International PhD Scholarship for Hispanic

The Scholarship for Hispanic is valid for a maximum of 3 years for a doctorate (of MPhil) [subject to the satisfactory progress] and is open to international applicants only. UK / EU applicants are not eligible. The grant will be £ 15.000 to provide for the cost of international tuition over 3 years.
With Chinese leaders call for "innovation in international competitiveness and influence of Chinese culture to improve, and it is feared, the United States, a war lost global information society, a competition between China and the West's economic and political authority is becoming apparent and are expressed in a contest for cultural representation.
This Scholarship for Hispanic research initiative aims in the context of discussions on Western images of China and China's efforts to misunderstandings with the negative impact of the rise, the analysis of these new cultural challenges of working in the context of the changing dynamics of world power.Scholarship for Hispanic From the perspective of Western and Chinese cultural performances from China, as he had left after 1949 In order to rise as an international power in the world today, the research focus in particular on such representations in Chinese film and TV Out West / since the 1990s. Scholarship for Hispanic Studies on the particular case, the work continuity / discontinuity in reaffirming orientalist and Chinese responses to explore.

Application deadline: 13 May 2011

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Scholarship for Hispanic University of Leeds

The Department of Italian invites applications for three Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Scholarship for Hispanic within a project funded by the European Research Council.
The project, whose Principal Investigator is Professor Brian Richardson, will investigate how oral culture in early modern Italy related to written culture and how far it was independent of writing. It Scholarship for Hispanic will focus on four areas: social performance, politics, religion, and linguistic usage. Research will encompass spaces such as courts, council chambers, churches, academies, towns, the countryside, and households; men and women of all social classes; and contexts including ceremonial and ritual events, oratory, public and private performance, and scripted and improvised entertainments. It will also study the cultural functions of the exceptionally wide spectrum of languages used throughout the peninsula.
You will carry out research on one of the following areas, which will be allocated by the Principal Investigator after consultation:

The Scholarship for Hispanic performance of literary texts in non-elite culture, by professional performers and others
The preaching of orthodox and reformed religious thought
The functions and status of the varieties of language used in Italian oral culture

You will be expected to have obtained or expect to shortly obtain a PhD with specialisation in an aspect of Italian Studies, and have experience of studying Renaissance/early modern Italian culture and/or history.
Information about the Department of Italian can be found at www.leeds.ac.uk/italian/..
Applicants are asked in addition to their standard application to submit a CV.
University Grade 7 (£29,972 – £35,788 p.a) It is likely that an appointment will be made no higher than £31,798 p.a. since there are funding limitations which dictate the level at which the appointment can start.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Brian Richardson, tel +44 (0)113 343 3632, email b.f.richardson@leeds.ac.uk

Deadline: 03-05-2011

PhD Scholarships for Hispanic in Economics,Italy

The Scholarships for Hispanic program, taught entirely in English, provides an excellent training for study and research in the various fields of economics. It has a long and consolidated tradition of post-graduate teaching and research in both theoretical and applied economics. Since its inception, more than one hundred students have successfully completed the PhD Scholarships for Hispanic program, and many of them are working in leading academic and non-academic, prestigious institutions like the Federal Reserve, the European Commission, the United Nations, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and the Bank of Italy.

The first year of the PhD Scholarships for Hispanic program is devoted mainly to advanced course work in Mathematics for economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics and a considerable number of frontier state-of-the-art research topics. Full time research is pursued over the following two (or exceptionally three) years, during which each student must write his or her thesis. Students Scholarships for Hispanic are encouraged and financially supported to carry out part of their studies at leading foreign universities in order to allow them to exchange and compare ideas on a broader scale.

Application

To apply Scholarships for Hispanic, please read the Call for Pre-Applications downloadable at www.unicatt.it/phdeconomics where the procedure is described. It consists of two stages, a pre-application and an official application. The pre-application is recommended but not necessary while the official application is.

To participate in the pre-application stage, your application must be received by May 15th. The official application will take place in the second half of July or the first half of August. (The precise date will be available on the Program’s website later.)

For questions please contact Professor Gerd Weinrich, Director of the PhD Program in Economics, at gerd.weinrich[ at ]unicatt.it (http://docenti.unicatt.it/ita/Gerd_Weinrich).

2011-Taylor’s World Class Scholarship for Hispanic, Malaysia

Taylor, in collaboration with renowned multinational companies, is even more scholarships to outstanding students with comprehensive academic achievement and exceptional leadership in science world-class Taylor (TWC) 2011th This unique scholarship offers not only financial but also a golden opportunity to intern or train with global brands. It is the sixth consecutive year, the scholarship program, which has so far helped more than RM7.8 million in grants that 93 students benefited. This award is truly unique, not only the beneficiaries of the development of academic skills and soft, they are also an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with world-renowned multinationals.
Unlike traditional scholarships, to provide financial assistance recipients TWC practical training with some of the most successful companies will guarantee the world. The course is conducted during the holidays from their university studies, and / or a stay of management training for division, the research provides global recognition and the added edge in their career success after graduation. This year, scholarships are offered in partnership with:
• Total exemption of tuition fees for higher education at the University of Freiburg carried out provided by Taylor in Malaysia
• Experience world-class courses and / or training management * (6 months minimum) to large international companies (at the discretion of the partner company)
• Global recognition

Scholarship Application Deadline: 8 April 2011

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Academic Secretary Scholarship for Hispanic

The College of Estate Management is the leading international body providing distance learning higher education and training to the property professions and construction industry. The College also publishes CPD material, undertakes independent research on behalf of clients, and provides tailor-made corporate training for organisations in both the public and private sectors.

You will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Education department and assist the Secretary to the Senior Management Team with project work and support in undertaking tasks for the senior staff. You must be organised, accurate, thorough, and deadline focused.

Before applying please look at the full job specification on our website at www.cem.ac.uk

To apply please send your CV with covering letter, recruitment check form and salary details to recruitment@cem.ac.uk. Please call 0118 921 4641/4612 if you have any specific questions about the job role.

Closing date: Thursday 31 March 2011 at 5.00 p.m.

PhD position Scholarship for Hispanic in Spatial Economics and Transport Economics

Job description

Agglomeration economies are expected to increase the benefits of investments in transport improvements. However, the effects of transport on agglomeration are difficult to ascertain. These effects may differ strongly between locations. The research will start with a literature study which will include both theoretical and empirical literature. Next, models will be built to investigate the determining factors of agglomeration benefits, including location factors. Finally, recommendations will be made about the way agglomeration benefits can be included in cost-benefit analysis.

The research will be linked to the work of the Netherlands Institute for Transport Policy Analysis (KiM), an institute within the Ministry of Infrastructure. Therefore, candidates should be at KiM in the Hague about one day per week, to disseminate research results and to participate in KiM projects.

The department is expecting to have more vacancies in the field of spatial, transport and environmental economics in the near future, so candidates with a broader interest in the field are also welcome to send their applications.

Requirements

Candidates are expected to have an excellent university MSc degree in economics or a comparable field, and to have a strong interest in analytical and numerical modeling. Students still in Master’s studies are encouraged to apply on the condition that they are graduated and able to start in 1 September 2011. Proficiency in English in speaking and writing is essential.

Conditions of employment

The salary for PhD’s is € 2.042,- gross per month during the first year and increases to € 2.612,- gross per month during the fourth year. You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment at http://www.workingatvu.nl like

• Remuneration of 8,3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance
• solid pension scheme (ABP)
• possibilities to work part-time *1
• a minimum of 29 holidays In case of full-time employment
• possibilities to save up holidays for sabbatical leave
• Generous contribution (70%) commuting allowance based on public transport
• Discounts on collective insurances (healthcare- and car insurance)
• Participation in saving scheme or life course saving scheme
• participation in Individual Choices model
• 't Olifantje provides professional childcare on the VU campus.
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge.

Contract type

Temporary

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Department

The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEWEB) seeks to combine high quality education with excellent research. The Faculty offers three Dutch taught Bachelor’s programmes (Economics and Business Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research and Business Administration), one English taught Bachelor’s programme (International Business Administration), eight English taught Master’s programmes and thirteen postgraduate programmes. The faculty has several research groups with an outstanding international reputation. FEWEB accommodates approximately 5000 students and 1500 postgraduate students. Over 500 staff members are employed at the Faculty.

Department of Spatial Economics

The Department of Spatial Economics of the VU University Amsterdam is engaged in many economic problems in which space, transport and environment play prominent roles. The 60 staff members are involved in both fundamental research as well as in national and international commissioned research. The aim of its research programme is to analyse the contribution of the various forces to spatial dynamics and network development from a microeconomic perspective, where also inspiration is sought from neighbouring disciplines such as traffic engineering, geography and psychology. With this research, the department has gained national and international recognition. With staff members from about 15 countries, the group has a strong international orientation.

Additional information

For further information about the positions, contact Prof. Dr. Carl Koopmans, e-mail: ckoopmans@feweb.vu.nl.

Candidates should e-mail their CV, transcripts, MSc thesis or other research papers (if available), GRE test results (if available), and a letter in which they explain their interest via e-mail: ckoopmans@feweb.vu.nl. Deadline for application is May 31, 2011.

More information about employer VU University Amsterdam (VU) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/8954

PhD Scholarship for hispanic in Experimental Fluid Mechanics, University of Sydney, Australia

Doctorate Scholarship for the Students pursuing Experimental Fluid Mechanics in University of Sydney in Australia -2011

Study Subject:Experimental Fluid Mechanics
Employer: University of Sydney
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:The Faculty of Engineering & IT of the University of Sydney, Australia, invites applications for a PhD position beginning in August 2011. The purpose of the project is to explore the interactions of the atmospheric boundary layer in complex terrains (topography and surface heterogeneity) with wind turbines. The successful candidate will carry out experimental studies (using stereo-PIV, tomo-PIV and hot-wire anemometry) in the 25-m long Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel of the School of Civil Engineering. The successful applicant will join a team that aims to develop and validate turbulence models that will be used to predict and study the effects o f complex atmospheric boundary layers on wind turbine wakes.
Applicants should have a Master in Engineering or Physics (or equivalent) and experience in at least one of the following areas: Wind Tunnel Testing, PIV, Atmospheric Boundary Layer, or, Wind Turbine Aerodynamics.The scholarship stipend is valued at $25,000 per annum (tax exempt) for up to three years. A tuition fee scholarship of up to A$ 30,000 per annum is also being offered if tuition fees are payable.

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 March 2011

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