Full Scholarships for East African Students in ITC, The Netherlands

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS: FIVE (5) Ph. D. AND ONE (1) POST DOCTORAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR NATIONALS FROM EAST AFRICA

These scholarships are offered under the research project “EOIA: An Earth Observation? and Integrated Assessment approach to the Governance of Lake Naivasha” is funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research under the WOTRO ?Global Science for Development Programme.

The project will be implemented jointly by Egerton University (Kenya), and the International Institute of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation (ITC, The Netherlands) and the University of Twente (The Netherlands). Collaborating partners are the University of Nairobi (Kenya), University of Leicester (UK) and the University of Bournemouth (UK). The main stakeholders in the project are Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA), Lake Naivasha Growers Group (LNGG), Lake Naivasha Riparian Organisation (LNRA), World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) and the World Wildlife Fund ? East Africa Regional Programme Office (WWF?EARPO), all based in Kenya.


The research aims at enhancing sustainability in management of water resources and the environment using Lake Naivasha as a pilot case and adopting Integrated Assessment approach to generate lessons and best practices which can be replicated in other catchments in Kenya and in the East Africa region. Major inputs to the assessment include participatory processes and physical and economic models combined with data derived from remote sensing techniques.

In the framework of this project 5 PhD candidates will be recruited for the following projects.

1. Quantifying the effect of landuse change in upper catchments of Lake Naivasha on water quantity and quality of the Lake ? Tenable at ITC/Twente

2. Impact of exogenous and endogenous changes on limnology, fisheries and piscivorous birds – Tenable at Egerton University Kenya

3. Hydrological impacts on terrestrial fringe biodiversity?Tenable at ITC/Twente

4. Water governance – Tenable at University of Nairobi

5. Socio?economic linkages – Tenable at ITC/Twente

For a detailed description of the project interested candidates may consult www.itc.nl/EOIA

The project also offers 1 Post Doctoral Position

The candidate for this position will take up the challenge to integrate the results from the five subprojects and build the Integrated Assessment framework. Applicants, not necessarily African, with a strong background in multidisciplinary modelling and systems integration may contact the PI’s /coordinators on this position.
Requirements and modalities.

The positions 1, 3 and 5 are PhD positions for 4 years at ITC with a Doctoral Degree awarded by the University of Twente.

Position 2 entails a PhD position for 4 years at Egerton University with an internship at ITC. Doctoral degree awarded by Egerton University.

Position 4 entails a PhD position for 4 years at University of Nairobi with an internship at ITC. Doctoral degree awarded by University of Nairobi.

Candidates should be nationals of East Africa and hold a Master of Science/Arts degree from a recognized university. All candidates will spend approximately two years in the Netherlands and two years in Kenya and are co?supervised by the research consortium. Candidates who are below 45 years are preferred. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

From all candidates a broad and multidisciplinary attitude is required.

Candidates for position 1,2,3 should have a strong background in Engineering and Environmental Sciences, and preferably with knowledge of modeling and earth observation as well as earth sciences.

Candidates for position 4 should have a strong background in (environmental/ecological) economics.

Candidates for position 5 should have a strong background in public policy and administration, and capable of closely collaborating with more technical and economic researchers.

Candidates have a period of 6 month to fully develop their research proposals and qualify for the graduate programme.

The appointment will be for a period of four years and the fellowship awarded to the successful candidates comprises:

Medical insurance.

Waiver of tuition fees.

Limited resources for research materials and logistics.

Monthly Personal Maintenance Allowance

While at ITC?The Netherlands: Single status hotel accommodation will be provided

All candidates interested in the announced positions have to apply online at http://www.itc.nl/research/phd/graduate_registration_application.aspx

The closing date of the application is 15 June 2009.

ONLY shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview either in Kenya or by teleconferencing.

Further information can be obtained from the PI’s: veen@itc.nl



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International Master in Social Policy Analysis, Luxembourg

Deadline: 15th June 2009 for EU citizens, 31st May 2009 for other citizens
Open to: Finished 4 years of University with a sufficient knowledge of statistics and research methods

Funding: Merit and need based scholarships still available

CALL FOR APPLICANTS for the International Master in Social Policy Analysis by Luxembourg, Leuven and Associate Institutes (IMPALLA)

Academic year 2009-2010


Thanks to the political and financial support of the Prime Minister and of the Minister for Education of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, CEPS/INSTEAD launched in 2002 the IMPALLA program, an advanced and innovative academic one-year master program in social policy and research.

In order to guarantee the academic standards of the IMPALLA program, CEPS/INSTEAD has made a joint venture agreement with the University of Leuven (K.U. Leuven, Belgium) as key partner. The IMPALLA program leads to an advanced Master Degree issued by the K.U. Leuven where the IMPALLA students are registered as regular students.

Meanwhile also the Universities of Nancy 2 (France), Tilburg (The Netherlands) and Luxembourg are part of the organizing network.


IMPALLA academic program has three major objectives:
- to offer a solid theoretical foundation in comparative socio-economic policies, at the European level and beyond
- to provide a thorough training in advanced research methodology
- to give a well-founded expertise in policy evaluation

We are looking for applicants with the following profile:

· outstanding students who have finished 4 years of University with a sufficient knowledge of statistics and research methods.

· interested in social policy and wanting to specialize in theoretically driven empirical research.

· willing to study in an inspiring international environment both individually and in groups.

Complementary information concerning our IMPALLA program, including the application form, can be found on our website.


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INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION (ITU) ESSAY COMPETITION!

The Essay Competition is open to current students and recent graduates in
economics, political science, law, literature, telecommunications, computer
science, information systems and related fields between the ages of 20 and
30 years old.



The winners of the 2009 Essay Competition will be offered the opportunity of
a consultancy contract within the ITU Development Sector's ICT Applications
and Cybersecurity Division for three months.
The winners will be given a contribution towards the cost of an economy
class flight from their place of residence. In addition, they will be paid
the sum of CHF 6000 towards living expenses for the duration of the
contract.

Choose one of the following essay topics to enter the Competition:
- Mobiles for Development: Enabling Low-Cost e-Applications for Rural and
Remote Areas (e-Health, e-Government, e-Environment)
- Protecting Children and Youth in the Internet and Mobile Age: Innovative
Technical and Social Solutions
- Connecting the World Responsibly: Empowering Women and Girls Through
Creative Uses of ICTs
- Personal Information Online (internet/mobiles): Responding to User Safety
Concerns

Deadline for applications: 14 June 2009

For more Information and Application Process: CLICK HERE

The Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize

TWAS and illycaffè s.p.a. have instituted a high-level prize to honour distinguished scientists from developing countries. The Trieste Town Council and the Trieste International Foundation for Scientific Progress and Freedom are collaborating in this effort.
The first four-year cycle of the prize (2005-2008) was established to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made in basic sciences by individual scientists in developing countries. It was named the 'Trieste Science Prize', in recognition of the unique and fundamental role that the Trieste System of scientific institutions plays in promoting science and technology in the developing world.
The second four-year cycle (2009-2012) of the prize, now called the 'Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize' to honour the late former President of illycaffè, will focus on sustainability science. The prize is awarded annually and rotate among the following fields:

(a) Climate change and its impact on agriculture in developing countries (2009)
(b) Energy (2010)
(c) Materials science (2011)
(d) Human health (2012)



Each prize carries a monetary award of US$100,000 generously contributed by illycaffè, a trophy and a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded. The annual prize will be presented to the recipient at a special occasion arranged by TWAS, illycaffè and the Trieste Town Council.

Eligibility

Candidates must be nationals of developing countries, working and living in the South.
The prizes will only be awarded to individuals for scientific research of outstanding international merit carried out at institutions in developing countries.
Individuals who have received the Nobel Prize, the Tokyo/Kyoto Prize, the Crafoord Prize or the Abel Prize are not eligible for the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize.

Evaluation

The evaluation is carried out by a scientific committee, chaired by the TWAS President, consisting of an authoritative and international jury and a designated representative from illycaffè.
Jury members are not eligible for the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize.

Nominations

Nominations are invited from TWAS members, selected individuals, as well as from science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Nominations should be accompanied by a 5-6 page biographical sketch of the nominee including his/her major scientific accomplishments, list and copies of not more than 20 of the candidate's most significant publications and a complete list of publications. A brief professional C.V. of the candidate is also to be included.

Deadline

The deadline for receiving nominations for the 2009 prize for outstanding contributions in Climate change and its impact on agriculture in developing countries is 31 May 2009.

Contact

Prof. Mohamed H.A. Hassan,
Executive Director,
TWAS,
Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize,
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 1134014 Trieste, Italy
Tel: +39 040 2240387Fax: +39 040 22407387
E-mail: prizes@twas.org

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Deutsche Welle: 15 full-scholarships for International Media Studies Masters Program

Thanks DA SUBI for sharing this important scholarship info

The International Media Studies Masters Program is a four-semester, full-time program for further education. The program combines topics like media and development, journalism, communication science and media economics, while developing practical skills and competencies that are important for the world of media. It is a joint project from the University of Bonn, the Bonn Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and Deutsche Welle, Germanys international broadcaster with its headquarters in Bonn. The bilingual Masters Program offers a unique course that combines the acquisition and development of practical skills in journalism with theoretical grounding. The program emphasizes on the current development of global media and the connection between media and cooperative development. Students from around the world will benefit from the inclusion of partners and the unparalleled mix of research, lectures and practical experience.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree and more than one year of professional experience in a media-related field. The Master's Program is bilingual. For this reason, applicants must have good verbal and written communication skills in German and English.

Deutsche Welle is going to award full-scholarships to 15 applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe.

For further details please visit our website at
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/0,2692,12276,00.html


If you are interested in the program please send your application until 31st May 2009.