. The PhD, fluent in English, should have been graduated for a thesis work in the field of communication network and based on network simulation. The practical knowledge of an event simulator tool of NS type is mandatory, including strong coding practice in C/C++. The knowledge of NS3 would be a real plus. The PhD will join a work in progress and be led by a senior researcher, targeting a complete simulation set-up of a small scale hybrid network. The simulation will be focused at the MAC level, especially 802.11n wireless, but extended investigations should be possible. The candidate should be aware that the first part of the work will be devoted to the development of new advanced features on a really concrete case. The PhD should then be able to propose and address more advanced topics, should it be in terms of performance, new features or new communication technologies. In any case, the PhD should aim to contribute to one or more publication(s), which would show the feasibility of the proposed solution and highlight the future perspectives. Technical keywords NS, 802.11n, WiFi Alliance, IP networking, QoS layer 2 and 3, BT, PLC Contacts Patrick Fontaine, Senior R&D Engineer, Networking lab patrick.fontaine@thomson.net Renaud Doré, Deputy Manager, Networking lab renaud.dore@thomson.net Sponsorship The selected candidate will be a Thomson R&D France employee for duration of 18 months with a Junior Research Engineer position. Salary is commensurate with experience. The following informative paragraphs describe some benefits offered. Included benefits – Public holidays (“Jours fériés”) and Paid leaves as regular employees – Sponsored restaurant for working days’ lunch – Eligibility to the company Training Plan (Linguistic, Technical or non-Technical training) – Access to the employees welfare offers (“Comité d’entreprise”) PhD and Post-Doc specific support -Publication to international conference or magazine is strongly encouraged. Participation and travel to international conferences is compensated. Specific support for foreign applicants First and last trip from current residence paid Settling-in support o help to find e.g. a flat, an international bank,… o help for administrative procedures,… www.thomson.net 1, avenue de Belle Fontaine – CS 17616 – 35576 Cesson-Sévigné Cedex – France tél. + 33 (0)2 99 27 30 00 – fax + 33 (0)2 99 27 30 01 Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity

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France: Postdoctoral position proposal at Thomson Corporate Research

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Overview The Templeton Dissertation Fellows in Evil in Early Modern Philosophy of Religion and Theology Program will provide at least two one-year awards with the possibility of a second year renewal in 2011 and up to two one-year awards in 2012. Fellows will spend their time in residence at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN, interacting with leading scholars in early modern philosophy of religion and theology, and the philosophy of religion, for the purpose of undertaking cutting-edge doctoral research on their topic. The University of Notre Dame provides unique opportunities for sustained contact with scholars in philosophy of religion, theology, and early modern philosophy—contacts which not only can be quite helpful but, in the case of some topics, are the necessary prerequisites for excellent scholarship in the field. Value of this fellowship Each Dissertation Fellow will receive a $25,000 fellowship award , plus up to $5,000 for relocation, travel and research. In addition, fellows will have joint access to up to $12,000 to select and bring in outside speakers and visitors for short periods during their tenure, under the oversight of the fellowship directors (Logistical and administrative details will be handled by the Center’s administrative staff.) The three major components of the Templeton Dissertation Fellows in Early Modern Philosophy of Religion Program are: – Undertaking cutting edge research on the problem of evil in early modern philosophy of religion and theology. – Researching the extent to which conceptions of the nature and reality of evil were transformed and advanced in the distinctive intellectual culture of the seventeenth century. – Utilizing the rich resources that are available at the University of Notre Dame and the Center for Philosophy of Religion. Each Fellow is expected to complete his or her research project within a short time after the end of the fellowship program and where, appropriate, to disseminate those results though publications and conference presentations. Fellows are also expected to submit a report to the Fellowship Directors describing the effects of their time as Fellows on the direction of their research within a year following the fellowship period, and to send the Fellowship Directors notices of presentations, as well as copies of any papers and books resulting from research conducted during the fellowship period. Eligible Candidates Applicants must be doctoral candidates at a university with an accredited program in philosophy, theology, or divinity. In addition, applicants must have completed all requirements for the completion of the Ph.D. with the exception of the completion and defense of the written doctoral thesis, by the time the fellowship period commences (i.e., candidates must be “ABD”). Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong promise for successful doctoral and post-doctoral level research. Applicants should prepare a timeline describing precisely the work that will be completed during the grant period, the order in which the work will be completed, and (when applicable) how the work to be completed at Notre Dame (where appropriate). Applicants are required to submit the following: – A complete curriculum vitae- Three confidential letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the thesis director- A statement of no more than 1200 words specifying their proposed doctoral project. For examples of eligible research topics, click here. – One published or unpublished paper. Application materials should be submitted electronically, if possible, to cprelig.1@nd.edu. Hard copies may be sent to: Templeton Dissertation Fellowship c/o Samuel Newlands, Associate Director Center for Philosophy of Religion University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46556 Questions about the application process can also be sent to cprelig.1@nd.edu. All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received no later than January 15, 2011 (for fellowships beginning in AY 2011) and January 15, 2012 (for fellowships beginning in AY 2012). Fellowship Timetable: January 15, 2011: Deadline for applications March 15, 2011: Awards announced July 2011: Fellowships commence with the start of the Notre Dame academic year June 2012: Fellowships conclude with the end of the Notre Dame academic year January 15, 2012: Deadline for applications March 15, 2012: Awards announced July 2012: Fellowships commence with the start of the Notre Dame academic year June 2013: Fellowships conclude with the end of the Notre Dame academic year Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship

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USA: Dissertation Fellowships for Doctoral Candidates at The University of Notre Dame

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Overview International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) is seeking applications for the 2010 JusticeMakers Fellowship. JusticeMakers Fellows introduce novel methods of collaborating with police, legal aid communities, and governments to ensure competent legal counsel for ordinary people. Winning applicants earn $5,000, training in Singapore, and a global network of support to help them implement their proposal. What’s at Stake 2010 JusticeMakers Fellows will gain access to funding, resources, and a global network of support to help them realize their personal vision for legal aid and due process within their community. * Each Fellow will receive USD5,000 to implement a justice project of his/her own design. * To increase the likelihood of the projects’ success, Fellows will be brought to Singapore in June for a week-long training course and planning session with International Bridges to Justice staff. * Fellows also have the option to team with a documentary photographer and/or print journalist to bring more exposure and potential support to their work. Eligible Candidates Fellowship applicants must have an idea they’d like to implement and an understanding of the local South Korean criminal justice environment. Application instructions: Applicants must first register at http://www.justicemakers.net. There, they will be able to create a profile, access the preliminary Fellowship application, and get the support they need to articulate their idea in print. The Application Deadline is March 24, 2010. IBJ must receive Preliminary Applications by 23:59 (11:59 PM) GMT +1 on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 for them to be considered. Questions? Email Chelsea McConnell at chelsea@justicemakers.net. Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship

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Singapore: International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) is seeking applications for the 2010 JusticeMakers Fellowship

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Overview The Institute for the Study of the American West at the Autry National Center invites nominations for the MAVERICK PRIZE — an annual award to recognize the work of an individual or organization that challenges conventional wisdom and prompts truly novel thinking about the past, present, and future of the American West. The winner of this prize will receive $10,000 and an invitation to present the work at the Autry National Center. How to apply To nominate, please send a brief statement (no more than 300 words) about your nominee (can be yourself or your organization) to: editor@theautry.org . Applications are due by March 31, 2010 About Institute for the Study of the American West The Institute for the Study of the American West promotes research and educational activities, encourages the development of path breaking scholarship, and reaches a broad audience through programs and publications Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship

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USA: Institute for the Study of the American West Prizes

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Imperial College London Imperial College London has announced its first PhD programmes that will be assessed and awarded jointly between universities in London, Singapore or Hong Kong. The course will help prepare students for a global career with the opportunity to split their time equally between their chosen universities. The partner universities are the National University of Singapore (NUS) , Nanyang Technological University (NTU) , and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) . The four-year programmes with NUS and HKU are offered across all subjects at Imperial, while the NTU partnership focuses on the fields of bioengineering and chemical engineering. In addition to giving students a global perspective on their work, the degree will enable collaborative research between some of the world’s leading science-based universities. Kevin – www.studylondon.ac.uk

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International PhDs

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