The University of Kent is proud to be part of the South-East ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in partnership with the Universities of Reading, Royal Holloway and Surrey. This centre of excellence in social science postgraduate research training has 24 fully funded ESRC PhD studentships across the consortium for students commencing their studies in the 2011/12 academic year. PhD studentships will be awarded on the basis of the academic excellence of both the candidate and the research proposal.
Have made an application to study for a PhD at the University of Kent. Applications can be made online.
Submit a research proposal. Research proposals should be discussed with the School Director of Graduate Studies / Director of Research.Supply two academic references. These should be as specific and as detailed as possible so candidates should ask their referees to provide as much information about their academic achievements at either BA or MA level (whichever is relevant) which includes details of their relative position within their cohort and details of their performance on individual courses/modules.
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The Historische Kolleg, founded in 1980 as an Institute for Advanced Study in Munich, supports notable researchers with a proven track-record in research and teaching drawn from all sectors of the historical sciences in Germany and abroad, by releasing them for research purposes. Appointments to the Kolleg, which are made on a competitive basis, offer scientists the opportunity to concentrate on a major work (“magnum opus”) freed from their university duties. The selection criteria are focused on the promotion of research personalities.
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University of Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Announce UCSC Africa Scholarships in for African Students 2011-2012 in the field of International MBA ,Banking and Finance, International Relations, International Cooperation and Development Italy
Study Subject: International MBA (Global Business and Sustainability) Banking and Finance, International Relations, International Cooperation and Development, Economics
Employer: University of Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Level: Master’s
Scholarship Description: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, as part of its mission to foster relationships with developing countries, has developed a special program for students from the African continent. This program will enable students to study on a full or partial scholarship for degree programs taught in English at UCSC’s Milan Campus. UCSC is pleased to offer for the second year 12 full scholarships that include tuition and board for eligible students from the following African countries:
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To be eligible to apply for a BFWG award you must be:
– A female postgraduate student who commenced full time doctoral studies (for PhD, DPhil, DMus etc) between September 1 2008 and October 31st 2009 or a part time student at an equivalent stage of her studies;
– be registered at a university in England, Wales or Scotland (not Northern Ireland); – Your fees for the year from October 2011 must be paid or covered by available funds or waived by the university. This opportunity is for current students only
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Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) PhD Scholarship Program in Soil Science at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science .
Study Subject: Soil Science
Employer:KNUST- AGRA
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description:The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science KNUST is located in Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana and in the rich cultural environment of the Ashanti kingdom. The University recognizes the study of Science and Technology as an essential part of its cultural heritage. The University staff value experiential instruction using modern laboratory and field approaches to develop knowledge and skill. The University respects diversity of people and offers equal opportunities to males and females for challenges and self-development.
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Do you like the Web and sharing in online social networks, but get worried about who might see these data and what might happen with them? Are you wondering where the present challenges of privacy, leaking, hiding and sharing will lead? Would you like to seek answers from a computational perspective, but with the open mind, curiosity and persistence to also work on interdisciplinary solutions? Do you hold a Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field and have a background in data mining techniques as well as a keen interest in the wider field of privacy studies? Then you should consider applying for a PhD position in the FWO project “Privacy and Social Networks”. The position offers exciting possibilities of working in a number of nested contexts:
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