Master Scholarships@MERIT-Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Positions for European Master of Research on Information and Communication, Europe-Subject: electrical or telecommunication engineering, Probability Theory, Complex Analysis and Integral Transformations, Linear Circuits and Networks, Electronic Circuits, Fields and Waves, Basic Laboratory in Electronic Circuits and Digital Circuits, Analog and Digital Communications

Description: MERIT is a multitrack research-oriented master program based on a flexible curriculum that covers a wide area of knowledge in the field of Information & Communication Technologies. The institutions participating in the consortium, located in germany, Belgium, Germany, germany & Sweden belong to CLUSTER.

This Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme has three 15-week semesters in which students take courses. An additional fourth semester is dedicated to the completion of the Master Thesis. The program is research oriented, as thus concentrates on the development of research skills. Graduates of the coursework might need to pursue careers in a research institution by finishing a Ph.D., joining industrial R+D departments or maybe beginning a expertise spin-off company. Therefore, strong emphasis is placed in the coursework of the Master’s coursework on the student’s personal work programme, which is focused on developing research skills. All students ought to have completed a Bachelor’s degree related to Electrical Engineering or related field.

Requirements *A bachelor degree preferably in electrical or telecommunication engineering or similar. In the Bachelor degree the following course contents must have been successfully passed: Probability Theory, Complex Analysis and Integral Transformations, Linear Circuits and Networks, Electronic Circuits, Fields and Waves, Basic Laboratory in Electronic Circuits and Digital Circuits, Analog and Digital Communications
*Study and academic merits
*Motivation
*English skills: Minimum MERIT score 3.

Deadline: 11 January 2011
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Master Scholarships @ SPACEMASTER-Joint European Master in Space Science and Technology, Europe- Subject: Science

Description: Erasmus Mundus scholarships will be awarded to students and scholars for each of the five Rounds of SpaceMaster beginning 2010-2014. The scholarships are available for EU and non-EU students. The number of scholarships for each Round will be defined by the EU Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

* EM scholarship amount for Category A* is 32000 EUR (after deduction of the tuition fees for 2 years) and includes:
o contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs of 8000 EUR for two years of studies;
o monthly allowance of 1000 EUR during 22 study months and 2 months internship at a partner university or associate member during the first year
* EM scholarship amount for Category B** is 15000 EUR (after deduction of the tuition fees for 2 years) and includes:
o mobility grant of 3000 EUR for travel to a Third Country partner university;
o monthly allowance of 500 EUR during 22 study months and 2 months internship at a partner university or associate member during the first year

* Category A: students who come from a country other than an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries
** Category B: students who do not fulfill the Category A criteria

Erasmus Mundus Application Limit
Do notice that for the academic year 2011-12, there is a maximum limit of THREE applications per student for Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses, according to the latest Call for Proposals (EAC/04/09). In the case that a student applies to more than three EM Courses he/she will be excluded from the selection for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.

Additional Scholarships

* During the second study year, the Consortium provides Erasmus mobility grants for all students who do not have the Erasmus Mundus scholarship from the Consortium and who fulfill the requirements for the grant. Requirements and information about the grant are available here:

http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/doc892_en.htm
http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/doc1057_en.htm

* Students from ESA Member States may receive support from the European Space Agency, Directorate of Human Space Flight (pdf, web info)
* Applicants from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden may be eligible for for scholarships from NORDTEK: http://www.nordtek.net/universitet.html

 Deadline: 17 January 2011
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4 Postdoctoral scientist and PhD students @ Europe at UIm University

Description: The group is dedicated to studying the biology of human macrophages in the context of infection. The aims are to understand which innate immune responses of macrophages are induced by different pathogens and to elucidate the evasion mechanisms these pathogens have evolved to counteract these immune responses. The pathogens studied by the group include viruses (HIV, HCMV), bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes) and eukaryotic parasites (Leishmania major). Positions are available immediately and will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Remuneration will be according to German public service regulation (TV-L).

Qualifications: Candidates should have a degree in biology or a related field and are expected to have a strong interest in molecular biology, infectious diseases and cell culture techniques. Experiences in immunology are a plus. Superior motivation, willingness and good communication skills in English are prerequisites.
Time Period: 2 years. There is a possibility of an employment extension subsequently.Ulm is committed to increase the share of women in research and teaching positions and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.

Procedure to Apply: (1) letter of motivation, CV, and copies of degree certificates; (2) short summary of the diploma thesis; (3) 2 references; (4) publication or abstract list (if applicable) and should be sent to the coordinator of the program:

Please indicate “Zeiss Program” in the subject line of your email application, or add number 50 on the envelope of a written application

Contact person: Dr. Ger van Zandbergen
University Clinic Ulm
Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
89081 Ulm
E-mail: Ger.Zandbergen@uni-ulm.de

Deadline: September 15, 2010..

Graduate Scholarships to students from Russia, Byelorussia, Ukraine and South Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia regions for the Public International Law and Human Rights Programme (LL.M), @ Riga Graduate School of Law

Description: Each scholarship recipient will receive an amount covering tuition and fees for the LL.M study programme. An additional scholarship is allocated for travel, accommodation and incidental education expenses. Students granted a scholarship must write their master’s thesis in the field of public international law or human rights. Priority will be given to students who commit to work in any of the following areas upon completion of the programme: human rights, public law and public service.

Criteria: 1.Satisfy standard RGSL entry requirements (with respect to educational background and English proficiency);
2.Have experience in the fields of public international law or human rights for a minimum of one year;

3. Indicate in the application: current place of employment and specify in detail the applicant’s plan to return to work in the field of public service after completing the LL.M programme.

Applicants who will receive their diploma from previous studies later than on the date of application can submit the application with a reference to the expected date of receipt of their diploma, which, however, may not be later than the date on which the study year at RGSL starts.

Deadline: 15 March 2011
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Masters in Data Mining and Knowledge Management @ Europe :

Description: Data Mining and Knowledge Management (DMKM) has become essential for improving the competitiveness of businesses and increasing access to knowledge. DMKM still comes up, however, against major scientific and technological obstacles. This European Master in DMKM proposes specialized training in this field.

The consortium is composed of six universities  from four countries: France (University of Pierre and Marie Curie Paris 6, University of Lyon Lumière Lyon 2, Polytec’Nantes), Romania (University Polithenica of Bucharest), Italy (University of East Piedmont) and Spain (Technical University of Catalonia). The Master in DMKM is based on experience in multi-site teaching gained from the Master’s degree in Knowledge Extraction from Data, which has been running since 1999 within three members of the consortium.

Requirements: 1. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the fields of computer science, mathematics or statistics, as well as a good level of English

2.  He/she should score at least TOEFL 550 or equivalent.

3. Classes are taught in English and the course is composed of 18 modules of about sixty hours each. The course runs over 4 semesters. The first semester is devoted to basic training, and includes subjects in mathematics, statistics, databases, etc., whereas the two following ones are devoted to acquire two specialties among six ones, such as Complex Data Mining, Information retrieval, Knowledge acquisition and management, etc. The fourth semester is targeted to the writing of a dissertation in either a laboratory or a company.

4. Students that have obtained 120 ECTS will automatically obtain national Master degrees from the countries in which they have studied. Classes are transmitted via video-conferencing. They are also recorded and accessible online. Students can benefit, on their site of residence, from support in the form of tutoring for each course.

 Fees: Tuition fees are 4,000 €/year for European students and 8,000 €/year for other students. All candidates may apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

Procedure To apply: Fill-in the application form online with  personal details, university education and marks obtained, language skills, professional experience, work placements, cultural knowledge obtained from travelling or other means.Indicate whether or not he/she applies for a scholarship;Upload by the indicated deadline all the required documents and proofs:Recent identity photo;Copy of passport of other legal identification document;List of marks obtained during the three-year bachelor course;Syllabus or description of the courses taken in the fields of computer science, mathematics, and statistics in the three-year bachelor course;btained certificates or diplomas in foreign languages;A letter describing his/her interests in the field and motivations to enroll in the Master;A CV including a list of previous work placements and professional experience;Two referees' contacts (e-mail is preferable);
Link: http://www.em-dmkm.eu/
Deadline : 20 January 2011