South Korea: Post-doc Research Jobs on Internet 2009 2010
YeungNam University in South Korea is currently recruiting 2 post-doctoral researchers for an immediate start. (http://www.yu.ac.kr/_english/main/index.php)
As part of the World Class Universities (WCU) project, we have recently been awarded a 3-year competitive grant, running from September 2009 to June 2012, by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. (For further details: www.kosef.re.kr/english_new/programs
Successful applicants will join the team led by Prof. Han Woo Park of YeungNam University, Prof. Greg Elmer of the Infoscape
Research Lab (Canada, http://www.infoscapelab.ca) and Prof. Maurice Vergeer of Radboud University (the Netherlands) and carry out a project entitled “Investigating Internet-based Politics with e-Research Tools”. Monthly salary will be in the region of 3 million Korean Won and conference travel funds will also be available.
Successful applicants should have English communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Experience in computer programming, statistical modelling, network analysis, information science, or Internet politics is desirable but not a must.
For further information or to be considered for the post, please send your CV, a personal statement, and a list of two referees to Dr Han Woo Park at . The application process will be closed as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
Dr. Han Woo PARK (Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo)
Dept of Media & Communication, YeungNam University,
214-1, Dae-dong, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Zip Code 712-749
http://yu.ac.kr/%7Ehanpark/HanWooParkVita.PDF
http://www.hanpark.net
Visiting research fellow at Oxford Internet Institute
http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/visitors.cfm?id-150
Co-editor Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
http://contempary.eastasia.at
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Business School PhD Studentship Award at UK Leeds University
UK - Leeds University Business School is offering a number of studentship awards for International students to fund PhD study for a 2009 start.
PhD Study in October 2009 for International Students
What is a School Studentship?
The School Studentship provides PhD funding to successful applicants to cover fees and a maintenance grant.
What is the value of the award?
For successful candidates the award will cover tuition fees at the International rate, and a maintenance grant of £13,290 per annum.
Who can apply?
These awards are open to International students that wish to commence full-time study in October 2009. You will need to meet the standard entry requirement to the PhD Programme in the Faculty of Business. Applicants must hold at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent. How to apply
Entry Requirements for PhD Programmes
Candidates should hold a British Masters degree, or equivalent qualification, with a minimum average score of 60 per cent. Candidates must also meet our standard English language requirement.
Standard English Language Requirements
A pass in an approved test in English is required for applicants whose first language is not English. The approved tests and minimum required scores are:
IELTS. Scores of at least 6 or more in each section and an overall score of 6.5
TOEFL. scores of at least 580 overall and 4.0 in the Test of Written English
Computer based TOEFL. Scores of at least 240 overall and 4.0 in the essay-writing
TOEFL iBT. We require an overall test result of 94 with the following minimum scores required in each of these sections: Listening 20, Reading 23, Speaking 23, Writing 24.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for either award you can download at: Click here to download an application form now which provides further information on the application process.
Remember, the application deadline is the 1st June for the URS awards and 22nd June for the School Studentship awards, so it is important that you apply as soon as possible.
For more information or help with your application please email the
Leeds University Business School Research Office:
Email: Phd(at)lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Tel. +44 (0)113 3434596
Application deadline:
School Studentship - 22nd June 2009
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PhD Study in October 2009 for International Students
What is a School Studentship?
The School Studentship provides PhD funding to successful applicants to cover fees and a maintenance grant.
What is the value of the award?
For successful candidates the award will cover tuition fees at the International rate, and a maintenance grant of £13,290 per annum.
Who can apply?
These awards are open to International students that wish to commence full-time study in October 2009. You will need to meet the standard entry requirement to the PhD Programme in the Faculty of Business. Applicants must hold at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent. How to apply
Entry Requirements for PhD Programmes
Candidates should hold a British Masters degree, or equivalent qualification, with a minimum average score of 60 per cent. Candidates must also meet our standard English language requirement.
Standard English Language Requirements
A pass in an approved test in English is required for applicants whose first language is not English. The approved tests and minimum required scores are:
IELTS. Scores of at least 6 or more in each section and an overall score of 6.5
TOEFL. scores of at least 580 overall and 4.0 in the Test of Written English
Computer based TOEFL. Scores of at least 240 overall and 4.0 in the essay-writing
TOEFL iBT. We require an overall test result of 94 with the following minimum scores required in each of these sections: Listening 20, Reading 23, Speaking 23, Writing 24.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for either award you can download at: Click here to download an application form now which provides further information on the application process.
Remember, the application deadline is the 1st June for the URS awards and 22nd June for the School Studentship awards, so it is important that you apply as soon as possible.
For more information or help with your application please email the
Leeds University Business School Research Office:
Email: Phd(at)lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Tel. +44 (0)113 3434596
Application deadline:
School Studentship - 22nd June 2009
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The Scholarship of Australian Leadership Awards
Autralia scholarship information, here we provide information about the australia scholarship. for those who want schools to australia, see the australia scholarship information below rightly.
Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships
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 Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA)Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.
Goal of the ALA Scholarship Program
The goal of the Australian Leadership Award Scholarships program closely reflects the objective of AusAID awards. That is, through the provision of award opportunities, AusAID Awards seek to develop capacity of individuals and their workplaces to contribute to
long-term development, stability and security of Australia’s partner countries
establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial linkages between partner countries and Australia, as well as within regional networks
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships target those whose chosen field of study equips them to play a significant role in addressing, researching or combating regional development issues. AusAID’s priority areas are disability, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development and water & sanitation.
Scholarship benefits
An ALA Masters Scholarship, taken over two years can be valued up to A$150,000.
An ALA Doctorate Scholarship, taken over four years can be valued up to A$300,000.
The amounts above include the following benefits and support:
A Leadership Development Program worth approximately A$17,000
Introductory Academic Program (IAP): approximately A$2,000
Tuition fees for your approved course of study
Return air travel to and from Australia
Costs associated with health checks and visa applications prior to departure for Australia
Establishment allowance on arrival: A$5,000
Contribution to living expenses: A$26,009 per year (2009 rate, reviewed annually)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)
A study enrichment allowance (SEA) to contribute towards field research, academic support, conference participation or the award holder’s reunion travel costs: A$2,000 per year (cumulative)
Visit the following site for the information:
http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_details.cfm
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Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships
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 Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA)Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.
Goal of the ALA Scholarship Program
The goal of the Australian Leadership Award Scholarships program closely reflects the objective of AusAID awards. That is, through the provision of award opportunities, AusAID Awards seek to develop capacity of individuals and their workplaces to contribute to
long-term development, stability and security of Australia’s partner countries
establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial linkages between partner countries and Australia, as well as within regional networks
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships target those whose chosen field of study equips them to play a significant role in addressing, researching or combating regional development issues. AusAID’s priority areas are disability, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development and water & sanitation.
Scholarship benefits
An ALA Masters Scholarship, taken over two years can be valued up to A$150,000.
An ALA Doctorate Scholarship, taken over four years can be valued up to A$300,000.
The amounts above include the following benefits and support:
A Leadership Development Program worth approximately A$17,000
Introductory Academic Program (IAP): approximately A$2,000
Tuition fees for your approved course of study
Return air travel to and from Australia
Costs associated with health checks and visa applications prior to departure for Australia
Establishment allowance on arrival: A$5,000
Contribution to living expenses: A$26,009 per year (2009 rate, reviewed annually)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)
A study enrichment allowance (SEA) to contribute towards field research, academic support, conference participation or the award holder’s reunion travel costs: A$2,000 per year (cumulative)
Visit the following site for the information:
http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_details.cfm
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