PhD Scholarship 2011 in Non-contact assessment of food quality – Denmark
PhD Scholarship 2011 in Non-contact assessment of food quality using optical imaging methods in Denmark
About DTU:
DTU is a financially autonomous university with a Board of Governors as its highest authority. The President, who is appointed by the Board of Governors, is responsible for the daily management of the University. DTU is organized as a corporate entity with an Executive Board comprising the President (Rector), Provost (Vice-Rector), University Director (CFO) and a number of deans. DTU is managed in a line and staff organization with an unbroken chain of command and in which managers have personal management responsibility for each organizational unit.
Detail:
The aim of the research project is to relate relevant food quality characteristics to optical properties of the food material. In particular, utilizing multiple scattering effects to quantify parameters such as scatterer size, orientation, and density distributions. In this project, different methodologies will be investigated. One method is based on extracting optical properties from diffuse reflectance profiles relating the optical properties to the physical properties of the sample. Another method is based on optical coherence microscopy from which optical properties can also be extracted. The methods should be analysed, compared and applied to specially developed food samples. The main challenge will be to establish a relation between the measured optical properties and the physical properties of sample(s) thereby allowing simple, fast, and non-contact analysis of food products. The Ph.D.-project is part of the newly formed Center for Imaging Food Quality (CIFQ) funded by the Danish Strategic Research Council.
Norman Kirk Memorial Scholarship 2011 – New Zealand
Pacific Islands Polynesian Education Foundation & Norman Kirk Memorial Scholarship 2011 of New Zealand
About University:
We embrace diversity, talent and performance, and provide staff and students with an extensive range of opportunities to develop intellectually, professionally and personally.
Detail:
The Pacific Islands Polynesian Education Foundation (PIPEF) and Norman Kirk Memorial Trust (NKMT) provide financial assistance to Pacific Island students who are enrolled at a tertiary institution in New Zealand. The grants covered by this application are for the 2010 year of study only. PIPEF is governed by an Act of Parliament and was established in 1972. A board of trustees, appointed by the Governor General, is responsible for managing the scholarships.
Eligibility:
PIPEF and NMKT scholarships are for students of Niue, Samoa, Cook Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Fiji and other Pacific Islands descent who hold New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence in New Zealand. Students holding a temporary student permit are NOT eligible for assistance from PIPEF or NMKT.
Scholarship 2011 in Musical Performance in Massey University – Patricia Pratt
Patricia Pratt Scholarship 2011 in Musical Performance in Massey University of New Zealand
About University:
We embrace diversity, talent and performance, and provide staff and students with an extensive range of opportunities to develop intellectually, professionally and personally.
Detail:
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist outstanding New Zealand musical performers who have completed an honours degree in musical performance in New Zealand to continue their musical development at a renowned international music school or conservatorium. The scholarship will be awarded for classical music performance including vocal or instrumental performance or conducting.
New Zealand – PGG Wrightson Scholarship 2011 in Massey University
PGG Wrightson Scholarship 2011 in Massey University of New Zealand
About MU:
We embrace diversity, talent and performance, and provide staff and students with an extensive range of opportunities to develop intellectually, professionally and personally.
Detail:
These scholarships were established in 1992 by Wrightson to mark 150 years service to the rural community and to encourage high calibre young people from that community to improve their knowledge and skills.
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND – MYRA AND ERIC McCORMICK SCHOLARSHIP 2011
Myra and Eric McCormick Scholarship 2011 in History in University of Auckland of New Zealand
About University:
When Auckland University College opened in May 1883, the Governor of New Zealand, Sir William Jervois spoke of the significance “of placing the advantages of a university within the reach of every man and woman of Auckland …and that for all time”.
Detail:
Funds for this Scholarship derive from the estate of the late Dr E H McCormick who established a close and mutually valued connection with the Department of History.
PhD Sandwich Scholarships 2011 in Universität Hohenheim
PhD Sandwich Scholarships 2011 in Universität Hohenheim of Germany
About University:
World-class research and modern teaching are closely interconnected at the Universität Hohenheim. Hohenheim students and researchers receive numerous prizes each year. Its graduates are young professionals who are much in demand. Hohenheim cultivates international partnerships with universities and other research institutes in over 90 countries around the world; furthermore, the university manages an array of individual research partnerships. The university is a member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences.
Detail:
FSC awards up to four visiting Sandwich scholarships to PhD students from developing countries for a period of six months in 2011. The Center wishes to attract outstanding PhD students pursuing a career in academia or development collaboration. The scholarship aims at increasing their previously gained scientific knowledge and skills relevant to food security related issues. The successful candidates will receive a scholarship for conducting PhD thesis related research studies and hence adding value to the PhD thesis and contributing to the mission of FSC. In addition, the successful candidates can select from the regular course catalogues of the international MSc and PhD study programs offered by the University of Hohenheim (also including the courses offered in the PhD program “Global Food Security”). For research collaboration, each successful candidate will work with the research staff of the relevant institute of the University of Hohenheim to conduct a specific research project contributing to the mission of FSC and relevant for her/his PhD thesis. Funding for research is expected to be provided by the applicant’s and/or supervisor’s institute and/or other organizations. The objective of the research collaboration is to write at least one joint, peerreviewed journal publication or paper to be presented at an international conference that contributes to FSC’s mission and that is relevant to the PhD thesis. Successful candidates are expected to present their research proposal, state of research and preliminary results in FSC’s interdisciplinary seminars and at relevant department’s PhD seminars. Participation in teaching and training activities on a limited scale, if possible, is desired. Furthermore, FSC aims at establishing an active, longlasting collaboration with the supported researchers and their home institutes through an interactive alumni-network.
Required skills:
The applicant must provide proof of:
• outstanding study performance in agricultural, nutritional, natural, social, economic or political sciences, or related disciplines with specification on food security related issues with a minimum MSc grade of 2.5;
• working on doctoral studies at her/his home institute by the time of application and by the time the scholarship program commences;
• latest academic degree completed no more than 6 years prior to start of scholarship
• track record of knowledge in the proposed field of study;
• plan to return to his/her home country / country of residence and institute;
• excellent proficiency in oral and written English.
Furthermore, the applicant must:
• be able to conduct innovative research;
• have excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit;
• be able and willing to work well in an interdisciplinary, multicultural environment with individuals from different scientific, societal and cultural backgrounds and with organizations from the public, private and civil society sector;
• be available for the entire period of the research stay of 6 months in 2011;
• be a national of a developing country according to OECD DAC list.
Application:
Application is only possible by completing FSC’s application form, which can be downloaded from the box “Links & Downloads” on the right side. Besides the application form, the documents indicated in the application form are required for the application. Applications will only be accepted, if the research proposal is based on one of the research themes suggested on the “List of research themes” from FSC’s webpage.
Selection Process:
The selection of the candidates will be in the beginning of December 2010, the scholarship program will start anytime in 2011, based on the agreement between supervisor of the hosting institute and the scholar.
All accepted applications will be selected according to the following criteria:
1. Fulfillment of announcement criteria (cf. “required skills” and “application”);
2. Quality of proposal and project feasibility;
3. Fulfillment of demands (e.g. of hosting institutes or emerging from collaborations with (development) organizations).
Award:
The scholarship is awarded for a stay at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany. The monthly grant is 1,000 Euros. In addition, FSC pays for traveling to/from Hohenheim. Health insurance and other costs must be paid for from the stipend.
Deadline for the application is September 30, 2010
Contact:
fsc-scholarships@uni-hohenheim.de
Source: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/startseite.html?&L=1
SDU – SCHOLARSHIP 2011 IN FOOD QUALITY
PhD scholarship 2011 in Non-contact assessment of food quality using optical imaging methods in Denmark
About DTU:
DTU is a financially autonomous university with a Board of Governors as its highest authority. The President, who is appointed by the Board of Governors, is responsible for the daily management of the University. DTU is organized as a corporate entity with an Executive Board comprising the President (Rector), Provost (Vice-Rector), University Director (CFO) and a number of deans. DTU is managed in a line and staff organization with an unbroken chain of command and in which managers have personal management responsibility for each organizational unit.
Detail:
The aim of the research project is to relate relevant food quality characteristics to optical properties of the food material. In particular, utilizing multiple scattering effects to quantify parameters such as scatterer size, orientation, and density distributions. In this project, different methodologies will be investigated. One method is based on extracting optical properties from diffuse reflectance profiles relating the optical properties to the physical properties of the sample. Another method is based on optical coherence microscopy from which optical properties can also be extracted. The methods should be analysed, compared and applied to specially developed food samples. The main challenge will be to establish a relation between the measured optical properties and the physical properties of sample(s) thereby allowing simple, fast, and non-contact analysis of food products. The Ph.D.-project is part of the newly formed Center for Imaging Food Quality (CIFQ) funded by the Danish Strategic Research Council.
UTS, AUSTRALIA – APAI SCHOLARSHIP 2011
APAI Scholarships 2011 in University of Technology Sydney of Australia
About UTS:
UTS has a singular vision, expressed in our strategic plan – to be a world-leading university of technology. To achieve this, our leadership in learning and teaching must be coupled with international renown in research, and a world-class infrastructure that supports our vibrant intellectual environment. The achievement of our vision relies on attracting high quality students, academics, researchers and administrators; people who are passionate about knowledge, learning, discovery and creativity.
Detail:
An exciting opportunity exists for a doctoral student to participate in an important national research project that investigates innovative health service and professional practice in primary and community health care settings. The focus of the research is on the complex inter-relationships that exist between learning, workplaces, technologies and practice. The research will ensure you a nationally important thesis topic and the opportunity to work as part of an experienced inter-disciplinary and international research team. Your research will have a particular focus on the role of information and social technologies in health service and practice redesign. You will be working with a research team with expertise in health practice/policy, professional and workplace learning, technology and design and emerging technologies. A major government health service provider is the industry partner. The experience will build your research capabilities and position you within an area of national and international research significance.
USA – MEA SCHOLARSHIP 2011
Malayalee Engineers’ Association (MEA) Scholarship 2011 of USA
About MEA:
MEA is an association of Malayalee engineers living in Greater Houston area in the state of Texas, USA. The association is offering scholarships for students in Kerala to pursue engineering/ technology/ computer science, architecture or naval-architecture studies leading to a Bachelors degree. The number of scholarships may be upto ten for year 2010.
Detail:
Award of Scholarship shall be based on the academic merit and financial hardship of the applicant. A panel of MEA members shall select the scholarship winners based on merit and financial hardship of the candidate. The panel may consider other criteria as defined in Section 4.3 of this document. The student will become eligible for the scholarship during the FIRST year of studies. The scholarship will be renewed every year until the normal completion of the 4-year course of studies, provided the student has shown satisfactory performance in the preceding year.
PAOF – SCHOLARSHIP 2011 IN USA
Paul Kayser International Travel Scholarship 2011 Award in Pan-American Ophthalmological Foundation (PAOF) at USA
Detail:
Up to eight (8) two-week scholarships are offered to US and Canadian candidates for the purpose of introducing exceptional North American ophthalmologists to the best practice and research approaches in Latin America. Funding provided by Retina Research Foundation of Houston, Texas. The candidate must be a third year resident or a first year fellow.
Application Materials
Application materials should be submitted electronically, by email, to info@paao.org. Acceptable file types are
*.doc, *.pdf, *.jpg, *.xls, *.ppt.
? Complete application form
? Curriculum Vitae (CV)
? Letter of interest
? Letter of recommendation