The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science provides an optimal environment for pursuing doctoral studies in computer science at an internationally competitive level. As a student, you undergo research oriented training and experience a stimulating and scientifically challenging atmosphere. Advised by internationally renowned scientists, you can participate in one of the many research groups and find your way into top notch research. The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science is Supported by the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments; An integrated program from BSc or MSc to PhD. The International program is run entirely in English. All courses, exams, etc. are in English. Good English skills will be essential for your success.
Eligibility
Talented students with strong interest in research who hold a Masters or an excellent Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or in a related field are eligible to apply.
Please note that this is a highly competitive program and you should only apply if you are among the best students in your class. The institutions are looking for academic excellence and strong research potential.
Scholarship Worth
Financial support during both phases (of course assuming adequate progress) will be provided. During the preparatory phase starting after your BSc degree, this support comes in the form of scholarships (800 € per month) or teaching and research support contracts. During the research and dissertation phase, you are supported in the form of stipends (about 1400 € per month) or of research or teaching assistantships.
There are currently no tuition fees, only a student fee of 140 € per semester which gives you free access to public transportation and reduced student rates at the university cafeteria and for many otherpublic services (museums, concerts).
How does it work?
After your successful application, you first undergo (depending on your degree) a three semester preparatory phase which consists of research-oriented, broad course work adjusted to personal interests. You may choose from all our courses at the Masters level. Students in this phase are provided with common office space. You have ample opportunity to acquaint yourself with the many computer science research groups in Saarbrücken and to find a group and an advisor matching your interest.
After passing a qualifying exam, you enter the research and dissertation phase which you spend as a member of a research group. During the entire program there is a comprehensive offering of so-called Soft Skills seminars and courses.
In justified cases, you can be exempted from parts of or even the entire preparatory phase. Also, the courses you take in the preparatory phase can be used towards a Masters degree, if this is desired and all formal requirements are met.
How can I apply?
Submit the following materials
• CV
• full transcripts of all academic records, including all university andhigh school diplomas (please provide certified English, German or French translations, if your documents are in another language)
• a brief statement (1 or 2 pages) explaining your motivation for pursuing a doctorate in computer science
• 2 letters of recommendation (to be sent to us directly by the referees, as prompted by the OAS * please note that only officialaffiliation e-mail addresses will be considered valid; the letters should be very clear about your overall ranking)
• if available, TOEFL scores, or equivalent record of English proficiency (TSE, Cambridge Certificate scores), otherwise a short personal statement with respect to your English qualifications. (Please keep in mind that very good understanding of English will be essential for your success.)
• if available, GRE scores
Application Deadline
29 April 2011
Applications may be submitted anytime beforehand, but will be considered in a concerted selection process after the posted deadline. Results can be expected in the course of July 2011.
Please use the online application system: OAS, and follow the instructions there.
*Only* in exceptional and pre-approved cases can they be sent by traditional mail to
Saarland University
Saarbrücken Graduate School
of Computer Science
Campus E1 3
D-66123 Saarbrücken
GERMANY
Or via email as a single pdf-document (except for the letters of recommendation) to
applications [at] gradschool.cs.uni-saarland.de
For further questions contact:
Dr. Michelle Carnell,
email: carnell [at] cs.uni-saarland.de, Tel.: +49 681 302 5523
Visit Saarland University Website for more details.
Thursday, 14 April 2011
Margaret McNamara Scholarship for Women- South Africa 2012
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund 2012 for Female Students at University of Cape Town, South Africa
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) for women is offeringscholarship grants, of approximately $US 4000 each,available to female students from 25 years and above, from all African countries enrolled for postgraduate study at the University of Cape Town.
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicants must be at least 25 years of age.
• The applicant must be financially needy.
• The applicant must demonstrate that their field of study will aid in the development of women and children in the developing world.
• The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to work for the benefit of women and children.
• The applicant must plan to return to their countries within two years of receiving the grant.
Application Deadline
19 August 2011
For more details about this Scholarship fund and how to apply Click to download Scholarship announcement
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) for women is offeringscholarship grants, of approximately $US 4000 each,available to female students from 25 years and above, from all African countries enrolled for postgraduate study at the University of Cape Town.
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicants must be at least 25 years of age.
• The applicant must be financially needy.
• The applicant must demonstrate that their field of study will aid in the development of women and children in the developing world.
• The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to work for the benefit of women and children.
• The applicant must plan to return to their countries within two years of receiving the grant.
Application Deadline
19 August 2011
For more details about this Scholarship fund and how to apply Click to download Scholarship announcement
Thursday, 7 April 2011
PhD Scholarships in Materials and Surface Technology Technical University of Denmark - Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD Scholarships in Materials and Surface Technology
Technical University of Denmark - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark is looking for 3 PhD in Materials and Surface Technology related to strengthen our strategic research activities in Materials in Sustainable Energy Applications.
The section for Materials and Surface Engineering is involved in externally financed national and international strategic research programs through which the following Ph.D. positions have become available:
Modeling of high temperature corrosion of metals in biomass-fired power plants (financed through the Danish Research Council for Strategic Research)
This PhD project addresses the modeling of the interaction of metallic materials with aggressive environments as occurring in biomass fired power plants, most notably under hot corrosion conditions. A combination of materials modeling and experimental investigations under laboratory conditions will be used to arrive at designing alternative materials that potentially can withstand hot corrosion environments.
Alternative coatings for protection against high temperature corrosion (financed though EU 7th frame work program)
This PhD project addresses the protection of metallic materials exposed to aggressive gas atmospheres at elevated temperatures. The development/investigation of thin ceramic coatings deposited on high temperature materials will be the main task in the project, i.e. surface engineering for high temperature corrosion protection. The project encompasses the disciplines metallurgy, surface engineering and chemistry.
Failure mechanisms in metallic components of Wind turbine drive trains (financed through the Danish Research Council for Strategic Research)
The PhD project addresses the investigation of failure mechanisms in gears and bearings of wind turbine drive trains in relation to the manufacturing history, the materials choice and the drift conditions (among which lubrication and loading history). The ultimate goal is to propose optimized materials choice and materials manufacturing to withstand typical loading conditions.
Candidates with relevant backgrounds in experimental and/or computational Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.
Starting date: As soon as possible
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.
Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.
Approval and EnrolmentThe scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment termsThe salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information Further information may be obtained from Professor Marcel Somers, tel: +45 45 25 22 50.
You can read more about "Department" on www. mek.dtu.dk
ApplicationWe must have your online application by May 2nd 2011. Apply online at www.dtu.dk/job. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheethere)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, inability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Monday, 4 April 2011
Undergraduate Scholarship for International Excellence at University of Glasgow 2011
The University of Glasgow will award the International Excellence Scholarship to a total of 50 undergraduate scholarships of £3,000 each per annum. Thescholarship will be awarded as a tuition fee discount for studentsstarting a full time Undergraduate degree programme (non clinical) in September 2011.
Scholarship Worth
£3,000 per annum
Eligibility
Applicants must achieve a minimum of AAA at A-level or equivalent in international qualifications and hold the University of Glasgow as their Firm choice through the UCAS application system.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply online.
Application Deadline
30 April 2011
Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application after this date. Scholarships will be offered to successful applicants once they have committed to study at the University of Glasgow.
Contact Details
Caren Cunningham
Email: caren.cunningham@glasgow.ac.uk
Scholarship Worth
£3,000 per annum
Eligibility
Applicants must achieve a minimum of AAA at A-level or equivalent in international qualifications and hold the University of Glasgow as their Firm choice through the UCAS application system.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply online.
Application Deadline
30 April 2011
Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application after this date. Scholarships will be offered to successful applicants once they have committed to study at the University of Glasgow.
Contact Details
Caren Cunningham
Email: caren.cunningham@glasgow.ac.uk
Saturday, 2 April 2011
Maria Pia Gratton International Award at University of Illinois, USA
March 26, 2011
Scholarship Description:This award is intended to enable a female graduate student from outside the United States to have an academic and cultural experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Preference will be given to a student who has had a limited opportunity to travel outside of her home country.
Applicants must either be: a) currently enrolled as graduate students at UIUC with at least one academic year (i.e., two semesters) of graduate school remaining after the conclusion of the academic year in which the student is applying for the Gratton Award; OR b) if not currently enrolled as graduate students at UIUC, applicants must be applying as graduate students at UIUC for the academic year immediately following the year in which the student is applying for the Gratton Award (Note: Applicants who have not yet been admitted to UIUC must follow regular academic admission procedures.
2011 -International Award for female graduate at University of Illinois in USA
Study Subject:Academic and cultural experience
Employer: University of Illinois
Level:Graduate
Study Subject:Academic and cultural experience
Employer: University of Illinois
Level:Graduate
Scholarship Description:This award is intended to enable a female graduate student from outside the United States to have an academic and cultural experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Preference will be given to a student who has had a limited opportunity to travel outside of her home country.
Applicants must either be: a) currently enrolled as graduate students at UIUC with at least one academic year (i.e., two semesters) of graduate school remaining after the conclusion of the academic year in which the student is applying for the Gratton Award; OR b) if not currently enrolled as graduate students at UIUC, applicants must be applying as graduate students at UIUC for the academic year immediately following the year in which the student is applying for the Gratton Award (Note: Applicants who have not yet been admitted to UIUC must follow regular academic admission procedures.
The selections committee will take into account the degree to which applicants share Pia’s philosophy of life and desire to improve their multicultural experiences and education. Pia believed that living among various people, studying various cultures, and learning various customs taught her to appreciate and respect the people of this world.
Scholarship Application Deadline:April 4, 2011
Scholarship Application Deadline:April 4, 2011
2011 Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program
April 1, 2011
Scholarship Description:Scholarships are for student and research exchanges at the graduate level.The Government of Canada offers scholarships to Canadian publicly funded universities or colleges as part of the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program (CCSP) and Government of Canada Awards (GCA). Publicly funded Canadian institutions must submit applications on behalf of candidate. CBIE does not accept applications submitted directly by candidate or partner institutions (foreign institutions).
Graduate Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program for the applicants of Asia-Pacific and Africa by Government of Canada-2011
Study Subject:Open to all disciplines including interdisciplinary programs
Employer: Government of Canada
Level:Graduate
Study Subject:Open to all disciplines including interdisciplinary programs
Employer: Government of Canada
Level:Graduate
Scholarship Description:Scholarships are for student and research exchanges at the graduate level.The Government of Canada offers scholarships to Canadian publicly funded universities or colleges as part of the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program (CCSP) and Government of Canada Awards (GCA). Publicly funded Canadian institutions must submit applications on behalf of candidate. CBIE does not accept applications submitted directly by candidate or partner institutions (foreign institutions).
Canadian faculty members who are submitting applications should notify the international relations department of their respective institutions. By doing so, this will assist with central coordination by the institution in the event that multiple applications need to be prioritized.Open to all disciplines including interdisciplinary programs. Projects with a scientific research component will be prioritized.
Scholarship Application Deadline:April 29, 2011
2012 Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program in Canada
April 1, 2011
Scholarship Description:Scholarships are for student and research exchanges at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.Canadian institutions will receive cheques for the full amount of the scholarships stated in the signed agreements between their institution and CBIE. Canadian institutions will provide the amount to the recipient on a monthly basis or by lump sum. Canadian institutions can take up to $300 dollars to cover administration fees once the recipient arrives to Canada. Funds must be returned completely to CBIE if the recipient does not take up his/her scholarship. The scholarship amount must cover:
•Visa expenses
•Economy, round-trip airfare
•Monthly living allowance
•Required books, supplies, and equipment – not computers
Once the above expenses are covered the remaining amount should be provided to the recipient to cover any additional costs such as: ground transportation to the airport, recipient services fees, telecommunications (long distance) for research purposes and any other related costs.
•Financial reporting is NOT required from the institution or the recipient.
•Tuition is NOT an allowable expense; as recipient are registered full time and paying tuition to their home institution
•Scholarships are not renewable
•Scholarships are not taxable for either the institution or the recipient
Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships Program in the field of Good Governance, Prosperity, Rule of Law, Democratic Development, Pure and applied in Canada-2012
Study Subject:Good governance, prosperity, rule of law, democratic development, pure and applied sciences (such as environmental science and information technology), economic and trade policy issues, teaching and commerce
Employer: Government of Canada
Level:Undergraduate and Graduate
Employer: Government of Canada
Level:Undergraduate and Graduate
Scholarship Description:Scholarships are for student and research exchanges at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.Canadian institutions will receive cheques for the full amount of the scholarships stated in the signed agreements between their institution and CBIE. Canadian institutions will provide the amount to the recipient on a monthly basis or by lump sum. Canadian institutions can take up to $300 dollars to cover administration fees once the recipient arrives to Canada. Funds must be returned completely to CBIE if the recipient does not take up his/her scholarship. The scholarship amount must cover:
•Visa expenses
•Economy, round-trip airfare
•Monthly living allowance
•Required books, supplies, and equipment – not computers
Once the above expenses are covered the remaining amount should be provided to the recipient to cover any additional costs such as: ground transportation to the airport, recipient services fees, telecommunications (long distance) for research purposes and any other related costs.
•Financial reporting is NOT required from the institution or the recipient.
•Tuition is NOT an allowable expense; as recipient are registered full time and paying tuition to their home institution
•Scholarships are not renewable
•Scholarships are not taxable for either the institution or the recipient
The Canada–CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program was announced in 2007 by Prime Minister Harper during a visit to the Caribbean. The program serves to enhance the skill sets required to advance the development and sustainability of CARICOM and seeks to strengthen institutional linkages between Canadian universities and colleges and those in the region.
Scholarship Application Deadline:April 29, 2011
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