THE 2009 UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE-NewYork University

The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship in Social Entrepreneurship is open to all full-time undergraduate students who will be completing their sophomore years in any school at NYU in May 2009, with a scheduled May 2011 graduation. Up to 10 undergraduate scholarship winners will receive up to a $20,000 tuition award each year for their final two years of study, a stipend for a summer internship between junior and senior years and an intensive two-year curricular and co-curricular program.

Broadly speaking, the program attracts three types of changemakers; 1) those that have or are planning to develop an innovative idea to address a specific social problem in a pattern breaking, sustainable and scalable way, 2) those that will work in and/or build the infrastructure needed for social entrepreneurial work to take root, including individuals who will practice their profession in a social entrepreneurial organization (accountants, lawyers, etc.) and individuals who want to improve the operations and management systems of public, private and not for profit organizations, and 3) those who will spur others to action on a national and/or global scale to particular social problems through journalism, the arts, photography, film making, television production and other media avenues.

These roles are not necessarily mutually exclusive, and one individual can play multiple roles. Further, each role can be thought of having its own trajectory beginning with the desire to change the world, and ending with the implementation of a pattern breaking, sustainable and scalable idea or approach. Scholars can be at different points on these trajectories with some working to more fully develop an idea, while others may be ready to launch an idea, while still others may be ready to bring an already launched idea more fully to scale.

Regardless of the developmental stage of the idea or where an applicant is on their social entrepreneurial trajectory, appropriate candidates are academically accomplished individuals from a wide variety of disciplines who have a demonstrable heritage of concern for issues of social importance, have distinguished themselves as a potential changemaker, and are committed to continuing to dedicate themselves to addressing issues of social importance in pattern breaking, sustainable, and scalable ways.

Undergraduate Scholars will take part in a full range of curricular and co-curricular activities and opportunities including:

The “Social Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century” Speaker Series with influential leaders from various fields and special seminars with NYU and visiting faculty (6/year).
A special, required credit-bearing course on social entrepreneurship taught by a member of the faculty at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. This course will allow students to explore a particular topic in social entrepreneurship from the various disciplinary and professional perspectives of the cohort members (1st semester, 2nd Reynolds year).

Regularly scheduled workshops with the NYU Reynolds Expert Advisors (2-3/semester).
Creating a program of study in his or her school that takes advantage of both school and university course offerings related to public service and social entrepreneurship.
Summer internship between junior and senior year related to a specific area of interest in social entrepreneurship.

Social gatherings such as dinners and receptions on issues pertaining to social entrepreneurship.
Exposure to research, networking and capital development opportunities that will help the student ultimately realize their vision of change.

2009 Application and Notification Timeline

January 27, 2009: Interested students submit the NYU Reynolds Program Undergraduate Scholarship application and supporting documentation to their individual schools.

February 6, 2009: Each school nominates semi-finalist candidates. There will be a total of 69 semi-finalists nominated university-wide. The number of semi-finalists per school is based on enrollment and is as follows:

• CAS: 25
• Dentistry / Nursing: 2
• Gallatin: 5
• SCPS: 5
• SSW: 2
• Steinhardt: 10
• Stern: 10
• Tisch: 10

February 9-12, 2009: The Reynolds Internal Selection Committee reviews the 69 semi-finalist applications and makes recommendations for 20-30 finalists. All Reynolds applicants will be notified of their status via email by February 13, 2009. Finalists may be required to complete additional material in preparation for their interview.

April 15-21, 2009: Each Reynolds UG finalist will partipate in a 60-90 minute interview, discussions with current and former scholars, as well as other selection activities.

April 24, 2009: Up to 10 Undergraduate Reynolds Scholars are named by the Reynolds Program.

August 15-16, 2009: Scholars participate in the 2009 Reynolds Program retreat at the Garrison Institute in Garrison, NY.

Source: http://scholarship-positions.com

Download Scholarship Application form here

PhD Studentships in Biology at Karolinska Institutet

Dental research will be supported within the Graduate School to create a network between the four Institutions, and research from medical and other faculties. A key aim is that graduate students will gain insight into both biomedical and clinical research, which will contribute to the establishment of a translational research environment.

Within this framework 2 PhD studentships are available at the Center for Oral Biology, to investigate; Nerve-target interactions in teeth and bone. Neural growth factors and mineralization.

Project 1: Nerve growth factors and mineralization
This project will test the hypothesis that neurotrophic factors, in addition to their roles in innervation, influence mineralization during dentinogenesis and osteogenesis. If so, malfunctions associated with these factors could cause disturbances both in sensory nerve functions and in hard tissue formation.

Project 2: Cellular and biomolecular interactions of osteoadherin with neurotrophic factors
Mineralizing tissue cells are reported to synthesize and secrete neurotrophic factors, and it has been hypothesized that in addition to their role in neural development, these factors may influence hard tissue formation. Candidate molecules for such an interaction include the small leucine-rich family of proteoglycans (SLRPs), which are recognized as not only having a part to play in maintaining shape and providing biomechanical strength to organs and tissues, but also exhibit direct and indirect cell signaling properties. In turn this can affect cell recruitment, proliferation, migration and differentiation. This project will investigate in detail the cellular and biomolecular interactions of nerve growth factors with the only recognized hard tissue-specific SLRP reported to date, osteoadherin (OSAD).

For more detailed information on the projects www.ki.se/odont

Contact:
Professor Kaj Fried
+46 8 524 878 53
Kaj.Fried@ki.se

Dr Rachael Sugars
+ 46 8 746 02 35
Rachael.Sugars@ ki.se

Last date of application: 15th December 2008

Scholarships for the Graduate Program in Economics and Finance at CEMFI, Madrid (Spain)

At CEMFI we train students for careers as professional or academic economists. Our graduates acquire the quantitative tools and research skills to work as economists in business, finance, government, and academia.

The basic graduate offering at CEMFI is its highly prestigious Master in Economics and Finance. Unlike many Master programs in the US and elsewhere, ours is self-contained and offers a well respected qualification.

CEMFI grants a subset of its Master students exemptions from the tuition fee and/or scholarships for living expenses amounting up to EUR 10,000 per year. They are granted according to academic merit. In previous years, the Fundación Carolina, in cooperation with the Fundación BBVA, has endowed several scholarships for Latin American students of the Master. If new grants are endowed, they will be announced on CEMFI`s web page.



An important distinguishing feature of our Master is that it lasts for two years, the second being essential for shaping the skills of our graduates. The first year consists of basic graduate coursework and some optional subjects. The second year includes specialized courses and research training through a Master thesis. Our ratio of students to faculty is between four and five. Thus we can devote a lot of attention to each student. This is particularly important for the Master thesis, where the faculty provides guidance to a unique degree.

Members of CEMFI`s faculty publish in top journals and are research leaders in their fields. They are also editors of prestigious journals and are key players at leading learned societies such as the European Economic Association and the Econometric Society.

Our Master students get very good jobs as economists. For example, in positions dealing with portfolio and risk management, macroeconomic forecasting, policy evaluation, or microeconomic consultancy. CEMFI has been building a reputation for more than 20 years and a degree from CEMFI provides a strong signal of quality, regularly confirmed by the market. Moreover, we run an experienced and efficient job placement service.

Students interested in furthering their research training, either because they aim for a professional career with a stronger research content or because they aim for an academic position, will continue to develop their research skills for another three years and complete the PhD program. Graduates from CEMFI`s PhD program have published papers from their dissertation in top journals and we have an excellent record in the PhD job market.

Admission to the PhD program at CEMFI is through the Master. All students admitted to the PhD program obtain a scholarship, either from an external source or from CEMFI. For more information on admission and scholarship applications, please visit: http://www.cemfi.es. For any queries, feel free to contact: admissions@cemfi.es.

Application has to be received by 6 April 2009.

PhD Scholarship - Department of International Economics and Management Copenhagen Business School

The Department of International Economics and Management, Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the research areas of the department:

• Corporate Governance
• International Business
• Emerging Markets

Please visit the department`s profile at www.cbs.dk/int and please consult the general information on the CBS PhD Programme

Closing date: January 12, 2009



After consulting the relevant CBS websites and if there are specific questions on the position, you may contact Head of Department, Niels Mygind, nm.int@cbs.dk

General information:
CBS offers high scholarships and accepts only top applicants. To be awarded the scholarship, one must be enrolled as a PhD student. To be considered for enrolment, the candidate should have a basic training at the Masters level, and must be fluent in Danish and/or English.

Enrolment in the PhD programme furthermore depends on the acceptance of the application, which must include a short project description, usually prepared in co-operation with the Department. This research proposal should contain a presentation of the intended research question, including the theory and methodology expected to be used.Indicative examples of research themes could be:

• The determinants and effects of board composition
• Private equity ownership: causes and consequences
• Causes of the current financial crises: leverage, board failure and compensation bias
• Managing innovation in Multinational Companies,
• Outward FDI from emerging markets
• The role of emerging markets in the global financial crisis

In addition to the research proposal, the application must include a completed compulsory form, copies of a Master`s degree certificate or other certificates of a corresponding level, brief curriculum vitae (CV), a list of papers and publications, and one copy of a selected written work (e.g. Master`s thesis).

All parts of the application must be submitted in four copies, except the selected written work, which may be submitted in only one copy. Electronic submissions are not accepted.

A PhD scholarship runs for a period of 3 years, and includes teaching obligations equivalent of 840 work hours. The scholarship includes the waiving of tuition, office space, travel grants plus a salary, currently starting with per month app. DKK 24.118 up to DKK 29.125 depending on seniority plus a pension contributions totalling 17,1 % on 80 per cent of the base salary.

The salary level and appointment is determined by the Ministry of Finance`s collective agreement with the Central Academic Organisation.A committee of experts in the field in question will assess the applications. The assessment of the applicants will be based on the quality and relevance of the project, including an evaluation of the applicant`s ability to accomplish it. Following this assessment, the management of the department will select the winner of the scholarship.

Please find compulsory application form, guidelines, and further information on scholarships and the Doctoral Programme.

The application must be submitted to:
Copenhagen Business School
Department of International Economics and Management
Porcelaenshaven 24
DK-2000 Frederiksberg
Denmark
Marked PhD 33-3357

Applications received by e-mail or discs will not be taken into consideration.
All interested researchers irrespective of age, sex, race, religion, or nationality are invited to apply for the position.

CBS focuses on innovation, partnership with the business community and internationalisatio n. As a Learning University CBS demands high quality in teaching, research and staff. CBS has around 15.000 students distributed among a wide range of degrees in social science and humanities including a very dynamic environment for executive programmes. CBS has around 400 full-time researchers and around 500 administrative employees.

[Australia] Rio Tinto Scholarship Fund for Masters in Science, Commerce, and Social Science

PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia in collaboration with Sampoerna Foundation provides one (1) qualified individual with the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in Science, Social Science or Commerce at the Universityof New South Wales (UNSW), Australia .

Upon completing the program, scholar is under a (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia , where n = the number of years receiving the scholarship grant. The scholar must apply their knowledge and contribute significantly to PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia for (n+1) year.

Application deadline is January 30, 2009

Basic Eligibility

Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:

• Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application.
• Hold a local Bachelor’s degree from any discipline with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
• Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
• Submit the required English language requirement (TOEFL/ IELTS) and the Graduate Admission Test as required by each program, after the applicant is selected as the scholarship finalists:
  • International TOEFL with a minimum score of 577 (PBT) or 233 (CBT) or 90 (IBT), OR
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of minimum 6.5
• Adhere with the scholarship rules and regulations, particularly in the (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia .
• Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, unless was on a full scholarship.
• Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
• Demonstrate that without the scholarship, applicant is not able to afford an Overseas Graduate Program.

Scholarship Value

The scholarship’s worth is approximately AUD 68,000.- depending on the program’s fee, for the duration of study. This covers the following:

• Graduate Admission Test and TOEFL/ IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice, for the test taken no more than 6 months prior to the scholarship application;
• University application fee;
• Student visa application fee;
• Return airfares from Jakarta to Sydney
• Tuition fees, for the duration of study;
• Living allowance, to support living costs during period of study;
• Literature allowance, to purchase textbooks required for study.

How to Apply?

Download the application package (application, reference and health information forms) at http://www.sampoernafoundation.org/content/section/17/139/lang,en/,
or obtained it from:

Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
NorthTower, 26th – 27th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta12930

When submitting the application package, please write “Rio Tinto-S2” at the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation will consider the completed applications and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process.

Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return the application package by the deadline (January 30, 2009) to Sampoerna Foundation office. E-mail applications will not be considered.

Further Information

Prospective applicants are advised to directly contact the University of New South Wales (UNSW) directly or Australian Education Center (AEC) to find out about the admission process and requirements for an enrolment.

Applicants’ inquiries about the scholarship (requirements, conditions, coverage, etc.) should be directed to
Sampoerna Foundation
Phone: +62 21 5772340
Contact email: ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org

[Europe] Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in Agriculture and Rural Development college scholarships The Erasmus Mundus Programme of the European Union su

Erasmus Mundus scholarships are offered for third countries selected candidates to the Agris Mundus course. For each student, the scholarship amounts 21,000 euros per academic year which covers the living costs, transportation costs and subscription fees.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. to be a citizen of a third country (all countries other than the 27 States of the European Uni0n and the associated states [Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway]),
2. not residing in any UE Member State or participating country, AND not having carried out his/her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months the last five years in any of the UE Member States or participating countries, at the date of the application.

Application deadline is 20 January 2009



Warning ! Candidates are not allowed to apply to more than 3 Erasmus Mundus master courses for the same academic year.

The Agris Mundus consortium and the European Commission select who receives an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

The scholarship is managed by the Agris Mundus secretariat. Beneficiaries are required to order their flight ticket by themselves, from their home country.

Upon arrival in Europe, students are encouraged to open a bank account in the country where they attend the M1. They will receive a lump sum of 1500 euros to pay back the ticket and to facilitate their installation. This lump sum is a part of the scholarship, as well as the amount of the Agris Mundus fees (7500 euros per academic year). The remaining part of the scholarship will be transferred regularly on the students personal bank account. The solicitation for the scholarship is included in the application form.

Other Scholarships
Students who are admitted but who do not benefit of an Erasmus Mundus scholarship are encouraged to look by themselves for other sources of financial support. For this purpose, the secretariat can send them an estimate of the cost of the studies.

For more information visit: http://www.agrismundus.eu/agris-mundus/?id=63

[UK] 12 PhD Studentships at University of Leeds

Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS) Session 2009/10 at University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is pleased to offer at least twelve Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS), which are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study from Session 2009/10 for study in any Faculty at the University. The Scholarships may be held for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarships will provide full international fees together with a maintenance grant of £13,290 for Session 2009/10.


Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must:

• be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;
• have an offer of an academic place for PhD research study at the University of Leeds;
• be commencing PhD research study for the first time in Session 2009/10;
• not already hold a doctorate or equivalent qualification;
• not hold another Scholarship;

Application deadline is 31 January 2009

Successful candidates are likely to hold qualifications and experience that are equivalent to a UK First Class Honours Degree.

Application Process:
Application forms, regulations and guidance notes for completion of applications are available from the web address:
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/postgraduate_scholarships/irs-info.doc

Application forms are also available from the Postgraduate Scholarships Office or by email request (scholarships@leeds.ac.uk).

Completed application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office by 31 January 2009.

Postgraduate Scholarships Office
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Tel: +44 113 3434007
Email: scholarships@leeds.ac.uk
http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk

[UK] 12 PhD Studentships at University of Leeds

Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS) Session 2009/10 at University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is pleased to offer at least twelve Fully-Funded International Research Scholarships (FIRS), which are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study from Session 2009/10 for study in any Faculty at the University. The Scholarships may be held for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarships will provide full international fees together with a maintenance grant of £13,290 for Session 2009/10.


Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must:

• be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;
• have an offer of an academic place for PhD research study at the University of Leeds;
• be commencing PhD research study for the first time in Session 2009/10;
• not already hold a doctorate or equivalent qualification;
• not hold another Scholarship;

Application deadline is 31 January 2009



Successful candidates are likely to hold qualifications and experience that are equivalent to a UK First Class Honours Degree.

Application Process:
Application forms, regulations and guidance notes for completion of applications are available from the web address:
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/postgraduate_scholarships/irs-info.doc

Application forms are also available from the Postgraduate Scholarships Office or by email request (scholarships@leeds.ac.uk).

Completed application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office by 31 January 2009.

Postgraduate Scholarships Office
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Tel: +44 113 3434007
Email: scholarships@leeds.ac.uk
http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk