Scholarships in Computational Linguistics 2010

Master Scholarships in Computational Linguistics at the University of Zadar

We invite all enthusiastic and motivated B.A. graduates with a strong
interest in linguistics, and all its theoretical, psychological,
sociological, empirical, and computational aspects to enroll in the new
M.A. Program in Linguistics.

Duration and contents: The program lasts four semesters (= 2 years) and
comprises four obligatory core courses. Students choose from a large
number of elective courses according to their personal interests and
specialization area, including for example: theoretical, empirical, and
computational linguistics, phonetics, phonology, psycholinguistics, and
second language acquisition research.

The MA program complements the classical linguistic education with
experimental and empirical research methods. It offers a strong computer
and technology orientation, and thus practical and hands-on experience
in modern linguistic research domains.

Creative thinking and advancement of teamwork are essential values
conveyed throughout the program, accompanied by individual and intensive
tutoring involving current research issues.

Acquired skills and knowledge:

The program imparts solid knowledge of linguistic theories and research
methods, including:

* collection and processing of data
* statistical analysis of data
* experimental design
* computational modeling
* theoretical research and theory construction
* language technologies

Degree

To complete the M.A. program, students must collect a minimum of 120
ECTS points (30 points are granted for the M.A. thesis). The M.A.
program is completed with a defense of the M.A. thesis.
After completing the single major M.A. program in linguistics at the
University of Zadar, the academic title magister linguisticae is granted.

Requirements

The requirements for enrollment are:

* Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in a related field of study acquired in
the Republic of Croatia, or abroad, including: languages, information
and library science, psychology, sociology, computer science, and many
other areas (an additional differential exam might be required)

* Proficiency in English

The admission procedure requires the submission of a written letter of
motivation and an interview with the faculty of the Linguistics department.

Enrollment

Enrollment for the entrance exam is scheduled for 5th-9th of October
2009 at the University of Zadar. For detailed information on enrollment
see the University web pages: www.unizd.hr

The linguistics program will enroll up to 30 students with full
subvention from the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the
Republic of Croatia.

Application Deadline: 06-Oct-2009

Application Mailing Address:

Dr. Malgorzata E. Cavar
Obala kralja Petra Kresimira IV. 2
Zadar 23000
Croatia

Contact Information:

Dr. Malgorzata E. Cavar
mecavar@unizd.hr

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MSc Studentship Cranfield University

Supported by Airbus, a studentship up to £14,000 p.a. for 1 year plus
fees* is available

Cranfield University, in collaboration with Airbus and the Open
University, has an exciting research opportunity for a motivated
graduate. This research aims to understand and model the role of
residual stresses produced by the laser peening process in determining
the fatigue performance obtained in aerospace structures

Laser peening is a new generation process for treating the surface of
metallic engineering components to produce exceptional improvements in
fatigue properties. So far the process has been applied to a limited
number of aerospace components as a process of last resort. In this
research the possibility of treating the relatively thin aluminium
structures used in aircraft fuselages will be explored. The work will
explore the improvements fatigue performance laser peening can produce
in aluminium alloys, looking in particular at the benefits to structures
which have been damaged in various ways during service use and
maintenance operations.

If this project is successful it is possible that additional funding for
more extensive research towards a PhD could be made available.

Technical Schools Research Students Training Programme

The successful candidate will attend Cranfield University's 'Technical
Schools Research Students Training Programme' which is designed to equip
students with research skills required during their research studies and
in their future careers. This programme consists of a series of 'one-day
events', coupled with smaller interactive group sessions.

For further details please contact Alison Whaley, Academic Co-ordinator,
T: +44 (0) 1234 750111 x2570, email: a.whaley@cranfield.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a first or upper second class UK honours degree,
or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as mechanical or materials
engineering. A background in fatigue and mechanics of materials is also
desirable

Funding

*Supported by Airbus, this studentship will cover tuition fees at the
UK/EU rate only and provide a bursary of up to £14,000p.a. for one year
dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply

If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please
complete the Application Form or you can request that we post one to
you. Alternatively you may wish to apply online. For further information
contact us today:

School of Applied Sciences
T: +44 (0)1234 754086
E: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk

Please note that we are unable to consider submissions for specific
research studentships that fall outside of the stated eligibility criteria.

Application deadline: 30 September 2009
Supervisor: Professor Phil Irving

Useful links:

* Technical Schools Research Students Training Programme:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/esrstp/

* Application form:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/Applications/apply_pgresearch.pdf

* Apply online:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/prospectuslinks/course.jsp?course=MSc%20by%20Research%20School%20of%20Applied%20Sciences

For further details please go to webpage below:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/researchopportunities/page43693.jsp

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SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP SOUTH AFRICA-UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND JOHANESBURG

University Council Sports Scholarship for 2010 in University of the Witwatersrand Johanesburg

The University offers a small number of sports scholarships. The award is based on outstanding academic ability and achievement in one field of sport.

One copy of this application form must be completed if you wish to be considered for a sports scholarship.

Faculty: All faculties

Conditions:
(a) Outstanding academic achievement in matriculation or university examinations
(b) Outstanding achievement in one field of sport
(c) Must be a registered student, either undergraduate or postgraduate (full-time) at the University of the Witwatersrand

Value: At the discretion of the Committee

Tenure: One year

One passport size photograph must be attached to the application form.

A student who is offered and accepts a sports scholarship will be required to:
a) register with the Wits Sports Council
b) join a sporting club of this University in consultation with the Director of Sports Administration
c) report on sporting progress at least twice per season to the Director of Sports Administration or his/her nominee
d) attend practices and compete for the sporting club of this University throughout its annual season
e) compete in South African universities’/tertiary institutions’ tournaments for Wits if and when selected.

The completed application form must be returned to:
The Manager (Financial Aid & Scholarships)
Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
University of the Witwatersrand
OR
Room 0 30, Ground Floor
Private Bag 3
Senate House
2050 WITS
UNIVERSITY

Closing date: 10 January 2010

Details: http://web.wits.ac.za/NR/rdonlyres/CF2A19D0-DEF1-4947-A829-BC4027D6B18F/0/fincouncilsports2010.pdf

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INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP - GOVT OF INDIA-DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India

INSPIRE Scholarship 2009 in India

Submission of Application for the “SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (SHE)” – a component of the `Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)’ being implemented by the Department of Science Technology (DST), New Delhi.

Genesis of INSPIRE: Global competitiveness in the changing global knowledge economy calls for expansion and right-sizing of the Research and Development base of the country. Need for special interventions for attracting youth to study of natural sciences and careers with research is recognized. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) is a Programme launched by the Government of India to strengthen the National Science and Technology base. It is being implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

About INSPIRE: Programme includes three components namely Scheme for Early Attraction of Talents for Science (SEATS), Scholarships for Higher Education (SHE) and Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC). The Scheme SHE is focused on attraction of talent to study of natural/ basic sciences at the bachelor and master’s level education. SHE is currently limited to support for educational programmes at B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. and integrated master’s level course in sciences leading to MSc in any branch of natural and basic sciences namely mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, earth sciences and life sciences.

Call for Applications:

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for `Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)’ component of INSPIRE. Total of 10,000 scholarships are available annually under SHE starting April 2008. The scholarships are limited only to the candidates studying courses in natural/basic sciences (B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons), integrated M.Sc.) in any one of the recognized institutions in India.

Requirements

• Eligibility criterion for the scholarships are a) performance in board examinations within the cutoff threshold (of top 1%) for each state or central board examination at the class X and class XII level and/or b) performance in any of the specified competitive examinations within stipulated cut off ranks.
• The eligible applicant must be already enrolled into degree level education in natural/basic sciences in any of the recognized institutions in India.

Criteria for Eligibility for SHE:

a) Based on Performance in Board Examinations: The candidates should have obtained aggregate marks in the top 1% in the board examination at both class X and XII levels. For example, the candidates applying now should have secured marks within the top 1% in class X in the year 2006 and class XII in 2008 in the respective board examinations and joined a degree course leading to B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons) of integrated M.Sc. in natural/basic sciences in any institution in India and returned to study of second year in the academic year 2009-10. Cut-off marks for various board examinations conducted in the years 2005 and 2006 for class X and corresponding year of 2007 and 2008 for class XII are listed in Table 1.

b) Based on Performance in Competitive Examinations (specified in Table 2).:   Performance within the top 10,000 ranks in Joint Entrance Examination of IIT, AIEEE and CBSE-medical and joining courses in degree level courses in natural/basic sciences in any recognized Indian institution. The scheme in its current format does not include courses in engineering, medicine, technology and other professional courses.

c) Based on Performance in Competitive Examinations (specified in Table 3): Clearance of competitive examinations conducted by institutions listed in Table 3 and all candidates securing admissions and joining courses in natural/basic sciences conduced by Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), integrated M.Sc. courses in Indian Institutes of Technology, Department of Atomic Energy – Centre for Basic Science (DAE-CBS) course from the academic years 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 are eligible. Institutional coverage is being done for this category. Students in this category need not to apply.

Value and Type of Support: Eligible candidates will receive annually scholarship total value Rs.80,000 per candidate. The cash value payable to the SHE scholarship holder is Rs.60,000 per annum. All the SHE scholars are undertake summer time attachment to an active researcher in recognized research centers in the country. A summer time attachment fee of Rs.20,000 will be paid to the mentoring institution for undertaking summer time project.

Duration of the Support:

Selected candidates will be supported for a maximum period of five years starting 1st year course in B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons) and integrated course leading to M.S. or M.Sc. or the completion of the course, which ever is earlier. Continuation of the scholarship for once selected candidates is based on satisfactory performance of the examinations conducted and certified by the institution imparting education.

How to Apply:

All interested and eligible candidates (as per Table 1 for Board examination based eligibility or as per Table 2 or Table 3 for competitive examination based eligibility) must apply in the prescribed format along with attested copy of i) Mark sheets of Class X and Class XII and ii) Certificate from Principal of the College/ Director or Registrar of the Institute or University where the applicant is presently enrolled.

Applications should reach by Ordinary Post only within one month from the date of this advertisement in Newspaper/Employment News and shall be addressed to the Director, National Institute of Science, Technology & Development Studies (NISTADS), Dr K S Krishnan Marg , New Delhi – 110012. The envelope should mention on top “Application for INSPIRE Scholarship – 2007 or 2008” program. This advertisement is also available at the website: www. inspire-dst.gov.in for online submission of application. Application form is also available at Website: http://www.nistads.res.in/inspire for online submission. The online applicants should also submit a hardcopy of the applications with all attested documents

Details: http://203.197.212.97:8080/inspire/

Source: Fresher Scholarships in India

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